# 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 FTW01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA154.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Celina, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N72524 · No damage
  > the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the uneven/rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N4834N · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA188.md): Ayres S2R-G1 · Mohall, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N3300L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance between the airplane and the truck when he backed the airplane off of the loading pad. Factors relating to this accident was the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the truck.
- [NTSB CHI01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA185.md): Kaines Kitfox 2 · Mt. Morris, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N789MK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI01FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA186.md): Bowman Renegade Spirit · Lynn Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N730JB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight deformation of the left wing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N9581W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft terrain, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC01WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA171.md): Cessna 150L · Athboy, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2001 · G-BAOP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC01WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA162.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yverdon, Switzerland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2001 · HB-PKL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX01LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA217.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2001 · N2572N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain a proper airspeed during landing, which lead to a hard landing and porpoise down the runway leading to the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA070.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Greenwich, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2001 · N13VH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot's use of a sedating medication.
- [NTSB CHI01LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Catron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2001 · N91966 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.
- [NTSB LAX01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA216.md): Schweizer 269C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N891CP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for unexplained reasons. Also causal was the CFI's operation of the helicopter in a region of the height/velocity curve where a successful autorotation could not be accomplished. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA150.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N73004 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA184.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA182.md): Mooney M20J · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N20WR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA181.md): Masko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N19218 · Substantial damage
  > An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC01WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA159.md): Cessna 170B · Uxbridge, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2001 · C-GKGG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC01WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA151.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2A · Michelstadt, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2001 · D-EDEE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA169.md): Bell 206-L4 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N802DS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control following a hard landing resulting from a failure to maintain rotor rpm.
- [NTSB FTW01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Lapace, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N1FC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot flared the airplane high, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA179.md): Cessna T310P · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N5883M · Substantial damage
  > the fuel starvation. Fuel management by the pilot was an additional cause. The muddy terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA083.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N43551 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the engine fuel control due to an improper overhaul by other maintenance personnel, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA167.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N8957L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while at a low altitude cruise due to fuel contamination, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to a rural road resulting in collision with tree and mailbox post.
- [NTSB MIA01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N23672 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft altitude control while on downwind leg of the landing pattern, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA149.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N8209Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undertermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA147.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA178.md): Enstrom F-28A · Eldridge, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N612B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate autorotation and disregarded wind information by the pilot. Factors were the gusting tailwind and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA155.md): Cessna 172N · Richmond Hill, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2001 · C-GMHU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD01WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA073.md): Cessna 210 · Petawa, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2001 · C-GPMC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA146.md): Cessna 150 · Denham Springs, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2001 · N2898S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA213.md): Cessna 150E · Burbank, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N3937U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation.
- [NTSB CHI01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA177.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N46215 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA171.md): Larson Murphy Rebel · Stratford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N622GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the farm field. Factors were the tall grass, the rising terrain, the fence, and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA170.md): Cessna 150L · Munster, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N6557G · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.
- [NTSB ATL01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA067.md): Cessna 172N · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N75579 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use the fuel selector valve properly which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA071.md): Piper PA-32R · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N8096V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were a soft area of runway, and sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA119.md): Shaub EAA Biplane (P-2) · Zillah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N39RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA148.md): Cessna 182P · Oswego, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N58594 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate altitude clearance above water while conducting low level flight maneuvers. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's impairment of judgment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB NYC01FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA147.md): Cessna 172 · Newfane, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.
- [NTSB MIA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA164.md): Broyles P51 · Conestee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N251RB · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power due to an engine cylinder experiencing detonation resulting in a forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA165.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA240.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N661AW · No damage
  > the flight crew's excessive descent rate, which resulted in an injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB LAX01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA214.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4299Q · Substantial damage
  > the induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX01LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA211.md): Hughes 369HS · Mountain View, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4467V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA210.md): Cessna A185F · Ash Fork, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged touchdown location on a short runway. Contributing factors were the presence of a tailwind and the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB LAX01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA212.md): Schultz Lancair IV-P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N424E · Substantial damage
  > the builder's failure to install a fuel compartment vent in the right wing, affecting the total available fuel capacity, and resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight with a known…
- [NTSB IAD01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA078.md): Patalivo Dominator · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocopter after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB IAD01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA071.md): Robinson R-22A · Atwater, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N2242P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial response to a dynamic rollover event, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over on its side.
- [NTSB IAD01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA067.md): de Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth · Allamuchy, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4797 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position.

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

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