NTSB investigations, 2012
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 DCA12WA055Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR ATR72 · Roshchino, RussiaThe Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an ATR-72 that occurred on April 2, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB CEN12CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Ganado, TXThe improper positioning of the hopper vent, which allowed chemicals to escape and cover the airplane's windshield.NTSB WPR12CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.NTSB ERA12LA264Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf 912ULS · Plant City, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure an obstruction-free takeoff path prior to initiating the takeoff and his inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute’s flight controls, which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Calhoun, KYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control after experiencing a loss of power from the left engine due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and…NTSB CEN12LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Winterset, IAThe loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB DCA12WA066Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 - 206 · Tokyo, JapanThe Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777-246ER that occurred on March 31, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN12CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRuiz E RAF 2000 · Anahuac, TXThe student pilot's improper nosewheel and cyclic positioning during the taxi, which resulted in the gyroplane's main rotor contacting the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB CEN12CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Emporia, KSThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with a fence.NTSB ANC12FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Sky Rascal · Indio, CAThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during initial climb in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR12CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArado-Flugzeugwerke FW190 A-5 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · McCormick, SCThe pilot's decision to use automotive fuel instead of the approved alternate fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter SA315B · Alva, OKFailure of the current and previous operators to comply with the manufacturer's maintenance procedures for operation in sandy environments, which resulted in turbine case erosion and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.NTSB CEN12LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Arcola, TXA total loss of engine power during landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA217Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportOliver Joseph Zodiac CH 601XL · Belmont, OHThe loss of engine power and the pilot’s diverted attention to the engine power loss, which resulted in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.NTSB CEN12LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.NTSB CEN12FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Broken Bow, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…NTSB ERA12LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorcraft Developement OH-58C · McComb, MSA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation at the Nos. 5 and 8 engine bearings, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB CEN12CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 441 · Battle Creek, MIThe maintenance technician did not remove the tow bar prior to the flight.NTSB ERA12FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAnderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Crowley, LAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR12CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB ERA12WA255Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-300 · Treasure Cay, BahamasOn March 25, 2012, at 1830 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-300, N8415C, was substantially damaged when it crashed shortly after takeoff from Treasure Cay International Airport (MYAT), Abaco, Bahamas. The two certificated private pilots and two passengers were fatally…NTSB ERA12CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Groveland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around maneuver in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ENG12WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 - 400 · Taoyuan, TaiwanOn March 25, 2012, at 1044 Taipei local time, a Boeing 747-400 airplane, registration number B-16411, operating as EVA Airways Corporation passenger flight BR702, encountered a left outflow valve malfunction and abnormal cabin altitude during enroute climb.…NTSB CEN12RA212Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationGelsdorf, GermanyOn March 23, 2012, at 0948 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS-350 helicopter, registered D-HENN, sustained substantial damage after a loss of engine power near Gelsdorf, Germany. There was one pilot and five passengers on board. The pilot was…NTSB CEN12CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFurru Donald Jeffrey Skyranger V MAX · Viola, ARThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs RV-6A · Bow, WAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.NTSB ERA12LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337B · Dothan, ALThe failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure could not be determined because the systems were unavailable for testing.NTSB ERA12LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Margaret, ALThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Kolb Mark III Classic · Deland, FLThe pilot's lack of preflight planning for potential carburetor icing conditions, and the subsequent flight in those conditions in an airplane not equipped with carburetor heat.NTSB CEN12LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnbody Frank GY 201 Minicab · Granite Shoals, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated carburetor fuel screen. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from medications that degraded his decision-making and the pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in an unsuccessful aborted landing, inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA206Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHall Jeffrey Hall RV-4 · Calhan, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting tailwind condition.NTSB CEN12CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Casterville, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while circling to land.NTSB CEN12CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJoy Vans RV-6 · McKinney, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.NTSB CEN12CA200Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR12CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 690C · Conrad, MTThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane due to ice and slushy snow on the runway during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12TA251Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot’s improper response to a simulated engine failure and the instructor’s delayed and improper remedial action.NTSB ERA12LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Wellington, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree.NTSB ERA12LA246Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Beaver Falls, PAThe operator’s maintenance personnel’s improper adjustment of the engine's fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Butler, PAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN12LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the incorrect wiring of the No. 1 alternator and a subsequent electrical system fire during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance documentation…NTSB CEN12FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Longmont, COThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.