# 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 FTW00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA137.md): Bell 206L3 · Salt Marsh · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N17237 · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's failure to replace the bolt's cotter key properly and the subsequent loss of the nut, which then resulted in the tail rotor control disconnection and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA126.md): Beech UC-45J · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N3482 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control on the ground and the abrupt brake application during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N4418Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA050.md): Cessna 182 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N3725D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a soft area of runway.
- [NTSB MIA00FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA141.md): North American SNJ-5 · Elk Park, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N3187G · Destroyed
  > The inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA175.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N4018P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX00FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA178.md): Cessna 172P · Chester, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N216PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a wind shear at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience and training in high density altitude operations. The…
- [NTSB LAX00FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA176.md): Cessna T210L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N2193S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA134.md): Cessna 140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N140RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the runway sign struck by the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA133.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N5023L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB DEN00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA081.md): Hutchins RV4 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N724CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around following a hard bounced landing. Factors were variable shifting winds and a high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA078.md): Douglas DC-8-62F · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N990CF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the clamp that secured the high-pressure bleed air duct to the high-pressure relief valve. Factors were the resulting excessive pressurization of the engine nacelle, and the subsequent separation of the engine cowling.
- [NTSB LAX00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N146TM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight review pilot to compensate for the crosswind and maintain flying speed during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N622EH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in skid contact with an obstacle and dynamic roll over.
- [NTSB CHI00FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA123.md): Cessna 177RG · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N1978Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night, clouds, and rain.
- [NTSB NYC00WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA123.md): Robinson R-44 · Cesis, Latvia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2000 · LYHBH · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA121.md): Cessna 150D · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2000 · N4182U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, and the water that remained in the fuel system after the preflight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA132.md): Cessna 140 · Hunter, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2000 · N76176 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in the loss of the oil cap and subsequent loss of engine oil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB NYC00FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA122.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N39081 · Substantial damage
  > Stress rupture of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine anti-rotation nozzle locks, resulting from inadequate nozzle lock design.
- [NTSB LAX00FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA171.md): Cessna 152 · Austin, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N67435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…
- [NTSB FTW00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA131.md): Beech BE-35 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N5269C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA124.md): Saab-Scania SF-340B · Hancock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N404XJ · Substantial damage
  > the deer which ran onto the runway and were subsequently struck by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA125.md): Boeing 777-223ER · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N779AN · No damage
  > the flightcrew not detecting the runway closure NOTAM and the Air Traffic Control personnel on the metering, ground, and local positions giving an improper clearance to taxi to a closed runway. Factors were the closed runway, ATIS information not issued by…
- [NTSB ATL00FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA048.md): Eurocopter BK117-A3 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N428MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with a tower.
- [NTSB SEA00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA075.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N55PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Unsuitable terrain for a landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA121.md): Hughes 500C · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N9177F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the autorotation performed by the pilot. The unfavorable wind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA120.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N66430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gross weight and his improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA122.md): Cunningham Pietenpol Aircamper · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N899TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were the gusts and the fence.
- [NTSB ANC00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N1200A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA078.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N82698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions upon encountering a wind shift on takeoff. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA077.md): PZL-Bielsko Jantar 2A · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N272AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on a runway with known directional control…
- [NTSB NYC00FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA119.md): Beech N35 · Conicville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N1253Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB LAX00WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00WA205.md): Cessna U206F · Wanaka, New Zealand · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2000 · ZKJBJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA170.md): Emigh Trojan A2 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N8324H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA169.md): Air Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N15466 · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…
- [NTSB LAX00FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA168.md): Beech D35 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N2086D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while cruising up a mountain pass, on a dark night, in IMC conditions, and his improper in-flight decision to perform a VFR flight in the inclement weather.
- [NTSB DCA00WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA041.md): Boeing 747-300 · Rome, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2000 · VH-EBW
- [NTSB CHI00LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA119.md): Brice Rotorway Exec 162F · Kimberling, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N627RM · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the encountered dynamic rollover and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA046.md): Air Tractor AT-401-B · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N6096P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve that resulted in the collision with a tree while maneuvering for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N60763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with a utility pole.
- [NTSB SEA00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA076.md): Cessna 140 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N3579V · Substantial damage
  > A high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA118.md): Mooney M20J · Norton, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N5632H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft loading which exceed the airplane's weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB LAX00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA167.md): Eurocopter AS-350 BA · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N6094H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the manufacturer to ensure proper quality control of the ignition solenoid housing chamfer area, which allowed for insufficient clamping forces between the ignition solenoid housing and T-fitting, and the eventual separation of the T-fitting, loss…
- [NTSB LAX00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA166.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N62587 · Substantial damage
  > A momentary interruption in engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N152SC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the student pilot becoming disoriented and lost.
- [NTSB FTW00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA130.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N8699S · Substantial damage
  > The stall/mush encountered by the pilot. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA077.md): Beech A36TC · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N305MM · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a dust devil/whirlwind and the pilot's lack of landing currency.
- [NTSB CHI00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA118.md): Cessna 170A · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N1233D · Substantial damage
  > the broken landing gear axle.
- [NTSB NYC00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA117.md): Mooney M20C · Middletown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N9187V · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which did not detect the water in the fuel tanks prior to departure.
- [NTSB MIA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA140.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7528S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions during approach to landing resulting in the aircraft touching down hard, short of the runway, and receiving substantial damage.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=34

## 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=33&year=2000

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