# 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 CHI01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA175.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N3526Z · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA173.md): Cessna 172S · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N494SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's high airspeed and improper emergency procedures during the emergency landing. Factors relating to this accident were the fractured engine exhaust valve push rod, the bent intake valve push rod, and oil exhaustion during cruise flight, the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA172.md): Shanklin RV-6A · Poseyville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N76MS · Minor damage
  > the premature flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA168.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · HIghland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N76SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers during landing approach, which resulted in a touchdown at a higher than normal airspeed. An additional cause was the intentional ground loop/swerve maneuver performed by the pilot to avoid overrunning the end of the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA167.md): de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Ottawa, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N30EA · Minor damage
  > the failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA166.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N75238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the visual approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA180.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N301FM · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the aircraft's left wing tip fuel tank rear attachment, while the aircraft was being maneuvered in a low approach, leading to the tank's in-flight separation and subsequent in-flight break up of the airplane and the aircraft's control…
- [NTSB CHI01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA169.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N739BB · Substantial damage
  > the lack of experience in the type of airplane and directional control not maintained by the pilot. The improper flare and parked airplane were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA101.md): Piper PA-18 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N6966D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA069.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N9704D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to correct for torque/P-factor during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA145.md): Aeronca 7DC · Fulton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N82562 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly from the rear seat, which reduced his visibility of critical flight instruments, including the…
- [NTSB MIA01FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA163.md): Cessna 172RG · Waveland, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N4734R · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house.
- [NTSB LAX01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA209.md): Cessna 170B · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N4338B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX01FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N319FC · Destroyed
  > the CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA069.md): Bucker Jungmann C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N131HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an approach and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB FTW01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA144.md): Cessna 182A · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N6353B · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ENG01RA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG01RA008.md): Dornier 228-101 · Pokhara, Nepal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2001 · 9N-AEP
- [NTSB CHI01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA165.md): VanderBeek Christen Eagle II · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N80VB · Destroyed
  > the improper in-flight planning/decision and the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm outflow was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA068.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N95274 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N1525Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA146.md): Cessna 150J · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N61138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while picking up a banner, and subsequent delay in releasing the banner, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA144.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-BA · Hopewell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N555LH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors were the fog, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA236.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N554HA · Substantial damage
  > an on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start.
- [NTSB MIA01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA168.md): Cessna 210L · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N2117S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both…
- [NTSB MIA01FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA162.md): Beech C90 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · YV2466P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan fuel consumption and to perform an en route refueling, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while on downwind leg for landing at eventual destination, causing an emergency descent and collision…
- [NTSB LAX01FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA207.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI for allowing a simulated emergency maneuver to continue below an altitude which would not allow for recovery contingencies.
- [NTSB FTW01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA143.md): Commander 114-B · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N114BW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the #6 cylinder's connecting rod, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA142.md): Cessna 340A · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N820B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA176.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N3718T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing the pre-landing checklist, and the wheels-up landing made by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA174.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N7484S · Substantial damage
  > The deer on the runway as the airplane was landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA178.md): Piper J3C-65 · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N3422N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB DEN01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA116.md): Cameron Balloons N-210 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N7507V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent weather encounter with wind shear, and the resulting inability to maintain the proper landing descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB MIA01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA161.md): Cessna 172M · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N12483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper correction for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane sliding off an embankment during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA160.md): Cessna 182S · Corolla, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing flare and touchdown resulting in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway and the left wing contacting trees.
- [NTSB FTW01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA145.md): Cessna 172S · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N749SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Marvell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N6181Q · Substantial damage
  > the improper decision of the driver of the vehicle(ATV) to enter an active airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI01MA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA163.md): Learjet 25D · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N333CG · Destroyed
  > The PIC's delayed remedial action during the elevator system oscillation, resulting in the failure of the aft elevator sector clevis due to reverse bending fatigue caused by vibration, and subsequent loss of elevator control. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA162.md): Giackino Exec 162F · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N556DG · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the main rotor drive belts causing them to slip. Factors were the low altitude, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and the water.
- [NTSB SEA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N69PE · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of a collapsed fuel nozzle filter screen. Contamination that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and water contamination were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N83464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA142.md): Cessna 170A · South Charlesto, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N9509A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA141.md): Cessna P210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N450M · Destroyed
  > An improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA159.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N43466 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..
- [NTSB FTW01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA139.md): Cessna 210M · Magnolia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N210BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance over the wires while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA201.md): Piper J3-C65 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N3253N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot. Additional factors were the uneven terrain and the failed float assembly in overload.
- [NTSB CHI01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA161.md): Cessna R182 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N2344C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wires associated with a lighted tower. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.
- [NTSB SEA01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA116.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Custer, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N52BG · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors include an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA143.md): Yakovlev 52 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N114YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB DEN01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA113.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Cerrillos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N187AF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control inflight for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate transition/upgrade training and his total lack of experience in aircraft make/model.
- [NTSB CHI01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA157.md): Cessna 150D · Milltown, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N5919T · Substantial damage
  > The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees.

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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") = 2001
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=24&year=2001

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