# NTSB investigations: Enroute 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. Page 171 of 718 · 35,889 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC00FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA248.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · South Kingstown, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N8230G · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane after a vacuum system failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions, a sheared coupling on the vacuum pump,… - [NTSB LAX00LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA356.md): Cessna 177B · Hinkley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N30955 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot became lost and disoriented. - [NTSB CHI00LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA285.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N66607 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight when the fuel sight gauge indicated empty and the exhausted fuel supply. A factor was the corn crop. - [NTSB NYC00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA246.md): Cessna 310G · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8978Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended… - [NTSB CHI00LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA286.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8304C · Substantial damage > the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB NYC00FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA245.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N6411P · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX00FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA320.md): Cessna 182N · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N92596 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory. - [NTSB ANC00TA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N125FG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft. - [NTSB SEA00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA173.md): Cessna T210N · Council, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N6993N · Substantial damage > the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place. - [NTSB NYC00FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA257.md): Cessna 172L · Mill Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N4344Q · Destroyed > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog. - [NTSB CHI00LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA274.md): Widner Pietenpol Aircamper · Andover, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N89JW · Destroyed > The trees and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the side slip to avoid the trees initiated by the pilot, the fractured piston, and the cracked cylinder. - [NTSB MIA00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA253.md): Aero Commander 100 · Chatom, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2982T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision and failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate fuel reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a forced landing… - [NTSB LAX00FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA314.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poway, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N428FL · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. - [NTSB MIA00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA251.md): Ryan Navion A · Daytona Bch Sh, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N5117K · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, that resulted in the aircraft being ditched. - [NTSB LAX00LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA317.md): Steinke Early Bird -JENNY · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N593JN · Substantial damage > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons and nosed over in a soft field during the resulting forced landing. - [NTSB LAX00FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA310.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N923BA · Substantial damage > Deterioration and failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB NYC00FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA240.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N2159Z · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper placement of both fuel-selector switches, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines. - [NTSB NYC00FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA239.md): Cessna 206H · Mayville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N7269S · Destroyed > An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the… - [NTSB FTW00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA242.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N770MA · Substantial damage > the in-flight separation of the propeller blade, which resulted from intergranular corrosion and fatigue cracking. - [NTSB FTW00FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA245.md): Cessna 421C · Hunt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N421NT · Destroyed > the loss of left engine power as a result of the owner's failure to overhaul the engine before further flight after the lubrication system was found contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the aircraft with a… - [NTSB LAX00FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA324.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N4905V · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a cruise descent, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain during dark night conditions. Contributing factors were the rain, thuderstorm, and dust storm weather conditions,… - [NTSB FTW00LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA244.md): Boeing 757-223 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N657AM · Minor damage > the flight crew's inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight. A factor was the rapidly developing convective activity. - [NTSB DEN00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA157.md): Phelps Rans S-12 Airaile · Buffalo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N586WP · Destroyed > the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Contributing factors were the power failure due to a failed rod bearing, and down draft weather condition. - [NTSB CHI00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA265.md): Cessna 340A · Mission, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N34DD · Destroyed > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue. - [NTSB NYC00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA235.md): Cessna 150F · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N8709G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions. - [NTSB CHI00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA268.md): Boeing 777-223 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N785AN · No damage > the unexpected turbulence encountered by the airplane. - [NTSB SEA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA169.md): Clearwaters RAF 2000 · Leahy, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N61376 · Destroyed > A loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA242.md): Ryan ST3KR · St. Lucie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N54403 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper judgment to conduct a precautionary landing when he first experienced a partial loss of engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.… - [NTSB LAX00LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA307.md): Hickey SE5-A · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N596 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to verify adequate fuel for the planned flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power with no suitable forced landing site. - [NTSB CHI00FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA266.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N250AD · Destroyed > The in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue. - [NTSB CHI00FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA262.md): Bell OH-58C · Watertown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N626SF · Destroyed > The spatial disorientation by the pilot during continued flight into instrument conditions and the inadequate surveillance by the operator. The inoperative attitude indicator and night conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA166.md): Fairchild 24G · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N4714 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat after experiencing a partial power loss while flying under conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors include the presence of carburetor icing conditions and an expanse of water (Columbia… - [NTSB IAD00FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA076.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Kennebunkport, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N411JL · Substantial damage > Fracture of the #4 connecting rod for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the forced ocean ditching. - [NTSB ANC00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA106.md): Beech C-99 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N995SB · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird. - [NTSB NYC00IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA231.md): Fokker F-100 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N860US · No damage > The failure of the airplane's ground/flight switch and a malfunction of the thrust reverser deploy switch, which resulted in an in-flight thrust reverser deployment. - [NTSB CHI00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA261.md): Cessna 152 · New London, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N757MF · Substantial damage > the fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX00LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA304.md): Schweizer G-164B · Olancha, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6543R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX00LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA301.md): Follmer Q200 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N8427 · Destroyed > The failure and separation of one wooden propeller blade for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX00FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA300.md): Beech K35 · Newberry Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N878R · Destroyed > The crankshaft's fatigue failure at the site of an electrical arc mark stress riser, during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, improper decision, and maintenance. - [NTSB FTW00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA230.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N33783 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight. - [NTSB CHI00MA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00MA256.md): North American NA-265-80 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N85DW · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, the pilot's failure to turn on the continuous ignition in turbulence, and the pilot's failure to follow the procedures for an airstart. Factors included the… - [NTSB NYC00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA270.md): Beech A36 · Sloatsburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N100XH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB DEN00FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kamas, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N734UD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance. - [NTSB NYC00FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA225.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Cherry Valley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N9570L · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the dark night, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA296.md): Cessna 150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N6500T · Destroyed > A catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Newell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N9648S · Substantial damage > A hidden depression in the ground that resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the forced landing roll. - [NTSB FTW00IA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00IA228.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · San Angelo, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N16718 · No damage > the improper installation of the right elevator trim control wheel by company mechanics, which resulted in an elevator trim malfunction. - [NTSB CHI00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA253.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Coopersville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N2545N · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the blocked carburetor. Factors relating to the accident were the foreign object (tab), the improper maintenance performed on the carburetor, and the corn crop. - [NTSB LAX00LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA292.md): Balloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N7244X · No damage > The pilot's failure to use pibals or other on site wind determination devices, and his subsequent failure to detect adverse wind conditions prior to launch of the balloon. - [NTSB SEA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA157.md): Hamer Lancair 235 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N84LH · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a fracture and separation of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was a vehicle on the roadway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases.md?page=172 ## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases?page=171 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.