# 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 LAX00TA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA163.md): Hughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N61869 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA164.md): Cessna U206G · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7260N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA162.md): Schweizer G-164B · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N3629F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA129.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Lindsay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N99470 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the downdraft wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA044.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N8899S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA043.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Stonesboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N9762C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision not to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA00WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA188.md): Cessna 150J · Epping Essex, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2000 · GINGR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N6251Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind and to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA127.md): Mooney M20F · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N7038V · Substantial damage
  > Engine seizure due to the rupture of an oil cooler line.
- [NTSB DCA00WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA040.md): Boeing 737-200 · Samal Island, Philippines · Accident · 131 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2000 · RPC30 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA116.md): Beech 58 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N9429Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist.
- [NTSB ATL00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N41081 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's failure to re-torque the engine driven fuel pump in accordance with an Airworthiness Directive that resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent engine fire.
- [NTSB LAX00FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA160.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N2267N · Destroyed
  > A snow ingestion caused loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the accumulated snow from the engine inlet area. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering to avoid…
- [NTSB DEN00FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA074.md): Bell 206L-3 · Lakewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N937S · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of the tail rotor blades due to a fatigue failure of one blade. Factors were sloping and rough uneven terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA00WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA042.md): Boeing 737-400 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2000 · VHTJY · No damage
- [NTSB CHI00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA115.md): Cessna 172R · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N975BC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare, the student's lack of total experience, the runway lights, and the runway signs.
- [NTSB ANC00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA048.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N10100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of heel brakes. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA157.md): Cessna 207 · Yreka, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N1682U · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine's anti-ice bleed air line, which resulted in the pilot's inability to utilize the engine anti-ice system. Contributing factors were the icing conditions and the…
- [NTSB LAX00GA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA158.md): Grumman US-2C · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N7046U · Destroyed
  > the flying pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of engine power. Also causal was the failure of the flight crew to follow the published checklist and use the rudder assist system, and the decision not to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX00FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA159.md): Convair BT-13A · Pearl Harbor, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N56336 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to anticipate turbulence from the formation lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD00FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA038.md): Piper PA-12 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N3813M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during at banner pick-up.
- [NTSB FTW00RA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA128.md): Cessna TU206F · Nevaj, Guatemala · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2000 · N59143
- [NTSB SEA00FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA074.md): Maule M-5-210C · Babb, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N284X · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. High mountains, mountain obscuration, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation were factors.
- [NTSB MIA00LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA136.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N238DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing short of the intended landing site, subsequently impacting the ground, and nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA135.md): Hughes OH-6A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N992CH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his misjudging the flare and a subsequent hard landing. Factors in this accident were, the pilot's inadequate planned approach in trail of two heavier helicopters, a crosswind landing…
- [NTSB LAX00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA156.md): Bell 407 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N175PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure and subsequent disintegration of the oil cooler fan forward hanger bearing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA037.md): Greenleaf Exec 162F · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N162GG · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot' use of an unsecured ballast weight in the cockpit that shifted in flight and blocked the collective control movement.
- [NTSB FTW00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA124.md): Luscombe 8C · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N25270 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with the elevator and ailerons locked by the passenger side seatbelt.
- [NTSB ANC00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA047.md): Piper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N3697M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA114.md): Loomis Sidewinder · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N13545 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA113.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N42383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA143.md): New Standard D-25 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N930V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land long, with a tailwind, on a wet grass runway that resulted in the loss of control and the airplane exiting the runway, incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA134.md): Hiller UH-12C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N301CH · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the tail rotor drive shaft and subsequent lack of tail rotor control. Contributing factors were the worn drive shaft splines and the pilots' failure to apply collective on the touchdown resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB LAX00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA155.md): Smith RV-4 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N63SM · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the elevator push rod due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the rear jam nut on the elevator pushrod.
- [NTSB FTW00RA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA126.md): Lockheed L-1011-385 · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2000 · N308GB
- [NTSB FTW00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA125.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N2868Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA114.md): Cessna 404 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N26SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Also causal was the improper aircraft service by the fixed base operator personnel and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the improper grade of fuel and the lack of…
- [NTSB CHI00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA113.md): Cessna 172S · Near Muskegon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N560SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain altitude after inadvertently flying to instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and visibility, the pilot became disoriented after inadvertently flying into IMC, and the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA112.md): North American T-28B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N82AW · Destroyed
  > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine failure, the plowed farm field, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL00FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA041.md): Beech BE-58 · Palatka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N1072D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's physically impaired condition due to his high level of alcohol. Factors were the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to perform a missed approach, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA046.md): Piper J3C-65 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N88472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was a frozen puddle.
- [NTSB SEA00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA073.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Acequia, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N1524H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate clearance with the irrigation system during initial climb. A contributing factor was the irrigation pivot.
- [NTSB NYC00FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA112.md): Cessna 172H · Grottoes, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N1404F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB LAX00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA154.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N81019 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI00FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA111.md): Bell 222U · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N225LL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the threaded studs and dowel pins, the failure of the flight control system, helicopter control not being possible…
- [NTSB ANC00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA045.md): Cessna 150M · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N6446K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an open service door, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA071.md): Cessna 150H · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N50039 · Substantial damage
  > Proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Factors include excessive speed at touchdown, a wet runway, a fence, and the pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC.
- [NTSB MIA00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA133.md): Air & Space. 18A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N905AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA132.md): Hartline Glastar · Woodstock, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N897G · Substantial damage
  > a total engine failure for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA131.md): McCan Velox REV II · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N103MV · Destroyed
  > The bending overstress separation of the elevator pitch control rod for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an in-flight loss of control, bail out, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=35

## 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=34&year=2000

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