# 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 CEN12LA667](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA667.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Decorah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N530KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.
- [NTSB CEN12FA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA670.md): Agusta A109E · Eastland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N144CF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter control after an in-flight upset, which occurred when the pilot selected the autopilot’s altitude hold mode; the reason for the reported in-flight control anomaly could not be determined during postaccident helicopter examinations.…
- [NTSB CEN12CA665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA665.md): Cessna 182 · Tiskilwa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12GA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12GA114.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the water. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience conducting waterborne operations in the accident make and model airplane and the…
- [NTSB WPR12LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA439.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N95840 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA440.md): Cessna 180 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12LA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA589.md): Cessna 421B · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N1537T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12FA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA583.md): Cessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N66246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB ERA12CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA588.md): Henrie Raymond Zenith CH 701 Stol · Ashland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N234RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA587.md): Buckeye 582 Dream Machine · North Huntingdon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N7508D · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a noncertificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA663.md): Jabiru USA Sport J170-SP · Goshen, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N582J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA443.md): Beech V35A · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N6278V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ERA12IA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA582.md): Learjet 60 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N862PA · No damage
  > Failure of the nosewheel steering computer strut servo for reasons that could not be determined or replicated during postincident testing.
- [NTSB DCA12RA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA153.md): Kathmandu, Nepal · Accident · 19 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2012 · 9N-AHA · Destroyed
  > On September 28, 2012, a Sita Air Dornier 228, registration 9N-AHA, with Garrett (Honeywell) TPE 331 engines, reported a bird strike shortly and crash shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Nepal. The three crew members and…
- [NTSB CEN12CA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA666.md): Barche Destiny XLT · Springfield, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N30337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the chute oscillations were initially detected.
- [NTSB ANC12LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA113.md): Aviat A-1 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N36LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN12LA661](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA661.md): Lake LA4 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2012 · N1127L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA581.md): Cessna 208B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N127AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA028.md): Cirrus SR22 · Vienna, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2012 · S5DIW · Substantial damage
  > On September 26, 2012, at 0819 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22, Slovenian registration S5-DIW, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing to Runway 29 at Vienna International Airport (LOWW), Vienna, Austria. The pilot and two passengers were…
- [NTSB CEN12LA678](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA678.md): Infinity 2003 · Merrill, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N70319 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from midfield, resulting in a collision with trees at the departure end of the field.
- [NTSB CEN12LA675](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA675.md): Beech E33 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N7133N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA111.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N4171J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA437.md): Mccleery Rans S6ES · Elverta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a failed piston ring.
- [NTSB WPR12CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA438.md): Cessna 150 · St Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12WA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA590.md): Piper PA34 · Ilheus, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2012 · PT-RDG · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2012, about 0155 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-RDG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Atlantic Ocean, shortly after takeoff from the Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL), Ilheus, Bahia,…
- [NTSB ERA12CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA579.md): Cessna 172P · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N53720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB CEN12CA673](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA673.md): Davis Mark Davis KR-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N6155X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during landing/flare resulting from the pilot's decision to land in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind and sudden wind shift during a critical phase of landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA658](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA658.md): Cessna 175A · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N6979E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12TA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12TA436.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 2012 · N911BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while performing a 270-degree practice autorotation with a gusting tailwind at a high-density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA12WA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA591.md): Cessna 210 · Roraima, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2012 · PT-KSB · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2012, about 0400 hours local, or 0800 UTC, a Cessna 210L, Brazilian registration PT-KSB, departed controlled flight and crashed shortly after takeoff from Pouso Da Aguilia Airport (SWPD), Roraima, Brazil. Visual meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB ERA12CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA580.md): Sikorsky S-76C · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2012 · N781P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA434.md): Navion Navion · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4418K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA578.md): Cessna 172B · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N8059X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s suicidal act.
- [NTSB ERA12LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA575.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Thomas, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N735FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC12CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA433.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N4556S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff after the engine stopped producing its full-rated torque while operating in high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires.
- [NTSB ERA12FA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA572.md): Cessna 172S · Land O'Lakes, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N21750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the cross-country flight while fatigued, which resulted in him falling asleep during the initial descent for landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA585.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N56796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN12LA659](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA659.md): Lindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N608RR · Minor damage
  > The failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly…
- [NTSB CEN12FA654](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA654.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N4567J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to adequately correct the water contamination effects. Contributing to the severity of the occupants' injuries was the lack of…
- [NTSB WPR12FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA432.md): Kundel Vans RV 7A · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N423RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt a landing with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during final approach and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA12LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA574.md): Cessna 150G · Corinth, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N8465J · Substantial damage
  > The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA571.md): Beagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N26GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA573.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N7290W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA570.md): Fly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY · Gulfport, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N86862 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12IA662](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA662.md): Canadair CL-600 Challenger · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N125PS · No damage
  > The internal failure of the galley heater mat’s thermostat, which resulted in an overheat condition.
- [NTSB ANC12CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N3802Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA435.md): Piper PA24 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N8648P · Substantial damage
  > The student's and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA431.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N74744 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA586.md): Stewart Mw/Stewart JD Sonerai 2L · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N127JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a ditch.

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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=8&year=2012

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