# NTSB investigations, 2001 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 12 of 41 · 2,031 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA127.md): Cessna 170A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N9791A · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of trees at the end of the departure path, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. - [NTSB SEA01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA160.md): Shank Kitfox Model II · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N2136F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout. - [NTSB SEA01IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA161.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N827PH · No damage > Improper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of the right aileron spring tab and a worn contact stud; a worn… - [NTSB LAX01LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA292.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N995PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper autorotation in that he failed to attain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and subsequent airframe damage. A factor was the high temperature. - [NTSB LAX01GA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01GA291.md): Grumman TS-2A · Hopland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N442DF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot in Tanker 87 to comply with suggested procedures regarding positive radio contact and orbit entry was a factor. - [NTSB FTW01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA193.md): Grumman G164B · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N2LU · Substantial damage > the partial failure of the magneto drive coupling while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA153.md): Bradley Rans S-7 · Fruita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N91642 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to both piston rings failing, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA302.md): Swearingen SA226-T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N104BR · Substantial damage > the checklist not followed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the left propeller’s start locks being engaged. - [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 CHI01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Romeo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N9047L · Substantial damage > the reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. - [NTSB ATL01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA099.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Batesville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N91922 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA158.md): Matey Hawker Hurricane · Buckley, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N3941Q · Substantial damage > A loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a 180 degree turn back to the runway from low altitude and his failure to maintain sufficient flying airspeed during the turn. A contributing factor was drug impairment of… - [NTSB NYC01FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA217.md): Cessna 172SP · Matawan, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N629PD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, the pilot's lack of flight experience in nighttime conditions, the nighttime conditions, and a tailwind. - [NTSB ATL01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA097.md): Troy A. Woodland Sky Raider II · NewSmyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N64KS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency maneuver, resulting in a stall and an uncontrolled descent, and the subsequent collision with terrain. A factors was, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA096.md): Cessna R172K · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N758BW · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper flare of the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish control of the airplane and the dual student's interference on the flight controls. - [NTSB NYC01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA219.md): Cessna 172M · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9869Q · Substantial damage > An inoperative airspeed indicator and the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX01FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA290.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9288X · Substantial damage > The engine lost power for unknown reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA198.md): Cessna 150 · Miami, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N10088 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB CHI01LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA293.md): Hughes 269B · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9390F · Substantial damage > the checklist not compiled with by the operator and not verified by the operator’s pilot and the operator's flight instructor. An additional cause was the improper autorotation by the pilot in command. The out of calibration engine idle speed was a… - [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 ATL01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA095.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N2116G · Substantial damage > The improper replacement of an accessory drive component with an unapproved part by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the component and loss of engine power. The airplane subsequently collided with power lines and trees during an… - [NTSB SEA01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA157.md): Super Quickie 2 · Bonney Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N34DQ · Substantial damage > Improper carburetor adjustment resulting in a total loss of engine power while in a descent configuration. Factors include an excessively lean mixture setting and unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB MIA01WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA221.md): Cessna U206G · Valencia, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2001 · YV856P · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA01RA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01RA225.md): Cessna 402B · Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2001 · N8097W - [NTSB LAX01LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA293.md): Champion 7FC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N9857B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX01LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA288.md): Ryan ST3KR · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N48742 · Substantial damage > The improper fabrication/reassembly and inspection of the engine throttle control linkage during aircraft restoration by the operator, and the failure of the operator's inspection personnel to detect the error during subsequent annual inspections. - [NTSB IAD01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA105.md): Beech 19 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N2009A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB IAD01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA100.md): Socata TB-20 · Amherst, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N470SP · Destroyed > Suicide, when the pilot intentionally crashed his airplane into his house. - [NTSB FTW01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA199.md): John Greenlee X-Aircamper · Healdton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N899JG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for… - [NTSB DEN01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA152.md): North American SNJ-5 · Raton, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N2686D · Destroyed > a nonmechanical total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while performing an aerobatic maneuver, and an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the insuffieient altitude to effect a safe recovery. - [NTSB CHI01FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA292.md): Boeing 737-3G7 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N306AW · Substantial damage > The second in command failed to maintain proper runway alignment, directional control, and landed long. The pilot in command failed to execute a go-around and failed to provide adequate supervision. Additional factors included the thunderstorm, the dark… - [NTSB CHI01FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA291.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crestline, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N16405 · Destroyed > The airplane's departure from level flight and subsequent impact with the terrain as a result of a maneuver initiated by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The reason for the pilot's actions were not determined. - [NTSB ATL01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA102.md): Beech 55 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N521U · Substantial damage > The failure of the left landing gear extention rod for undetermined reasons that resulted in a landing with the gear retracted. - [NTSB NYC01FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA215.md): Beech BE-200 · Piqua, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N18260 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual landing under instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the ground fog. - [NTSB NYC01FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA214.md): Learjet 25 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N153TW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate while taking off at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the low visibility and cloud conditions, and the dark night. - [NTSB IAD01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA099.md): Cessna 150J · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N5591G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB FTW01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N81833 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA195.md): Bell 206L-3 · Cameron, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N350AL · Destroyed > fuel contamination due to the combination of DIEGME, water, and bacterial growth, which resulted in formation of an apple-jelly type material that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and led to a loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA01WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA062.md): Airbus Industrie A330-200 · Terceira-Azores, Portugal · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2001 · C-GITS · Minor damage - [NTSB NYC01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA216.md): Cessna 182R · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N5419E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and his inflight decision to land with a quartering tailwind. A factor was the wing maintenance officer's concurrence to fly the airplane with the known deficiency. - [NTSB FTW01TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01TA194.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N91187 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. - [NTSB FTW01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA191.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N4362A · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway. - [NTSB FTW01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA190.md): Cessna 172 · Odom, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N9154B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the proper procedures for hand-propping an airplane. - [NTSB DEN01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA151.md): Aviat A-1 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N8HU · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance. - [NTSB CHI01FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA290.md): Navion L-17B · Newaygo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N1017B · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently positioning the fuel selector in an intermediate position, resulting in a loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify the fuel selector position during the engine restart attempt. Factors to the accident… - [NTSB ANC01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA123.md): Piper PA-12 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N7604H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was trees. - [NTSB SEA01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA156.md): Schweizer G-164B · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N3632T · Substantial damage > Nose over during the landing roll for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX01LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA287.md): Cessna 150M · Murrietta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N63405 · Substantial damage > The failure of the muffler assembly causing a fuel line to overheat, resulting in vapor lock, and a subsequent engine failure followed by an emergency landing in rough terrain. - [NTSB FTW01FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA188.md): Cessna 152 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4755B · Destroyed > The student pilot's improper decision making in that he landed with a tailwind and failed to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the inaccurate reading of the left fuel gage as a result of improper maintenance by… - [NTSB CHI01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&year=2001 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.