# NTSB investigations, 2012

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DCA12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA088.md): Airbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N352NW · No damage
  > Inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.
- [NTSB CEN12CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA356.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N902LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA389.md): Buckeye Breeze · Lower Burrell, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N786DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.
- [NTSB CEN12LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA359.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N744JS · Substantial damage
  > The sudden decrease in headwind during takeoff in a gusty wind and near a passing train, which resulted in a loss of lift and main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter near its maximum performance…
- [NTSB CEN12LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA350.md): Griffiths James Sydney Kokopelli SuperPacer · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N8VX · Substantial damage
  > The low spring tension of the rudder and tailwheel cable, which resulted in the loss of control as the airplane decelerated after landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA361.md): Cessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N3736R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA285.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA253.md): Cessna 172B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N7458X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA255.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N8990N · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA254.md): Cessna 162 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N5211Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR12CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA251.md): Cessna 172S · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N698SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.
- [NTSB ERA12FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA387.md): Phillips William L Challenger · Plant City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2571T · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s loss of control during approach and landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of both total and recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA403.md): Luscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2052K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA402.md): Aeronca 7AC · Blairs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA12CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA390.md): Cessna 150H · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N6963S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12WA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA351.md): Robinson R44 · Teisendorf, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2012 · OE-XKS · Destroyed
  > On June 9, 2012, at 1515 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XKS, was destroyed when it crashed into trees and mountaneous terrain near Teisendorf, Germany. The pilot and three passengers on board the helicopter were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN12LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA371.md): Amen Star Lite · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N319NP · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the fuel tank sealant coating, which traveled into the fuel pump, blocked the fuel flow, and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN12LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA349.md): Flower Roger P J D · Spring Valley, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N9010T · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the left wing spar, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA360.md): Birchler Boyd Eagle 540 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N34BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during a low-level aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN12CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA355.md): Ryan Navion · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N4943K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR12LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA262.md): Cessna 120 · Smith Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N1875N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA209.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N2839T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain clearance from terrain while operating in a downdraft over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA386.md): Bowen Christopher W Dogbee · Wrens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N1481 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a low-altitude maneuver for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…
- [NTSB ERA12FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FAMS2.md): Cessna 150F · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N8281S · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).
- [NTSB ERA12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA415.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N232E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12WA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA365.md): Piper Pawnee PA25-260 · Caserio Las Msareas, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 8, 2012 · TG-KOD · Destroyed
  > On June 8, 2012 at 1230 UTC, a Guatemalan registered Piper PA-25-260, TG-KOD, impacted terrain in a rural area near Caserio Las Mareas, Municipio de Ocos Departamento De San Marcos, Guatemala. The pilot, the sole person on board the airplane was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN12LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA369.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Norwalk, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N721R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FAMS1.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N174BH · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined because the airplane was not found.
- [NTSB CEN12CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA392.md): Cessna P210N · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N7588K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA250.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N943SB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB ERA12FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA385.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N950KA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while climbing to cruise altitude in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) following disconnect of the autopilot. The reason for the autopilot disconnect could not be determined during…
- [NTSB DCA12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA086.md): Boeing 757 2B7 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N936UW · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN12LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA352.md): Grumman G164 · Higginson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N779EF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN12LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA346.md): Beech 77 · Clark, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N18012 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA345.md): Learjet 60 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N500SW · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN12CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA347.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N401DJ · Minor damage
  > The balloon pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB ANC12CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA049.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N9049G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA048.md): Cessna 207A · Platinum, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N9874M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently taxied the airplane into a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR12LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA314.md): Cessna 182R · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N73466 · Substantial damage
  > The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred.
- [NTSB DCA12WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA119.md): Fairchild SA-227 · Montevideo, Uruguay · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · CX-LAS · Destroyed
  > On June 6, 2012, at approximately 2300 UTC time, a Fairchild SA227, s/n AC-482, operated by Aero VIP Ltd as a cargo flight, departed from Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay. During initial climb, radar contact with…
- [NTSB DCA12WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA089.md): Sikorsky S58 · Cusco, Peru · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · OB-1840-P · Destroyed
  > The Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación of Peru (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S58 helicopter that occurred on June 06, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…
- [NTSB CEN12WA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA364.md): Piper PA23 · Igualada, Spain, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · EC-GGF · Minor damage
  > On June 9, 2012 about 1000 UTC, a Spanish registered Piper PA-23-250, EC-GCF, sustained minor damage when the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Igualada Aerodrome, Spain. The pilot crew and five passengers on board the airplane were not…
- [NTSB CEN12LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA373.md): Beech 35-A33 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N334Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was a wind shift during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA348.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA363.md): Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N400HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA261.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2012 · N488EA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the nose landing gear actuator attach foot during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin.
- [NTSB ERA12CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA384.md): Thomas Scott EAA Biplane Model P · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2012 · N222WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA340.md): Quicksilver Sport II · Manchester, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2012 · N4396H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR12WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA249.md): Cessna 182 · Coonabarabran, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2012 · VH-CWQ · Substantial damage
  > On June 4, 2012, at 1200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182Q, VH-CWQ, was reported missing and subsequently located near Coonabarabran, Australia. The aircraft was registered to and operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations…
- [NTSB WPR12LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA244.md): Hiller UH-12B · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N93467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the helicopter's rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude over a fruit orchard.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2012
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=23&year=2012

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