# 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 MIA02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA024.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N1385U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with vehicles.
- [NTSB MIA02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA023.md): Boeing 727-233 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N277FE · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with birds while on final approach to land resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA02WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA007.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Taipei, Taiwan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 20, 2001 · B-16101 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N85TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N6530L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel with the positioning of the fuel selector in the off position and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in fuel starvation, and the airplane entering into a stall.
- [NTSB MIA02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA022.md): Robert N. Gilmore Rans S-10 · Oneonta, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N96AU · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin from which it crashed. Factors in the accident was improper repair of the front cylinder intake manifold seal by the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA021.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N99236 · Substantial damage
  > The dislodging of the front crankshaft oil seal for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine oil, loss of engine power, and collision with a tree and then the ground during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA020.md): Mooney M20C · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N6753U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing…
- [NTSB CHI02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA040.md): Lyon Horizon 1 · Richland, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N565LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not attaining altitude/clearance from the tree line during the aborted landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot selecting to operate the airplane on the rough/uneven runway, the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane, and the tree…
- [NTSB MIA02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA018.md): Beech P35 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9754Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons that resulted in the engine seizing, a forced landing on a dirt road, and an impact with a vehicle on the dirt road during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA038.md): Hughes 269C · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9294F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Vandalia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N4380R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate directional control on the previous landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose landing gear fork. Factors were the overload of the nose landing gear fork, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA035.md): Beech 76 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N3846Z · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine.
- [NTSB CHI02FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA034.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spearville, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9224X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's limited ability to see at night, spatial disorientation, the dark night, and the fog.
- [NTSB MIA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA040.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Swanee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N6101U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper visual lookout while hovering the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor blades colliding with a light post.
- [NTSB MIA02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N8183P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempted operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the engine ignition system resulting in failure of the engine due to ignition system failure and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA032.md): Cessna 152 · Poplarville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N89645 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying over an unpopulated area on a dark night, which was the result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident was the pilot's consuming alcoholic…
- [NTSB IAD02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA016.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N9373W · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA049.md): Beech BE-50 · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N432L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA012.md): Cessna T210N · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N210GB · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA033.md): Zenair CH2000 · Wentzville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N33ZA · Destroyed
  > The improper selection of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot and the night light condition.
- [NTSB SEA02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA015.md): Cessna 402B · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N910WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's left main gear tire deflated as a result of impacting the lip at the beginning of the subject…
- [NTSB MIA02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA016.md): Cessna T310R · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N2642Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB IAD02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N346ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material.
- [NTSB FTW02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N60TT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to set the parking brake before exiting the aircraft to remove the wheel chocks.
- [NTSB SEA02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA014.md): Bölkow BO 105 LS · Mud Lake, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N93LF · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from terrain during the initial climb. Factors include spatial disorientation and a dark moonless night.
- [NTSB NYC02TA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02TA029.md): Kaman K-1200 · Bloomfield, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N361KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering. A factor related to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA029.md): Aviat S-2C · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N4HV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control resulted in a departure from the runway surface and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB LAX02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA028.md): Cessna 340A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N2RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control gust lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N202AT · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N5762A · Substantial damage
  > The magneto was inadvertently switched off by the pilot during the climb. A tree was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA026.md): Cessna 172M · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA032.md): Aero Commander 200D · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N28PC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left outboard elevator attachment, which resulted in the partial separation of the left elevator and induced an airframe vibration.
- [NTSB FTW02FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA036.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Graham, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N6134A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB NYC02TA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02TA026.md): Bell 407 · Whitley City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N11HX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to operate the helicopter at an airspeed in excess of the maximum demonstrated stable airspeed for the water bucket. A factor in the accident was the pilot did not follow the published emergency procedure.
- [NTSB NYC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N3672R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.
- [NTSB DCA02MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA001.md): Airbus Industrie A300B4-605R · Belle Harbor, NY · Accident · 265 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N14053 · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the loads beyond ultimate design that were created by the first officer's unnecessary and excessive rudder pedal inputs. Contributing to these rudder pedal inputs were characteristics of the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA029.md): Schenfield Acro Sport II · Keosauqua, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N90287 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA025.md): Cessna 150M · Dyer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N63262 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA028.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cattaraugus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2001 · N3057R · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the cylinder from the engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the hidden ground obstruction (hole) which the airplane struck during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA028.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Nevada, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2001 · N76SV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumtion calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation during the aborted landing, and the overloaded steering link for undetermined reasons resulting in the lack of directional control during landing. Factors were the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2001 · N24485 · Substantial damage
  > The operators failure to ensure adequate training had been provided to the student pilot in autopilot operations, and the student pilot's failure to comply/ follow written instructions (Federal Regulations/172 Skyhawk Information Manual) pertaining to the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N9466K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control on short final, resulting in a touchdown off of the prepared landing surface. A factor was grassy terrain encountered on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA027.md): Cessna 210K · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N8232M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released from an annual inspection with a worn hydraulic pump which lacked sufficient output to operate the landing gear.…
- [NTSB LAX02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N10680 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB IAD02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N5195B · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during landing rollout and impact with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA035.md): Terry Zenith 801 · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N54RX · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power while maneuvering for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA033.md): Bell 407 · Erath, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N517R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant application of full right pedal which resulted in the baggage compartment door to open in-flight and a tie down rope to become entangled in the tail rotor drive system, and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft resulting in the…
- [NTSB DEN02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA009.md): Esbenshade Starduster Too SA300 · Evans, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N6925 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the wires. A contributing factor was the trees the airplane struck while the pilot was attempting to regain aircraft control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=5

## 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=4&year=2001

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