# NTSB investigations, 2000: On ground/water collision with object

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 NYC01FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA062.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N769NC · Substantial damage
  > The low cycle fatigue fracturing of the approach lighting cover securing bolts.
- [NTSB LAX01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA056.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N9952Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a pothole during taxi, after landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA067.md): Rockwell 112A · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N1307J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA054.md): Embraer 120RT · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2000 · N504AS · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway. Factors included reduced visibility due to nighttime lighting and light snow conditions, breaches in the perimeter fence, increased seasonal deer activity, and the rural location of the airport.
- [NTSB MIA01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N617FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while transitioning from the active runway to a taxiway resulting in an on-ground collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CHI01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA035.md): Cessna 177RG · Wautoma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N8027G · Substantial damage
  > the deer that traveled onto the runway and contacted the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions and the light snow that was falling.
- [NTSB ANC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N96920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB MIA01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA010.md): Jim Price Pitts Special S · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N56JP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N56JP, during landing rollout, to see and avoid N49713, who was turning off the runway after landing from the opposite direction, resulting in the 2 aircraft colliding on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA021.md): Beech A36 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N6682Z · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA014.md): Cessna 172G · Steubenville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4352L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model airplane, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N8895M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA009.md): Curtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N1822M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA001.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N59645 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA191.md): Aeronca 11BC · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N3954E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft prior to a manual engine start. A contributing factor was the excessive throttle setting on start.
- [NTSB DEN00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA178.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N9281W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a vehicle parked beside the ramp while he was taxiing the aircraft from landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA093.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Adel, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N33735 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a closed runway for landing. Contributing factors were his inadequate inflight planning/decision and the wood block on the runway..
- [NTSB DEN00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA174.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N14774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance with terrain. Factors were the confined area used for takeoff, and the high vegetation alongside the road.
- [NTSB SEA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA180.md): Cessna 172L · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N7195Q · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA267.md): Boeing 737-49R · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N461PR · Substantial damage
  > The tug operator's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.
- [NTSB DEN00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA166.md): Cessna 340A · Big Piney, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N844YT · Substantial damage
  > Collision with animals during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA252.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N601WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in an attempted takeoff from a taxiway. A factor in the accident was the fog.
- [NTSB ANC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA113.md): Stinson 108-3 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N603C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see.
- [NTSB ATL00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA083.md): Douglas DC-3 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N79MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right brake expander tube which limited the pilots control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI00FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA244.md): Boeing 727-264 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N764AT · Substantial damage
  > the fractured tow bar and the inadequate weld of the tow bar by an unknown person.
- [NTSB DEN00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA150.md): Aerostar S-66A · Edwards, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N5268L · Substantial damage
  > Lack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines.
- [NTSB DEN00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA147.md): Fisher Glastar GS-1 · Berthoud, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N99DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff. A factor was the irrigation equipment.
- [NTSB SEA00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA155.md): Cessna 172N · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N737CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock during his preflight inspection. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist, trees beyond the upwind end of the runway, and the pilot's self-induced…
- [NTSB SEA00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA152.md): Cessna P210N · Stanley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N3882P · Substantial damage
  > An inadequately performed short field landing procedure and excessive ground speed. A delayed corrective response from the flight instructor, tailwind condition, and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB MIA00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA230.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N2143M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in this accident were; a crosswind, and the pilot lack of experience in this kind of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA270.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N2400P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing to the runway, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck.
- [NTSB LAX00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA268.md): Aeronca 7DC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA289.md): Cessna 172K · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N79004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech.
- [NTSB LAX00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA266.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N67603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB SEA00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA126.md): Cessna 120 · Toston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N2146N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the downdraft conditions and the fence post.
- [NTSB MIA00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA206.md): Boeing 737-49R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N460PR · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to stop the aircraft when given a stop signal by the ground marshaller and his failure to turn the aircraft when given a turn signal by the ground marshaller as he taxied into the gate resulting in the aircraft's left wing colliding with…
- [NTSB FTW00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA191.md): Mooney M20K · Godley, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N231RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA183.md): Cessna 150L · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N11527 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the building during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.
- [NTSB DEN00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA108.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N838PC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate…
- [NTSB ANC00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N186RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA182.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Steens, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N9423T · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane after landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the flight instructor allowed the student to get too fast and high on the approach.
- [NTSB FTW00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA158.md): Cessna 182RG · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2000 · N736BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the fence struck by the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments.
- [NTSB SEA00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA089.md): Gifford TR-4 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N1757 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy (entry door) after it inadvertently opened in flight, instead of making a precautionary landing with it open. Factors include the pilot's failure to follow all items on the checklist, his failure to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · N92995 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post.
- [NTSB ATL00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA053.md): Piper PA-32RT-200 · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collision with a deer during a night landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA124.md): Saab-Scania SF-340B · Hancock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N404XJ · Substantial damage
  > the deer which ran onto the runway and were subsequently struck by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA101.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N224V · Substantial damage
  > the proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…
- [NTSB MIA00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA124.md): Cessna 172P · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N9400L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision.
- [NTSB CHI00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA099.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N9570E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N51933 did not see and maintain clearance from N9570E. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot of N51933's restricted forward visibility during the landing due to the tailwheel configuration. An additional factor was the pilot of…

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## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&year=2000

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