# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB IAD01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Lusby, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N21964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA168.md): Schnitz FIIC-2 Goshawk · Marion, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N393Y · Destroyed
  > the loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG02WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG02WA015.md): Beech D95A · Linkoping, Sweden · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2001 · SE-EEU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI01LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA228.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tracy, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N23475 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's premature lift-off of the airplane during the initial takeoff, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the fences.
- [NTSB CHI01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA227.md): McIlraith Searey Amphibian · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N216ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and turbulence which resulted in the encountered stall. Factors to the accident were turbulence and the high wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141.md): Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N53BT · Substantial damage
  > The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB NYC01LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA183.md): Beech BE-36 · Biddeford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N3680U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with a control column lock installed.
- [NTSB LAX01LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA258.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tulelake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N7696L · Substantial damage
  > The right main tire blew out resulting in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX01LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA257.md): Cessna 185F · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N1728R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from crops which bordered the narrow runway.
- [NTSB DCA01WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA055.md): Boeing B737-400 · Monastir, Tunisia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2001 · F-GRNZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA236.md): Champion 7KCAB · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N7537F · Substantial damage
  > The forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA229.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N5398 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control on the ground during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were the total failure of the propeller governor and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA226.md): Cessna 182T · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N3559E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors relating to this accident were the misjudged flare, the exceeded proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the pond.
- [NTSB CHI01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA224.md): Maule M-5-180C · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N56646 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA223.md): Hughes 269A · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N8733F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering close to the ground, and the low altitude and low airspeed. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot not being able to get into autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA234.md): Cessna 177 · Benton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI01FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA231.md): World Helicopters 47D1 · Ballard, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N17301 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's subsequent improper autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA088.md): W. E. Simmons Max Air Drifter ARV 582 · Collington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N102WS · Substantial damage
  > The internal seizing of the engine assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb out.
- [NTSB SEA01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA142.md): Cessna 150 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N10RH · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA140.md): Boeing E75N1 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N65900 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed with insufficient formation spacing behind the lead aircraft, resulting in an encounter with the lead aircraft's wake turbulence, and subsequently lost directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA139.md): Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N2TS · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA138.md): Cessna 120 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N90077 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling…
- [NTSB NYC01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N17AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA01FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA193.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Black Mountain, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N396PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA192.md): Beech BE-35-F35 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5058S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was…
- [NTSB LAX01LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N736YR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain. Factors were the high terrain and the blind canyon.
- [NTSB LAX01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA255.md): Hughes 269C · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5015V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare during an autorotation demonstration. Factors were shifting winds and an excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB LAX01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA254.md): Watkins Velocity · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N222RW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site.
- [NTSB LAX01FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA253.md): McDougall Veri EZE · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N25063 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the builder to balance the elevators per the kit manufacturer's instructions resulting in flutter and in-flight separation of the right elevator.
- [NTSB LAX01FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA252.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N769BB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to reduce the engine power control levers to ground idle prior to leaving the helicopter, resulting in the unmanned helicopter moving on the helipad and performing a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA170.md): Cessna T210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6114A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended and locked before landing. A contributing factor was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which resulted in the failure of the main landing gear to fully extend and lock.
- [NTSB FTW01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA167.md): Cessna 152 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N50SX · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA127.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6276W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA240.md): Snow 600-S2C · Plainfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N8703V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering on the aerial application flight. A factor to the accident was the encountered stall/mush at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA239.md): Anderson Revelation · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6116S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. An inadequate pitch setting of the propeller is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA221.md): Piper PA-30 · Bowman, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N7382Y · Substantial damage
  > Altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot during the initial climb. Factors relating to the accident were attaining the proper climb rate not being possible, the microburst, the dark night, and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI01FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA233.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chenoa, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N27AP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during his turn with an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel starvation on initial climbout and the improper in-flight decision he made to continue the turn. Factors were the fuel starvation and the incorrect…
- [NTSB CHI01FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA232.md): Smith Kelly-D · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N303SM · Destroyed
  > The right upper wing failed due to overload. A factor was the pilot performing aerobatic manuevers.
- [NTSB CHI01FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA230.md): Beech K35 · Grafton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6062E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue into known adverse weather. A factor was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB ATL01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA090.md): Schleicher ASW-20C · Etowah, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N9HK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of thermal lift which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with static wires.
- [NTSB ATL01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA089.md): Cessna 172R · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N448ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA181.md): Stinson 108-1 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N8212K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC01LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA180.md): Cessna TU206G · Garrettsville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N113JV · Substantial damage
  > The airstrip owner/pilot's failure to use all of the available runway. Factors were a tailwind condition and a contaminated runway.
- [NTSB FTW01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA166.md): Eurocopter BK117-C1 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N313LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and turn on the fuel transfer pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation and a dual loss of engine power while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA225.md): Cessna U206G · Freemont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N756DM · Substantial damage
  > The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field.
- [NTSB ATL01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA087.md): Cessna 150F · Lake City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N8374G · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance during an approach to land, that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA089.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA137.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB SEA01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA136.md): Cessna 180K · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N64426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA135.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N4231T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action while on final approach. The encounter with wake turbulence was a factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=18&year=2001

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