# 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 LAX02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N4328B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with an unobserved animal that entered the active runway during the dark nighttime when the pilot's visibility was diminished.
- [NTSB LAX02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA047.md): Beech 95 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N1016T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to complete and verify the prelanding checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in the gear-up landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA049.md): Cessna T210L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.
- [NTSB ANC02IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02IA007.md): Douglas DC-8-71F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N825BX · No damage
  > The asymmetrical activation of the left wing spoiler due to a broken retraction cable during takeoff. A factor associated with the incident was the operator's inadequate inspection of the cable.
- [NTSB MIA02FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA045.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N7701J · Destroyed
  > The pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane during a missed approach resulting in the airplane descending uncontrolled and colliding with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA044.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N41003 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…
- [NTSB FTW02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA053.md): Ryan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N4530K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.
- [NTSB FTW02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA052.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N127CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.
- [NTSB DEN02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N73892 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA050.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N359UA · No damage
  > Reason for occurrence is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA049.md): Robinson R44 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N7007F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA017.md): Beech BE-55 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2001 · N99DC · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions resulting in an inadvertence stall/spin (vertical descent) and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WAS02WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA011.md): Robinson R22 · Phitippeburg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2001 · D-HLHL · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Netarts, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N5774Q · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC02WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA037.md): Schweizer 300C · Stockerau, Austria · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2001 · OE-XAK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N7844W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following his misjudged landing flare and hard touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW02TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA051.md): Cessna T210K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N8299M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main landing gear downlock mechanism to engage for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA048.md): Gates Learjet 24D · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N997TD · Destroyed
  > loss of control during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA020.md): Maule M-7-235 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N61385 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. A factor was a snow-covered landing surface.
- [NTSB NYC02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA036.md): Rockwell NA-265-80 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N819GY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left thrust reverser assembly due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX02RA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02RA045.md): Beech 200C · Mount Gambier, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2001 · VH-FMN
- [NTSB LAX02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N6136G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision and planning.
- [NTSB CHI02FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FAMS1.md): Cessna R182 · Lake Michigan, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N2359C · Destroyed
  > The uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA043.md): Rominger Zic Zac Bird · Marina, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N204ED · Destroyed
  > the failure the right wing spar and the subsequent separation of the right wing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate maintenance, and the weakened wing structure due to a preexisting fuel tank leak.
- [NTSB FTW02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA050.md): Heard RV-6A · Comfort, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N61AZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW02FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA054.md): Cessna T210-M · Monticello, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N317RG · Destroyed
  > The separation of the #2 connecting rod and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. A factor was the in-flight collision with a vehicle while maneuvering to a emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA053.md): Cessna 172L · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N4303Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently released the seat adjustment mechanism which resulted in the seat sliding back during takeoff, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the runway light control box,…
- [NTSB CHI02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA048.md): Piper PA-38-112 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N2492K · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA047.md): Dassault Falcon 100 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N202DN · Substantial damage
  > The copilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the copilot's improper in-flight decision not to execute a go-around, the copilot not performing a go-around, the inadequate crew coordination prior…
- [NTSB WAS02WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA010.md): Boeing Helicopters Div. 369E · Eberebruum, Germany · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2001 · D-HFLY · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N12521 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA056.md): Beech BE-90-E90 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N5NM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll which resulting in the collapse of all 3 landing gears.
- [NTSB FTW02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA047.md): Curtiss-Wright SB2C-5 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N92879 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Helldiver pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with the Cessna while taxiing. Contributing factors were the Cessna pilot's failure to comply with the local controller's instructions to continue taxiing and the failure of the local and ground…
- [NTSB MIA02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA042.md): Ferguson A 26 Vulcan SS · Newnan, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N6129F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and go-around, resulting in a collision with a runway perimeter fence pole and trees.
- [NTSB MIA02FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA041.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 340-580STC · Sunny Isles Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N582HG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate dispatch of the airplane by company personnel prior to the first leg of the flight due to failure of company personnel to prepare a new flight release and weight and balance after considerable time on the ground with the engines operating. Also…
- [NTSB LAX02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA042.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Banning, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N102FC · Substantial damage
  > On final approach, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft airspeed and control during an encounter with the gusting high wind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA019.md): Piper J3 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N40621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA055.md): Luscombe 8A · Haltom City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N1212B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA019.md): Cessna 310 · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2001 · N5043J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA034.md): Gillette Baby Ace · Spencerport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N916MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX02FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA041.md): Cessna 182E · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N3049Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX02FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA040.md): Cessna 172C · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N1834Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat controls while in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA046.md): Miller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N417EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA02FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA039.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N50KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA039.md): Bell 206 B-2 · Aieia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N968YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of lateral control while in a hover that resulted in a rollover and collision with the ground. A factor was the unclear exit and boarding procedures provided to the work crew, who were non-aviators, during the preflight briefing.
- [NTSB DCA02WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA012.md): Boeing 767-323 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2001 · N7375A · Minor damage
- [NTSB ATL02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA016.md): Whitty, Philip J. Mustang II · Hampstead, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N888PW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during landing roll. A factor was the soft, unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA038.md): Piper PA-24-250 · El Dorado, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2001 · N6946P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2001 · N248ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N50554 · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=3

## 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=2&year=2001

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