# 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 NYC00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA189.md): Cessna 150 · Freemont, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N8362M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance and delayed power application while attempting to release a banner from the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA00WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA211.md): Cessna 310N · Rio Lujan, Argentina · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2000 · LVJLB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA213.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N5819V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA207.md): Cessna P210N · Boone, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N7VZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inter-cooler duct connecting the inter-cooler to the engine due to inadequate attachment of the inter-cooler to the aircraft which resulted in loss of turbocharger air overboard and loss of engine power and damage to the aircraft during a…
- [NTSB LAX00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA254.md): North American AT-6F · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N7475C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA124.md): Bell 206L-3 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N38903 · Substantial damage
  > in-flight collision with a jacket, which blew out of the helicopter because the left passenger door was not properly secured prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly closed prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA189.md): Staudacher S-300D2 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N112KG · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rod end bearing and the separation of the aileron. A factor was the inadequate design change by the aircraft designer.
- [NTSB CHI00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA181.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Champion, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N7015K · Substantial damage
  > the undetermined uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ANC00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA085.md): Cessna 207 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N1658U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were a fuel drum, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA125.md): Cessna 172I · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N35359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath on the approach, a short landing runway, and…
- [NTSB NYC00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA193.md): Cessna U206G · North Haven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N756HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience in make and model, and the short landing area.
- [NTSB NYC00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA190.md): Spartan 7W · Jefferson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N17613 · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the left main gear strut housing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA187.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N10989 · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare by the pilot which induced an overload failure on the left side landing gear bolts. Factors were the corrosion on the bolts, and the failure of the operator to change the u-bolt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB MIA00LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA216.md): Aviat Husky · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N415JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the runway edge and collision of the wingtip with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA252.md): Cessna 152 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N6439M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA251.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N2196T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA123.md): Beech G18S · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N1800L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were a gusty crosswind, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI00FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA184.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N1783P · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops.
- [NTSB LAX00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA258.md): Cessna 205 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N8154Z · Substantial damage
  > The piston and rings in cylinder No. 1 failed resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing on a road and the airplane's wing collided with a road sign.
- [NTSB FTW00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA195.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Anahuac, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N2252N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA182.md): Cessna 172R · Athens, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N996WW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial action performed by the flight instructor. A factor to the accident was the runway edge light that was struck…
- [NTSB ANC00IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA083.md): Cessna 207A · Deadhorse, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N73100 · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fracture of the engine crankshaft propeller flange. A factor associated with the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards.
- [NTSB SEA00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA124.md): Bell 47G · Haines, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N30DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly judge his rate of descent and his failure to initiate his level off soon enough to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain. Factors include hilly terrain near the edge of the field he was spraying.
- [NTSB MIA00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA202.md): Cessna A188B · Inverness, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N731SP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground.
- [NTSB MIA00FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA201.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N89043 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…
- [NTSB LAX00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA250.md): Thorp T211 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N91313 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot encountered a mountain wave at an altitude too low to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB FTW00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N1709T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA192.md): Creed Lancair 235 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N235RC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to select the correct runway for takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the aborted takeoff not performed, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA188.md): Schleicher ASW-20L · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N4804W · Substantial damage
  > the control stick movement being restricted by the pilot's seat-type parachute and the excessive descent rate and airspeed during landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA082.md): Cessna 172S · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N862SP · Destroyed
  > Suicide.
- [NTSB SEA00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA126.md): Cessna 120 · Toston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N2146N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the downdraft conditions and the fence post.
- [NTSB SEA00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA123.md): Cessna 210E · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N2331F · Substantial damage
  > Improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors include dark night environmental conditions and lack of recent experience for night landings.
- [NTSB SEA00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N6875G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB NYC00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N48858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC00FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA183.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning…
- [NTSB MIA00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA198.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N5381L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate with rudder control for engine torque and 'p' factor during a go-around resulting in the aircraft drifting to the left, colliding with brush, and spinning around coming to rest in the brush.
- [NTSB MIA00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA196.md): Gulfstream American AA5A · Selma, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N26937 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine front crankshaft seal by maintenance personnel resulting in the seal separating, total loss of engine oil, failure of the engine due to oil starvation, and a collision with trees while making a forced landing on…
- [NTSB LAX00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA246.md): Grumman G-164B · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N48456 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA192.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N4061H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the blocked engine intake, which resulted from ingesting birds. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's intentional ground loop in an attempt to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB DEN00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA122.md): Rowley P-40F · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N42915 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate decision to turn back (low altitude) towards the runway for a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power due to a reduction gear failure.
- [NTSB DEN00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA121.md): Cessna 172P · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N51208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were strong and gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA121.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · West Linn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N2784D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance (excessive/improper sealant application) by an unknown person, and subsequent fracture of the spur adapter gearshaft resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included foreign material/substance in the engine oil, a blocked oil…
- [NTSB SEA00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA120.md): Cessna U206B · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N3488L · Substantial damage
  > The locknut was not secured and backed off the bolt. An improper maintenance installation was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC00LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA184.md): Hartzell Rans S-12 · Strattanville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA182.md): Cessna 180 · Jackson Center, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N3131D · Substantial damage
  > A seized left brake as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA00TA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA200.md): Hughes 369D · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N88MP · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance inspection of the tail rotor by maintenance personnel and improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor by the pilot, which resulted in worn elastomeric bearings being continued in service, resulting in failure of the tail rotor…
- [NTSB MIA00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA206.md): Boeing 737-49R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N460PR · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to stop the aircraft when given a stop signal by the ground marshaller and his failure to turn the aircraft when given a turn signal by the ground marshaller as he taxied into the gate resulting in the aircraft's left wing colliding with…
- [NTSB MIA00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA205.md): Beech 65-A90 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N983K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, resulting in the aircraft colliding with a wire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue after having worked everyday for the previous 3 weeks.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=24

## 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=23&year=2000

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