# 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 SEA01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA040.md): Ercoupe 415G · Santiam, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N94432 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the carburetor main metering jet orifice by contamination of undetermined origin. Factors include a snow-covered runway upon which the pilot executed a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA028.md): Piper 34-200T · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N99ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to enter the correct altimeter setting, which resulted in continued flight below the decision height and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N714UA · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in iniating remedial action to arrest the sink rate which developed on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath on final approach and the snow bank which the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA026.md): Cessna 172 F · Greenwood, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N7882U · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. Finding: A factor is the maintenance modification was performed by company personnel prior to the flight.
- [NTSB ATL01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA025.md): Beech BE-23 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N7107N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane,and subsequently resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA029.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2001 · N747RC · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper pre-flight planning and failure to follow the published checklist procedures, which resulted in ice and snow not being removed from the wings prior to take-off.
- [NTSB DEN01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA043.md): Maule M-7-235C · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2001 · N246SV · Substantial damage
  > failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft make and model.
- [NTSB ATL01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA023.md): Cessna 172SP · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2001 · N43PD · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descended below the published the minimum descent altitude and subsequently collided with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA031.md): Cessna 207 · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2001 · N7340U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA078.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Holtville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N8927Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA042.md): Cessna P210N · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N4817K · Substantial damage
  > failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after an encounter with adverse weather during landing roll. A factor was ground fog.
- [NTSB CHI01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA068.md): Cessna 150G · La Rose, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N6281S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight and the snow covered terrain. A factor was the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI01FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA067.md): Cessna 182B · Piedmont, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N2371G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude maneuvering and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB ATL01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA024.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the collision with the airport sign.
- [NTSB ANC01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA030.md): Bell 206L-1 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N80KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB MIA01WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA066.md): Beech 95-55 · Dijon, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2001 · F-BUTZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD01WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA027.md): Beech 95-D55 · Rendsburg-Schac, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2001 · D-ILPY · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA01IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA039.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N8084U · No damage
  > A malfunctioning relay in the aircraft's flight management system (FMS) switching matrix and associated false "on course" indication on the captain's course deviation indicator (CDI), resulting in proper localizer course alignment not being obtained or…
- [NTSB NYC01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA132.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N5391Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff and attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA074.md): Cessna TR182 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N63BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from buildings during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA065.md): Luscombe 8E · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N2953K · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land, the quartering tailwind, the icy runway, and the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA022.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N12E · Substantial damage
  > The other maintenance personnel's failure to complete prescribed inspections that resulted in the failure of a fuel block drain assembly fitting, corrosion of the battery grounding strap and the subsequent flash explosion.
- [NTSB SEA01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA044.md): Bell 206B · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N58WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply adequate power during a practice autorotation. A factor contributing to the accident was a rough/uneven area on the asphalt landing surface.
- [NTSB LAX01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA075.md): Cessna T210L · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N2508S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to ensure adequate taxi clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Monterey, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N6452D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA050.md): Cessna 210M · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N1736M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper glide path during a practice instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributory factors to the accident were the dark night light condition and the safety pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB DEN01FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA041.md): Beech 65-A90 · Lake Point, UT · Accident · 9 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N616F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's exercise of poor judgment and his failure to maintain a safe altitude/clearance above the water. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low ceiling and visibility obscured by snow and mist, an inadequately equipped airplane…
- [NTSB ATL01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA020.md): Piper PA-18-A-150 · Sun City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N6971D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing
- [NTSB MIA01FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA060.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bethel, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N3996T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and the subsequent impact with terrain. A factor in this accident was: the pilot's lack of recent instrument…
- [NTSB LAX01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA077.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N3854P · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, his improper compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate flight supervision.
- [NTSB LAX01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA076.md): Purvis/Thorpe T-18 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N39JP · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, his failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the go-around attempt.
- [NTSB IAD01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA026.md): Ayres S2R · Crewe, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N222GK · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exhaustion of his fuel supply.
- [NTSB ATL01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA021.md): Learjet LJ-60 · Troy, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N1DC · Destroyed
  > On ground collision with deer during landing roll, and the inadvertent thrust reverser stowage caused by the damage to the landing gear squat switch by the collision, and subsequent application of forward thrust during rollout.
- [NTSB NYC01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA066.md): Mooney M20C · Somerset, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N1398W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA062.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Milton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N2407M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of right engine power due to chaffed and frayed wiring on the right and left magnetos on the right engine resulting in a forced landing, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI01FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA064.md): Cessna 172K · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N46628 · Destroyed
  > The pilots decision not to fly to the alternate airport, his decision to continue the flight in known adverse weather conditions, spatial disorientation by the pilot, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the low ceilings, the dark night,…
- [NTSB ANC01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA029.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N2191J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and snow-covered terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA065.md): Cessna 182P · Angola, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2001 · N52359 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged clearance over an obstacle.
- [NTSB ATL01FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA019.md): Cessna 206H · Vandiver, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2001 · N2468G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factors
- [NTSB FTW01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA049.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2001 · N824ED · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons during approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in accordance with the landing checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N9988L · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure (supervision) the student had an adequate supply of fuel available, and the student's failure to refuel the aircraft sufficently resulting in a fuel starvation/exhaustion condition and total power loss. Contributing…
- [NTSB LAX01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA072.md): Beech V35B · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N4002A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management in cruise flight that resulted in a loss of engine power, because of fuel starvation, and a collision with a fence during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA051.md): Saab 340B · San Antonio, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N394AE · No damage
  > the ingestion of ice/slush into both engines, which resulted in dual engine power fluctuations.
- [NTSB CHI01TA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01TA063.md): Piper PA-23 · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N200WH · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors included the loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N5394Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind, the pilots lack of total experience, and the snow covered terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA038.md): Cessna 402B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N6384X · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors include a snow covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA058.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pittsview, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N5887P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to conduct proper preflight planning, resulting in loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to an open field.
- [NTSB LAX01FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA071.md): Worldwide Aeros 40B · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N819AC · Substantial damage
  > One or both of the rear ballonet air relief valves remained in an open position for undetermined reasons, which caused an out-of-balance trim condition; also causal was the flight crew’s decision to the fly the airship with a known deficiency (the inoperative…
- [NTSB FTW01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA047.md): Nord 1101 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N208BF · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff resulting from the inadequate engagement of the throttle torque tube rod end into the support bushing by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DCA01WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA013.md): Boeing 727-200 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 2001 · CP2323 · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=40&year=2001

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