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 WPR13CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA13WA068Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer 810D · Chapada dos Guimaraes, BrazilOn November 1, 2012, at 1950 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer Aircraft model EMB-810D (Piper Design PA-34-220T), Brazilian registration PT-VRV, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an encounter with weather and a…NTSB ERA13LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot’s delayed decision to initiate an autorotation and her subsequent improper conduct of the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, after the helicopter started vibrating for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident…NTSB DCA13WA029Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pontianak, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on November 01, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT investigation under…NTSB CEN13FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · San Marcos, TXThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB ERA13WA050Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206 · Kiim, EcuadorOn October 31, 2012, about 1545 coordinated universal time (1045 local time), a Cessna 206, Ecuadorian registration HC-CBG, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Kiim, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN13FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiaggio P180 · Boyne City, MIThe select/bypass valve's failure to seal correctly because of improper shimming, which resulted in an uncommanded and uncontrollable left turn during landing. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facility's improper overhaul of the steering manifold.NTSB WPR13WA030Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Ballarat, Australia, AustraliaOn October 29, 2012, at 1300 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, VH-TKI, operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia, collided with a wire while on approach for landing near Ballarat Aerodrome,…NTSB WPR13CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Contributing to the pilot’s decision to land in an unsuitable landing area was his lack of helicopter experience, which led him to misidentify the precursor event.NTSB ERA13LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Sevierville, TNThe air traffic controller’s failure to comply with the required vectoring and safety alert procedures, which resulted in the airplane’s flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration’s continued practice of…NTSB DCA13WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR ATR42 · Ipatinga, BrazilOn 28 October 2013, at approximately 1650 UTC time, an ATR-42-500, registration PR-TTK, operated by Trip Linhas Aeras Brasil, exeprienced an engine failure after takeoff. The flight was being operated as a ferry flight between SBIP and SBBH, with only the…NTSB CEN13LA034Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUS Light Hornet · Mont Belvieu, TXThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s low altitude, which did not allow for a stall recovery.NTSB WPR13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJeffair Barracuda · Payson, AZThe failure of the landing gear to remain extended during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot’s unintentional and unrecognized entry into a vortex ring state as a result of conducting a course reversal turn into a tailwind while at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into water.NTSB WPR13IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Oakland, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures to confirm that the main landing gear was down and locked before landing.NTSB WPR13CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Calexico, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN13WA036Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Nueva Concepción, GuatemalaOn October 27, 2012, a Bell 206B helicopter, TG-PMR, impacted terrain near Nueva Concepcion, Guatemala. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Guatemala. This…NTSB CEN13CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBates Starduster SA-300 · Reklaw, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB CEN13CA033Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPorter James Grant Superior CUB · Beechgrove, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a short field.NTSB WPR13LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R-44 II · Toutle, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain precise altitude control, which resulted in the helicopter entering a settling with power condition while hovering out of ground effect.NTSB ERA13LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, ALThe Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…NTSB ERA13FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hooksett, NHThe pilot's total incapacitation in flight due to an acute heart attack.NTSB CEN13FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryland Heights, MOThe pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR13CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s failure to follow specified procedures for an aborted landing and loss of control during the attempt.NTSB ERA13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Hampton, NHThe student pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA13WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Casablanca, MoroccoOn October 24, 2012 a Boeing 737-800, registration CN-ROA experienced a nosewheel failure during taxiing after landing at the Casablanca / Mohammed V Airport. The airplane was operated by Royal Air Maroc as flight 471 from Tunis, Tunisia. There were no…NTSB DCA13WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Brasilia, BrazilThe Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA), has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on October 24, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CENIPA…NTSB CEN13CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Carrollton, OHThe airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR13FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBehne Glasair III · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.NTSB CEN13LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Castroville, TXThe pilot’s steep 180-degree turn to final approach for landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin at an altitude from which he could not recover.NTSB CEN13LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing after touching down long and on a wet runway that reduced the airplane’s braking capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB CEN13FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Houma, LAThe helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. The reason for the helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB ANC13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR13CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.NTSB ERA13LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FLA main landing gear wheel fire for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.NTSB ERA13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mansfield, MAThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA13CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Seneca Falls, NYThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.NTSB CEN13WA020Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20E · Speichersdorf, GermanyOn October 21, 2012, about 1520 coordinated universal time, a Mooney M20E, D-EMHE was destroyed following a loss of control during initial climb from Rosenthal Field Ploessen Airport (EDQP), near Speichersdorf, Germany. The pilot and passenger were fatally…NTSB CEN13CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Loop, TXThe pilot’s inadequate performance calculations, which resulted in an overweight takeoff for the conditions and the subsequent hard impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Dolan Springs, AZInsufficient clearance between a truck and the main rotor blades of a helicopter on the ground with the engine running because of the lack of on-scene coordination between the agencies that responded to and were tasked with managing the vehicle accident site.NTSB WPR13CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Mfg MXL II Sport · Live Oak, CAThe pilot’s failure to compensate for turbulent conditions, which resulted in a loss of altitude.NTSB ERA13LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.NTSB ERA13FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwift Museum Foundation GC-1A · East Moriches, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a precautionary landing for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s pitch-up reaction to birds that took flight during his…NTSB ERA13CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Miami, FLThe flight instructor's improper power management during a steep, obstacle-clearance approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Roseland, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain glider control during takeoff.NTSB ERA13CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard forced landing.NTSB ENG13WA003Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-846 · Tokyo, Japan, JapanOn October 20, 2012, a Boeing 737-800, registered JA342J, operated by JAL Express, departed from Tokyo International Airport and declared an emergency No. 1 engine failure during climb. The pilot reported low engine RPM and high exhaust gas temperature…