# 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 LAX01FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA236.md): Bell 47D-1 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N64580 · Substantial damage
  > The engine crankshaft's failure as the result of fatigue cracking initiated by surface damage and localized overheating due to the installation at overhaul of incorrectly sized bearings.
- [NTSB IAD01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA077.md): Garro Sonerai II · Cortland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N79TG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted take-off. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain adequate take-off speed.
- [NTSB DEN01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA121.md): Griffith-Boyd Lancair 360 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N15EG · Substantial damage
  > a wheels-up landing due to an uncommanded gear retraction resulting from a short circuit of the landing gear electrical wiring.
- [NTSB ATL01WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01WA079.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Lyon St Exupery, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2001 · C-FTNA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA084.md): Fleet BI-PLANE · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · NC8627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a landing on a sod airstrip that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA074.md): Cessna 208B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N812MA · Destroyed
  > The undetermined malfunction of the propeller system.
- [NTSB WAS01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01WA015.md): Sikorsky S-76B · P'ohang, South Korea · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2001 · HL9240 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA164.md): Stinson 108-3 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N6647M · Substantial damage
  > A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB IAD01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA076.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.
- [NTSB CHI01LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA308.md): Cessna 182K · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N2501Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA072.md): Ryan Navion B · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N5265K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA235.md): Cessna 175 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N9287B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA234.md): Beech 35A · Linden, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N699B · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA160.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N220H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was his lack of total experience in tail wheel-equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA159.md): Glover RV-8 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N50FG · Destroyed
  > the jammed elevator control stick on takeoff roll. A contributory factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA193.md): Cessna 182 · Taylorville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5142D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ATL01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA073.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N321JK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Christian Ealge II, N321JK, failure to maintain visual look out, prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA071.md): Lake LA-4 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N1235L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB WAS01RA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01RA013.md): Cessna U206G · San Ignacio, Bolivia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2001 · CP-1644
- [NTSB NYC01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N3042M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to rotating the propeller, which resulted in an unintentional engine start and subsequent unmanned taxi.
- [NTSB LAX01TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA233.md): Cessna 150 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N6475T · Substantial damage
  > A bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption, and subsequent loss of engine power..
- [NTSB DEN01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA120.md): Cessna 172Q · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N66076 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor were the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N8007N · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA070.md): Hughes 369A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA163.md): Cessna 172P · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N54576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N5286P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control of the airplane after bouncing the landing. A factor in the accident was her heightened anxiety over making her first solo landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA158.md): Moravan Zlin 526F · Queen Anne, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N526GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent inverted spin.
- [NTSB MIA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA178.md): Cessna 188B · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N21894 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while deploying the grappling hook in preparation for a banner pick up resulting in the cable wrapping around the stabilizer, subsequent loss of control during the banner drop (due to the cable moving forward…
- [NTSB LAX01LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA232.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4052K · Substantial damage
  > the student's excessive rate of descent during a practice autorotation, and, the inadequate use of the rotorcraft flight controls by both pilots during the attempted recovery, which resulted in a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB IAD01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA101.md): Robinson R-22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N9077Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after turning his head into the slipstream outside of the helicopter.
- [NTSB IAD01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA074.md): Cessna 182S · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N2437P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA199.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N1828T · Substantial damage
  > the maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA195.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4549E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wire during an aerial application flight. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI01LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA194.md): Houston Challenger II · Sedalia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N902GH · Destroyed
  > the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of airplane, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA081.md): Lockheed L-382G · Lake Minchumina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N401LC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the selection of an unsuitable landing area, and a rough/uneven landing surface.
- [NTSB ANC01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4989A · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin, following a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA124.md): Piper PA-22 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB MIA01WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA184.md): Cessna 172 · Sonnblick, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2001 · D-EZMB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N737SH · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper magneto timing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA230.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Nixon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N8638V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his misjudged distance/speed during landing rollout. Factors were the tailwind condition and the downhill landing area.
- [NTSB LAX01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA229.md): Smith FW-190 · Reedley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N376FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD01WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA075.md): American Blimp A-1-50 · Toronto, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2001 · N151AB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA119.md): Cessna 177RG · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N2129Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose landing gear hydraulic UP hose, which resulted in a wheels-up landing..
- [NTSB ANC01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA080.md): Beech H35 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N5429D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA160.md): Chek Avid Mark IV · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N1968N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control. Factors were the quartering tailwind, and the improper rebuild of the left main landing gear with a reduced size brace.
- [NTSB NYC01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA157.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.
- [NTSB DEN01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA118.md): Beech BE76 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N877SP · Substantial damage
  > main landing gear collapse on touchdown for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA192.md): Melenyk Genesis · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N370E · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA191.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N3656B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain on takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=22

## 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=21&year=2001

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