# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney PT6A series, 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 MIA02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA037.md): Cessna 208B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N499BA · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…
- [NTSB LAX02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N9186J · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the failure of the AT-401 pilot to maintain clearance with the AT-402 airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the unreliable communication radio in the AT-401, the AT-401 pilot's continued flight with known communication radio problems, and the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N202AT · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA010.md): Air Tractor 402 · Angie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N402RW · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA326.md): Cessna 208 · Aurora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N12712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining the proper descent rate during the landing. Factors were the flap's popped circuit breaker, the pilot not verifying the flap's position, the glassy water, and the dock.
- [NTSB MIA01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA205.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Whitakers, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N9072T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and the proper clearance from obstacles while conducting aerial applications, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power utility pole.
- [NTSB SEA01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA139.md): Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N2TS · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA104.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N747DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist while making an approach for landing resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor inadequate supervision of the rated pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ATL01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA074.md): Cessna 208B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N812MA · Destroyed
  > The undetermined malfunction of the propeller system.
- [NTSB CHI01LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Catron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2001 · N91966 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.
- [NTSB FTW01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA147.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.
- [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 FTW01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N6181Q · Substantial damage
  > the improper decision of the driver of the vehicle(ATV) to enter an active airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Mount Vernon, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N484WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering close to the ground.
- [NTSB ATL01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA063.md): Air Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N257LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA01IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA093.md): Beech C-99 · Salem, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N992AF · Minor damage
  > A short to electrical wiring while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA094.md): Cessna 208B · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N948FE · Destroyed
  > an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience…
- [NTSB SEA01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA080.md): Ayres S2R-T45 · Royal City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6129D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB IAD01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA048.md): Cessna 208B · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N974FE · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the propeller reversing lever and carbon block assembly, which resulted in a loss of propeller thrust.
- [NTSB MIA01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA117.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N262MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive bank angle and his failure to maintain airspeed while returning to the airport after takeoff due to an unspecified problem resulting in the airplane stalling and colliding with trees during the resultant uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DEN01FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA075.md): Socata TBM 700 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2001 · N300WC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation, which led to his failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to intentionally fly into known adverse weather that consisted of low ceilings, obscuration, and ice fog.
- [NTSB LAX01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA114.md): Air Tractor AT-802 A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N6059L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate selection of landing facilities and improper placement of vehicles near the runway. An additional factor was the use of a runway which resulted in a downwind landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA084.md): Beech 1900D · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N97UX · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew not lowering the landing gear and/or verifying the landing gear position as required by three separate checklists, which resulted in an inadvertent gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the flightcrew not complying with the required…
- [NTSB DEN01FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA041.md): Beech 65-A90 · Lake Point, UT · Accident · 9 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N616F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's exercise of poor judgment and his failure to maintain a safe altitude/clearance above the water. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low ceiling and visibility obscured by snow and mist, an inadequately equipped airplane…

## 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 ('52032', '52034'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52032&year=2001

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