# 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 LAX00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA146.md): Boeing 757-2G7 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N910AW · No damage
  > The en route cruise encounter with forecast moderate turbulence.
- [NTSB IAD00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA031.md): Beech 23 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N1923L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate correction for torque, which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FAMS1.md): Beech M35 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N9778R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight of the airplane into known adverse weather conditions resulting in the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the severe turbulence and windshear.
- [NTSB SEA00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA060.md): Cessna 180K · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N2635K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds. Factors include gusty, shifting winds, crosswinds, and an earthen berm near the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA00IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA062.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N934AS · No damage
  > Contaminated air being ducted into the aircraft's cabin from the engine exhaust of a nearby ground power cart.
- [NTSB SEA00FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA061.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N3377H · Destroyed
  > The disengagement of the oil jet fitting from its threaded receptacle at the forward end of the engine crankshaft. This resulted in excessive oil within the clutch assembly, the subsequent slipping of the clutch, and ultimately the disengagement of the rotor…
- [NTSB LAX00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA153.md): Quicksilver Sprint 2 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The overheating and seizure of the number 2 piston for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA145.md): Owens/Richburg Vans RV6-A · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N4419Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain sufficient altitude while on the base to final turn for landing subsequently striking the wing tip on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA114.md): Cessna 182C · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N9055T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground.
- [NTSB FTW00FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA113.md): Vans RV-6T · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N96VA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.
- [NTSB DCA00WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA035.md): Boeing 727 · Yap, Micronesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 2, 2000 · N79743 · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA00RA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00RA036.md): Boeing 747-200F · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 2, 2000 · N534MC
- [NTSB CHI00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA105.md): Weinzierl Titan Tornado II · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N196KW · Substantial damage
  > the obstructed fuel system filter, the inadequate silicone material the builder used, and the rough and uneven terrain. A factor was that suitable landing terrain was not available.
- [NTSB CHI00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA104.md): Wilson RAF 2000 GTX SE · Monroe City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N1964 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not obtaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the trees and the ravine terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine City, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N54454 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four cylinder's exhaust valve spring and exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident were, the barbwire fence and the clump of high vegetation encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA040.md): Cessna 150M · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N704GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airport, flat lighting conditions, and his delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA115.md): Mooney M-20F · Parker, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N737HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, due to his distraction with a flock of birds. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight decision to continue the simulated engine failure to too low of an altitude.
- [NTSB NYC00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA108.md): Sportavia Putzer RF-5B · Gillespie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N55GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, resulting in a tailwind departure.
- [NTSB NYC00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA107.md): Pagan RV-8A · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N565BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA069.md): Hawkins & Powers UH-1B · Helper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N50330 · Destroyed
  > Total failure of the number 1 bearing due to lack of lubrication, the oil flow being restricted by a foreign object (epoxy hardener). Factors were trees and the unavailability of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA101.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N224V · Substantial damage
  > the proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…
- [NTSB SEA00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA059.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N3662X · Substantial damage
  > Disintegration of a lining of the right brake and subsequent lodging of brake lining debris between the brake housing and brake disc, resulting in seizure of the right brake. A factor was that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB MIA00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA125.md): Beech 58 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8230V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and unmarked power lines during a visual approach to the runway.
- [NTSB IAD00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA030.md): Maule M-4-220C · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N2060U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD00IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA032.md): Boeing 767-332 · New York City, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N182DN · No damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb out over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the incident were the cloud layer and dark night.
- [NTSB FTW00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA115.md): Cessna 182P · Addison, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N6046J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA108.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arlington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8371V · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's improper use of the throttle control during a simulated loss of engine power emergency. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was conducted.
- [NTSB CHI00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA102.md): Beech A36 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N91TD · Substantial damage
  > directional control not maintained and maximum gross weight was exceeded by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA111.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N8041B · Substantial damage
  > The private pilots failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and the CFI's delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA106.md): Cessna 172P · Ballston Spa, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N98574 · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX00FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA144.md): Commander 114 · Hanford, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N516CA · Destroyed
  > undetermined. The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff and his failure to retract the landing gear following liftoff were factors.
- [NTSB CHI00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA100.md): Piper J-3C · Eureka, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N71060 · Substantial damage
  > the foreign object (shot gun shell) which jammed the control stick. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the control stick jammed and the rough terrain which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ANC00TA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA039.md): Bell 206B · Manokotak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N5006R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and snow, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA057.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-600 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N667FE · No damage
  > An oil leak from the aircraft's APU that subsequently contaminated the aircraft's environmental system.
- [NTSB MIA00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA124.md): Cessna 172P · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N9400L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision.
- [NTSB MIA00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA123.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Leesburg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N4089Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance during a spray pass resulting in the in-flight collision with the raised rows of the field.
- [NTSB SEA00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA058.md): Cessna 170B · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N4653C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall lack of total (flight and tail wheel) experience.
- [NTSB NYC00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Renick, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N1830Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and subsequent improper decision to fly into forecast and known icing conditions that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain flight. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00WA138.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Manapouri, New Zealand · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2000 · ZKHJN · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD00RA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00RA033.md): Bell UH-1H · Tingo Mar, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2000
- [NTSB FTW00WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA112.md): Bell 206B · Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2000 · N9GA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA109.md): Cessna 152 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N94912 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL00LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA039.md): Alon A-2A · Hernando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N67HS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to carburetor contamination. Factors, were the trees, and the weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA105.md): Robinson R-22B · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N2260W · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to perform remedial action in a timely manner which resulted in a hard landing during the practice autorotation. A factor in this accident was the CFI's lack of total experience as a flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA00GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA121.md): Hughes 269C · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N1110N · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the in-flight loss of engine power and rotor rpm.
- [NTSB MIA00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA118.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N9204P · Destroyed
  > The pilot experiencing spatial disorientation while reversing course during a dark night while over water which resul;ted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA141.md): Birx Vans RV-6 · Taft, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N986DB · Destroyed
  > The in-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA140.md): Stuart RAF 2000 GTX SE · Overton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N60739 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inexperience in rotorcraft.
- [NTSB LAX00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA136.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N500WC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to land as soon as practical and to utilize the available accumulator pressure to transition from hover to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical stature and strength, and the inadequate and incomplete emergency…
- [NTSB FTW00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA108.md): North American T-28B · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N28NE · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=37

## 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=36&year=2000

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