# NTSB investigations, 2001: Miscellaneous/other

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 LAX02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA058.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2001 · N83136 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard.
- [NTSB NYC02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA042.md): Raytheon BE-1900D · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N858CA · No damage
  > The passengers misjudged step, which resulted in a loss of balance and subsequent fall.
- [NTSB MIA02FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA041.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 340-580STC · Sunny Isles Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N582HG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate dispatch of the airplane by company personnel prior to the first leg of the flight due to failure of company personnel to prepare a new flight release and weight and balance after considerable time on the ground with the engines operating. Also…
- [NTSB IAD02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA007.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N640A · No damage
  > A passenger sustained a broken ankle during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB LAX02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA016.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Laughlin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N451DL · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's failure to provide warning information and ground training about the possibilities of boom strikes by the rotor blades in windy conditions and low rotor rpm situations.
- [NTSB NYC02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA011.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N4834G · No damage
  > The line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start.
- [NTSB MIA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA010.md): Beech 58 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N943V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) The inoperative landing gear warning system, 2) Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to assure that the…
- [NTSB MIA02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA009.md): Cessna 172P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2001 · N52685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentive preflight inspection, non-compliance with the prestart checklist, decision to leave the cockpit unattended with engine running, and his inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake as he exited to remove a wheel chock, resulting in…
- [NTSB LAX02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA007.md): Hughes 369D · Kahoolawe Isle, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N622WA · No damage
  > Inadequate visual surveillance by the pilot before takeoff resulting in liftoff with a deplaning passenger still partially aboard the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures.
- [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 CHI01LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA332.md): AviaStrottel AC 4C · Marshfield, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N68PR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA331.md): Boeing 757-222 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N570UA · No damage
  > the inadequate crew/group coordination and the parking brakes not set by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX01LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA305.md): Hughes 369D · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N268ST · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the dual student's failure to maintain main rotor speed, his improper landing flare, and the flight control interference by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA296.md): Dassault/SUD Fan Jet Falcon · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N617GA · Substantial damage
  > The wheels up landing performed by the flightcrew during the emergency landing and improper aircraft preflight by the pilot in command. Factors were the unsecured cargo door, the cemetery fence, and the lack of crew coordination during the flight.
- [NTSB ATL01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA098.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Eagleville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N121FL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of thermals during the glider flight that resulted in the collision with high vegetation while maneuvering for an emergency landing. A factor was high vegetation.
- [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 MIA01LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA215.md): Cessna 182Q · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4916N · Substantial damage
  > The delay of the pilot to perform a go-around following a bounced landing and porpoise, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a berm.
- [NTSB MIA01LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA212.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N5569J · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent disabling of the throttle in the idle position during a cockpit disturbance created when an armed hijacker forcibly attempted to cause the aircraft to fly to Cuba, resulting in a loss of controllability of power for sustainable flight and an…
- [NTSB CHI01LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA262.md): Grice Avid Flyer · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N312GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the excessive adjustment that the pilot made to the propeller's pitch prior to the flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA245.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N780NC · No damage
  > The passenger (an off duty flight attendant) disregarded the flight crews warning regarding turbulence along with the seat belt sign which had been turned on.
- [NTSB CHI01LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA239.md): Anderson Revelation · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6116S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. An inadequate pitch setting of the propeller is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N8253A · No damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to exit the airplane onto the wing while the propeller was running.
- [NTSB MIA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA178.md): Cessna 188B · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N21894 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while deploying the grappling hook in preparation for a banner pick up resulting in the cable wrapping around the stabilizer, subsequent loss of control during the banner drop (due to the cable moving forward…
- [NTSB LAX01LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA240.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N661AW · No damage
  > the flight crew's excessive descent rate, which resulted in an injury to a flight attendant.
- [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 MIA01FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA163.md): Cessna 172RG · Waveland, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N4734R · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house.
- [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 LAX01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA182.md): Cessna 182E · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N9344X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a road sign during an emergency landing to a road. Contributing factors were the smoke created from a bird nest in the engine compartment, and the pilot's diverted attention due to an approaching car on the road.
- [NTSB MIA01FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA126.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N4103R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the forward center of gravity (CG)) limits at the time of engine start, the inability of the pilot to control the airplane due to the exceeded CG limits, the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining,…
- [NTSB NYC01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA125.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N735TS · Substantial damage
  > An overload force being exerted on the nosewheel gear assembly for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA01FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA119.md): Beech A-45/T-34A · Claxton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N340JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing after having just taken off with an unsecured fuel cap, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [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 FTW01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA090.md): Mooney M20J · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N4498H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.
- [NTSB FTW01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA086.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2001 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resuted in the main rotor contacting the tail during landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA117.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Anza, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N333PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the opening of the cockpit/cabin door. The door came open because of improperly installed upholstery, which resulted in the inability to lock the door.
- [NTSB LAX01TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA092.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 2001 · N606BP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the maneuver.
- [NTSB DEN01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA050.md): Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900 · Pinedale, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N59CF · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for an explanation of the changes.** loss of directional control after touchdown for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA086.md): Storey MK 7 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N1296 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation with regards to runway choice, terrain, and performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA067.md): British Aerospace HS.125-700A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N190WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a flight with a blocked fuel tank vent. A contributing factor was maintenance personnel's failure to remove the tape covering the fuel tank vent following a pressure test.
- [NTSB MIA01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA055.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2001 · N112EC · Destroyed
  > The PIC's failure to follow safe operating procedures for the maintenance of the rotorcraft's external aerial application equipment, resulting in inadvertent activation of collective as he egressed the rotorcraft, causing unmanned flight, in-flight break-up,…

## 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=2001

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