# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DEN00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA132.md): Spencer Long EZE · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N51EZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the coolant recovery system, resulting in overheating of the engine. A factor was the soft ground on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB DCA00WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA076.md): Boeing 737-200 · Patna, India · Accident · 60 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 2000 · VT-EGD · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA206.md): Mead Kolb Firestar II · Gwinn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the tree and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA091.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N345KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA207.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2176T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA202.md): Cessna 172H · Rainelle, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N1748F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate. A factor was the up-sloping runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA199.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N26080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed remedial action. Also causal was the pilot's lack of recent experience. A factor in the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA198.md): Warrington Surrel Guppy · Churchville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4425W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in this accident were an open canopy and a decrease in engine power.
- [NTSB MIA00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA219.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Washington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2947A · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while returning for a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the loose engine cowling.
- [NTSB MIA00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA218.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N980AC · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the pilot rated student by the CFI for her failure to note that the fuel selector was positioned to an empty fuel tank. Also, failure of the CFI to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown resulting in a hard landing.…
- [NTSB LAX00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA268.md): Aeronca 7DC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA206.md): Mbb BK-117-A3 · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N312LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while hovering the helicopter. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA131.md): Rotorway Executive 162F · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N6399L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a downwind landing, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA209.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N24GK · Substantial damage
  > the blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA204.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Holstein, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N83701 · Substantial damage
  > the settling with power encountered by the pilot. A factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB CHI00LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA203.md): Weatherly 201B · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N1261W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's preflight planning was inadequate which resulted in taking off in the wrong direction on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the crop that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA201.md): Witlock CIRCA-NIEUPORT 12 · Peotone, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N317LS · Substantial damage
  > the carburetor icing conditions and the fact that the aircraft was not equipped with carburetor heat protection. A factor to the accident was the crops.
- [NTSB SEA00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA134.md): Cessna 182 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N6473A · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear failed for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA289.md): Cessna 172K · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N79004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech.
- [NTSB LAX00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA267.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N8768D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty winds conditions that resulted in the collision with a power line during final approach.
- [NTSB LAX00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA266.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N67603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB LAX00LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA265.md): Cessna TR182 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N738XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB FTW00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA211.md): Beech D35 · Decatur, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N3424B · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall while maneuvering to avoid obstructions during a forced landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the propeller blades striking the runway.
- [NTSB FTW00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N428KG · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N18124 · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the starter clutch assembly needle bearing, which caused the engine to develop less than full rated power and the airplane to achieve less than expected climb performance. Factors were noncompliance of a service bulletin, unsuitable terrain on…
- [NTSB CHI00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA198.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Dell, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA200.md): Beech 35 · Columbus, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N947V · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the sunglare and the wire.
- [NTSB ANC00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA090.md): Maule ML-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N6194M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA089.md): Aeronca 11BC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N9359E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the existence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA217.md): Cessna 150M · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N9249U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering the aircraft due to impairment as a result of use of illegal drugs, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX00LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA262.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Lake Piru, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N169CW · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the cyclic control by the pilot under instruction, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA213.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N99236 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW00FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA208.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N8263R · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA196.md): Aerostar S-77A · River Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N5075H · No damage
  > the unfavorable wind condition for landing and control of the balloon during landing not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA00FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA133.md): Cessna 150E · Ashton, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N6196T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making a low pass over an outdoor gathering of individuals. Factors include the intentional low pass, a tree located in a shadow generated by the sun's low position at dusk, hilly terrain, and the…
- [NTSB LAX00TA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA263.md): Cessna 337G · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N3273D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and his failure to follow the published before landing checklist concerning extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA271.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Ripley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N4508Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod from the crankshaft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA209.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8151K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA143.md): Mooney M20J · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N201DK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a complete loss of power due to mechanical failure.
- [NTSB CHI00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA207.md): Chilian Kitfox 1200 IV · Lowell, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N456RC · Substantial damage
  > the incapacitation of the pilot. Factors to the accident were the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and the subsequent stall.
- [NTSB CHI00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA202.md): Cessna 152 · Park River, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N69066 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA199.md): Cessna 140 · St. Francis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N76427 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA195.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Windsor, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N53131 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion and the pilot abruptly applying normal brakes during the landing roll. Factors relating to this accident were the precautionary landing, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/ decision.
- [NTSB CHI00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA194.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8136D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor to the accident was the pocket gopher mound in the wheat field.
- [NTSB SEA00WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA135.md): Bell 407 · Golden, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2000 · N409KA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA197.md): Fairchild M-62C · Carthage, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N58741 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to depart with obstacles ahead which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors were the grass runway, and trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA220.md): Aeronca 65-TC · Harris, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N29416 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N2466D · Substantial damage
  > A cracked plastic fuel selector handle that precluded proper engagement of the internal mechanism to fully select a port, and left it in an intermediate position, restricting the fuel supply to the engine, which subsequently lead to a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA207.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N3392E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both magnetos of the dual-magneto single-drive unit. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA205.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N4322P · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the pilot flying the airplane with known deficiencies, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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## 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=21&year=2000

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