# 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 DCA13WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA011.md): Boeing 737 · Riga, Latvia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2012 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > On October 20, 2012 about 1150 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a loss of separation occurred when a Boeing operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and an Embraer operated by Finnair came within 4.2 nautical miles laterally and 700 feet vertically of each other…
- [NTSB CEN13CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA021.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA017.md): Hunthrop Autogyro MTO Sport · Bourland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N589DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the gyroplane in gusty wind conditions that exceeded his limitations and his resultant loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA006.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N3360P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA029.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N6670K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the k-pin associated with the No. 1 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA13IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA036.md): Cessna 560XL · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N576QS · Minor damage
  > The incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of the left main gear trunnion from the aft trunnion fitting and minor damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Pontianak, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2012 · PK-CKN · Minor damage
  > On October 19, 2012, Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182, a Boeing 737-4Q8, registration PK-CKN (msn 26281 built 1992), sustained damage after it overran the runway on landing at Supadio Airport, Pontianak, Indonesia, and reportedly suffered a nose undercarriage…
- [NTSB DCA13WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA005.md): Boeing 737 · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2012 · G-GDFJ · Minor damage
  > On October 19, 2012, at 0655 UTC time, a Boeing 737-800, registration G-GDFJ, operated by Jet2.com as a scheduled passenger flight LS177 between Glasgow, Scotland and Alicante, Spain, rejected the takeoff due to smoke in the cabin. The aircraft stopped on the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA027.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Helena, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N57948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the cyclic and to stop the main rotor system before exiting the helicopter, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail rotor driveshaft.
- [NTSB WPR13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA015.md): Beech N35 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N671VC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation due to loose oil cooler attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR13FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA017.md): Cessna 182P · Yucca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N20939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA018.md): Albright Stan Kitfox Super Sport · Twin Bridges, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N960WM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder’s failure to rig the flight controls correctly, which resulted in a loss of control after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA047.md): Daniels Alan L Kitfox Series 7 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N555HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA016.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N625SW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.
- [NTSB ERA13FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA026.md): Aerospatiale AS 355 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · C-FXGM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart under visual flight rules in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in subsequent spatial disorientation, uncontrolled descent, and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB DCA13WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA012.md): Boeing 737 · Canberra, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2012 · VH-VXB · No damage
  > On October 17, 2012, about 2045 local time, a Boeing 737-838, registration VH-VXB, descended below the assigned altitude and below the minimum safe altitude for the area of operation. Air traffic control received a minimum safe altitude warning. The incident…
- [NTSB DCA13CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA008.md): Bombardier DHC-8-315 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N800AW · Substantial damage
  > the captains ineffective management of the airplanes energy state during final approach and flare that resulted in a hard landing and tail strike at touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN13WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA014.md): Lake 250 · Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2012 · C-GZLC · Substantial damage
  > On October 16, 2012, about 1930 central daylight time, a Lake model 250, Canadian registration C-GZLC, impacted terrain during approach near Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. A third passenger was seriously…
- [NTSB CEN13LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA016.md): Beech A36 · Wausau, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N121VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in meteorological conditions below approach minimums and his failure to properly execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB CEN13IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA024.md): Flight Design Ctls · Elyria, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N21ZA · Minor damage
  > The manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure.
- [NTSB CEN13CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA019.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N598LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ANC13WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13WA088.md): Mooney M20J · Wonju, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2012 · HL1062 · No damage
  > On October 17, 2012, at 1703 local time, a Korean registered Mooney M20J airplane, HL1062, had a loss of engine power, and an off airport landing about 7 miles northwest of the Wonju Airport, Republic of Korea. The airplane was operated by Korea Aerospace…
- [NTSB ERA13WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA031.md): Robinson R-44 · Moscow, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2012 · RA-04206 · Substantial damage
  > None
- [NTSB ERA13LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA024.md): Cashmer Philip M Sonex · Crossville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2012 · N198PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA027.md): Cessna 182P · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2012 · N1264S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB DCA13WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA003.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Lorient, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2012 · F-GRZE · Minor damage
  > On 16 October, 2012, at approximately 1923 UTC (2123 local time), a Canadair CRJ-700, registration F-GRZE, operated by Britair as flight 5937 from Paris to Lorient (France), landed on Lorient Airport runway 25, and proceeded to overrun the end of the runway,…
- [NTSB CEN13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA015.md): Young Robert Herman Woody Pusher · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2012 · N10RY · Minor damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA011.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N499SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in inadequate fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to land the airplane at…
- [NTSB WPR13FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA013.md): Aeropro CZ A240 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N72AH · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR13FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N151SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s flight in dark night conditions with no visual reference and his subsequent spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN13WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA140.md): Piper PA34 · Victoriaville, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2012 · C-GNAS · Substantial damage
  > On October 15, 2012, at 1402 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200, Canadian registration C-GNAS, owned and operated by Nadeau Air Service, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada, following a catastrophic…
- [NTSB CEN13FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA012.md): Cessna 172R · Simpson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N2126R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering between areas of precipitation during a night cross-country flight.
- [NTSB ANC13FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA004.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG C-1A · Willow, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N27PH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the accident site.
- [NTSB ERA13LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA020.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2012 · N811RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA13RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13RA001.md): Boeing 737 · Antalya, Türkiye · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2012 · TC-TJK · Substantial damage
  > The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), of the Republic of Turkey, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on October 14, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGCA…
- [NTSB WPR13LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N4309E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power during the landing approach due to insect debris in the carburetor metering valve, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13TA021.md): Bell OH-58A · Jackson, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N40TN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA022.md): Hughes/Helicopter Assocs 369A · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N546 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the preceding helicopter while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight lead pilot’s inadequate preflight briefing and in-flight instruction to the formation pilots, which resulted in the loss…
- [NTSB ERA13LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA019.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Charlotte Amalie · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N5553Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted visual flight rules (VFR) flight into marginal VFR conditions on a dark night over water and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s controlled flight into water. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB DCA13WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA177.md): Boeing 737 · Tabing, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2012 · PK-CJT · No damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on October 13, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Indonesia KNKT's…
- [NTSB DCA13WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA002.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2012 · N988AR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC13FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FAMS1.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N444LZ · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.
- [NTSB ERA13LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N15037 · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA018.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Yorktown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N443FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform a downwind precautionary landing and the helicopter’s resultant settling with power and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Blanco, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N474FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions and marginal visual flight rules weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA043.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N607PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA017.md): Arion Lightning · Chuckey, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N290AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff at a high gross weight, near the limit of its aft center of gravity, and with the airplane incorrectly configured with fully extended flaps. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA028.md): Cessna 172RG · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N4939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN13LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA011.md): Meyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N848Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.
- [NTSB ERA13WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA108.md): Sikorsky S61 · Carauari, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2012 · PR-HRU · No damage
  > On October 10, 2012, at 1630 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-61, Brazilian registration PR-HRU, experienced a loss of power in the number one engine and performed a single-engine landing to Carauari Airport, Carauari Municipality, Brazil. The…

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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=6&year=2012

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