# 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 CHI00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N98117 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA172.md): Cessna 172N · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N3416E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB ATL00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA068.md): Double D Enterprises Rans S-12 · Baneberry, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N6279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the trees, and gusting winds.
- [NTSB ANC00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA080.md): Piper PA-18 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N7437 · Substantial damage
  > A bear running onto the landing area during the landing flare. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation on the edge of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA114.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N6775B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA175.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N36355 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA243.md): Cessna A185F · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N185DE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane's nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI00FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA171.md): Cessna 210J · Sumner, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N3396S · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain after flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were the thunderstorms and lack of instrument certification by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA185.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N8427K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the landing resulting in the loss of directional control by the student pilot.
- [NTSB DEN00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA116.md): Cessna 310C · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N1779H · Substantial damage
  > A sudden and unexpected encounter with a downdraft while on final approach. A factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI00WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00WA175.md): Beech V35B · Stromsnasbruk, Sweden · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2000 · DEDVV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA173.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N24120 · Substantial damage
  > an improper modification to the engine which allowed a bearing to be misaligned, thus restricted the flow of oil through the engine. A factor associated with the accident was the wet field in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA170.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.
- [NTSB ATL00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA073.md): Piper PA-30 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N8629Y · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse resulting from the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to complete the manual gear extension due to physical strength overload. A factor was the complete electrical system failure during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA066.md): Cessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N738WD · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot failed to use carburetor heat during the descent.
- [NTSB ANC00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N78NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the presence of a tailwind, the pilot's inadvertent touchdown, and a short landing area bordered by high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA078.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N2413P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA112.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N3129V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed through an area of turbulence, resulting in entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors included tailwind conditions, trees at the end of the runway, terrain-induced turbulence, and crops near the airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA174.md): Enstrom 280 FX · Springdale, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N383MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter, and his subsequent failure to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA190.md): Learjet 55 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N220JC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot's of both airplanes to maintain a visual lookout (while climbing and maneuvering) resulting in an in-flight collision and subsequent collision with residences and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA241.md): Cessna 206 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N511RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm.
- [NTSB LAX00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA240.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N2792Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB LAX00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA239.md): Bell UH-1B · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N807SB · Destroyed
  > the partial failure of the tail rotor pitch change control rod that resulted in an attempted run-on landing in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N311SB · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.
- [NTSB DEN00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA117.md): Beech M35 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N9304Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed resulting in an overrun and subsequent collision with a blast fence. Contributing factors were high density altitude, a tailwind, and the blast fence.
- [NTSB CHI00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4919G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA067.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N85861 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC00TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N7059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the sudden windshift from a crosswind to a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N2514D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's excessive use of the brakes.
- [NTSB ANC00FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA076.md): Cessna 172N · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4762D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the existing wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA113.md): Cessna 172M · Wallace, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N9895V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Related factors were trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA176.md): Schwarz Avid Amphibian · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N61HS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the propeller reduction gear assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of thrust.
- [NTSB LAX00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA260.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N7598D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb, at too low an altitude to afford remedial action, because of an ingested valve, and the airplane's subsequent collision with the ground adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA074.md): Cessna 206 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N495K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB SEA00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA111.md): Stinson 108-1 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N8865K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, downdrafts, terrain-induced turbulence, and rough/uneven terrain where the pilot elected to make the…
- [NTSB SEA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA110.md): Hoye Kolb Twinstar MK III · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N618HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Inadequate altitude for recovery was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA00TA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA189.md): Bell OH-58 · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N913SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to ensure the helicopter was on level terrain after landing. The left skid came off the ground after the passenger exited the helicopter, the slope capability was exceeded, the helicopter encountered dynamic rollover, and rolled over on its…
- [NTSB LAX00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA238.md): Ward Sidewinder · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N4119Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate short field landing procedure and his delayed decision to proceed to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB LAX00LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA237.md): Cessna 150M · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N704QJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel of the exhaust system that resulted in an eroded muffler that allowed hot gases to impinge on magneto wiring and resulted in loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced…
- [NTSB FTW00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N55769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Orchard, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N84105 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA065.md): Beech 19B · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N25FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilots lack of experience in the airplane which led to an…
- [NTSB ANC00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA073.md): Blanc Glastar · Northway, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N2623B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor associated with the accident were low clouds.
- [NTSB ANC00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N3229D · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear leg at the main landing gear axle attachment bolt holes.
- [NTSB LAX00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2000 · N32322 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with grapevines during an off airport forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC00GA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00GA071.md): Cessna 185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 2000 · N1589F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and subsequent in-flight break-up. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, turbulence, and an occluded front with convective activity, and inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA173.md): Fleet 16B · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N162V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB NYC00LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA171.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Warren, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N800PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was the cross wind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA170.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N761XA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB LAX00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA234.md): Beech G35 · Byron, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N5801 · Destroyed
  > in-flight loss of control and inadvertent stall.

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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=25&year=2000

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