# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB IAD00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA085.md): Cessna 182Q · Owingsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N94326 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap.
- [NTSB DEN01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N159SW · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the right forward inboard landing gear door hinge pin for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA179.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N114SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear for landing. A factor was diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA130.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N7099Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of tall brush alongside the runway.
- [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 MIA00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA271.md): Boeing 777-223 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N789AN · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA270.md): Douglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N12907 · Substantial damage
  > the right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA348.md): Culver LFA · Ione, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N37820 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right brake during the landing roll resulting in loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [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 CHI00LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA309.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N98629 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…
- [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 SEA00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA189.md): Robinson R-22 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N202RP · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student's failure to properly initiate a flare, and the soft terrain immediately adjacent to the taxiway.
- [NTSB FTW00FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA268.md): Cessna 152 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N5357M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the…
- [NTSB DEN01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA006.md): North American T-28D · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N28YF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper, which resulted in failure and collapse of the nose wheel landing gear during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA188.md): Hughes 269B · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2000 · N9355F · Substantial damage
  > Mintenance personnel not following the mandatory service bulletin procedure of not exceeding 0.0005 inch paint thickness on the cylinder flange. Factors were the fatigue separation of multiple cylinder hold down bolts resulting in looseness of the cylinder;…
- [NTSB NYC00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA266.md): Morrison RANS-12 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2000 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA349.md): Woodruff Lancair 360 · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2000 · N360HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall/mush and hard landing, and failed to maintain directional control and the left main landing gear separated when it struck a rock.
- [NTSB SEA00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA187.md): Cessna 172 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N8315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. Factors include a vehicle on the roadway and a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA186.md): de Havilland DH-100 MK.6 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N152RD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low-altitude maneuvering flight, resulting in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor was the pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB SEA00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA185.md): Rowe Pietenpol · Raymond, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N5079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above power-off stall speed (Vso) while attempting a forced landing after a total loss of engine power, and his failure to move the fuel selector switch to the 'ON' position prior to takeoff. Factors include the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA265.md): Cessna 208B · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N590TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue his descent without visual contact with the runway, and his inattention to his altitude, in relation to the airport elevation.
- [NTSB MIA00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA269.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Enochville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3483A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA351.md): Piper PA-22-150 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N2963P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions. Factors were the variable and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX00FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA347.md): Cessna 207A · Valle, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N9439M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance and adjustment of the engine magnetos resulting in a loss of optimum performance during a critical takeoff that required peak engine performance.
- [NTSB LAX00FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA346.md): Cessna 182G · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3103S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population.
- [NTSB FTW00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA269.md): Robinson R-22B · Tomball, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N7183X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt lowering of the collective. Factors were the student pilot's lack of experience in helicopters and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA177.md): Cessna 340 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N388SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landing the aircraft hard exceeding the design stress limits. Factors were: Low ceiling, freezing rain, dark night, excessive descent rate, and improper glide path.
- [NTSB ANC00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA132.md): Eurocopter AS-350B-3 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N405AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective flight stop/emergency fuel augmentation switch, which resulted in engine and main rotor overspeeds, thereby precipitating failures of the tail rotor drive shaft coupling and power turbine blades. A factor…
- [NTSB SEA00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA183.md): Beech B99 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N99TH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to a brake locked as a result of snow and ice contamination.
- [NTSB LAX00RA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00RA358.md): de Havilland DHC-2T · Clearwater, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2000 · CFOES
- [NTSB LAX00LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA345.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N8981H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure and separation of the number one connecting rod.
- [NTSB DEN00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA176.md): Bell 206B · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N32FR · Substantial damage
  > The company dispatching, and the pilot initiating, flight into known adverse weather with an aircraft which did not have the required anti-ice equipment installed. A factor was snow conditions.
- [NTSB DCA00WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA088.md): Boeing 707-312B · Niamey, Niger · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2000 · 5VTAG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI00TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00TA306.md): Bell 47G-5A · Economy, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting a landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the grass covered, down slope in the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA304.md): Cessna 182S · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N97TD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to go-around.
- [NTSB SEA00TA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00TA182.md): Bell 206-L4 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N3310 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Trees and inadequate ground communications were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA344.md): Schweizer G-164B · Corcoran, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N3626T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel tank cover was replaced properly, fuel contamination of the windscreen, and the sun angle that…
- [NTSB FTW00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA267.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N81548 · Substantial damage
  > the corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended wing attachment fitting inspection.
- [NTSB CHI00LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA305.md): Cessna 172 · Buffalo, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N7353A · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall during a go-around. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions and his failure to raise the flaps during the go around.
- [NTSB ATL00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N5530F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb following takeoff, due to the restricted movement of the number two cylinder's exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ANC00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA129.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N1455H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA181.md): Cessna 172M · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · CGHNV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing attempt. Trees, a crosswind condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and a delayed remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB MIA00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA267.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N172DZ · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with turbulence in clouds during a normal descent, resulting in serious injuries.
- [NTSB DEN00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA172.md): Boeing Stearman D75N1 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N64796 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor not maintaining supervision. Contributing factors were the student's hard landing due to excessive flare and subsequent inadvertent stall, and the student's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI00LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA303.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N63706 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate normal braking and the pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the hydroplaning conditions, wet runway, the tailwind, the trees, and the ravine.
- [NTSB CHI00FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA302.md): Cessna 150G · Jasper, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N4770X · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA127.md): Piper PA-18 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N81648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and a snow-covered ridge.
- [NTSB ANC00FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA128.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N42472 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate visual flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling, a dark night, the pilot's failure to follow regulatory procedures and directives, and his self-induced…
- [NTSB LAX00LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA343.md): Bell 206BIII · Ojai, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N90214 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which led to an uncontrolled rotation and subsequent hard landing. Factors were unfavorable wind conditions, density altitude, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB IAD00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA084.md): Cessna 150G · Conesus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N8376J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2000

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