# 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 MIA00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA168.md): Grumman G-164B · Monticello, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N6744K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff into crosswind conditions resulting in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA165.md): Let L-13 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N90867 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain the proper landing pattern altitude resulting in an undershoot during landing and collision with a fence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to realize the spoilers were still deployed during the undershoot.
- [NTSB FTW00WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA172.md): Fairchild F-27E · Coca, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2000 · HCAYM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA152.md): Cameron V-90 · Frisco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N6012C · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate passenger briefing for a high wind landing. A factor was the wind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA149.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Kilbourne, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2296C · Destroyed
  > The corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.
- [NTSB DEN00IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA093.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Erie, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N424TP · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of cylinders by unknown maintenance personnel who failed to torque the cylinder stud nuts sufficiently.
- [NTSB CHI00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA144.md): Cessna C-T188C · Elgin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2075J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA140.md): Cessna 152 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N68182 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the lack of experience of the student pilot and the improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB ANC00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA061.md): Cessna 402C · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N402ET · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB MIA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA169.md): Boeing 737-500 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N522SW · No damage
  > The passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of backup electrical power to the terminal which necessitated a lengthy ground hold.
- [NTSB LAX00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA202.md): Beech 35-B33 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N9591Y · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of the oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a loss of oil and an oil starvation failure of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA201.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N30PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt to make it back to the runway for landing after experiencing a loss of lift and not maintaining a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB LAX00LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA200.md): Stinson 108-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N8398K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its movement.
- [NTSB FTW00WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA171.md): Cessna 182N · Nogales, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2000 · N92755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW00WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA151.md): Beech V35 · San Quintin, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2000 · N3334G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments.
- [NTSB DEN00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA094.md): Cessna T210M · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N66DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to confirm, the landing gear was down and locked. Factors were the check pilot's failure to confirm the landing gear was down and locked, and the sun glare.
- [NTSB DCA00MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA052.md): British Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PA · Accident · 19 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N16EJ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB SEA00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA089.md): Gifford TR-4 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N1757 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy (entry door) after it inadvertently opened in flight, instead of making a precautionary landing with it open. Factors include the pilot's failure to follow all items on the checklist, his failure to…
- [NTSB SEA00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA088.md): Avions Mudry et Cie CAP 231 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N231X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control subsequent to the aircraft's canopy opening in flight. Factors include the pilot's failure confirm that the aircraft's canopy was secured prior to takeoff and impaired vision.
- [NTSB CHI00FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA139.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N178RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA00WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · St. Barthelemy, WN · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2000 · N7150R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA00IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA164.md): Beech 1900C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N154GA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the first officer to comply with procedures and directives for his failure to assure that the forward airstair door was closed and locked. A contributing factor in the incident was the inoperative annunciation system of the forward airstair…
- [NTSB MIA00FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA163.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N3492P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the…
- [NTSB DEN00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N758SZ · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on soft unsuitable terrain. Factors were improper wiring of the electric fuel boost pump, which produce high pressure when either on position was selected causing the engine to flood during the practice engine out approach.
- [NTSB DEN00FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA092.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N235BA · Substantial damage
  > propeller blade fatigue failure due to stress corrosion.
- [NTSB ANC00TA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA059.md): Cessna 185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N1789 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's excessive use of the airplane brakes.
- [NTSB ANC00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA060.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N49EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor in the accident was a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB SEA00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA087.md): Cessna 150G · Middleton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N3054S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA178.md): Grumman HU16A · Barbados, Barbados · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2000 · N43GL · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA162.md): Cessna A150M · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N9834J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper soft field landing technique while attempting a forced landing to an open field following a loss of engine power which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in the accident were weather conditions conducive to formation of…
- [NTSB LAX00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA199.md): Grumman G-164A · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N5335 · Substantial damage
  > The broken exhaust valve rocker arm of the number 3 cylinder that resulted in a total loss of engine power during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB LAX00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA198.md): Cessna 185 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N9955X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW00RA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA155.md): Cessna 182P · Coban, Guatemala · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2000 · TGJOR
- [NTSB DEN00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA090.md): Eagle DW-1 · Boulder, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N8803H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to take timely remedial action when he realized a low fuel state. Factors were fuel exhaustion and low airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N738VZ · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA137.md): Anderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N218MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…
- [NTSB MIA00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA160.md): Daniel A. Shapiro Searey 1DK · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N8096A · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent forward elevator input by the pilot-in-command while reducing throttle control resulting in the airplane nose-over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA159.md): Richard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N2308C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.
- [NTSB DCA00WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA050.md): Beech 1900C · Gabon · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2000 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA136.md): Bell UH-1H · Frenchville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N52AG · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA197.md): Beech H35 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N5477D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector to a tank with fuel resulting in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with the ground during the final landing approach.
- [NTSB IAD00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N1655E · Substantial damage
  > the pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness.
- [NTSB LAX00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA194.md): Cessna 152 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N25213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during initial takeoff climb, which resulted a failure to maintain alignment and the airplane drifting into a nearby tree.
- [NTSB IAD00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA042.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
- [NTSB DEN00GA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA089.md): Cessna T337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N2522S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power on both engines for unknown reasons and the terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA158.md): Piper J-3 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N70546 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA157.md): Navion L-17B · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N4903E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity resulting in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA156.md): Asselyn CH701 · Wake Forrest, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N942PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management during a cross country flight resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. This resulted in the pilot forcing the airplane onto…
- [NTSB MIA00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA155.md): Beech 18 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N6082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of directional control, and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear after the airplane departed the runway.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=31

## 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=30&year=2000

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