# 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 LAX01FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA198.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.
- [NTSB IAD01WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA065.md): Bell P-63A-7BE · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2001 · G-BTWR · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN01FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA110.md): Cessna T210G · Lyons, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N6886R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the fog, low ceilings and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA153.md): Rockwell 112TC · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N4612W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA152.md): Allen Rotorway 162F · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N242KA · Substantial damage
  > the improper autorotation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the engine failure for undetermined reason(s) and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Mount Vernon, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N484WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering close to the ground.
- [NTSB ANC01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA067.md): Piper PA-18 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N4468Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and an excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a collision of the airplane's float assembly with an unknown object, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX01LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA202.md): Beech 76 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N6046U · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student who failed to maintain adequate airspeed on approach, resulting in a stall/mush, and delayed remedial action when the flight instructor ordered a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N4848L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance altitude from en route obstructions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA062.md): Eaa Chapter 40 Cubby Sport Trainer · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N9685A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cubby pilot's inadequate visual lookout for the Bellanca on the runway, prior to landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA061.md): Stampe ET Renard SV-4 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N25SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA135.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N2495C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA086.md): Cessna R172-K · Culebras Island, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N1278V · Substantial damage
  > Pilots improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA063.md): Air Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N257LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB ANC01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA066.md): Helio H-391B · Anvik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N25BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the accident airplane with known equipment deficiencies, and an improper installation of the float assembly by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N9311T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his inadequate preflight planning/decision making, and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WAS01WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01WA017.md): Cessna T188 · Los Rios, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2001 · HC-BRZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA01WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA108.md): Cessna 150M · D'Arcy, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2001 · N3385V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA01LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA111.md): Cessna TR182 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N4602S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA110.md): Cessna 172M · Pingree, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · CFDGH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA109.md): 2001 Mcgirl Questair Venture · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N5QV · Destroyed
  > an in-flight fire, which originated from a fuel leak of unknown origin.
- [NTSB DEN01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA107.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.
- [NTSB SEA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA109.md): Luscombe 8F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1389B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA01IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA113.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N571SP · No damage
  > A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA135.md): Musso Nieuport 24 · Evesham Twp., NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1893 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight propeller failure, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA150.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N6067A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to compressor turbine blade separation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA196.md): Bell 47G-4A · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N110DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in settling with power during an aerial application turn-to-reverse direction and collision with the ground. Factors were high density altitude and a wind shift.
- [NTSB LAX01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA195.md): Schweizer G-164B · Butte City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N6902K · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of a propeller bolt.
- [NTSB ANC01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N8054X · Destroyed
  > An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a VFR final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA107.md): Herriford RAF 2000 · Gardiner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N2361S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to rotate the aircraft until he was well past the normal takeoff rotation speed, and his abrupt rotation at this higher speed.
- [NTSB MIA01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA149.md): Champion 7ECA · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N1669G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA148.md): Cessna A188B · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N4893R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA147.md): Russell Heyn Rans S-6 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N448CH · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to properly compensate for a crosswind and for gusty conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA134.md): Cessna 182K · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N201EX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA106.md): Enstrom F-28C · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N83GT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA060.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Alexander, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N150PL · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were the dual student's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and the presence of a sand bar in the landing area.
- [NTSB NYC01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA130.md): Continental Copters Tom Cat Mark 5A · Benton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N25561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with a hose still attached and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DEN01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N5999V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits.
- [NTSB ATL01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA060.md): Cessna 421C · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N51ER · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation by maintenance personnel of the push-pull rod assembly on the right elevator trim tab horn resulted in an in-flight separation of the right elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB SEA01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Augusta, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N2564M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.
- [NTSB NYC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Fairfield, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9660F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA146.md): Boeing 737-301 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N349US · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with unforecasted weather (turbulence) during an enroute climb resulting in one flight attendant sustaining serious injury.
- [NTSB LAX01FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA194.md): Cessna 210A · Escondido, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9462X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation and lack of instrument flight proficiency that resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA131.md): Cessna 172N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N5447J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA103.md): Hall Lancair 4P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N707SH · Substantial damage
  > unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factor was a fatigue fracture of the starter adapter drive shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CHI01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA150.md): Perth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N726N · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N7331P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA105.md): Cessna T210M · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N761DL · Substantial damage
  > A burst hydraulic line and consequent total loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear, which disabled landing gear operation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA133.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N3341A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes, and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the…

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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=26&year=2001

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