# 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 ANC00LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA119.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N9692P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control precipitated by the pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are the disengagement of the stabilizer trim system, which resulted in reduced aircraft control, an inadvertent stall by the pilot, and a large…
- [NTSB ANC00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA118.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final approach to land. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA333.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N4208T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to over-rotation, inadequate airspeed, and improper remedial action under the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB IAD00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA082.md): Grumman AA-5B · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N28817 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper decision to delay the aborted landing, which resulted in an insufficient airspeed during climb and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the wet runway and tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA255.md): Mooney M20 · Owasso, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N866B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA167.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N1036V · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine oil pump and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA308.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N8319R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the gusts, the crosswind weather conditions, and the ditch terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA296.md): Boeing 727-224 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N296SC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the wheel assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection procedures prior to the issuance of a service bulletin.
- [NTSB CHI00LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA294.md): Beech B24 · Necedah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N4342W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff and he failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the…
- [NTSB ATL00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA089.md): Grumman AA-5A · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N26934 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.
- [NTSB ATL00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA088.md): Cessna 188 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N9977G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number six-piston connecting rod that resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA00LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA184.md): Mooney M20L · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N1024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A crosswind condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA258.md): Beech 33-F33A · Warwick, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N8087M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fully retract flaps during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA265.md): Beech 58P · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N58PB · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot for flying a close-in downwind leg, improper aircraft handling by the pilot for his executing a 70-75 degree angle of bank turning base to final while circling to land, and inadvertent stall/mush of the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA332.md): Cessna 120 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N76261 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing following a delayed takeoff in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the nonsuitable…
- [NTSB LAX00LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA331.md): E. J. Humphrey Christen Eagle II · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N44ED · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstacles that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude, and the pilot's inattentive visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW00RA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA262.md): Dornier DO-28D-2 · Manta, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2000 · HCBNT
- [NTSB CHI00LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA291.md): Beech A36TC · Moorehead, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA090.md): Jack McDaniel Rans S12XL · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N823S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing which collapsed the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA087.md): Grumman G164A · Dillon, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N7955 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the emergency landing into unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA086.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Pine Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N2243W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter, which resulted in his failure to remove the tie down.
- [NTSB NYC00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA261.md): Carlson CA-8 · East Palestine, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N47XY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. A factor in this accident was the inadequate marking of the fuel selector valve to clearly indicate a fully open position.
- [NTSB NYC00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA256.md): Cessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N9594L · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB NYC00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA255.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N2594P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the large wave.
- [NTSB DEN00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA168.md): Cessna A185F · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N269DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind weather 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 CHI00LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA292.md): Cessna 182S · Ellington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N182KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the rich mixture caused by an obstruction in the regulator section of the fuel servo.
- [NTSB CHI00LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA290.md): Beech B19 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N1930W · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…
- [NTSB ANC00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA117.md): Cessna 180 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N2347C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain clearance from trees during takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC00WA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA260.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2000 · N15069 · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA254.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8704P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA253.md): Cessna 177RG · Elmer, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N2156Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to take remedial action.
- [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 MIA00GA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA264.md): Bell UH-1H · Waynesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N525BM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with ground level fog due to the pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into instrument conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX00LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA329.md): Beech A36TC · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N7110M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the pilot operating handbook procedures and to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA328.md): Hughes 269C · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N50638 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise, which subsequently led to a wire strike.
- [NTSB IAD00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Headwaters, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N15275 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA258.md): Cessna 177RG · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N2035Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend due to the empty hydraulic reservoir.
- [NTSB FTW00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA253.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Erick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8255K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA252.md): Bell 206-L1 · Eugene Is 296b · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N27680 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD00WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00WA083.md): Lockheed C-130A · Aubenas, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2000 · N116TG · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA257.md): Air Tractor 402B · Segraves, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N6174H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation system. A factor was the whirlwind weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA251.md): Beech BE58 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N84DE · Substantial damage
  > the fire, which ignited in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons while taxiing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA250.md): Cessna 188B · Farwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N21635 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA165.md): Gulfstream G-IV · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N1625 · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into unforecasted turbulent weather conditions. A contributing factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA115.md): Cessna 207 · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N9874M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, rough, runway. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's inexperience, the company's inadequate surveillance of their operation, and dispatch of an inexperienced pilot to the unsuitable airport.
- [NTSB NYC00IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA250.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N14090 · Minor damage
  > The sequential failure of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine nozzle locks, which allowed the 2nds stage turbine nozzle segments to rotate within the low pressure turbine case, machining a hole whereby the nozzle segments exited the engine. A factor was the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA325.md): Williams Williams Mite M18L · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N60BW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the airplane's vertical stabilizer and rudder assemblies, during the landing approach, because of dry rot.
- [NTSB FTW00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA254.md): Abernathy Streaker · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N1LM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wing skin and the rear spar while performing aerobatics, which resulted in the restricted movement of the aileron.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=13

## 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
```

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