# 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 WPR12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA088.md): Cessna 172S · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · N5026C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA12CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA033.md): Antonov AN124 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · RA82046 · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with Clear Air Turbulence that resulted in serious injuries to two crewmembers.
- [NTSB CEN12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA147.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · N6564V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC12CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA021.md): Beech 99 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2012 · N991AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature power reduction, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB DCA12WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA032.md): Boeing 747 · Tel Aviv, Israel · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 31, 2012 · 4X-ELF · Substantial damage
  > On January 31, 2012, at about 1900 UTC, a B747-400F cargo airplane, registration 4X-ELF, operated be El Al Airlines, located at Ben Gurion Tel Aviv Airport, was being inspected for a hydraulic leak that occurred during the flight from Chillagoe, Australia.…
- [NTSB CEN12LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA146.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2012 · N2677A · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s interference with the flight controls during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA085.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2012 · N746R · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to turn the magneto switch to the off position before moving the propeller to start the engine by hand.
- [NTSB WPR12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA086.md): Cessna 180 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2012 · N3242D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.
- [NTSB ERA12IA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA166.md): Gulfstream G150 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2012 · N272CB · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point or landing reference speed and failure to initiate a go-around when it became evident that the airplane was landing long and fast. Contributing to the incident was a lack of effective flight…
- [NTSB ERA12FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA163.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N1352T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA167.md): Remos G-3/600 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N133LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N17873 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA165.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N30DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident…
- [NTSB ERA12LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA164.md): Cessna T210M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N761HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA12IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA169.md): Cessna 172S · Jackson, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N427CP · No damage
  > The separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.
- [NTSB ERA12CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA162.md): Cessna 172L · Grand Isle, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N811P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on a grass runway with undetected ice.
- [NTSB CEN12WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA145.md): Piper Piper J3C-65 · Norfolk, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2012 · G-BHPK · No damage
  > On January 28, 2012, at 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper J3C-65, G-BHPK, was involved in an accident at the Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger had completed a personal flight and had landed. After landing the pilot…
- [NTSB CEN12LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA192.md): Aero Commander 100 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N5551M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2012 · N15791 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not correctly manage his glide profile during a simulated engine-out forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to add additional engine power, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ERA12FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA161.md): Cessna 340A · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2012 · N340HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in an impact with terrain short of the airport.
- [NTSB CEN12WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA163.md): Eclipse EA500 · Eelde, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 27, 2012 · N607LM · No damage
  > On January 27, 2012, at 1325 hours universal coordinated time, an Eclipse Aviation EA-500, N607LM, experienced a loss of altitude during an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to the Groningen Airport (EHGG), Eelde, Netherlands. The flight crew executed…
- [NTSB WPR12CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA083.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N4297S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA082.md): Cessna 172P · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N66540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA020.md): Helio H-295 · Old Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N713C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB OPS12IA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS12IA303.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Farmersville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2012 · N639AE · No damage
  > The flight's continued operation through an area containing substantial convective weather activity. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic control/traffic management unit's lack of awareness and recognition of the effect of weather movement on the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA157.md): Cessna 210E · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2012 · N7130U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be conclusively determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB WPR12LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA081.md): Mas Events Nemesis · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2012 · F-WNXT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to incorrectly installed airframe components, which came into contact with a high pressure fuel line and resulted in its failure. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined failure of the primary…
- [NTSB ERA12CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA156.md): Beech 58 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2012 · N358CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB DCA12WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA028.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2012 · EC-JJS · Substantial damage
  > The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an MD-80 that occurred on January 24, 2012. The ACAA delegated the investigation to the Spanish Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación…
- [NTSB ERA12FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA151.md): Cessna 150G · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2012 · N73JK · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating…
- [NTSB ANC12CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA019.md): Cessna 207A · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2012 · N800DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper identification of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the snow covering the runway lights.
- [NTSB WPR12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA079.md): Cessna 172M · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N64270 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA141.md): Bell 206B · Irving, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N555NB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA143.md): Cessna 177A · North Vernon, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N3435T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA096.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2012 · N902SF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue cracks that originated from corrosion pits. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended overhaul interval for the main rotor mast.
- [NTSB ERA12FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA149.md): Aero Vodochody L39C · Rainbow City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2012 · N16RZ · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA102.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Oosterschelde, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2012 · PH-WMW · No damage
  > On January 21, 2012, at 1430 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, Dutch registration PH-WMW, made an uneventful forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power near Oosterschelde, The Netherlands. The pilot and…
- [NTSB ANC12CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA018.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2012 · N4510T · Substantial damage
  > Ground personnel's movement of cargo in windy conditions, which allowed a previously secured cargo sack to blow into the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB ERA12LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA150.md): M-Squared Breese 2 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2012 · N582MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder control system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA148.md): Cessna 172I · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2012 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA139.md): Robinson R44 II · Centerville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2012 · N369TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the helicopter to settle with power while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA12WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA155.md): Bell 206 · Montana Auyantepui, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2012 · YV1985 · Destroyed
  > On January 18, 2012, about 1715 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV1985, was destroyed when it collided with a mountain during a sightseeing flight near Montaña Auyantepui, Parque Nacional Canaima, in the State of…
- [NTSB CEN12WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA138.md): Piper PA-31-235 · Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2012 · G-BWHF · Substantial damage
  > On January 18, 2012, about 1145 universal time (UTC), a United Kingdom registered Piper PA-31-235, G-BWHF, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Leighton Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom. The pilot and the passenger were fatally…
- [NTSB DCA12WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA029.md): Boeing 747 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2012 · HL7601 · No damage
  > The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on January 17, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA147.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N839EX · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate communication among ground crew personnel, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a deice truck.
- [NTSB ERA12FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA146.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N700PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…
- [NTSB DCA12FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12FA024.md): Bell 214 · Camp Bastion, Afghanistan · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N5748M · Destroyed
  > the overtravel of the collective sleeve, which led to a severe and sudden reduction in main rotor blade collective pitch, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter. The reason for the collective sleeve overtravel could not be determined since much of…
- [NTSB ERA12LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA145.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Brewster, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2012 · N7648P · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA140.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Angle Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2012 · N513CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA017.md): Pzl-Swidnik SW-4 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2012 · SP-SSW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during a simulated hydraulic emergency, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover from the which the pilot could not recover.

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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=36&year=2012

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