# 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 CHI01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA156.md): Cessna R182 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N7579T · Substantial damage
  > the takeoff checklist not followed and the inadequete soft field takeoff proecedure by the pilot. The short/soft field was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA115.md): Beech E35 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N7362B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to a worn snap ring which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Failure to comply with Service Bulletin inspection instructions, and collision with trees were factors.
- [NTSB NYC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA150.md): Raven S60A · Mumford, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N28282 · Minor damage
  > The ground handler's failure to follow instructions to release her line during the balloon's unintended ascent, due to panic.
- [NTSB MIA01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA156.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N3066G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway resulting in the airplane landing long, over running the runway, colliding with a telephone pole separating the right wing, and coming to rest in the parking lot of a restaurant.
- [NTSB LAX01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA206.md): Piper PA-20 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N7783K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain weather information or an in-flight advisory that would have described current wind information at the destination airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA203.md): Mooney M20J · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N4235H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed for landing and airplane control with an existing crosswind. A contributing factor was the distraction of the pilot by a yelling passenger.
- [NTSB IAD01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA068.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N27221 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged altitude and excessive airspeed resulting in a collision with a pole. A factor was the cracked exhaust stack, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA140.md): Beech BE-35 · Springdale, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N2963V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA114.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N303RC · Substantial damage
  > inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot rated student during landing roll. A contributing factors was the failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student.
- [NTSB CHI01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA159.md): Cessna 172M · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N191WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted.
- [NTSB CHI01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA158.md): Packwood Packwood 1 · Pierce City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N2402F · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure during initial climbout and the fence struck during the runway overrun.
- [NTSB SEA01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA114.md): Champion 7EC · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N7415B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind condition and the high vegetation (sage brush) which the aircraft rolled into before nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N64429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB FTW01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA138.md): Cessna 172M · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N5394H · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA137.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Oil Trough, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N400ZR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA164.md): Boeing Stearman A-75 · Marissa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N4558N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's manuever to avoid obstructions and his failure to abort takeoff. The pilot's failure to establish adequate climb, and the transmission wire are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA160.md): Cessna 140 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N89320 · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA155.md): Torno Micro Mong · Petersburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N426RT · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power, the overtemperature of the piston, the hole in the top of the number-one piston, and the encountered stall.
- [NTSB NYC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA139.md): Cessna 172M · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA155.md): Cessna 207 · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N1670U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing and subsequent on-ground collision with a sand dune with a resulting nose over. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the…
- [NTSB LAX01TA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA204.md): Gates Learjet LR-24A · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N805NA · Substantial damage
  > The copilot inadvertently induced a lateral oscillation resulting in an in-flight loss of control. The pilot-in-command failed to adequately surpervise the copilot.
- [NTSB IAD01FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA066.md): Hughes 369A · Perry, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N58963 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. A contributing factor was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA157.md): Cessna 182Q · Stella Maris, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2001 · N4926N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA151.md): Mooney M-20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N4780H · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…
- [NTSB FTW01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA136.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N48721 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA112.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N2970P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA01WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA053.md): Boeing B-777 · Danang, Vietnam · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2001 · HS-TJC · No damage
- [NTSB ATL01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA066.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pomaria, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N6955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls while attempting a takeoff from an unimproved surface. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA138.md): Interplane Sky Boy · Sayre, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA137.md): Graham Acro Sport · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N877CG · Substantial damage
  > A soft area in the turf runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA153.md): Enstrom F28A · Double Springs, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9565 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the skid and trailer while attempting to lift from a trailer resulting in dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB LAX01FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA201.md): Piper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N209TA · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction arm.
- [NTSB IAD01WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA064.md): Piper 31-310 · Prince Edward, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2001 · C-GMTT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA063.md): Grumman AA-5A · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9773U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB DCA01WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA045.md): Boeing B-747-400 · Tokyo, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2001 · N663US · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA154.md): Boeing B757-200 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N563UA · No damage
  > the turbulence encountered during descent and the passenger failure to return to his seat.
- [NTSB ATL01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA065.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blakely, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9890P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to go-around after a reported loss of right brake pressure during the landing roll resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL01IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01IA064.md): Boeing 757 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N750AT · Minor damage
  > The pilots improper landing flare that resulted in the tail section collision with the runway.
- [NTSB WAS01WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01WA010.md): Bell UH-IH · Taumarunui, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2001 · ZH-HJH · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA140.md): Bell 47G · Merseburg, Germany · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2001 · D-HAPP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX01FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA308.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N8253W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to fly into an area of rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA200.md): Hughes 369D · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N1109V · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power while in cruise flight resulting from the failure and liberation of several turbine blades due to hot corrosion effects which weakened the blades. The hot corrosion damage was the result of multiple turbine over temperature events which…
- [NTSB LAX01FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA199.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N5413S · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's selection of a takeoff runway conducive to a tailwind weather condition and his failure to maintain airspeed and his inadvertent stall during takeoff initial climb. Factors in the accident were the partial loss engine power resulting from…
- [NTSB ATL01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA062.md): Cessna 172L · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N18PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump.
- [NTSB ANC01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA065.md): Cessna 170B · Sand Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N4659C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA062.md): Noorduyn UC-64A · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N225BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA112.md): Cessna 150F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N546M · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor.
- [NTSB NYC01WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA136.md): Partenavia P68TC · Gratwich, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2001 · N33PV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA152.md): Piper PA-31-T2 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N31XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's shutting down the left engine following loss of control of the left propeller resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane due to the windmilling propeller. Factors in the accident were the failure of the propeller control bracket…

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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=25&year=2001

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