# 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 ATL01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA034.md): Jack McDaniel Rans S-12 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N823S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed during a soft field takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control and a stall/ spin.
- [NTSB NYC01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N62332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the nighttime conditions, and the pilot's improper decision to leave the runway lighting at high intensity.
- [NTSB MIA01FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA074.md): American 8KCAB · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N123WA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N123WA and the failure of both pilots of N301NL to adequately insure visual separation between their aircraft and other aircraft in the landing pattern, resulting in a runway collision. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA095.md): Beech A36 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N3191A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed decision to go-around and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around. His non-verification of the flap setting contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA094.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N8122G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot inadvertently shutting off its supply on approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA083.md): Swearingen SA227-AT · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N318DH · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew not maintaining altitude/clearance during the circling instrument approach. Factors were the pilot in command initiating the flight without proper weather reporting facilities at the destination, the flightcrew not flying to an alternate…
- [NTSB WAS01RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01RA001.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Nurnberg, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2001 · I-MOCO
- [NTSB SEA01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA047.md): Piper PA-12 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N7940H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow berm which the aircraft rolled into during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA01FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA072.md): Piper PA-30 · Ponce, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N181MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight with known deficiencies in the airplanes right engine, his failure to feather the right propeller after the engine failed, his failure to retract the landing gear following the engine failure, and his failure to…
- [NTSB FTW01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA060.md): Cessna 150K · Bishop, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N5695G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA082.md): Beech 65-B80 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N107BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated the flight into known icing conditions which resulted in his ability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the ice accumulation and the company induced pressure for the pilot to make the flight into…
- [NTSB ATL01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA033.md): Cessna 210M · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N125LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA046.md): Western International UH-1H · Darby, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N205GL · Substantial damage
  > Inflight loss of a tail rotor pitch change link-to-blade grip attach bolt, resulting partial loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent entanglement of the helicopter's external load cable with a tree during emergency descent. Factors included the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA093.md): Bell 47G-5 · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N6260C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability.
- [NTSB FTW01IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA062.md): Cessna 172S · Ruston, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N980SP · Minor damage
  > the loss of engine power while manuevering as a result of an incorrect mixture control adjustment. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA050.md): Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900 · Pinedale, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N59CF · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for an explanation of the changes.** loss of directional control after touchdown for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA086.md): Cessna 310Q · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N10ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot disregarded the aircraft limitation placard, and attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving a hazardous weather advisory. Factors to the accident were the ice-covered cockpit windshield, the ice-covered runway, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI01FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA080.md): Beech 58 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N52BA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA048.md): Hughes 369D · Boudaya, IY · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2001 · N1106K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA077.md): Fokker F28 MK 0100 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N1457B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist prior to engine start, and their subsequent diverted attention during engine start.
- [NTSB MIA01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA073.md): Cessna A150K · Cabo Rojo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N5915J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the airplane colliding with a fence and nosing over during a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Peckville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N1914Y · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA058.md): Cessna 152 · Platter, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N114SS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB ATL01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA031.md): Sorrell SNS-2 Guppy · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N6334F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the rudder horn bracket, that resulted in the inflight loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA036.md): Piper PA-12 · Anvik, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N3334M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain during descent. Factors in the accident were the presence of fog, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA088.md): Fish RV6 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2001 · N1198N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fracture and separation of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB DEN01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA048.md): Cessna 182L · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2001 · N42696 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA071.md): Mooney M20R · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N88FJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA087.md): Sutton Tailwind W-8L · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N12079 · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed aerobatics at low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the gound resulting in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA086.md): Storey MK 7 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N1296 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation with regards to runway choice, terrain, and performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA049.md): Cessna 180K · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N180PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim.
- [NTSB DEN01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA047.md): Beech V-35A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N9447S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inattention during night taxiing, which resulted in his airplane impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB DCA01WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA020.md): Boeing 747-300 · Point A Pitre, Guadeloupe · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2001 · FGETB
- [NTSB CHI01FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA077.md): Watson Steen Skybolt · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N50BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the low altitude maneuver. Factors were the wind gusts and the low altitude maneuver the pilot performed.
- [NTSB ATL01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA030.md): Learjet 25B · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N48WA · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly install and secure the left main landing gear aft trunnion pin in accordance with procedures.
- [NTSB ANC01TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA035.md): Robinson R-44 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N7183P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with terrain due to his inadequate planning of the approach, and his failure to maintain the helicopter's main rotor RPM during a go-around. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, flat lighting conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA045.md): Alexander MA-5 Charger · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N58LA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to takeoff while operating in serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors include operating in serious carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA075.md): Boeing B-737-832 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N3735D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by theMD-81's tug driver during the pushback operation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA091.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N2685H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the glider pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn from base leg to final approach, which lead to a stall and spin.
- [NTSB LAX01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA090.md): Luscombe 8F · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N747MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and inadvertent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA085.md): Cessna T210M · Kelseyville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N761SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to comply with emergency procedures contained in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA031.md): Enstrom F28A · Napoleon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N98PM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure in the fillet radius of the mast, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system.
- [NTSB FTW01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA067.md): British Aerospace HS.125-700A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N190WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a flight with a blocked fuel tank vent. A contributing factor was maintenance personnel's failure to remove the tape covering the fuel tank vent following a pressure test.
- [NTSB CHI01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA081.md): Cessna 172RG · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damage
  > the excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA029.md): Robert D. Wood Velocity Xlfg · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N658SE · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate design of the winglet/rudder assembly, and inadequate bonding techniques for metal to fiber structures, which resulted in control surface flutter.
- [NTSB MIA01GA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01GA070.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marathon, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N99WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's lack of recent experience in instrument flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with water while descending.
- [NTSB LAX01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA089.md): Arthur Dragonfly · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N29KK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA079.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N4249C · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA078.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N4123K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane due to inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, the icy runway, and the snow bank.
- [NTSB NYC01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA074.md): Beech B-19 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N9746L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions.

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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") = 2001
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=38&year=2001

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