# NTSB investigations, 2012, NC

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 ERA13LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA095.md): Cessna 150J · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2012 · N50757 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate glidepath and airspeed control during short final approach and the airplane’s improper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA13FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA088.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Parkton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2012 · N5714W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the loss of primary gyro flight instruments due to the failure of…
- [NTSB ERA13LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA075.md): Cessna 172F · Albemarle, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N8475U · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller.
- [NTSB ERA13LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA072.md): Hansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N416DH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA037.md): Cessna 172D · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N2879U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.
- [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 DCA12CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA149.md): Airbus Industrie A330-323 · Sophia, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2012 · N273AY · No damage
  > an encounter with moderate turbulence while the flight attendant was securing the cabin for arrival.
- [NTSB ERA12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA545.md): Cessna 172E · East Bend, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N377SP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA558.md): Beech 35-C33 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N331DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA519.md): Cessna 208B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N80GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA12CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA517.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Gum Neck, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N5127T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA12LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA489.md): Beech A36TC · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N6672X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA464.md): Piper PA32-301FT · Brevard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N813TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA432.md): Piel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · C-FBZZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined.
- [NTSB ERA12FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA412.md): Socata TB21 · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N2528N · Substantial damage
  > An inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA399.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2012 · N1089N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute the helicopter practice autorotation recovery, which resulted in a collision with the water.
- [NTSB ERA12CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA378.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2012 · N817V · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to attain and maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA362.md): Schweizer 269C · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2012 · N7505Y · Substantial damage
  > The use of an aftermarket skid shoe, which resulted in the skid shoe becoming caught on a runway centerline light during the run-on landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA371.md): Aero Works Aero Lite 103 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N2355L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.
- [NTSB ERA12CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA344.md): Cessna 170B · Winterville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N170ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA336.md): Beech A36TC · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N2WZ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA309.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.
- [NTSB ERA12CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA310.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N91250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA256.md): Anderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2012 · N61410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA225.md): Cessna 501 · Franklin, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N7700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.
- [NTSB ERA12CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA215.md): Cessna 140A · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N5693C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder cable turnbuckle and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA205.md): Cessna LC42-550FG · Salisburry, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2012 · N167ZP · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA184.md): Mooney M20TN · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N118RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation behind a large airplane during landing, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a loss of control.

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

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

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