# 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 WPR12FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA180.md): League Lancair IV-TP · Sisters, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2012 · N66HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inability to maintain control of the airplane and arrest a steep spiral dive while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not identify any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation…
- [NTSB CEN12LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA257.md): Clifton Breezy · Laneville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2012 · N6155M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA182.md): Mays Kitfox Lite 2 · Cedarville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N32122 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.
- [NTSB WPR12LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA181.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Monmouth, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N499CC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR12LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA178.md): Beechcraft A36TC · Pendleton, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N3862C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath for landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the left-side fuel cap before departure. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR12CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA179.md): Cessna 182J · Delle, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N2701F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel.
- [NTSB DCA12WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA161.md): Boeing 737 · Karachi, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2012 · AP-BJN · Minor damage
  > On April 22, 2012, at about 12:35 local time, a Shaheen Boeing 737-400, registration number AP-BJN, operating as flight NL122 from Islamabad (ISB) to Karachi (KHI), Pakistan had the left main landing gear collapse upon landing KHI. It is reported that there…
- [NTSB CEN12LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA255.md): Cessna 150H · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N22857 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA254.md): Alvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N137AB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA253.md): Bumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N80BH · Substantial damage
  > A loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA252.md): Beech P35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N8518M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to gain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC12LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA031.md): Cessna 150F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N7911F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB CEN12WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA256.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2012 · TG-VCH · Substantial damage
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan DGAC.
- [NTSB CEN12LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA259.md): Moody-Siple A · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2012 · N78RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA251.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Newcomerstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2012 · N110EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control in instrument meteorological conditions due to his distraction by electrical system anomalies, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The reason for the electrical system anomalies could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC12CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA032.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Alpha · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2012 · N121MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a tailrotor strike.
- [NTSB WPR12CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA177.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sierraville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2012 · N8451Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12WA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA301.md): Cessna T206H · Macapá, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2012 · PR-CRR · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 2012, about 0855 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Brazilian registration PR-CRR, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain approximately five minutes after takeoff from Macapa International Airport (SBMQ), Macapa, Brazil.…
- [NTSB ERA12WA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA300.md): Beech C90 · Jundiai, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2012 · PP-WCA · Substantial damage
  > On April 20, 2012, at 1735 UTC, a Beech C90A, Brazilian registration PP-WCA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport (SBJD), Jundiaí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. Visual…
- [NTSB ERA12LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA295.md): Raytheon A36 · Yorktown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2012 · N821SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.
- [NTSB DCA12RA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA065.md): Boeing 737 · Islamabad, Pakistan · Accident · 127 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2012 · AP-BKC · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 2012, at about 1840 local time, Bhoja Air flight BH0213, a Boeing 737-236, registration AP-BKC, crashed about 3.7 miles short of runway 30 during an approach to landing at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan. The flight…
- [NTSB WPR12LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA176.md): Skykits USA Savannah ADV · Ookala, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N5089F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise 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 failure to avoid an…
- [NTSB ERA12LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA299.md): Cessna 210 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N96050 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear down pressure hose, which resulted in the main landing gear being unable to lock and collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA294.md): Cessna 172R · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N28BC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s…
- [NTSB ERA12LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA292.md): Mooney M20F · McKinnon, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N9722M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go-around after failing to recognize that he was attempting to land with a tailwind, and his failure to retract the landing gear and wing flaps for the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain near the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA290.md): Cessna 421C · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N48DL · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the airplane’s subsequent ocean impact.
- [NTSB ANC12CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA033.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2012 · N191EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA172.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N4971X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and subsequent failure to have the airplane refueled.
- [NTSB WPR12CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA169.md): Cessna 182G · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N3272S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA168.md): Apollo Monsoon · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N125AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the nose landing gear in time to prevent it from slamming onto the runway and collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA288.md): Cessna 180J · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N180BA · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA247.md): Hughes 269A · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N69HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper liftoff technique, which resulted in ground resonance, and the pilot's delayed recognition of the ground resonance.
- [NTSB CEN12FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA250.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N56RD · Substantial damage
  > The intermittent loss of engine power due to a "stuck" stepper motor in the No. 2 engine's fuel control as a result of an inadequate overhaul. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the helicopter with a known defect, his…
- [NTSB CEN12FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA249.md): Heiser Robert C JR Pulsar XP · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N912RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent line.
- [NTSB WPR12CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA175.md): Luscombe 8E · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N25E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA293.md): Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N5025G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.
- [NTSB ERA12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA328.md): Ultramagic N425 · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N990BR · No damage
  > The balloon passenger's failure to maintain her grip during landing, which resulted in a fall and injury to another passenger.
- [NTSB WPR12CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA170.md): Cessna 180F · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N2157Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA166.md): Mooney M20B · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N74518 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure.
- [NTSB ERA12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA285.md): Willoughby Pete A Streak Shadow · Salem, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N2828W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure that resulted from a fuel system restriction and poorly secured fuel lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer procedures and his use of…
- [NTSB ERA12CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA284.md): Tiger AG-5B · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N965TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in a crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA12CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA062.md): Airbus Industrie A319-132 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N808AW · Minor damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC12CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N7227D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA12LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA282.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Farmington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N1152W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a high-power, low-speed downwind turn, which resulted in a loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness and settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land…
- [NTSB ERA12FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA280.md): Manzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Hudson, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N235MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known electrical system problems, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the electrical wiring interconnect system, loss of electrical power, and subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA283.md): Cessna 150M · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N714JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA244.md): T Bird Golden Circle Air II · Clara City, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N5654N · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA242.md): Bell 407 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N509MT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of two turbine engine blades due to vibration.
- [NTSB WPR12LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N3583K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA287.md): Piper PA-20 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N7001K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the overstress and subsequent failure of the right main landing gear assembly.

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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=29&year=2012

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