# 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 13 of 41 · 2,031 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI01LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA288.md): Cessna 188 · Almond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N91138 · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop. Additional factors were the inoperative spray pump, the corn crop, and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB CHI01LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA282.md): Hoskins Quickie Q2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N202SH · Substantial damage > The failure of the tailwheel spring. A factor was the directional control not possible by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA125.md): Piper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N6949B · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut. - [NTSB ANC01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N111FB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a variable wind. - [NTSB ANC01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA118.md): Thomson Avid Flyer · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N47065 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to a broken spark plug. - [NTSB NYC01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA213.md): Cessna 177 · Davidsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N30247 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures. - [NTSB NYC01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA212.md): Pitts S-2B · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N225SD · Substantial damage > The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent ground impact. - [NTSB MIA01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA227.md): Cessna 172S · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N764SP · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing, and impact with the runway. - [NTSB LAX01TA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA284.md): Aero Commander 500S · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N975AA · Substantial damage > The main landing gear collapsed for undetemined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA187.md): Beech F33C · Sugarland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N133DA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the base/final approach for landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to an open cockpit door. - [NTSB DEN01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA150.md): Hughes 269C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N502AA · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the unsuccessful low altitude flight maneuver, and the high density altitude weather conditions. - [NTSB ANC01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA121.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N10395 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts. - [NTSB ANC01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA120.md): Cessna 175 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N6550E · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA119.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N2871P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind. - [NTSB MIA01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA224.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Needles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2001 · N605AW · No damage > an inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB CHI01LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA287.md): Cessna 305 · Vichy, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2001 · N432WC · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB ANC01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA115.md): Champion 7ECA · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2001 · N5189X · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain. - [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 MIA01LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA222.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Mitchell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N232CD · Substantial damage > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA220.md): Piper J-4A · Mosheim, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N27848 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain altitude clearance during a balked landing go-around resulting in the collision with a utility pole, transmission wires, and a ground borne vehicle. - [NTSB MIA01FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA223.md): Beech A23 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N8869M · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall an subsequent in-flight collision with trees then the ground during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB FTW01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA185.md): Beech A-36TC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N1852Z · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff downwind. - [NTSB ATL01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Rienzi, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N57297 · Destroyed > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition. - [NTSB ANC01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA126.md): Freeman Glastar · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N677DT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a tailwind. - [NTSB ANC01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA124.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N9963Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA283.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Vinton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N53LH · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which caused "brown-out" conditions during departure liftoff and resulted in loss of control of the helicopter. - [NTSB LAX01LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA282.md): Cessna 172-A · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N7198T · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to water contamination forced the pilot to land in an unsuitable area resulting in collision with a tree. - [NTSB FTW01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA200.md): Cessna 182A · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N4795D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005. - [NTSB FTW01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA192.md): Stinson 108-3 · Dover, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N6898M · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA149.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N3015L · Substantial damage > the mechanic's failure to perform an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine oil through a partially failed oil filter converter plate gasket, and subsequent failure of a connecting rod during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the… - [NTSB CHI01LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA285.md): Waters Avid Bandit · Northville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N62PT · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A factor was the concrete building. - [NTSB CHI01LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA284.md): Cameron Balloons Shuttle 90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N8094S · Destroyed > The balloon envelope fire. A contributing factor was the flammability of the envelope. - [NTSB NYC01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N757PZ · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MIA01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA219.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N1453T · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to… - [NTSB MIA01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA218.md): Cessna 182R · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N2405E · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent. - [NTSB LAX01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA281.md): Johnson Lancair 360 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N417DJ · Destroyed > In-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA186.md): Cessna 421B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N5286Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate flare of the airplane resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA184.md): Rockwell S-2R · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N4890X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the power line. - [NTSB SEA01TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA152.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Ukiah, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N52768 · Substantial damage > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and directional control was not maintained during landing. A high flare and a fence were factors. - [NTSB MIA01LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA217.md): Cessna 152 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N69120 · Substantial damage > The poor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot for his failure to turn around to avoid low ceilings resulting in a precautionary landing in a field. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. A finding in the… - [NTSB LAX01LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA280.md): Humphreys Stitts SA6B · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N5628 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to reverse course in a timely manner after flying into a box canyon. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and the local terrain. - [NTSB FTW01IA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA183.md): Boeing 737-347 · DFW Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N308WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The local controller clearing the taxiing aircraft to cross the runway in front of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the local controller's failure to follow FAA procedures and directives to visually scan the runway prior to issuing the… - [NTSB CHI01LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA309.md): Cessna T210N · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6410N · Substantial damage > the emegency procedure not followed by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA286.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Petersburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N4598 · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine cylinder, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the low altitude and the muddy field. - [NTSB CHI01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA283.md): Cessna 177RG · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N27JS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination, water. A factor relating to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA281.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6794Z · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight. - [NTSB ANC01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA114.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N3685Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA151.md): Pitts Special SC-1 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N8351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors included: an incorrectly manufactured or adjusted rudder travel setting, resulting in restricted movement of the left brake; the mechanic's failure to adjust the rudder travel to the… - [NTSB SEA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA150.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N29JB · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude turn. The second pilot overshooting the runway was a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB LAX01FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA279.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N3172P · Destroyed > The flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=14 ## 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=13&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.