# 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 MIA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA037.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N50470 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with known wires along the swath run, and a loss of directional control on landing roll due to flight control damage sustained during the in-flight…
- [NTSB MIA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA036.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Clarksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N9046D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff after hitting a soft spot (sand) in the runway resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to attempt the flight in an over…
- [NTSB FTW01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA032.md): Smith Team Tango 2 · Dry Creek, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N6204D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's VFR flight into IMC while in cruise, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the clouds, and icing weather conditions, and the inadequate weather briefing.
- [NTSB DEN01TA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01TA019.md): Hughes 369D · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N411SM · Destroyed
  > the foreign object damage to a main rotor blade, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA026.md): Cessna 150C · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N7800Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.
- [NTSB NYC01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA052.md): Mooney M20J · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N4101H · Substantial damage
  > Water/ice in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC01FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA053.md): Robinson R-44A · Sandgap, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N744FC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while operating over unlighted terrain at night. Factors were the isolated areas of fog, and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA053.md): Hughes 269C · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2000 · N1097N · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the student's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB IAD01WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA018.md): Robinson R-22 · Bolzano, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2000 · N40630 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA025.md): Cessna A185F · Lynwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7609Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB NYC01WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA048.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lambourne, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2000 · GBKCB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA050.md): Miller Slingshot · Kingwood, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N97MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA01WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA035.md): Mooney M20M · Grunwald, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2000 · N2183N · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01WA051.md): Robinson R-22B · Church Fenton, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2000 · GBNUZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA050.md): Cessna 182J · Paradise, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N182DD · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion during a descent due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, his misjudged altitude while performing the emergency landing, and his lack of certificate qualification and recent flight…
- [NTSB CHI01FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA044.md): Beech 95-B55 · Milltown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7678N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the flightcrew not maintaining control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in the inadvertent spin. Factors to the accident were the inadvertent spin…
- [NTSB ATL01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N5288P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2000 · N757RR · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.
- [NTSB SEA01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA022.md): Aerofab Lake 250 · Mercer Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2000 · N8551Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a left turning step taxi to takeoff, resulting in a wing contacting the water during the step turn.
- [NTSB LAX01FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA049.md): Beech BE-55-D55 · Clifton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2000 · N7901R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt a landing on an unlit runway at night, and his failure to maintain the proper glide path and clearance from obstacles while on final approach, which resulted in the collision with a utility pole. A…
- [NTSB FTW01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA036.md): Bell 206B · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2000 · N222LM · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue fracture of the compressor coupling adapter. A contributing factor was the high sea condition existing for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA049.md): Cessna 182J · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N182RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA046.md): Mooney M20C · Hazard, KY · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N942TB · No damage
  > The incorrect routing of the cabin air scat tubing by an unknown person, which resulted in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin, and subsequent pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB MIA01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N617FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while transitioning from the active runway to a taxiway resulting in an on-ground collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB LAX01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA048.md): Cessna 172N · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N8173E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the morning sun, which momentarily restricted the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB LAX01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA047.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Kaunakakai, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N112B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper assessment of in-flight weather conditions, his inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance on the lee side of mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA025.md): Cessna 320C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N3043T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend due to a bent extension rod.
- [NTSB DEN01FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA018.md): Cessna 182P · Taos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N21390 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 50 knots and the pilot's improper decision to enter the canyon given the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N8507B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overload failure of the nose gear assembly.
- [NTSB LAX01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA046.md): Cessna 305A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N65071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD01IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA017.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Dulles, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N3507A · Minor damage
  > the operator's inadequate maintenance procedure to disconnect the Omega navigational system, which resulted in coaxial cables being cut and not properly protected. A factor in the incident was the lightning strike.
- [NTSB DCA01MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA005.md): Douglas DC-9 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N826AT · Substantial damage
  > the leakage of lavatory fluid from the airplane's forward lavatory onto electrical connectors, which caused shorting that led to a fire. Contributing to the accident were the inadequate servicing of the lavatory and the failure of maintenance to ensure…
- [NTSB ATL01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N6YB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA045.md): Piper PA-28 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N5035W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA044.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N8268R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel management procedures published in the AFM, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW01WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01WA030.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Trujillo, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2000 · N3107P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA029.md): Landes/Karich/Schmidt Christen Eagle II · Tyler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N83007 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude and his failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB DCA01WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA007.md): Nairobi, Kenya · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2000 · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA021.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N8206V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice.
- [NTSB FTW01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA028.md): Cessna 150L · Valley Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N18609 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA026.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N9298Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to improper splicing of the TIT thermocouple leads by unknown persons, which led to over temperature operation of the engine due to inaccurate TIT gauge readings. Contributing factors were the manufacturer's stamp on the top of…
- [NTSB CHI01FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA043.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Danville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N4541J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the instrument approach. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and glidepath during the approach, his lack of recent instrument experience, and his failure to…
- [NTSB ATL01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N4914J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to properly install engine cowling fasteners, which allowed the engine cowling to separate in flight.
- [NTSB ATL01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA011.md): Mooney M20E · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N9198V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC01FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA040.md): Mooney M20K · Rixford, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N252MW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while maneuvering. Factors included low ceilings and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB IAD01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA110.md): Boeing 767 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · EI-CRL · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA025.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N6521D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA042.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Preston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N713HM · Substantial damage
  > altitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the trees and the contamination of the pitot/static system.
- [NTSB NYC01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA042.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fremont, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2000 · N1305H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, rain, a low ceiling, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD01IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA019.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2000 · N582FE · No damage
  > a short in the left inboard elevator parallel engage solenoid valve for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=4

## 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=3&year=2000

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