# NTSB investigations, 2012, MN

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN13LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Corcoran, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N27AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land the helicopter in a position that placed the tail rotor near tarps, which resulted in the tarps being lifted into the tail rotor, subsequent tail rotor damage, a loss of tail rotor authority, and an uncommanded tail rotor…
- [NTSB CEN13CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA112.md): Cessna 172M · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2012 · N9660H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA101.md): Cessna 501 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N212M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control due to an undetermined avionics malfunction and the pilots’ inattention, which resulted in excessive airframe forces during the unusual attitude recovery. The reason for the avionics malfunction could not be determined because…
- [NTSB CEN13CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA093.md): Cirrus SR22 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2012 · N8161M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB CEN13LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N9853Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN13IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA059.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2012 · N619BA · Minor damage
  > Loose electrical connections to the hydraulic system and anomalies in the hydraulic shuttle valve and power pack, which resulted in an uncommanded gear unlock and collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure…
- [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 CEN12LA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA584.md): Top Dog TD2 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2012 · N71314 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training on the operation of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN12CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA588.md): Trick Trikes Stss · Wanamingo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N5152E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA546.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hanley Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N1021D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a guy wire during an agricultural application pass.
- [NTSB CEN12CA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA597.md): Bordelon Bruce Kitfox IV · Castlerock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N396BK · Destroyed
  > Propeller system failure during a go-around maneuver resulting in a forced landing. Contributing to the severity of damage to the airplane was the postimpact fire.
- [NTSB CEN12LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA480.md): Scotts-Bell 47 47G-2A · Akeley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N73252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.
- [NTSB CEN12LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA466.md): Toman Jack JR Skystar Kitfox 4 · Cross Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N602JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.
- [NTSB CEN12LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA491.md): Grumman G-164A · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N4638 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 2 cylinder head.
- [NTSB CEN12CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA461.md): Mooney M20K · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N262RW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with obstructions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA452.md): Mikoyan Gurevich MIG 21MF · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2012 · N9307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of wheel brakes to slow the airplane down on landing and the airplane’s failed drag chute, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN12LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA492.md): Maule M-4 · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12026 · Substantial damage
  > The tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA405.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2012 · N59334 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA088.md): Airbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N352NW · No damage
  > Inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.
- [NTSB CEN12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FAMS1.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N174BH · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined because the airplane was not found.
- [NTSB CEN12LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA333.md): Walters RV-8 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2012 · N808WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing attempt, his failure to maintain directional control, and his delayed attempted aborted landing at an airspeed that was too low, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA319.md): Hughes 369HS · Delavan, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N11ZX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN12CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA295.md): Flight Design Ctls · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N9922P · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA278.md): Galloway/Ward RV-4 · Redwood Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N102GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [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 CEN12FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA196.md): Beech 35 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N3871N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN12CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA136.md): Mooney M20K · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2012 · N262RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed without lowering the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA128.md): Sanderson Pitts Special SPS-1 · Revere, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2012 · N330BL · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination and the inadequate design of the fuel system.

## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&year=2012

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