# 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 18 of 44 · 2,183 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW00LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA224.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N9091R · Minor damage > The passenger's failure to comply with the briefing administered by the pilot. Factors were the passenger's physical impairment due to an injury sustained during the initial ground impact and the high wind condition. - [NTSB DEN00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA146.md): Aerostar S-77A · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA145.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4689Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB CHI00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA246.md): Summers RV4 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N131DS · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the drainage ditch that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI00IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA248.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-2000 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N269AE · 2 aircraft · No damage > the improper takeoff clearance issued by the local controller. - [NTSB NYC00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA220.md): Piper PA-18 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N17080 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare during the landing. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, and restricted rudder movement. - [NTSB NYC00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA219.md): Cessna 140 · Post Mills, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N73044 · Substantial damage > was the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in power loss due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA00LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA232.md): Cessna P337H · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N5HN · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was that the pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point upon landing and landed long. - [NTSB LAX00LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA288.md): Bell 47D · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N39KH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning by which he miscalculated fuel consumption which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA071.md): Showalter Rotorway 152 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N11662 · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's inadequate installation of an ignition lead that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor in the accident was the soybean crop in the forced landing site. - [NTSB FTW00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA226.md): Cessna 182M · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N182DG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA245.md): Cessna 152 · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N7385W · Substantial damage > the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop. - [NTSB CHI00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA243.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Osborne, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N57616 · Destroyed > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the number four piston and cylinder, the soft terrain, and the main landing gear overload and subsequent collapse. - [NTSB CHI00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA242.md): Cessna 172R · Luzerne, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N395ES · Substantial damage > the misjudged flare and porpoise encountered during landing by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA240.md): Thompson Avid Mark IV · Springfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N619T · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to abort the takeoff, and the inadequate airspeed. Factors included the tall runway grass, the quartering tailwind, and the trees. - [NTSB ANC00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA095.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N2796M · Substantial damage > The pilots selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high brush along side the landing area. - [NTSB LAX00LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA287.md): Piper PA-30 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N300RE · Substantial damage > the dual student's improper response to a simulated engine failure and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX00GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA286.md): Bell 206L-1 · Montello, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N10864 · Substantial damage > The loss of control in hovering flight and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD00RA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00RA078.md): Bell 206B · Burgersfort, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2000 · ZSHKP - [NTSB CHI00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA250.md): Bell 206B · Marengo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N7JR · Substantial damage > the simulated autorotation performed by the pilot at too low an altitude and airspeed. - [NTSB CHI00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N6712F · Substantial damage > the maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence. - [NTSB CHI00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA239.md): Kollier Pitts S1C · Salem, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N87V · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional inverted flat spin and the initial control inputs he used in an attempt to recover were improper. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot became disoriented during the… - [NTSB ATL00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA078.md): Solo Wings Aquilla · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering that resulted in the collision with trees and the ground. - [NTSB ATL00FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA075.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Augusta, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N198PM · Destroyed > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in taking off with the airplane exceeding the weight and balance limitations. Factors to the accident were the improper loading of the airplane, taking off from a short, up sloping runway… - [NTSB MIA00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA230.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N2143M · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in this accident were; a crosswind, and the pilot lack of experience in this kind of aircraft. - [NTSB DEN00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA144.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6927U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure the refuel the airplane. Factors were the road signs. - [NTSB CHI00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA236.md): Cessna 150M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6087K · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear. - [NTSB CHI00FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA237.md): Piper J-5A · Belton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N600F · Destroyed > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB SEA00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA151.md): Kokenge Glastar · Butte, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N4350K · Destroyed > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA150.md): Mooney M20E · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N1927Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA215.md): Piper PA28-180 · Taberg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N132SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a second takeoff from the short grass runway at maximum gross weight, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in this accident were the airplane's high gross weight and the short grass surface runway. - [NTSB IAD00WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00WA069.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Navegantes, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2000 · PTHRD · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI00FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA234.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beloit, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N2732Q · Destroyed > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's low altitude, his abrupt pull up, the power lines, and his lack of recent flying experience. - [NTSB ATL00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA074.md): Beech A36 · Clarksville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N86BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow published instrument approach procedures, and collided with a tree while executing a missed approach. Factors were low clouds, fog and a tree. - [NTSB NYC00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA214.md): Piper PA-25 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N6195Z · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power caused by detonation of the #3 piston. - [NTSB LAX00LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA285.md): Grumman G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N6737K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB LAX00LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA284.md): Cessna 150J · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N60764 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply onboard the airplane. - [NTSB FTW00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA222.md): Romero SEA REY · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N817R · Substantial damage > The loss of control by the pilot due to incapacitation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB CHI00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA269.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N313UA · No damage > the evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system. - [NTSB CHI00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N5293W · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to turn back toward the… - [NTSB CHI00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA233.md): Cessna 180 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N1774C · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA00TA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00TA149.md): Short SD3-30 200 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N179Z · Substantial damage > Entanglement of air-dropped cargo parachute with the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer, resulting in damage to the horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB SEA00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA148.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brockway, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N4330S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. - [NTSB MIA00FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA229.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N201RH · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, by failing to maintain altitude, and descending from VFR conditions into IMC, which resulted in him subsequently impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were: reduced visibility due to dark night… - [NTSB CHI00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA238.md): Beech BE-A35 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N8530A · Substantial damage > the pilot exceeded the VNE speed restriction of 144 MPH. Factors included the ruddervator flutter and the out of balance ruddervators. - [NTSB CHI00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA231.md): Piper PA-20 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N5590H · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA146.md): Jonas Falcon XP · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N90345 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA282.md): Daniel J. Lee Express 90 · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N540EX · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the on ground collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX00FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA283.md): Mooney M20E · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N5853Q · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during initial climb and collided with terrain. A related factor was the dark night. - [NTSB IAD00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA067.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N5271P · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal, was his abrupt maneuver during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=19 ## 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=18&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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