# NTSB investigations, 2001: 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 LAX02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA058.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2001 · N83136 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard.
- [NTSB NYC02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA042.md): Raytheon BE-1900D · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N858CA · No damage
  > The passengers misjudged step, which resulted in a loss of balance and subsequent fall.
- [NTSB MIA02FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA041.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 340-580STC · Sunny Isles Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N582HG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate dispatch of the airplane by company personnel prior to the first leg of the flight due to failure of company personnel to prepare a new flight release and weight and balance after considerable time on the ground with the engines operating. Also…
- [NTSB IAD02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N346ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material.
- [NTSB IAD02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA007.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N640A · No damage
  > A passenger sustained a broken ankle during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB LAX02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA016.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Laughlin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N451DL · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's failure to provide warning information and ground training about the possibilities of boom strikes by the rotor blades in windy conditions and low rotor rpm situations.
- [NTSB LAX02IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02IA013.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N959SD · No damage
  > The fatigue failure of a 5/16-inch boom attach bolt was most probably caused by the angular misalignment between the tail boom bolt hole and the fuselage mounted nutplate.
- [NTSB NYC02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA011.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N4834G · No damage
  > The line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start.
- [NTSB MIA02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA009.md): Cessna 172P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2001 · N52685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentive preflight inspection, non-compliance with the prestart checklist, decision to leave the cockpit unattended with engine running, and his inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake as he exited to remove a wheel chock, resulting in…
- [NTSB NYC02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA006.md): Pierce Bushby Mustang II · W Hampton Beach, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2001 · N224HP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout during the taxi.
- [NTSB DEN01FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA157.md): Boeing 777-236 · Denver, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · G-VIIK · Substantial damage
  > the overstress fracture of the airplane's refueling adapter ring that resulted from the abnormal angular force applied to it. The applied angular force occurred due to the ground refueler inadequately positioning the hydrant fuel truck (in relation to the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA196.md): Air & Space 18A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N6121S · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with ground resonance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA201.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N89803 to insure his brakes were set and that the airplane was not rolling prior to diverting his attention to duties inside the cockpit, resulting in N89803 rolling forward and colliding with N8660Q which was parked in front of…
- [NTSB MIA01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N8358G · No damage
  > The ground refueler's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his walking into the rotating propeller of the airplane and receiving fatal injuries.
- [NTSB CHI01LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA253.md): Cessna 150M · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N714GF · Substantial damage
  > The student solo pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the high wind, gusts, and tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX01FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA252.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N769BB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to reduce the engine power control levers to ground idle prior to leaving the helicopter, resulting in the unmanned helicopter moving on the helipad and performing a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI01LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N8253A · No damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to exit the airplane onto the wing while the propeller was running.
- [NTSB NYC01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N3042M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to rotating the propeller, which resulted in an unintentional engine start and subsequent unmanned taxi.
- [NTSB LAX01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA214.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4299Q · Substantial damage
  > the induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.
- [NTSB CHI01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA167.md): de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Ottawa, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N30EA · Minor damage
  > the failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA112.md): Cessna 150F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N546M · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor.
- [NTSB NYC01IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA134.md): Boeing 727-233 · Harrisburg, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N277FE · Minor damage
  > The inadvertent misrouting of a wire harness by maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing to a hydraulic line and electrical wire, and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB CHI01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA145.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N5259N · No damage
  > The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA172.md): Bell 206B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N2102Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ground personnel to maintain clearance between two aircraft on the ramp, while one airplane was taxiing and the other was standing with the engine running and rotor blades turning.
- [NTSB CHI01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA129.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N9333 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the aircraft tug for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA135.md): Aeronca 11AC · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N86217 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the assistance of a person to act as a safety pilot while hand propping the engine with the airplane tied down. A factor in the accident was the failure of the tie down rope.
- [NTSB MIA01FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA126.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N4103R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the forward center of gravity (CG)) limits at the time of engine start, the inability of the pilot to control the airplane due to the exceeded CG limits, the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining,…
- [NTSB FTW01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA081.md): Sikorsky SK-76A · Ec 270 · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N376AL · No damage
  > the passenger's inadvertent encounter with the rotating main rotor blades.
- [NTSB CHI01IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA102.md): Fokker F28 MK 0100 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N1426A · Minor damage
  > the inaccurate aircraft deicing service the ground personnel performed alowing fluid injestion and the auxiliary power unit's turbine failure while standing. A factor was the auxiliary power unit's overspeed.
- [NTSB DEN01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA057.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Powder River, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · C-GEYN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aircraft shut down procedures. Contributing factors were: the snow and ice covered field and the confined landing areas unsuitable obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA077.md): Fokker F28 MK 0100 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N1457B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist prior to engine start, and their subsequent diverted attention during engine start.
- [NTSB LAX01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA083.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Lihue, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N985SA · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate collective lock design, which resulted in the collective unlocking during a preflight check and subsequent unintentional liftoff and loss of helicopter control. The pilot's loss of control was due in part to the unavailability of…
- [NTSB CHI01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA070.md): Bell 206L-1 · Quincy, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N61AE · Minor damage
  > The security guard failed to maintain clearance with the operating tail rotor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA022.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N12E · Substantial damage
  > The other maintenance personnel's failure to complete prescribed inspections that resulted in the failure of a fuel block drain assembly fitting, corrosion of the battery grounding strap and the subsequent flash explosion.
- [NTSB CHI01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA066.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2001 · N784CA · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadvertent failure to place the column shifter into the parking gear. A factor to the accident was the vehicle.
- [NTSB MIA01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA055.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2001 · N112EC · Destroyed
  > The PIC's failure to follow safe operating procedures for the maintenance of the rotorcraft's external aerial application equipment, resulting in inadvertent activation of collective as he egressed the rotorcraft, causing unmanned flight, in-flight break-up,…

## 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") = 2001
  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=2001

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