# 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 LAX02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA036.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N7213P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.
- [NTSB MIA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA038.md): Byrd KR-2S · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N366KR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.
- [NTSB MIA02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA037.md): Cessna 208B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N499BA · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…
- [NTSB LAX02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA035.md): Classic Waco YMF · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N31BN · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture.
- [NTSB FTW02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA044.md): Bell 47G · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N5226 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable area for practicing a full touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft ground.
- [NTSB DEN02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA013.md): Bell 206B · Bryce, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N911KH · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the low airspeed and altitude at which to perform an autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA02WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rum Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2001 · N6119J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N9186J · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the failure of the AT-401 pilot to maintain clearance with the AT-402 airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the unreliable communication radio in the AT-401, the AT-401 pilot's continued flight with known communication radio problems, and the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N95565 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA044.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N9052Y · Substantial damage
  > The autopilot's computer connections arcing and reported disconnection during the localizer approach and the pilot not performing a go around prior to the hard landing. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the accident airplane's make and model.
- [NTSB CHI02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA043.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Romulus, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N488AA · No damage
  > The turbulence encountered in-flight and the passenger not complying with the flight and cabin crew’s warning of the turbulance.
- [NTSB MIA02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA036.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N9515U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (Vs), while maneuvering for an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power…
- [NTSB LAX02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA033.md): Beech B95 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N2012C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.
- [NTSB LAX02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA030.md): Beech C-99 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N228BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, icing, and the improper use of the anti-ice/deicing equipment.
- [NTSB WAS02RA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02RA006.md): Cessna 208 · Quepos, Costa Rica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2001 · HP-1405
- [NTSB DCA02WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA011.md): Airbus Industrie A300-600 · Lima, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2001 · N7055A · No damage
- [NTSB WAS02WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA008.md): Let 410 UVP-E · Playa De Carmen, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2001 · XA-SJY · Destroyed
- [NTSB WAS02WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA007.md): Bell UH-1H · El Limon, El Salvador · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2001 · 66-16590 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG02RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG02RA004.md): Boeing 767-238 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2001 · VH-EAQ
- [NTSB DCA02WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA010.md): Boeing 747-200F · Port Harcourt, Nigeria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2001 · 9G-MKI · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA042.md): Mooney M20M · Evansville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2001 · N7775L · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.
- [NTSB WAS02WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA009.md): Cessna 550 · Mexico City, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2001 · XC-PGP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA018.md): Luscombe 8C · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2001 · N1577K · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include main gear overload and standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA034.md): Cessna 310C · Reidsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2001 · N1840H · Destroyed
  > Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA033.md): Vernon D. Pitts RV-4 · Burgaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2001 · N15VP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA029.md): Hughes OH-6A · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2001 · N129BC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the dual student during a practice autorotation landing by allowing an excessive aft pitch attitude and low main rotor rpm conditions to develop during the landing/flare touchdown, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA039.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2001 · N77869 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA017.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N733XW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged the distance from a fence during taxi. The flight instructors inadequate supervision and the fence were factors.
- [NTSB FTW02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA045.md): Cessna 140 · Gilchrist, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N72701 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.
- [NTSB DCA02WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA009.md): Beech BE-200 · Moulins, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2001 · F-GDLE · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA02WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA008.md): British Aerospace Avro RJ100 · Zurich, Switzerland · Accident · 24 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2001 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Barceloneta, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2001 · N61582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.
- [NTSB LAX02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA032.md): McDonnell Douglas 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2001 · N4265D · Destroyed
  > A dynamic roll over due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that all tiedowns were removed. A factor in the accident may have been the lack of clear communications between the pilot and the shipboard helper assigned as the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA043.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2001 · N2078D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ENG02RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG02RA003.md): Boeing 747-200 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2001
- [NTSB MIA02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA027.md): Mooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N5217B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.
- [NTSB MIA02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA026.md): Enstrom 280FX · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N280XF · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…
- [NTSB IAD02FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA018.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N5UJ · Destroyed
  > The (undetermined) pilot-at-the-controls' early, and over rotation of the airplane's nose during the takeoff attempt, and his failure to maintain directional control. Also causal, was the captain's inadequate remedial action, both during the takeoff attempt…
- [NTSB FTW02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N1938C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB FTW02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA042.md): Cessna 152 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N48941 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA041.md): Globe GC-1B · Marion, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N3209K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW02FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA040.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA033.md): Cessna 182 · Brookville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N24KA · Substantial damage
  > Fouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.
- [NTSB NYC02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N3847Q · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot for undetermined reasons which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA030.md): Beech A36 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N1836L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel in all fuel tanks, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when the proper touch down point was not attained.
- [NTSB LAX02FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA031.md): Aero Commander 500S · Eagleville, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N900RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with forecast mountain wave conditions, moderate or greater turbulence, and icing, with downdrafts that likely exceeded the climb capability of the airplane, which was encountered at an altitude that precluded recovery. Also causal in…
- [NTSB IAD02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA017.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA035.md): Cessna 175A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N7095E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check wind conditions prior to landing resulting in a landing with a tailwind, on a wet runway, and damage to the airplane during a ground loop in an attempt to stop the airplane before over running the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N590AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA025.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Evans, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N6688P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and failure switch to the other fuel tank which had fuel available prior to the engine ceasing to operate, which resulted in fuel starvation and damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&year=2001

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