# 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. Page 11 of 44 · 2,183 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA266.md): Cessna 150K · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N5864G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX00FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA342.md): Sikorsky/Orlando S-55 · Hoover Dam, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N17754 · Substantial damage > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of Papillon maintenance personnel to recognize the significance of the increasing metal in the oil analysis test results and the… - [NTSB FTW00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Blanchard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N6107Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB ANC00MA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00MA125.md): Piper PA-31T3 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N220CS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure… - [NTSB NYC00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA264.md): Aeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N9354E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB LAX00LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA341.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N6303C · Substantial damage > An improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. - [NTSB FTW00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA264.md): Beech H35 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N5448D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [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 DEN00FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA175.md): Beech S35 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N711HZ · Destroyed > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot in command's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor was the pilot/passenger's lack of experience in aircraft type. - [NTSB CHI00LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA301.md): Champion 7GCBC · Valentine, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N2993G · Substantial damage > the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation for the flight, the high density altitude, and the ditch. - [NTSB ATL00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA092.md): Bombardier CRJ · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N853AS · No damage > The inadvertent flight into turbulent weather conditions. - [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 MIA00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA263.md): Grumman AA-5 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N7196L · Substantial damage > the intentional stall/mush by the pilot-in-command due to obstructions ahead resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by wear, fatigue, then overstress separation of the… - [NTSB MIA00IA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA266.md): Beech 1900C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N194GA · Minor damage > The excessive clearance between the shuttle valve and the shuttle bore in the end cap of the left main landing gear actuator for undetermined reasons either during overhaul or manufacturing resulting in failure to build hydraulic pressure using the emergency… - [NTSB LAX00LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA340.md): Cessna 170B · Alturus, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N4590C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock. - [NTSB LAX00LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA338.md): Stevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N27CG · Substantial damage > Failure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm. - [NTSB FTW00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA261.md): Cessna 185F · Burnet, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N34NC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA173.md): Maule M-7-235C · Collbran, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N4255P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and roll. Factors were the tree and fences. - [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB SEA00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA178.md): Luscombe 8A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N77948 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind. - [NTSB LAX00LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA337.md): Globe GC-1B · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N78053 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB LAX00LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA336.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N381AS · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a straight ahead landing during the takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB DEN00LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA171.md): Taylorcraft 20 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N1036G · Substantial damage > The pilot prematurely flaring the airplane, resulting in a hard landing, and causing a loss of directional control. Factors were excessive airspeed and the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA170.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N6130H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear rising terrain. A factor was the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded due to the rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA312.md): Cessna 208B · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N806BF · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper securing of the cargo that led up to the cargo shift during takeoff roll. A factor was the cargo restraint failure. - [NTSB CHI00LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA300.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N4584P · Substantial damage > the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway. - [NTSB ANC00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA133.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Emmonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N4105D · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent failure of the main landing gear torque link. Factors in the accident were rough and uneven runways, and inadequate surveillance of airport facilities/runway conditions… - [NTSB ANC00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA131.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N6760B · Substantial damage > The pilot's application of excessive braking. A factor in the accident was the installation of boosted (oversize) type master brake cylinders. - [NTSB NYC00LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA262.md): Cessna 150L · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N10825 · Substantial damage > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA273.md): Aero Commander 580 · Panama City, Panama · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2000 · HCBUD · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA259.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lariat, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N1508V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna guy wire. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhydramine. - [NTSB ANC00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA135.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N9654S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a crosswind. - [NTSB ANC00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA123.md): Cessna 120 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N72775 · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the passenger's inadvertent interference with the controls, and a ditch along the runway. - [NTSB SEA00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA176.md): Cessna 150H · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N22237 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear. - [NTSB SEA00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA154.md): Cessna 120 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N2007V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Wind gust was a factor. - [NTSB NYC00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA263.md): Bell 206B · North Arlington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N3298G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to fly with an insufficient fuel quantity. A factor in the accident was the failure of the fuel boost pump. - [NTSB ANC00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA122.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N8DG · Substantial damage > A malfunctioning main landing gear brake, which precipitated a ground-loop. - [NTSB SEA00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA179.md): Cessna 172P · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N53201 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway. - [NTSB FTW00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Saspamco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N64921 · Substantial damage > the failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA298.md): Morrison E-RACER · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N345JM · Substantial damage > the owner/builder's inadequate modification to the engine air intake system and the inadvertent engine shutdown. Factors included the low air pressure of the air intake system and the excessive fuel flow to the manifold. - [NTSB CHI00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA295.md): Aerostar S-81A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N9174Z · Minor damage > The ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind. - [NTSB ANC00GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00GA121.md): Beech F-90 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N15 · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear drag leg (scissors) attach point, which resulted in the landing gear becoming jammed against the landing gear door during the extension cycle. - [NTSB LAX00LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA350.md): Worgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N707BD · Substantial damage > Separation of the forward spark plug due to wear damage to the cylinder head threads. A factor in the accident was traffic on the highway and the pilot having to maneuver to avoid the traffic. - [NTSB LAX00LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA335.md): Cessna 172L · Novato, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N84828 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout resulting in a collision with a berm. - [NTSB DEN00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA169.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N2190R · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the high-density altitude weather condition. - [NTSB ATL00FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA091.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N9208N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of local controller to provide adequate spacing between two airplanes that resulted in a midair collision. Contributing Factors: the local controller declined receiving a formal brief before relieving the controller on duty. The controller who was… - [NTSB ANC00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N18PX · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a tree stump not observed by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA120.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N27179 · Substantial damage > The failure of the TRACON air traffic controller to issue a wake turbulence advisory to the pilot, and a wake turbulence encounter by the pilot. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, the failure of the TRACON controller to notice… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=12 ## 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=11&year=2000 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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