# Final 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR13LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA093.md): Kaufmann Vans RV-10 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N104BK · Substantial damage
  > A missing elevator control assembly attachment bolt, which rendered the elevator control system ineffective and resulted in a loss of pitch control, and the pilot’s incorrect installation of the elevator control assembly.
- [NTSB WPR13LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA078.md): Cessna 210A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N9507X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA100.md): Raytheon A36 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N256DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering on a snow-packed surface after landing, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck.
- [NTSB CEN13LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N8053P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA120.md): Robidoux Lionel Wittman W 10 · Hobart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2012 · N641TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA076.md): Mckenzie Lancair IV-P Turbine · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N5M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a visual climb through a broken cloud layer, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN13LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA119.md): Bell 407 · Big Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N534MT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the outer combustion case at the fuel nozzle port. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to conduct the recommended routine inspections of the outer combustion case.
- [NTSB CEN13CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA117.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N619AE · No damage
  > The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB WPR13TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA081.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 28, 2012 · N407KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff from an unstable landing platform. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate chocking procedures for the wheeled landing platform, which included chocking only two of the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA125.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Middle Bass Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2012 · N428S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in impact with the edge of the runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA13CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA098.md): Mckay Gene RV-9A · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2012 · N281MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA13CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA035.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · Memphis, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2012 · N612FE · Substantial damage
  > the operator's failure to provide appropriate training and documentation for ground personnel, leading the marshaller to inadvertently guide the airplane into the collision.
- [NTSB CEN13CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA114.md): Bell 407 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2012 · N489AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a parked helicopter during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA096.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2012 · N78WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of prescription and illicit drugs, which likely impaired…
- [NTSB CEN13LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA116.md): Seguine Swift II · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2012 · N84NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper pitch attitude and airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR13FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA074.md): Charland Vortex · Wellton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N618TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA13LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA099.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N4340G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare after a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA097.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N2074T · Substantial damage
  > The reinstallation of improper connecting rods at engine overhaul, which resulted in abnormal wear of the connecting rod bearings; while the bearings did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications, the use of the unapproved connecting rods more likely caused…
- [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 CEN13TA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA113.md): Cessna 550 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 2012 · N753CC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's decision to fly close behind a heavy airplane, which did not ensure there was adequate distance and time in order to avoid a wake turbulence encounter with the preceding heavy airplane’s wake vortex, which resulted in a loss of airplane…
- [NTSB CEN13LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA110.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2012 · N30WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel, which resulted in engine failure due to fuel starvation.
- [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 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 ERA13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA090.md): American AA-5 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2012 · N5813L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA073.md): Beech B100 · Libby, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2012 · N499SW · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to land in dark night conditions likely due to his geographic disorientation (lost). Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly at night with a…
- [NTSB WPR13FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA072.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2012 · N62959 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inadvertent encounter, in night instrument meteorological conditions, with unforecast strong up- and downdrafts and possibly severe airframe icing conditions (which likely included supercooled large droplets that the airplane was not…
- [NTSB ERA13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA094.md): Wragg George Skybolt · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2012 · N328GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to monitor the fuel quantity during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA111.md): Piper L-18C · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2012 · N3134G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an engine connecting rod and the subsequent loss of oil pressure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA093.md): Russom Roy G Hummel H5 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2012 · N156FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment or incapacitation due to the effects of medication, worsening cardiac disease, or cardiac arrhythmia, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA109.md): Beech A23 · Grand Isle, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2012 · N3573R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate fuel management due to distraction by airport traffic, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA312.md): Mooney M20F · Yosemite Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2012 · N9524M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain situational awareness and sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA018.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2012 · N121KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [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 WPR13FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA070.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N93CN · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB WPR13CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA068.md): Robinson R22 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N393LE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the wet landing surface.
- [NTSB ERA13CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA091.md): Piper PA28R · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N3915T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the flight controls (toe brake pedals) during engine start.
- [NTSB CEN13FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA105.md): Beech E-90 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N67PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after encountering icing conditions and heavy to extreme turbulence and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s design limit, which led to an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA106.md): Cessna 182Q · Bellview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N735BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC13FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA017.md): Eurocopter AS350 B3 · Beluga, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · C-GYPH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stabilize the external load, which led to the synthetic long-line separating about midspan and the remaining line becoming entangled in the tail rotor gearbox output shaft and resulted in the separation of the tail rotor gearbox and…
- [NTSB WPR13LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA069.md): Powerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Dell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2012 · N480QP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA107.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Williston, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2012 · N3108B · No damage
  > The snowplow driver’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear before driving onto it, which resulted in a runway incursion with a departing airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA087.md): Rotorway DB-1 · Mayland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N828X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control following a high-side governor failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA13CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA086.md): Cessna 172P · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N54500 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA100.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Combine, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N29NR · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the available evidence because of extensive impact damage and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB ANC13LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA016.md): Cessna 150C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N1901Z · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll, as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR13CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N4073Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA13FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA083.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Lake Park, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N840DS · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to depart in dark, night marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA092.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N208AU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA103.md): Auman JL T-51 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N512JA · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul by the airplane kit manufacturer, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN13FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA096.md): MBB BK 117 A-3 · Compton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N911BK · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with inclement weather, including snow, freezing rain, and reduced visibility conditions, which led to the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control.

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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
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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