NTSB investigations, 2012
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2012 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2012 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DCA12CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MNInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.NTSB CEN12CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, INThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA389Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Lower Burrell, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.NTSB CEN12LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Santa Teresa, NMThe sudden decrease in headwind during takeoff in a gusty wind and near a passing train, which resulted in a loss of lift and main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter near its maximum performance…NTSB CEN12LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGriffiths James Sydney Kokopelli SuperPacer · Kremmling, COThe low spring tension of the rudder and tailwheel cable, which resulted in the loss of control as the airplane decelerated after landing.NTSB CEN12CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.NTSB WPR12LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · San Andreas, CAA loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mountain Home, IDThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR12CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.NTSB WPR12CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bend, ORThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.NTSB ERA12FA387Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPhillips William L Challenger · Plant City, FLThe non-certificated pilot’s loss of control during approach and landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of both total and recent flight experience.NTSB ERA12CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Blairs, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.NTSB ERA12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN12WA351Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Teisendorf, GermanyOn June 9, 2012, at 1515 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XKS, was destroyed when it crashed into trees and mountaneous terrain near Teisendorf, Germany. The pilot and three passengers on board the helicopter were fatally injured.…NTSB CEN12LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmen Star Lite · San Antonio, TXThe separation of the fuel tank sealant coating, which traveled into the fuel pump, blocked the fuel flow, and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB CEN12LA349Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlower Roger P J D · Spring Valley, OHThe in-flight failure of the left wing spar, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing.NTSB CEN12CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBirchler Boyd Eagle 540 · Kokomo, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during a low-level aerobatic maneuver.NTSB CEN12CA355Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion · Rockville, INThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR12LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Smith Valley, NVThe failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sula, MTThe pilot's inability to maintain clearance from terrain while operating in a downdraft over mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA12LA386Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowen Christopher W Dogbee · Wrens, GAThe pilot’s loss of control during a low-altitude maneuver for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 150F · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).NTSB ERA12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12WA365Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Pawnee PA25-260 · Caserio Las Msareas, GuatemalaOn June 8, 2012 at 1230 UTC, a Guatemalan registered Piper PA-25-260, TG-KOD, impacted terrain in a rural area near Caserio Las Mareas, Municipio de Ocos Departamento De San Marcos, Guatemala. The pilot, the sole person on board the airplane was fatally…NTSB CEN12LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Norwalk, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN12FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MNUndetermined because the airplane was not found.NTSB CEN12CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Sparks, NVThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ERA12FA385Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47 · Lake Wales, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while climbing to cruise altitude in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) following disconnect of the autopilot. The reason for the autopilot disconnect could not be determined during…NTSB DCA12CA086Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 2B7 · Philadelphia, PAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB CEN12LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Higginson, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.NTSB CEN12LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Clark, SDThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Aspen, COThe first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN12CA347Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Sellersburg, INThe balloon pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB ANC12CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC12CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207A · Platinum, AKThe pilot inadvertently taxied the airplane into a ditch.NTSB WPR12LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Hilo, HIThe damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred.NTSB DCA12WA119Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationFairchild SA-227 · Montevideo, UruguayOn June 6, 2012, at approximately 2300 UTC time, a Fairchild SA227, s/n AC-482, operated by Aero VIP Ltd as a cargo flight, departed from Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay. During initial climb, radar contact with…NTSB DCA12WA089Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S58 · Cusco, PeruThe Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación of Peru (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S58 helicopter that occurred on June 06, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…NTSB CEN12WA364Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Igualada, Spain, SpainOn June 9, 2012 about 1000 UTC, a Spanish registered Piper PA-23-250, EC-GCF, sustained minor damage when the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Igualada Aerodrome, Spain. The pilot crew and five passengers on board the airplane were not…NTSB CEN12LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was a wind shift during takeoff.NTSB CEN12LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · New Douglas, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Cameron Park, CAThe fatigue failure of the nose landing gear actuator attach foot during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin.NTSB ERA12CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Scott EAA Biplane Model P · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA340Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Sport II · Manchester, IAAn inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR12WA249Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Coonabarabran, Australia, AustraliaOn June 4, 2012, at 1200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182Q, VH-CWQ, was reported missing and subsequently located near Coonabarabran, Australia. The aircraft was registered to and operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations…NTSB WPR12LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Pasco, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the helicopter's rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude over a fruit orchard.