# NTSB investigations: Allison 250-C20 series, 2000

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 SEA01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA024.md): Bell 206 B3 · Lake Kachess, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2000 · N2062D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the flight manual regarding the use of an induction system deflector kit (snow baffles) while operating in snow, and the ingestion of foreign material/snow that resulted in an engine flameout while hovering. A snow baffle…
- [NTSB MIA01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA006.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N355DU · Destroyed
  > The mechanics failure to comply with manufacturers instructions for correction of a illuminated main rotor gearbox oil pressure warning light resulting in the helicopter being dispatched on a ferry flight with a failed main rotor gearbox oil pump, failure of…
- [NTSB LAX01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA006.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N819CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper storage of personal items and his inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatching of the left rear cabin door during flight and allowing a plastic garment bag to blow out and strike the tail rotor.
- [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 LAX00MA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00MA273.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N510TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate decision by which he continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB FTW00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA181.md): Bell 206B · Deville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX00TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA186.md): McDonnell Douglas 500N · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 2000 · N955SD · Substantial damage
  > The combined failure of the operator management and the check pilot to ensure the landing area was suitable for the slide on landing. Factors were the high vegetation that entangled the skids, resulting in the abrupt stop and nose down movement of the…
- [NTSB DEN00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA082.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Bloomfield, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N1606K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing (low level flying), and his failure to maintain clearance with the static wire. A factor was his physical impairment by a contraindicated drug controlled substance.
- [NTSB CHI00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA121.md): Hughes 500C · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N9177F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the autorotation performed by the pilot. The unfavorable wind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA156.md): Bell 407 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N175PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure and subsequent disintegration of the oil cooler fan forward hanger bearing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA091.md): Eurocopter BO105S-CBS-5 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N335T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the dark night light condition, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.
- [NTSB LAX00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA109.md): Hughes 500C · Pohnpei (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N437DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that he and the observer were planning to conduct tuna spotting operations. This was to be the first flight of the day. After takeoff, about 100 to 150 feet above sea level, the helicopter began an uncommanded right turn, followed by an…
- [NTSB IAD00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA015.md): Bell 206A · Brutus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

## 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") = 2000
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('03020'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=03020&year=2000

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