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 ERA13WA431Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 95B55 - B · Concepcion, ParaguayOn November 16, 2012, about 0813 local time (1113 coordinated universal time), a Beech BE-55, Paraguayan registration ZP-BLV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain about 500 meters short of the runway at a ranch in Departamento Presidente Hayes, about 50…NTSB ERA13FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Owls Head, METhe vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which…NTSB CEN13WA065Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Ostermaima, SwedenOn November 16, 2012, about 1600 UTC, a Cessna 172N, Swedish registration SE-KHX, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted in a forest near a public road at Ostermaima, Gnesta, Stockholm, Sweden, under unknown circumstances. A post impact…NTSB WPR13IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverton, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow company operating specifications for minimum altitude.NTSB WPR13FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in frost remaining on the airplane's surfaces and led to its inability to produce enough lift to clear rising terrain.NTSB ERA13LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lexington, KYThe rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…NTSB ERA13LA057Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Corning, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude while conducting a power line aerial observation flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in the type of operation.NTSB CEN13CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Moline, ILThe student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.NTSB ERA13FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his failure to note the water in the fuel tank due to condensation, which subsequently shut down the engine in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…NTSB DCA13WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing MD-82 · Johannesburg, South AfricaOn November 13, 2012, a McDonnell Douglas MD-80, registration ZS-TOG, experienced a wheel failure on the left hand main gear during takeoff from O.R.Tambo International Airport (FAJS), , South Africa. The chartered flight was enroute to Kamuzu International…NTSB CEN13WA173Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSwearingen SA226 · Murcia, SpainOn November 13, 2012, at 1205 coordinated universal time, a Swearingen Fairchild SA-226-TC, Spanish registered EC-JYC, operated by Zorex.org, sustained minor damage during the takeoff roll from the Murcia-San Javier Airport (LELC), Murcia, Spain. Visual…NTSB CEN13LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s misjudgment of the landing speed and the runway distance remaining and his delay in applying the brakes, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB WPR13LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR13FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Shaver Lake, CAThe pilot's failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight with a failed vacuum pump, particularly at high…NTSB WPR13CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make/model.NTSB ERA13WA063Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525B · Sao Paulo, BrazilOn November 11, 2012, at 1921 universal coordinated time, a Cessna Citation 525B, Brazilian registration PR-MRG, sustained substantial damage when it overran the runway during landing. One of the 2 crewmembers received serious injuries and the other received…NTSB ERA13LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Jasper, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s lack of a required placard advising pilots to avoid lengthy sideslip maneuvers…NTSB ENG13WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A380-861 · Richmond NSW, AustraliaOn November 11, 2012, an Airbus A380-861, Reg. No. A6-EDA, performed an air turnback following an engine shutdown during climb after takeoff from Sydney NSW airport (SYD). The crew reported abnormal No. 3 engine indications and subsequent automatic engine…NTSB DCA13WA019Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 · Frankfurt, GermanyOn November 11, 2013, a Boeing B757-300, registration D-ABOE, operated by Condor Flugdienst, experienced a smell in cockpit and cabin during take off roll and climb. The airplane returned to Frankfurt and landed uneventfully. There was no damage to the…NTSB CEN13WA061Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationReims-Cessna F150 · Birr, Ireland, IrelandOn November 11, 2012, about 1655 Western European time, a Reims-Cessna, model F150H, single engine airplane, EI-AST, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Birr Airfield (EIBR), Birr, Ireland. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB ANC13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA13LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Williamson, GAThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ERA13LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaller Charles R Rans S12-XL · Gordon, ALA fatigue failure of the elevator pitch trim cable, which resulted in aerodynamic flutter of the elevator in flight and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over during the resultant precautionary landing.NTSB CEN13IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MNLoose electrical connections to the hydraulic system and anomalies in the hydraulic shuttle valve and power pack, which resulted in an uncommanded gear unlock and collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure…NTSB CEN13CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLawson Ron Rans S-19 · Crowley, LAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN13LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · La Grange, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.NTSB WPR13FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Scout X-C · Waterville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin from which he was unable to recover.NTSB ENG13RA006Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Mumbai, India, IndiaOn November 7, 2012, a Boeing 777-300, registration number A6-EBO, operated by Emirates declared an emergency for a No. 2 engine failure after takeoff from the Bangkok International Airport, Thailand. The crew confirmed they had a No. 2 engine fire warning…NTSB ENG13IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing MD-88 · Atlanta, GAThe 4th stage turbine blade separation that resulted in an uncontained release of low pressure turbine blade material was Delta Air Lines' repair process for the turbine blades' tip shrouds. It was not possible to identify the part of the repair process that…NTSB CEN13LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Conway, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude from…NTSB WPR13LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Modesto, CAFailure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13WA074Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31T · Curitiba, BrazilOn November 6, 2012, at 2030 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31T, Brazilian registration PT-MFW, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while approaching Bacacheri Airport (SBBI), Curitiba, Brazil. The flight was operated by Taxi Aereo Hercules,…NTSB CEN13FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OKThe pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.NTSB CEN13FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.NTSB CEN13CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s over-correction in an attempt to stabilize the helicopter during liftoff.NTSB ERA13LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be duplicated or determined during the postaccident investigation because of the initial unavailability of the airplane after the accident.NTSB CEN13LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorensen Sprint Mxii · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the noncertificated airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s physical and psychological impairment.NTSB CEN13FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Stotts City, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after he shut down the right engine in flight due a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to reposition the unairworthy airplane during twilight after extensive maintenance…NTSB WPR13CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13GA046Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during maneuvering flight, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid a power pole and wires.NTSB CEN13LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentral Ohio Dragonfly Club DRAGONFLY-C · Darbyville, OHThe total loss of engine power due to a cold-seizure event that occurred at a low altitude, which precluded the pilot's recovery from an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN13LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco SRE · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Gothenburg, NEThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC13LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Kenai, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when he reduced engine power.NTSB WPR13CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot of another airplane did not maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.NTSB CEN13LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Roanoke, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's decision to relocate the runway displaced threshold, which did not provide an adequate safety margin for…NTSB CEN13CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild Heli-Porter Pilatus PC6/B1A-H2 · Georgetown, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN13CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · West Bend, WIThe pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.NTSB WPR13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpackman Avid Flyer · Casper, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.