# 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 CHI01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA118.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N7576J · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent wheels-up landing by the pilot. A factor was the pilots failure to follow the before landing checklist.
- [NTSB CHI01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA117.md): Beech F35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N888SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA049.md): Boeing 737-200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N253US · No damage
  > The flight dispatcher failure to provide the flight crew with current in-flight turbulence information that resulted in the in-flight encounter with turbulence during climb. A factor was the pilots failure to obtain adequate weather information.
- [NTSB ANC01TA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA047.md): Cessna 207 · Mtn. Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N6476H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow showers, whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA072.md): Maule M-4-210C · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N51463 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight inspection/preparation of the aircraft by the pilot and consequent foreign object fouling of the rudder control, rendering directional control impossible. A factor was the pilot's distraction/preoccupation with personal problems.
- [NTSB MIA01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA123.md): Cessna A185F · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N252W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground looping to the left and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator contacting the runway…
- [NTSB ANC01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N43143 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane,…
- [NTSB SEA01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA071.md): Cessna 172 RG · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N9551B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear while landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA101.md): Cessna T210N · Kent, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N6359Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing. Factors were the improper use of the flight controls by the pilot/owner, the crosswind, and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA122.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Dade City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N81189 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence during the go-around, resulting in a subsequent forced landing in a pasture.
- [NTSB LAX01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA147.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N8731W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA146.md): Arthur Lee Beer ALB Special · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N117V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX01FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA144.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Williams, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N47TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attach the elevator control rod to the elevator, resulting in a loss of pitch control and subsequent ground impact. Additional factors were the failure to complete a positive control check and the lack of clear guidance in the…
- [NTSB IAD01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA043.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Painesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N8081Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA100.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N58123 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N3021Z · Substantial damage
  > The normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered.
- [NTSB CHI01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA115.md): Maule MX-7-180AC · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N4261E · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination of the aircraft's fuel system and the inadequate preflight performed by the pilot. The muddy terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA056.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Emmonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N4375B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A factor associated with the accident was soft, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA100.md): Cessna 182 · Sulmona, Italy · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2001 · OE-DNB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA125.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N735TS · Substantial damage
  > An overload force being exerted on the nosewheel gear assembly for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA097.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N55134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was a sudden change in wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB MIA01TA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01TA121.md): Bell OH-58C · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N91335 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot for failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to begin spray operations resulting in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, subsequent in flight loss of control, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA098.md): Cessna 172E · Bay City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N5638T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in taking remedial action (contacting ATC) after he became lost/disoriented during a night cross country flight, which resulted in a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB DEN01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA086.md): Bellanca 1731A · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N93737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA116.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N3573S · Substantial damage
  > the CFI delayed remedial action during the takeoff. Additional factors were the wrong runway was selected, the tailwind, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA099.md): Cessna 150L · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2001 · N19045 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB SEA01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA070.md): Cessna 182P · Fairfield, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2001 · N21565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance over trees, resulting in a collision with trees, separation of a wing and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, dark night…
- [NTSB LAX01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA145.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2001 · N116CD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident included the adverse weather conditions and the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA049.md): Robinson R-22B · Weston, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2001 · EI-CFX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA085.md): Boyd Young Kolb Mark III · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2001 · N1225Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the propeller tip separation due to foreign object damage.
- [NTSB SEA01WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA097.md): Aero Commander 500S · Thornton Peak, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2001 · VHUJB
- [NTSB NYC01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA096.md): Dornier 328-100 · Springfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N423JS · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB MIA01FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA119.md): Beech A-45/T-34A · Claxton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N340JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing after having just taken off with an unsecured fuel cap, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB NYC01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA094.md): Boeing 767-200ER · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N328AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA120.md): Henry Pelican · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N696DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff in a downwind condition resulting in an overrun and subsequent collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to conduct performance planning for the flight.
- [NTSB MIA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA118.md): Cessna 172R · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N436ER · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's improper use of brakes which resulted in the loss of directional control and collision with a wind sock. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow…
- [NTSB MIA01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA117.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N262MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive bank angle and his failure to maintain airspeed while returning to the airport after takeoff due to an unspecified problem resulting in the airplane stalling and colliding with trees during the resultant uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA148.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N6240P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB IAD01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA042.md): Cessna 172R · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N2462T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB NYC01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA098.md): Fobes CGS Hawk Plus · West Middlesex, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons. Factors included the headwinds on base leg, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA116.md): Cessna 170B · Penrose, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N2488D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA142.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7778S · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB IAD01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA041.md): Bell BH-206-B · Ringgold, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N17HA · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to properly control the helicopter during a slope landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA097.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N2129E · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA083.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7736P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Factors include the gusty wind and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB DEN01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA082.md): Sandell Zenith CH 200 · Canon City, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N49DE · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's total lack of experience in airplane make/model, and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA01WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA051.md): Cessna Citation · Helsinki, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 8, 2001 · OH-PPI · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA114.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N6460D · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight performed by the pilot which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate fuel quantity indicator, the rock which resulted in the overload failure…
- [NTSB NYC01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA095.md): Cessna 150D · Slanesville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N974CA · Substantial damage
  > a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA115.md): Jerome Wells KR-2 · Nashville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N8089K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and and a forced landing to a field and damage to the aircraft during the forced landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=33

## 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=32&year=2001

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