# NTSB investigations, 2001: In flight collision with terrain/water

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB IAD02FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA024.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N7427J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA054.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2001 · N3023K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA049.md): Cessna T210L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.
- [NTSB FTW02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA045.md): Cessna 140 · Gilchrist, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N72701 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N3847Q · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot for undetermined reasons which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB SEA02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA014.md): Bölkow BO 105 LS · Mud Lake, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N93LF · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from terrain during the initial climb. Factors include spatial disorientation and a dark moonless night.
- [NTSB SEA02FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA011.md): Cessna A185F · Lucile, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N61909 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above, and/or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included mountainous terrain and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA021.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N888BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA024.md): Cessna 172D · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N36SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.
- [NTSB ANC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA004.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N5573J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB DEN02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA004.md): Cessna T337G · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N45E · Destroyed
  > the pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s…
- [NTSB CHI02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N6899C · Substantial damage
  > the touchdown aim point not attained by the pilot rated student and the remedial action not performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA009.md): Beech 58 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7235R · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB SEA02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA008.md): Bell 206L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy…
- [NTSB ANC02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA002.md): Embraer 120ER · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N120AX · Substantial damage
  > The captain's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude which resulted in impact with terrain during an instrument landing approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's failure to reset the altimeters to the correct altimeter…
- [NTSB SEA02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Lindsay, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N3910F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude clear of terrain. A factor was intentional low altitude flight.
- [NTSB IAD01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA108.md): Von Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N66VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA163.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N9925 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA327.md): Bell 206B-III · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N56MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance when he maneuvered above the glassy lake. A factor to the accident was the glassy lake condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA147.md): Cessna 206 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N35962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI01LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA321.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N47964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing to the accident was the light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA142.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2001 · N7477L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL01FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA109.md): Cessna T-210F · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2001 · N6740R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controllers verbal instructions pertaining to heading and minimum safe vectoring altitude while being vectored for an ILS approach to his destination airport. This resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and…
- [NTSB DCA01MA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA065.md): Boeing 757 · Shanksville, PA · Accident · 44 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N591UA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB DCA01MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA064.md): Boeing 757-200 · Arlington, VA · Accident · 64 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N644AA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB CHI01LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA311.md): Cessna 150M · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N6142K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA01FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA167.md): Beech 58 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N18414 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area…
- [NTSB LAX01LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA298.md): Sparke Air Command 582 Dual · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N301CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude because of the gyrocopter's inadequatly designed performance capability.
- [NTSB ANC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA131.md): Maule M-7-235B · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N1007U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA302.md): Swearingen SA226-T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N104BR · Substantial damage
  > the checklist not followed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the left propeller’s start locks being engaged.
- [NTSB FTW01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA191.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N4362A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.
- [NTSB DEN01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA151.md): Aviat A-1 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N8HU · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance.
- [NTSB CHI01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA125.md): Piper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N6949B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.
- [NTSB CHI01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA281.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6794Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight.
- [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 LAX01FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA279.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N3172P · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA210.md): Cessna 172L · Brockport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N7878G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around during the landing attempt. Factors included the dark night conditions and the pilot's inadequate preflight decision to fly to an airport with inoperative surface lighting.
- [NTSB NYC01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA209.md): Dominiak Kitfox · Byron, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N912WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the physiological impairment of the pilot due to the consumption of alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI01FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA257.md): Schweizer 269C · Waterloo, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N6129M · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA191.md): Mooney M20J · East Greenwich, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N246JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA130.md): Cessna 172RG · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N401TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain…
- [NTSB CHI01LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA261.md): McIntosh Steen Skybolt · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N2261N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude during the landing. A factor was the soybean crop which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA01FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA193.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Black Mountain, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N396PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA178.md): Beech 58-TC · Sidney, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N117HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures which resulted in a collision with rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the rising terrain and fog.
- [NTSB CHI01FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA209.md): Beech B19 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, her failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the nose gear overload.
- [NTSB NYC01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA174.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N9133D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA131.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Nez Perce, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N5011X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA244.md): Levitsky BD-5T · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N104BD · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&occurrence=230&page=2

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&year=2001

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