# 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. Page 26 of 37 · 1,834 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR12LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA217.md): Jackson TOP DOG · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N214AB · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the anomalies revealed during the postaccident examination would not have necessarily precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate… - [NTSB ERA12WA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA372.md): Cessna 182 · Veronica, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2012 · LV-GTF · Substantial damage > On May 19, 2012, about 2140 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182C, Argentina registration LV-GTF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a missed approach at Veronica Airfield, Veronica, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated… - [NTSB ERA12LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA360.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N6236C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees/foliage at an undetermined point during the flight. - [NTSB ERA12LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA346.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N444WT · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck (open) exhaust valve in the No. 5 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s directives concerning cooling of the engine after flight. - [NTSB ERA12CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA357.md): Hughes TH-55 · Pittsfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N74914 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB ERA12CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA350.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Norwich, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N3956P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a landing with a deflated left main landing gear tire. - [NTSB ERA12CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA348.md): Mooney M20C · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N2610W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA12CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA344.md): Cessna 170B · Winterville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N170ED · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DCA12WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA085.md): Boeing 737 · Riga, Latvia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2012 · YL-BBN · No damage > On May 19, 2012, at approximately 0819 locat time, a Boeing 737-500 operated by AirBaltic was climbing after departure from Riga International Airport, and was cleared by ATC to climb to FL230. At the same time, an Airbus 320, operated by Aeroflot perfromed a… - [NTSB CEN12LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA310.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Humnoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N85239 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a landing undershoot. - [NTSB CEN12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA309.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Lebanon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N3521A · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft, attributed to the relative movement between the crankshaft and flywheel assembly. - [NTSB CEN12LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA307.md): Dial David L Titan Tornado II · Checotah, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N158TX · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ostentatious display. - [NTSB WPR12FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA216.md): Aero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N39WT · Substantial damage > An in-flight emergency followed by a collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe, engine, and forward and aft canopies revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would… - [NTSB ERA12LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA343.md): Cessna 195A · Tipton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N9859A · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB ERA12CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA352.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CT · Duncansville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N900BM · Substantial damage > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to clear terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue turning toward a ridgeline. - [NTSB DCA12FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12FA076.md): Hawker Hawker Hunter MK.58A · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N329AX · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known fuel imbalance condition that resulted in a loss of lateral control when the imbalance exceeded the known capabilities of the airplane. The fuel imbalance was due to incomplete refueling and an… - [NTSB WPR12LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA214.md): Marley Kolb Firestar II · Cedar Fort, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N9173T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA213.md): Rotherwick HR Glasair III · Darby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N471B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an emergency landing on a paved highway. - [NTSB ERA12CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA342.md): Piper PA46 · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N630TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA12CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA341.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N297SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff. - [NTSB DCA12WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA081.md): Boeing 737-800 · Dusseldorf, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2012 · D-ASXH · No damage > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on May 17, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN12LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA335.md): Short Bros Shorts SD3-60 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N617FB · Substantial damage > The pilots’ improper decision to burn fuel during the taxi by operating the engines at a higher-than-normal power setting and using the wheel brakes to control taxi speed, which resulted in a wheel fire. - [NTSB CEN12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA328.md): Shiver Tailwind W-10 · Pipe Creek, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N625JS · Substantial damage > An inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree. - [NTSB ERA12CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA339.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2012 · N86917 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent application of the wheel brakes immediately after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB DCA12WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA080.md): Boeing MD83 · Taipei, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2012 · B28037 · Minor damage > The Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MD-80 that occurred on May 16, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB CEN12WA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA322.md): Robinson R44 · Juuka, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2012 · OH-HZH · Substantial damage > On May 16, 2012, about 1850 UTC, a Robinson R44, Finnish registration OH-CKB, owned by Procopter Oy and operated by HeliPro Oy, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing in a forested area while flying on an external load tree trimming operation… - [NTSB CEN12CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA305.md): Cessna A185F · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2012 · N4742E · Substantial damage > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA306.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Marion, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2012 · N43635 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA206.md): Hunter A-20 Vista Cruiser · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N9027M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a rock during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB DCA12WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA074.md): Dornier 228 · Jomson, Nepal · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2012 · 9N-AIG · Destroyed > The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DO-228 that occurred on May 14, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NCAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [NTSB CEN12LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA304.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N68543 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN12LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA302.md): Troyer Kitfox 3 · Elm Creek, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7199T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to verify the amount of oil in the injection oil reservoir before takeoff, which resulted in an insufficient fuel/oil ratio and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN12LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA299.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7171P · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the mixture cable by maintenance personnel, which allowed the mixture cable to entangle with the landing gear during gear extension and led to the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC12CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA039.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7257D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA212.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N61482 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm. - [NTSB WPR12LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA211.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N5521A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR12FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA203.md): M Squared Breese · Whitewater, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N51336 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude in mountainous terrain in the presence of strong wind and turbulence, which resulted in an aerodynamic upset at too low an altitude for recovery. - [NTSB ERA12WA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA354.md): Cessna T210M · Manabi Province, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2012 · XB-MPL · Substantial damage > On May 13, 2012, about 2030 local time (May 14, 2012, about 0030 coordinated universal time), a Cessna T210M, Mexican registration XB-MPL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Manabí Province, Ecuador. The pilot and passenger, both of unknown… - [NTSB ERA12LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA335.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Canaan, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N98568 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff during shifting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA12LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA332.md): Stinson SR-7B · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N16122 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate application of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN12LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA296.md): Maule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N420RP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components. - [NTSB CEN12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA294.md): Beckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water. - [NTSB ANC12CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA047.md): Maule M-4-220C · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N615SD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR12LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA252.md): Staudacher Hydroplanes S300X · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N336JS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR12LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA201.md): Beech 3NM · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N9540 · Substantial damage > A loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR12LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA200.md): Champion 7GC · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4861E · Substantial damage > A decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to… - [NTSB WPR12CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA202.md): Piper PA-12 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N278JB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ERA12LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA336.md): Beech A36TC · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N2WZ · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder. - [NTSB ERA12CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA382.md): Beech B90 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N275LE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout while taxiing near a hangar, which resulted in airplane's right wingtip impacting the hangar door. - [NTSB ERA12CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA333.md): Luttenbacher Kurt Bushby Mustang 2 · Kingstree, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N58RS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2012&page=27 ## 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=26&year=2012 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.