# 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 ATL00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA059.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N337VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA058.md): Bell 407 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N234BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish/maintain a safe rate of descent during approach to landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect altimeter (Kollsman) setting, smoke, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA064.md): Piper PA-22 · Gakona, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N1724P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Quinault, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N7737K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector valve to the proper/correct position while switching fuel tanks. Factors include unreliable fuel selector valve position detents, having no suitable terrain in which to execute a forced…
- [NTSB NYC00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA151.md): Meadows Pitts Special S-1 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N63DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll, due to his locking of the brakes.
- [NTSB MIA00GA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA184.md): Bell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N127FC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons. Factors in this accident were self-induced pressure and fatigue due to lack of sleep and rest.
- [NTSB LAX00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA217.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3814A · Substantial damage
  > Diminished control during the landing phase of operation due to a partial blockage of the elevator controls by a microphone that became lodged in the control stick well.
- [NTSB LAX00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA215.md): Mooney M20J · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N201CE · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB IAD00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA048.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N6340L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA101.md): Schumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N2H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unavailability of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature gear extension and the berm.
- [NTSB CHI00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA162.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3232H · Substantial damage
  > the engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA097.md): Bell 212 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · CFHDY · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of the tail rotor blade balance weight. An adhesive debond between the adhesive and the surface was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA152.md): Schweizer 269-C1 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N721CB · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to reduce the friction on the cyclic prior to raising the collective for the magneto check. A factor was the failure of the company to adequately define the steps in the checklist.
- [NTSB NYC00IA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA150.md): Beech 1900D · Rochester, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N853CA · Minor damage
  > The reversal of landing gear hydraulic lines by company maintenance personnel. Factors related to the incident were the manufacturers omission of maintenance procedures, and the failure of an electrical switch for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA214.md): Mooney M20F · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N9207V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft on takeoff after the cabin door became ajar.
- [NTSB FTW00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA263.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Clinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N3869W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper setting of the cockpit fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA150.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N1686P · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N186RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA106.md): Cessna 182M · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N999CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N8234L · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA00WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA185.md): Cessna 401 · La Romana, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2000 · HI696 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA051.md): Slingsby 41-2 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N41SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the speed brakes which resulted in not obtaining the proper touch down point. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model glider.
- [NTSB FTW00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA168.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N8886S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power in cruise flight as a result of the failure of the right magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA100.md): Culver LFA · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N34783 · Substantial damage
  > Overheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB NYC00WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA154.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Newmarket, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2000 · GBMNT · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA148.md): Beech 19 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N100RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA182.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Steens, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N9423T · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane after landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the flight instructor allowed the student to get too fast and high on the approach.
- [NTSB LAX00TA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA212.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Austin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N4872A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power caused by a fuel soaked float pontoon causing an over rich fuel/air mixture, in a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB LAX00FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA213.md): Cessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N414PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…
- [NTSB FTW00RA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA187.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Whyalla, Australia · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2000 · VHMZK
- [NTSB FTW00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164B · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N48723 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N70114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.
- [NTSB FTW00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA163.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N7271W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA162.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N5028Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen.
- [NTSB CHI00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA149.md): Piper PA-36-200 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm, quartering tailwind/crosswind and the weather evaluation by the pilot were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC00IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA063.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N3536B · Minor damage
  > An in-flight oil leak due to the deterioration of oil filter adapter plate gasket material, and the supplier's distribution of inadequate material. A factor associated with the accident was the engine manufacturer's inadequate quality control.
- [NTSB SEA00FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA095.md): Cessna 414 · Monarch, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N5113G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate airspeed for flight during a forced descent due to airframe icing, resulting in a stall. Factors included: freezing rain conditions, airframe icing, an improper decision by the pilot-in-command to turn…
- [NTSB MIA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA180.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N2589H · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.
- [NTSB LAX00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA211.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N6349W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA210.md): Hilyard Dragonfly · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N22EX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to land in gusty wind conditions leading to an inadvertent stall/mush, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX00FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA209.md): Cessna 152 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N5538M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent the aircraft stalling and spinning. Factors in the accident were terrain induced windshear and sudden wind shift and the pilot/flight instructor's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB IAD00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA047.md): Mooney M20K · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N1154K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go around and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's s failure to maintain the proper glide path and to reach the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB FTW00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA161.md): Bell 206B · Cocodrie, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N7817S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA099.md): Cessna TR182 · Milford, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N738FN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions that led him to over fly the runway during his forced landing. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention…
- [NTSB NYC00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA146.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N4319U · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of a quick drain plug by the airplane owner/mechanic which resulted in a loss of engine oil and forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA177.md): Beech C23 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N6645P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector…
- [NTSB FTW00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA164.md): Geiling Sonerai II · Victoria, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N10GX · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA159.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N8594S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the supercharger seal resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA157.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Marmaduke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N2065S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DEN00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA097.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N8303P · Substantial damage
  > In-flight planning and decision by the flight instructor by allowing the student to fly into a hazardous situation. Factors were the flight instructor delaying extending the landing gear and delaying a go-around.

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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=28&year=2000

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