# 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 MIA01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA114.md): Arnet Pereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N407EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the landing gear system.
- [NTSB FTW01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA094.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N4514Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB FTW01FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA095.md): Cessna 190 · Lurton, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N1055D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the ensuing loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributory factors were the haze and fog weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N74SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA140.md): Cessna 210B · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N126RA · Substantial damage
  > The throttle linkage disconnection resulting in the engine producing idle power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA096.md): Cessna T210M · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N555HG · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the elevated runway edge.
- [NTSB DEN01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA084.md): Bell 222UT · Alcova, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N222LF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance during a right pedal turn while hovering.
- [NTSB ATL01FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA048.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jasper, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N31566 · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarded preflight weather briefing information, and continued visual flight into known instrument weather conditions and collided with trees.
- [NTSB NYC01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N980C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA01WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA111.md): Beech 200 · Las Majaguas, Venezuela · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2001 · YV-0-SATA6 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA139.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N5544P · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.
- [NTSB IAD01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA040.md): Cessna 172P · Williamsport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N65630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature raising of flaps resulting in his failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA093.md): Empson F4UCorsair · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N914DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion during approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N4586J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.
- [NTSB MIA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA109.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N3060D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command, flight instructor's delayed feathering of the right propeller after engine failure resulting in the airplane being unable to maintain altitude with the remaining engine and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB MIA01IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA110.md): Douglas DC3A · San Juan, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N19BA · Minor damage
  > The captain's activation of the left propeller feathering button after failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of all engine power and the airplane making a forced landing in water.
- [NTSB ANC01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA046.md): Cessna 207 · Nightmute, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N1581U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate distance/altitude from terrain, resulting in a collision with terrain while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were flat light conditions,…
- [NTSB LAX01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2001 · N21394 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA137.md): Cessna 172S · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2001 · N669SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the exisiting crosswind and his improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing, and loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA047.md): Bell OH-58A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2001 · N921MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly use the helicopter checklist
- [NTSB CHI01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA112.md): Meyers 200A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N495C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation. Factors were the loose line at the distribution valve, the inadequate annual inspection the owner/pilot mechanic performed, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing after takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA111.md): Cessna 501 · Ashwaubenon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N405PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention while maneuvering after takeoff, the pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA046.md): Jacques J. Mistrot Skybolt · Smithfield, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N58JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb out that resulted in the in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the physical impairment.
- [NTSB ATL01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA045.md): Cessna 182 P · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N21306 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA135.md): Cessna 172M · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N9572H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB LAX01FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA134.md): Cessna 172N · Rialto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N739WE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA105.md): Cessna 195B · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N195S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA080.md): Fox Pegazair 100 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N679WB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factors was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA043.md): Globe GC1B · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N78321 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the propeller hub that resulted in the in-flight separation of a propeller blade.
- [NTSB NYC01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA091.md): Cessna 150 · Wintergreen, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N5433Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB MIA01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA113.md): Larry R. Kinsey Variez O-235 · Pinson, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N49LK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA108.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Marco Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N900CE · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a rejected landing and the collision with the terrain and mangrove trees. A finding in the investigation was the presence of quinine in the blood and urine during postmortem toxicological…
- [NTSB LAX01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA133.md): Cessna 150J · Fortuna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N60051 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water.
- [NTSB LAX01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA132.md): Cessna 170B · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N4315B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.
- [NTSB LAX01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA131.md): Stinson 108-1 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N8158K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA039.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Paris, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N5841P · Substantial damage
  > pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA091.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N120BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight and balance limits and the dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA081.md): Cessna 172P · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N54663 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of aileron and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the direct gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01WA043.md): Cessna 210F · Teslin, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2001 · N5812F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA045.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N4606Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Scapoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N33657 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.
- [NTSB MIA01FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N42Y · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA092.md): Bradley Midget Mustang · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N11DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA090.md): Mooney M20J · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N4498H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.
- [NTSB DCA01MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA034.md): Grumman Gulfstream III · Aspen, CO · Accident · 18 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N303GA · Destroyed
  > the flight crew's operation of the airplane below the minimum descent altitude without an appropriate visual reference for the runway. Contributing to the cause of the accident were the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) unclear wording of the March 27,…
- [NTSB ATL01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA044.md): Piper PA-24 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N7640P · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA042.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N7471D · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA130.md): Piper PA18-150 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9299D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rudder lower hinge attach point resulting in a loss of rudder control and steerable tailwheel control. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA129.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N2838E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night, the marine cloud layer that restricted the pilot's cruising altitude, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with nighttime flight…
- [NTSB DEN01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA079.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N88352 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were weather evaluation by the pilot and rough terrain off the side of the runway.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=33&year=2001

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