# 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 LAX00FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA130.md): Bell 212 · Snelling, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N415B · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined.
- [NTSB CHI00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA091.md): Beech 58 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N19WM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N96082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during an attempted go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB NYC00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA093.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N18AV · Substantial damage
  > a power loss over unsuitable terrain, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N80205 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. A rough, uneven runway surface was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the…
- [NTSB DEN00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA062.md): Adams A55S · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4035T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to deflate the envelope. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI00FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dighton, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4494X · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and improper in-flight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA00WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA056.md): Douglas DC-3C · Ennadai Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2000 · CFNTF · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA206.md): Beechcraft 1900D · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N858CA · No damage
  > The failure of the upper anchor bracket for the airstair door.
- [NTSB NYC00FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA092.md): Dassault DA-900 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N814M · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate coordination and improper weather evaluation. Also causal was the captain's improper decision to continue the approach to a runway with insufficient length and his failure to obtain the proper touch down point on the runway.…
- [NTSB MIA00WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA122.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Carreto, Panama · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2000 · HP-12 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA111.md): Hiller UH-12B · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N5304V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper collective and cyclic control usage during an emergency descent, following the onset of a 1 to 1 vibration for undetermined reasons, resulting in the helicopter landing hard and rolling over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA110.md): Aeronca-Bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors inadequate supervision of the dual student resulting in the student pushing forward on the control stick during a bounced landing until the aircraft impacted the runway, bounced, landed hard, and broke the main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA053.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N2873Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane.
- [NTSB SEA00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA052.md): Cessna A185-F · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N1357M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA109.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N251RS · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the right main landing gear tire recap during takeoff resulting in the pilot's loss of directional control, the aircraft departing the runway, collapse of the landing gear, and collision with the airport fence.
- [NTSB LAX00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA128.md): Aero Commander 100 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N3896X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain clearance from the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB FTW00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA099.md): Cessna 402C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N11NX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft during the landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA061.md): Beech A36 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N367T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare. Factors were dark night conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of operation (night landings).
- [NTSB DEN00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA060.md): Beech B55 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N13RJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by person(s) undetermined. A factor was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2000 · N569JH · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot by allowing the student to fly in gusty wind conditions with excessive crosswinds that resulting in the student pilot not maintaining control and nosing the aircraft over.
- [NTSB LAX00GA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA114.md): Bell OH-58C · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 15, 2000 · N911JN · Destroyed
  > An undetermined electrical system voltage surge.
- [NTSB MIA00IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA104.md): Beech 58 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N225TA · Minor damage
  > failure of the right main landing gear's dynamic brake relay, that resulted in the motor driving the gearbox past prescribed limits, resulting in a bent connecting rod, and failure of the gear to extend.
- [NTSB MIA00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA107.md): Cessna 310D · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N6744T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the…
- [NTSB LAX00IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00IA127.md): Boeing 727-232 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N516DA · Minor damage
  > failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA096.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N2832W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB DEN00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA059.md): Cessna 182P · Rifle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N8236M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA051.md): Weatherly 620B · Odell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9040V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a tree. Factors contributing to the occurrence of the accident were the tree and sharply rising terrain. A factor contributing to the severity of the accident was a post-crash fuel…
- [NTSB LAX00TA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA125.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N82751 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. A factor was glare from the sun.
- [NTSB FTW00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA110.md): Cessna A188B · Perryton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N4833Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA098.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N6637 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left magneto, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA097.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9785 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked #8 cylinder resulting in failure of the cylinder. A factor was the plowed/furrowed terrain.
- [NTSB DEN00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA058.md): Beech A23A · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N2337W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing in a timely manner. Factors were the tailwind and high density altitude, resulting in inadequate climb performance.
- [NTSB SEA00IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA050.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Seattle, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N974AS · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's encounter with a suspicious device, which necessitated an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA124.md): Bell 47G · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N9763Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see wires and maintain clearance while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB IAD00IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA026.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N838EX · Minor damage
  > the missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA057.md): Learjet 60 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N240FX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following the airplane manufacturer's recommended landing procedures for a contaminated runway by landing with a tailwind. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the anti-skid protection, the ice contaminated runway, and the snow…
- [NTSB DEN00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N4069Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression from an open exhaust valve, and the pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture.
- [NTSB SEA00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA049.md): Cessna 180 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N4994A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for changing wind conditions during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped aircraft. Factors include a variable, shifting wind that changed from a quartering headwind to a quartering tailwind just prior to the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA129.md): Robinson R22B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N7078B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB LAX00FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA126.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N95996 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, inadequate performance of the pre-takeoff checklist, and failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned prior to takeoff. Also…
- [NTSB FTW00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA092.md): Cessna 150K · Davis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N8435M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N150AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control due to restricted movement of the control stick. The control stick movement was restricted by the rear seat cushion which was not secured to the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA214.md): Cessna 172L · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N3875Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA108.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N636AS · No damage
  > The flight attendant's failure to seat and belt herself during an inflight encounter with turbulence in clouds resulting in her losing foothold and falling against a passenger seat, sustaining a fractured ankle.
- [NTSB LAX00FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA123.md): Boeing 369D · Rough And Ready, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N8351F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation was due to the seizure and failure of the turbine element oil pump shaft, which was caused by debris from a failed bearing seizing the pump. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable…
- [NTSB FTW00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA095.md): Beech 65-B80 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N8071R · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear tire tread which resulted in damage to the right main landing gear mounting structure.
- [NTSB FTW00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N68333 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA091.md): Eurocopter BO105S-CBS-5 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N335T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the dark night light condition, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=38&year=2000

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