# NTSB investigations: NONE, 2001

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 ATL02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA027.md): Flugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N5457T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA059.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Mcintosh, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N984ZS · No damage
  > inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA042.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Banning, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N102FC · Substantial damage
  > On final approach, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft airspeed and control during an encounter with the gusting high wind.
- [NTSB FTW02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA043.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2001 · N2078D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA009.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N19KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA025.md): Cameron Balloon A-210 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N30606 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's excessive descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the high wind conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA013.md): Meester HP-14 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N8833 · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the aileron control system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA014.md): Nicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N843C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA015.md): Cameron Balloons A-105 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N991FA · Minor damage
  > The passengers failure to remain in the balloon basket after landing which resulted in the inadvertent lift-off of the balloon and subsequent injury to the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a passenger briefing prior…
- [NTSB FTW02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA016.md): Thunder and Colt AX8-90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N407TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstacles during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA014.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N3636Z · Substantial damage
  > inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA012.md): Aerostar RXS-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N5260E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line during landing. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA013.md): Aerostar International S81A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N52760 · Minor damage
  > the selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA011.md): Cameron 105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N9524U · Minor damage
  > Ther pilot's delay to compensate for changing weather conditions in-flight. Contributing factors were the high winds and an inaccurate weather forcast.
- [NTSB NYC02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA027.md): Let Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…
- [NTSB NYC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA004.md): Rich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N21468 · Minor damage
  > An improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.
- [NTSB FTW01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA213.md): Cameron Balloon N-77 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N60206 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA173.md): Kaman HH-43 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N55714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which lead to his failure to maintain clearance from the nearby trees while in a high-hover. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, and tall trees in the area where the helicopter was hovering.
- [NTSB NYC01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA225.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N2540H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the glider.
- [NTSB DEN01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N2575P · Minor damage
  > the passenger's failure to follow instructions given to brace for a high wind landing, and the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the passenger's actions. A contributing factor was the thermal lift.
- [NTSB SEA01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA153.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N82AS · Substantial damage
  > The premature release of the towline and the pilot's improper selection of a landing area following the release. Factors include improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI01LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA284.md): Cameron Balloons Shuttle 90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N8094S · Destroyed
  > The balloon envelope fire. A contributing factor was the flammability of the envelope.
- [NTSB SEA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA150.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N29JB · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude turn. The second pilot overshooting the runway was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA149.md): Grumman G-164B · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the impeller assembly as a consequence of impeller rub and binding within the impeller collector case for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA143.md): Blanik L-13 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N310GM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent lowering of the flaps and her failure to extend the spoilers.
- [NTSB SEA01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA147.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Rock Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N5768S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper inflight planning and decision (delay in establishing an approach to a suitable landing area) and his subsequent failure to attain the proper glidepath for the selected landing area, resulting in an overshoot of the selected…
- [NTSB CHI01LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA277.md): Blanik L-13 · Marlette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N9297Z · Minor damage
  > Ground crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI01LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA250.md): Burkhart Grob G102 STD Astir III · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3837U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX01LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA249.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N4805R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's early deployment of full spoilers, resulting in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the instructor's lack of time to take remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA080.md): Aerostar International RXS-8 · Flemington, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N7106F · No damage
  > pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB CHI01LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA207.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tall grass during his recovery from the bounced landing. A factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB IAD01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA076.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.
- [NTSB CHI01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA168.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · HIghland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N76SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers during landing approach, which resulted in a touchdown at a higher than normal airspeed. An additional cause was the intentional ground loop/swerve maneuver performed by the pilot to avoid overrunning the end of the…
- [NTSB DEN01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA116.md): Cameron Balloons N-210 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N7507V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent weather encounter with wind shear, and the resulting inability to maintain the proper landing descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA150.md): Raven S60A · Mumford, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N28282 · Minor damage
  > The ground handler's failure to follow instructions to release her line during the balloon's unintended ascent, due to panic.
- [NTSB FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.
- [NTSB DEN01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA099.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N4031A · Minor damage
  > failure by the pilot to control descent rate during approach to land. A factor was a temperature inversion.
- [NTSB NYC01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA121.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N33907 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper decision to fly northeast of the airport with winds from the southwest, and his subsequent diverted attention to the glider's proximity to the airport while he searched for thermals, which resulted in an off airport landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA114.md): Schweitzer 136 · Tinicum Twnshp., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N3620Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB SEA01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA091.md): Let L-23 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N265BA · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper decision to partially retract the spoilers while the student was attempting to land. Factors include a tailwind, wet grass, and a taxiway sign off the end of the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA081.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6781L · Substantial damage
  > The high wind conditions encountered as the aircraft began its takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the variable and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA092.md): Raven S55A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N40555 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during approach. A contributing factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA142.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7778S · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA058.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5m · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N1635M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper remedial action upon experiencing the unexpected opening of the aircraft's canopy during the initial part of the takeoff climb. Factors include his attention being diverted to the open canopy, his failure to use a checklist to ensure he…

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=2001

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