# NTSB investigations, 2000: Standing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA067.md): Rockwell 112A · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N1307J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N9342 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain to maintain clearance from the other airplane that was stopped. Factors relating to this accident were the snow-covered taxiways and the ground controller disregarding the captain's warning of the unsafe/hazardous situation of being…
- [NTSB NYC00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA269.md): Saab 340B · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N241AE · Substantial damage
  > The operator's loss of control of the belt-loader, due to his improper decision to depress the vehicle's accelerator in the proximity of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA295.md): Aerostar S-81A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N9174Z · Minor damage
  > The ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB DEN00TA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00TA160.md): Bell 212 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N8224V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA197.md): Bell 206BII · Newhalem, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N90307 · Substantial damage
  > Debonding between the elastomeric material and the center plate of the transmission isolation mount.
- [NTSB LAX00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA279.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA218.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N980AC · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the pilot rated student by the CFI for her failure to note that the fuel selector was positioned to an empty fuel tank. Also, failure of the CFI to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown resulting in a hard landing.…
- [NTSB ANC00FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA081.md): Cessna 337C · Marshall, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N63MR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in equipment (an inoperable rear engine) and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper retraction of the landing gear, his over confidence in the airplane's…
- [NTSB MIA00TA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA189.md): Bell OH-58 · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N913SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to ensure the helicopter was on level terrain after landing. The left skid came off the ground after the passenger exited the helicopter, the slope capability was exceeded, the helicopter encountered dynamic rollover, and rolled over on its…
- [NTSB SEA00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA101.md): Bell 206B · Bridgeport, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N49573 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action and diverted attention were factors.
- [NTSB NYC00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA152.md): Schweizer 269-C1 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N721CB · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to reduce the friction on the cyclic prior to raising the collective for the magneto check. A factor was the failure of the company to adequately define the steps in the checklist.
- [NTSB MIA00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA174.md): Cessna 150L · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N330JC · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after takeoff, and the intentional stalling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his attempting to bank while…
- [NTSB MIA00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA179.md): Aerostar S57-A · Windermere, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N6341V · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor in this accident was high wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA169.md): Boeing 737-500 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N522SW · No damage
  > The passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of backup electrical power to the terminal which necessitated a lengthy ground hold.
- [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments.
- [NTSB IAD00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA042.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
- [NTSB SEA00IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA062.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N934AS · No damage
  > Contaminated air being ducted into the aircraft's cabin from the engine exhaust of a nearby ground power cart.
- [NTSB DEN00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA062.md): Adams A55S · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4035T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to deflate the envelope. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA206.md): Beechcraft 1900D · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N858CA · No damage
  > The failure of the upper anchor bracket for the airstair door.
- [NTSB IAD00IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA026.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N838EX · Minor damage
  > the missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA076.md): Fokker F28 MK100 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N1403M · Substantial damage
  > the driver of the refueling truck fell asleep which resulted in him not maintaining clearance with the parked aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were severe obstructive sleep apnea and significant hypersomnolence which resulted in chronic fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N6545A · No damage
  > the passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB NYC00IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA078.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Boston, MA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N357BE · Minor damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI00IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA087.md): McDonnell Douglas DC9-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N203ME · Minor damage
  > the chafing of the internal water heater wire. A factor was the missing ground strap.
- [NTSB NYC00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA070.md): Cessna 150 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N7854E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN00LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA039.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N6034P · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with proper procedures for engine startup by failing to disengage the magneto prior to hand-turning the propeller.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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") = 2000
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases?year=2000

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