# 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. Page 40 of 44 · 2,183 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA110.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N15202 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a final approach airspeed in variance with the manufacturer's recommendations, which was too slow for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a stall/mush and a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA00WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA029.md): Boeing B737-400 · Porto Alegre, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2000 · PTTEO · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA084.md): Cessna 150M · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N462Q · Substantial damage > the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA079.md): Beech BE-35V · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N6FN · Destroyed > the improper major overhaul of the engine by company maintenance personnel. The tree was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA098.md): Bell 412 · Karns, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N411UT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while repo sitioning the helicopter at a road side landing zone resulting in an in-flight (hover) collision with a tree. - [NTSB LAX00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA113.md): Luscombe 8A · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1544K · Substantial damage > The failure and separation of the right landing gear axle during taxi from landing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA088.md): Cessna 172K · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N46469 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Rush Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1254Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention to raising the flaps and the high wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · New Ulm, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N8967C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence during the aborted landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA054.md): Mooney M-20C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N90MR · Substantial damage > The pilot not following procedures in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing, weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, and lack of suitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB MIA00WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA096.md): Cessna 210 · Puerto Barrios, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2000 · TGTRO · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA053.md): Cessna 182E · El Prado, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N2988Y · Destroyed > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the point where remedial action was not possible. Factors were the weather conditions that included snow, low… - [NTSB CHI00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA082.md): Ellis Q2 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N84DG · Destroyed > aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the attempted go-around. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional factor to the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush. - [NTSB ANC00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA030.md): Cessna 180H · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N8221V · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain. - [NTSB MIA00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA094.md): North American NA-64 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N64WP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for und etermined reasons. This resulted in a forced landing to none suitable terrain, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB LAX00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA108.md): Beech 35 · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N5127C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper use of the fuel selector. - [NTSB CHI00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA080.md): Beech 95-B55 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N7736R · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach. Factors to the accident were, the pilot's improper decision to attempt the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the weather, the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB IAD00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA023.md): Aerotechnik L-13 SEH Vivat · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2000 · N64RG · Destroyed > the flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the flight instructor's improper use of speed brakes and the strong gusty winds with downdrafts. - [NTSB DCA00WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA028.md): Boeing B-767-300ER · Harare, Zimbabwe · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2000 · SUGAO - [NTSB NYC00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA084.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Center Harbor, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2000 · N8366N · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command attempted a low pass and misjudged his altitude. - [NTSB NYC00RA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00RA104.md): Schweizer 269C · Prince George, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 21, 2000 · CGFJO - [NTSB LAX00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA107.md): Hiller H-12E · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N61PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering in proximity to wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare, which reduced the wire's conspicuity. - [NTSB LAX00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA104.md): Cohen VAN'S RV-6 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N264JC · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the terrain and a runway light. - [NTSB LAX00IA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00IA106.md): Embraer 120 · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N566SW · No damage > Moisture contamination of the elevator trim actuator units resulting in their failure to operate at below freezing temperatures - [NTSB CHI00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA081.md): Cessna 172R · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N922TA · Substantial damage > the directional control not obtained/maintained by the dual student and the remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA078.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N2899D · Substantial damage > the pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were the icy runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA076.md): Fokker F28 MK100 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N1403M · Substantial damage > the driver of the refueling truck fell asleep which resulted in him not maintaining clearance with the parked aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were severe obstructive sleep apnea and significant hypersomnolence which resulted in chronic fatigue. - [NTSB CHI00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N22017 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank. - [NTSB ANC00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA029.md): Piper PA-31-T3 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N219CS · Substantial damage > The pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude. Factors associated with this accident were the task overload of the pilot during the instrument approach, and not performing a level off. - [NTSB SEA00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N811CK · Substantial damage > Inadequate inspection of the number 1 and 2 engine cowls by company maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspection by the flight engineer, resulting in unsecured cowls separating from the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was unsecured number 1 and… - [NTSB MIA00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA095.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · Delray, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2LN · Substantial damage > a collision with a fence while at a hover, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. - [NTSB CHI00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA075.md): Kretsinger Bensen B8M · Wayzata, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2436 · Substantial damage > the pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully… - [NTSB CHI00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N6545A · No damage > the passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller. - [NTSB ATL00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA028.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2233L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA093.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2000 · N65819 · Substantial damage > the pilot planned the approach too low, which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear powerlines, and the subsequent in-flight collision with the ground. - [NTSB FTW00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA085.md): Cessna 140 · Weir, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2000 · N76190 · Substantial damage > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. Factors were the pilot's intentional ground loop/swerve and the tail wind. - [NTSB ATL00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2000 · N68197 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N50348 · Substantial damage > Exhaustion of the fuel supply due to a leaking fuel tank system. Factors contributing to the accident were, inaccurate fuel quantity sensors, the lack of suitable terrain in the area of the forced landing, and a fence alongside the dirt upon which the pilot… - [NTSB NYC00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA083.md): Cessna 310R · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N87341 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on a runway that was covered with ice and snow, without obtaining current wind information. Factors were the 20-knot tailwind and the snow-covered runway. - [NTSB LAX00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA109.md): Hughes 500C · Pohnpei (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N437DS · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he and the observer were planning to conduct tuna spotting operations. This was to be the first flight of the day. After takeoff, about 100 to 150 feet above sea level, the helicopter began an uncommanded right turn, followed by an… - [NTSB LAX00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA105.md): Ayres · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N4011Y · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB DEN00IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA052.md): Cessna TR182 · Fort Carson, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2000 · N155HC · No damage > The pilot electing to fly the aircraft with known deficiencies which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. Factors were a connecting rod failure, and low engine oil level. - [NTSB DCA00MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA026.md): Douglas DC-8-71F · Rancho Cordova, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 17, 2000 · N8079U · Destroyed > A loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the right elevator control tab. The disconnection was caused by the failure to properly secure and inspect the attachment bolt. - [NTSB ANC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA028.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2000 · N7164B · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain. - [NTSB SEA00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N757XG · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor. - [NTSB NYC00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA082.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4531F · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to the disconnection of the intake manifold from the #3 cylinder, as a result of improper maintenance. - [NTSB MIA00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA092.md): Kitchens Revolution Mini 500B · Hazelhurst, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N460AK · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, by allowing the rotor rpm to become inadequate to cushion the touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll over. - [NTSB LAX00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA100.md): Bell 47G5 · Riverbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4754R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to verify that ground personnel had disconnected the loading hose from the hopper before takeoff, resulting in restricted directional control and a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA088.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N1452T · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to comply with the checklists in the Owner's Handbook, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX00GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA102.md): Cessna T210M · Elfrida, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N761KC · Substantial damage > The company mechanic's failure to correctly install one or more of the crankshaft counterweight pin retaining plate snap rings, specifically ensuring that the snap rings were fully seated in their grooves. This led to the complete separation of the No. 2… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=41 ## 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=40&year=2000 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.