# 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 FTW00TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00TA116.md): Hughes OH-6A · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N6187Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the partial loss of engine power resulting from the separation of the power control line due to fatigue, as a consequence of improper…
- [NTSB CHI00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N5909E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA044.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N2790C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for those wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA043.md): Cessna U206F · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N8255Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a short runway/landing area.
- [NTSB SEA00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA070.md): Cessna 150M · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N9301U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to adhere to the balked landing checklist (FLAPS to 20) resulting in degraded climb performance,…
- [NTSB MIA00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA130.md): Scott Vans RV-4 · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N123SC · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent stall at too low altitude to allow recovery. Factors in this accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB IAD00TA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00TA040.md): Cessna 182RG · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N6183T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA123.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N789CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA073.md): Helio H-295 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N3MA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N6119W · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's (pilot-in-command) inadequate evaluation of the weather, and failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the ground. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA067.md): Cessna 172P · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N38GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the landing runway, and her failure to maintain proper glide path for the landing runway, resulting in an encounter with vortex turbulence from a preceding heavy aircraft landing on a parallel runway and…
- [NTSB SEA00IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA069.md): Cessna 182P · Tacoma, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N1298M · Minor damage
  > Flap attachment failure. Restricted movement of the aileron was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA075.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Kennedyville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N88466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while turning final.
- [NTSB MIA00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA137.md): Walden A. Cooper Pitts S1S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N27235 · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the tail wheel to the right during landing rollout when the forward attach bolt sheared for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the aircraft's rudder deflecting to the right, the pilot losing directional control, and the aircraft running off…
- [NTSB LAX00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6104G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue with a high, steep, and fast approach, which resulted in a touchdown beyond the halfway point of the runway and the inability to stop on the remaining pavement, and, his delayed decision to initiate a landing abort. Also…
- [NTSB LAX00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA150.md): Taylor Smith Witman W-10 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N90TS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB LAX00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA149.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N2500T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff that resulted in a collision with a taxiway surface.
- [NTSB LAX00FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA151.md): Beech B36TC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6791P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with the loss of engine power from his inadvertent activation of the auxiliary…
- [NTSB CHI00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA109.md): Piper PA-11 · Sherwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N5548B · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.
- [NTSB SEA00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA065.md): Aero Design Eleven 12 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2000 · N80XP · Substantial damage
  > Cracking of the weld between the tailwheel stinger housing and longitudinal cross tube, resulting in separation of the tube/tail wheel assembly from the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA142.md): Cessna 305A · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2000 · N4583V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a rock.
- [NTSB LAX00FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA148.md): Fouga 6 CM 170 · San Joaquin, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2000 · N495F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that resulted in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which he did not recover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA121.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2000 · N1571X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inboard half of the right main landing gear wheel as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA071.md): Balloon Works Firefly F-15 · Anthony, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2000 · N2571F · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to keep the burner operating until the balloon was secured. A factor was the passengers disregarding the instructions they had been given by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA068.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-45A Ogar · Libby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N54AS · Substantial damage
  > A crack in the propeller blade that developed into a complete separation of the blade.
- [NTSB SEA00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA066.md): Beech A200 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N258AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly follow pre-takeoff checklists (resulting in the engine starters remaining engaged after engine start, generators not being activated, discharge of the aircraft battery and consequent total electrical failure during flight with…
- [NTSB DEN00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA072.md): Weatherly 201B · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N1292W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to an engine rocker arm failure and soft/unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA070.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N65312 · Substantial damage
  > On ground loss of control resulting in collision with airport markings due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing roll. Factors were inaccurate in flight planning by landing with a tail wind component and lack of total pilot experience.
- [NTSB DEN00IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA076.md): Beech A60 · Englewood, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N928PT · Minor damage
  > The failure of a number one cylinder connecting rod bolt due to under-torquing during engine major overhaul.
- [NTSB CHI00FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA110.md): Hughes 369D · Lemont, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N5070J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the operation within the cross "hatched area" of the helicopter's height/velocity curve by the company.
- [NTSB CHI00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA107.md): Aeronca 7AC · Embarrass, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N84424 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ATL00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA040.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N45618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the final approach. A factor was downdraft on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA147.md): Piper PA-24 · Herlong, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N180BC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB FTW00LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA119.md): Cessna 172E · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N5682T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the fuel system due to an inadequate checkout by a flight instructor, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB CHI00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA106.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saint Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N8943D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor to the accident was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA109.md): Cessna 172 · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N738CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA173.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N21901 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the secondary shaft which resulted in its fatigue failure that emanated from a corroded circumferential score mark. A factor was the fence that the pilot flared to avoid, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA118.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N3004V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a spur gear from the torque sensor gear assembly resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the muddy terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA129.md): Learjet 35A · Marianna, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N86BE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach resulting in the airplane striking trees. Factors in this accident were: improper planning of the approach, and not obtaining the proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA143.md): Muxlow Pitts S-1C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N27DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain on which the airplane landed.
- [NTSB FTW00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA122.md): Mooney M20A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N8159E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around and his failure to maintain the aircraft's clearance with trees.
- [NTSB FTW00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA117.md): Johnson Zodiac CH-601-HDS · Orange, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N601GJ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA042.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N549WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, a crosswind, and an inadvertent swerve.
- [NTSB SEA00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA072.md): Cessna A185F · Wallowa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N78DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment upon encountering a wind gust, and his subsequent failure or inability to maintain clearance with a tree during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short and narrow airstrip, gusty wind conditions,…
- [NTSB SEA00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N76777 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a drainage ditch and a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N46912 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an attempted emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree and transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA00IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA128.md): Dassault DA-20 · Opa Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N175GA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the PIC to execute the complete procedure for emergency extension of the landing gear and the subsequent landing with the left main landing gear not locked fully down, resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with a runway…
- [NTSB NYC00IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA116.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 · Pine Knot, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N511WA · No damage
  > The partial failure of an inverter and the inadequate design of the electrical circuit breaker system.
- [NTSB MIA00FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA126.md): Cessna 177RG · Chipley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N1997Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb from the grass airstrip. Also, the excessive pull-up by the pilot and inadvertent stall. Findings in the investigation were 1) in-flight collision with the tops of trees and 2) the…

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## 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
```

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