# 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 7 of 37 · 1,834 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA015.md): Velline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s… - [NTSB ERA13FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA014.md): Bell 407 · Coolbaugh Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N108MF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions due to self-imposed pressure to complete the trip, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ENG13RA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13RA002.md): Airbus A330 · Paris, France, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2012 · PT-MVE · No damage > On October 11, 2012, a TAM Linhas Aéreas Airbus A330-223, Brazilian registration number PT-MVE, flight number JJ8055, experienced an No. 2 (left) engine (a Pratt & Whitney PW4168 turbofan) failure after take-off from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) airport, Paris… - [NTSB CEN13LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA032.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N90550 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain the desired touchdown point because of wind conditions and surrounding obstructions, which resulted in the balloon impacting a fence during the approach to landing. - [NTSB CEN13FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA009.md): Bell 206B · Crowley, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N333DR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the broadcast tower guy-wires. - [NTSB CEN13CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA035.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N6061R · No damage > The balloon pilot's encounter with higher-than-expected wind velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury. - [NTSB CEN13CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA018.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N230LB · No damage > The passenger’s inadequate brace position for the balloon landing, which resulted in a serious injury. - [NTSB WPR13FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA008.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Laramie Peak, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N110UM · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain. - [NTSB ENG13WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13WA001.md): Beech 1900 · Lyon, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2012 · F-GOPE · No damage > On October 09, 2012, at 9:40 am local time, a Beechcraft 1900, F-GOPE, operated by Hex'Air, experienced a elevator trim system failure after take-off at Lyon-Saint Exupery airport(LFLL), France. A post flight inspection revealed that the elevator trim forward… - [NTSB CEN13CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA026.md): Mace Justin I Dragonfly · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N764JM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident airplane and his encounter with conditions that exceeded his capabilities. - [NTSB ANC13CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA002.md): Cessna U206F · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N9575G · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA13CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA016.md): Cessna 172P · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2012 · N97757 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ANC13FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA001.md): Grumman G-44 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2012 · N139F · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to make multiple low passes over the glassy surface water, which resulted in an impact with the surface of the lake. - [NTSB ANC13CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA003.md): Cessna 172D · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2012 · N8808 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR13LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA007.md): Schleicher ASH25M · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N513WK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider after it encountered atmospheric conditions while maneuvering where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain during the subsequent approach to land. - [NTSB WPR13LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA005.md): Cessna 180H · St Maries, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N2780X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA006.md): Garlick Helicopters UH-1H · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N1577 · Substantial damage > The separation of the tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor assembly as a result of fatigue to the tail rotor gearbox input quill assembly attachment studs. - [NTSB WPR13CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA012.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N9951 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CEN13IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA008.md): Mueller Michael Walter Challenger II CW SPC · Sandwich, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N530MW · Minor damage > A total loss of engine power due to significant engine corrosion. Contributing to the accident was inadequate engine maintenance. - [NTSB ERA13WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA156.md): Cessna 172S · Izmir, Türkiye · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2012 · TC-CBI · Substantial damage > On October 6, 2012, at 0915 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Cessna 172S, Turkish registration TC-CBI, operated by the Turkish Aeronautical Association, impacted mountainous terrain during an instructional flight, near Izmir, Turkey. The flight instructor… - [NTSB ERA13LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA013.md): Beaudry Phillip Aventura II · Minneola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N4401P · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA012.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N80KW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot… - [NTSB ERA13CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N44595 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA13CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA010.md): Moulton Howard Wells ULTRA-PUP · Lyman, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N3073X · Substantial damage > The accumulation of ice in the automotive engine’s carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA13WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA174.md): Cessna 210 - N · Outjo, Namibia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2012 · V5-YUL · No damage > On October 6, 2012 about 1400 UTC, V5-YUL, Cessna 210N, had a partial loss of engine power followed by a precautionary landing near Outjo, Namibia. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. None of the 4 occupans were injured. The airplane was not… - [NTSB CEN13FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA006.md): Beech A36 · Mabank, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N32GP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB WPR13LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N8115Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both flight instructors to see and avoid the other airplane while providing instrument flight training, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB ENG15WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA014.md): Boeing 737 - 73V · Incheon, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 2012 · HL8207 · No damage > On October 5, 2012, an Easter Jet Boeing 737-700 powered by two CFM 56-7B20 turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 engine failure while climbing through 22,500 feet after takeoff from Gimpo International Airport, Seoul, South Korean. The flight crew shutdown… - [NTSB CEN13LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA004.md): Boeing 717-200 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N894AT · Substantial damage > An obstruction (a sleeve of cups) that lodged under the catering truck brake pedal, which prevented the driver from stopping the truck before it struck the parked airplane. - [NTSB CEN13FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA003.md): Bell 407 · Intracoastal City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N406AL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to attempt a local flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with instrument metrological conditions shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB CEN13CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA005.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N6661P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing with known structural icing, which resulted in the airplane’s stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to an area where conditions were not conducive to icing. - [NTSB WPR13LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA002.md): Wood Mustang II FB · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2012 · N112MW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to final approach due to his distraction by the low engine oil pressure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA13LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA007.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2012 · N93606 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA13CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA009.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2012 · N580PG · Substantial damage > The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB WPR13WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA014.md): Robinson R22 · Halls Creek, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2012 · VH-LLF · Substantial damage > On October 3, 2012, at about 1100 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company, R-22 Beta, VH-LLF, sustained substantial damage when it collided with the side of a canyon near the Halls Creek Aerodrome, Australia. The pilot was fatally injured.… - [NTSB WPR13LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA003.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rockport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N80140 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR13FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA001.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N7895W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate flight planning, subsequent loss of situational awareness, and failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a dark night approach to a closed, unlit runway. - [NTSB ERA13WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA030.md): Piper PA25 · Juquiá Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2012 · PT-DOX · Destroyed > On October 03, 2012, at 1100 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DOX, was destroyed when it impacted the ground and was consumed by fire after colliding with high-tension electric wires. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB ERA13CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA008.md): Sanders Ben G III DR-107 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N63071 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB CEN13FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA002.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gary, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N308PJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness. - [NTSB ERA13WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA085.md): Thrush S2R-T34 · Naranjal, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2012 · HC-CFU · Substantial damage > On October 2, 2012, a Thrush S2R-T34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFU, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an engine failure and collision with terrain near Naranjal Province, Guayas, Ecuador. The flight's last departure point and… - [NTSB ERA13LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA005.md): Cessna 310I · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2012 · N8025M · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the pieces of the fractured bellcrank pin were not located. - [NTSB CEN13CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA007.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2012 · N750SR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate braking action and decision to abort the landing near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to land near the midpoint of the runway. - [NTSB WPR12LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA441.md): Team MINI-MAX · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2012 · N1532W · Substantial damage > A complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to an unsecured fuel filter, which moved in flight and kinked the flexible fuel line, severely restricting the fuel flow to the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate… - [NTSB ANC12CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA115.md): Cessna 182A · Port Lions, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2012 · N2028G · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings. - [NTSB WPR12LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA442.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N2751N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in high wind conditions and his failure to adjust the trim appropriately. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s nonstandard modified wing configuration. - [NTSB ERA12LA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA584.md): Keuthan Buccaneer II · Granite Quarry, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N710WP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DCA12WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA159.md): Boeing 777 · Rome, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2012 · EI-ISB · Substantial damage > On September 30, 2012, about 1305 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Boeing 777-200 sustained damage to the forward left passenger door and aircraft structure when a jetbridge was moved during boarding operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome, Italy. There… - [NTSB CEN12WA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA664.md): Cessna 414A · Innsbruck, Austria · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2012 · N738W · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN12LA669](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA669.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Nocona, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N8341W · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s operation of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with the water. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2012&page=8 ## 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=7&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.