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NTSB investigations: Rockwell International 112A

47 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Rockwell International 112A. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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19752026

NTSB investigations: Rockwell International 112A per year, 1975–2026: 47 cases
1975	3
1976	5
1977	7
1978	3
1979	1
1981	1
1982	2
1983	2
1984	1
1985	1
1986	3
1987	1
1988	2
1994	2
1995	1
2000	1
2004	1
2009	1
2014	1
2016	2
2017	1
2019	2
2021	1
2022	1
2025	1

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630302')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630302'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630302'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA25FA120Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRockwell 112 · Covington, GAOn February 15, 2025, about 2300, a Rockwell 112, N1423J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Covington, Georgia. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…Feb 16, 2025 · N1423J · Destroyed NTSB CEN22LA444Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse.Aug 23, 2022 · N1462J · Substantial damage NTSB GAA21WA254IncidentClass 5 · ForeignRockwell International 112A · Bad Ragaz, SwitzerlandSep 18, 2021 · N559SG NTSB GAA19CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 112A · Cove, ORThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a pole.Jul 19, 2019 · N1330J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR19FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRockwell 112 · Mt Hood, ORThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane in close proximity to mountainous terrain in an area of mountain wave activity that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's degraded decision making and…Jan 25, 2019 · N1332J · Destroyed NTSB ANC18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Nov 19, 2017 · N1401J · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Phoenix, AZA catastrophic engine failure due to lack of lubrication due to the absence of 2 piston cooling nozzles that backed out of their respective threaded bores, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Oct 12, 2016 · N509CA · Substantial damage NTSB ERA16LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Dayton, TNA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.Jun 20, 2016 · N1299J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112 · Gainesville, GAThe partial loss of engine power due to the undetected blockage of the inlet and outlet ports of the manifold valve by an organic compound of an unknown source.Oct 16, 2014 · N1148J · Destroyed NTSB CEN09LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Metropolis, ILA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damage NTSB IAD04LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Bedford, MAFailure of the #2 piston connecting rod cap, which resulted in a hole in the engine crankcase and a loss of engine power. A factor was dark night lighting condition.Jan 25, 2004 · N1381J · Destroyed NTSB NYC01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Norwood, MAThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a parked aircraft.Dec 24, 2000 · N1307J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Meridianville, ALLoss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 18, 1995 · N1455J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Eagle Lake, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 14, 1994 · N1315J · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Henderson, NVThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 17, 1994 · N1349J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Sandusky, OHThe pilot failed to maintain directional control after making a bounched landing. Additionally, the pilot failed to add full power after the bounched landing prior to striking trees to the left of the runway.Jul 1, 1988 · N1463J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Juliette, GAThe airplane struck a transmission cable over a river at about 100 ft AGL. The plt rptd that he inadvertently stalled the airplane while turning to reverse direction during an aerial photo flt, and that he felt a 'bump' during recovery. After returning to the…Jan 20, 1988 · N1432J · Substantial damage NTSB BFO87LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Dover, DEThe rockwell was in level flight at 2800 ft and the Piper was climbing when midair collision occurred. Neither acft was operating under ATC. Neither plt saw the otr acft before the collision occurred. The bottom of the rockwell cabin and the left tiptank of…Mar 29, 1987 · N5216Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112A · El Monte, CAThe pilot stated that the engine would not start so he secured the left wing and hand propped the engine. When the engine started, the aircraft began moving in a circular path to the left and collided with a parked aircraft.Sep 17, 1986 · N1455J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Roanoke, ALThe plt lost control of the acft during an attempted go-around. While on final apch, full flaps were lowered and power was added to maintain 80 KTS. The acft continued descending, the airspeed decreased to 65-70 KTS and the stall warning activated. The plt…May 4, 1986 · N55VH · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · El Paso, TXThe plt rprtd that the eng quit immediately after takeoff. During an emerg landing on arpt property, the acft collided with a sand dune & nosed over. An exam of the eng revealed no discrepancies. The extent of damage prevented a thorough exam of the fuel sys.…May 1, 1986 · N1356J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Waynesburg, PAThe acft was landed gear-up in a fld following a loss of pwr during an initial takeoff climb. Purpose of the flt was to check the eng as it had been disassembled because of metal contamination from the center main bearing. Post accident inspection of the eng…Mar 10, 1985 · N1339J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell AC-112A · Columbus, OHThe acft experienced a main gear collapse during a landing roll. The plt claimed that the acft suffered a failure of theelectrical system shortly after initial takeoff. The plt lowered the lndg gear but was unable to achieve a gear down & locked indication…Nov 2, 1984 · N1289J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA367Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell AC-112A · Batesburg, SCThe acft experienced a gear collapse during landing rollout. The pilot stated that the gear green lights were on prior to landing. The landing and rollout were uneventful until a right turn of 180 degrees was made. During the turn the left main gear folded…Sep 13, 1983 · N1423J · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Chestertown, MDThe aircraft settled back to the right of the runway during takeoff and struck an old stanchion used for runway lights. The pilot was unsure of the extent of damage and elected to re-land the aircraft. The landing gear had already been raised, so the landing…Mar 3, 1983 · N1461J · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WAN1338J experienced a brake line failure and taxied into Piper PA-28, N8316A, that was parked in the warm-up area. There were no injuries.Aug 28, 1982 · N8316A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Near Los Banos, CADuring a preflight briefing, the pilot was advised that the mountains were obscured by clouds, the outlook was for marginal VFR ceilings, and the weather conditions in northern California were deteriorating faster than forcasted. The pilot took off at 1333…Feb 14, 1982 · N1433J · Destroyed NTSB FTW81DPD09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRockwell 112A · Ringgold, TXFeb 4, 1981 · N1319J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FA050Accident · 1 fatalClosedRockwell 112A · Huntley, ILMay 27, 1979 · N1454J · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FA003Accident · 2 fatalClosedRockwell 112A · Yucca Valley, CAOct 14, 1978 · N1396J · Destroyed NTSB MKC78DTK39Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell IN 112 · Parkston, SDSep 14, 1978 · N1462J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUG37Accident · No injuriesClosedNa Rockwell 112 · Corona, CAJun 21, 1978 · N1287J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DCQ03Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Moran, KSOct 30, 1977 · N76EE · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77DKG22Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Kennesaw, GAMay 13, 1977 · N1341J · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FLG14Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Union, SCApr 18, 1977 · N1368J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEE18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Half Day, ILApr 17, 1977 · N1346J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FA039Accident · 3 fatalClosedNa Rockwell 112 · Hudson, WIApr 10, 1977 · N1404J · Destroyed NTSB SEA77FYE09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Poulsbo, WAFeb 5, 1977 · N1354J · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVM06Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell 112A · San Jose, CAJan 27, 1977 · N1361J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 112A · Trabuco Canyon, CANov 14, 1976 · N1450J · Destroyed NTSB LAX76FUA31Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Santa Ana, CAAug 21, 1976 · N1155J · Destroyed NTSB LAX76DUM28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112 · San Diego, CAAug 8, 1976 · N1421J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLG32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112 · Greenville, SCMay 26, 1976 · N1266J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUQ38Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112 · Port Hueneme, CAMay 12, 1976 · N1139J · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FCG37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Higginsville, MODec 3, 1975 · N1406J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN049Accident · 4 fatalClosedNa Rockwell 112 · State College, PANov 7, 1975 · N4QA · Destroyed NTSB NYC76FNA20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112A · Westwood, MAOct 26, 1975 · N1288J · Destroyed