# 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 CHI02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA037.md): Vermeys T-Bird II · Sherburn, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3KV · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA030.md): Aero Commander 100 · Hillman, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3761X · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA027.md): Beech V35 · Mounds View, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N4890J · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation caused by the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank fuel selector while in the traffic pattern, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot not complying with the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA026.md): Cessna 182A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA012.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N2XA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplanes failure to maintain a visual lookout and yield the right-of-way to a lower airplane while landing. This resulted in an inadvertent midair collision. Contributing to the accident was reported excessive radio communication on…
- [NTSB SEA02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA012.md): Thurston Pitts S-1S · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N3VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unsuccessful corrective action (recovery) from an inverted spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with the inverted spin maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA024.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Copperopolis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N43382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude on final approach to landing, which resulted in a low approach and impact with a fence at the runway threshold. The impact lead to a subsequent loss of control and nose over.
- [NTSB DEN02TA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA011.md): Cessna 206 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N9582G · Substantial damage
  > failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA010.md): Agusta A119 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N119RX · Destroyed
  > improper rigging of the rotary variable differential transformer by the manufacturer, resulting in incorrect fuel scheduling to the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB ATL02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA011.md): Robinson R-22 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N4009W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands (CFI) failure to follow procedures and directives (positive relinquish of flight controls from a dual student and improper flare (too high) during an autorotation) which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB MIA02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA015.md): Cessna 177 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N177X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA023.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Herald, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N9461P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay initiating a go-around during a downwind approach to a short runway.
- [NTSB DEN02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA008.md): Cessna 140 · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N76975 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA023.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Backus, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N20002 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented in the weather, visual lookout by the pilot during the descent not…
- [NTSB CHI02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA022.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N128AC · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main landing gear scissor assembly during landing for undetermined reasons, resulting in the directional control of the airplane not being possible.
- [NTSB FTW02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA031.md): Raytheon A36 · Crownpoint, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N1099A · Substantial damage
  > The safety pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were the safety pilot's lack of experience flying from the right seat and the improper retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB FTW02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA030.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Anton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N2316X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a cracked cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA010.md): Cessna 310Q · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N7648Q · Destroyed
  > Improper installation of the elevator trim tab control rod by maintenance personnel which allowed the control rod to disconnect and jam in the full up position (elevator full down) while in-flight. This resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent…
- [NTSB SEA02FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA011.md): Cessna A185F · Lucile, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N61909 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above, and/or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included mountainous terrain and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA021.md): Cessna 182S · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N2453A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a dust devil during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA031.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The student and flight instructor not using all of the available runway, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the unsuccessful remedial action by the flight instructor. The student not attaining the proper touchdown point and the plowed…
- [NTSB CHI02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA020.md): Maule MX-7 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N108MS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper rotation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Additional factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA009.md): Cessna 175C · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N8347T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve guide from the cylinder head, leading to the failure of the exhaust valve stem and the catastrophic failure of the engine while in cruise flight. Factors include the necessity of attempting a forced…
- [NTSB LAX02FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA020.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Escondido, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N7197Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while approaching to land at his private helipad. Factors in the accident were night conditions, inadequate illumination of the landing pad, and a likely low visibility condition due to fog.
- [NTSB CHI02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA038.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hawley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N256J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA032.md): Piper PA-15 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N4576H · Substantial damage
  > The excessive braking performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA021.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N888BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB WAS02RA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02RA016.md): Bell 206B · Maracaibo, Venezuela · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2001 · YV-OGEZ
- [NTSB LAX02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N3516W · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power during departure climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA010.md): Luscombe 8A · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N1147B · Substantial damage
  > pilot's inadvertent activation of the right brake during landing roll-out, which caused the airplane to nose over. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA007.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paonia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N4447D · Substantial damage
  > impact with a deer during initial climb immediately following rotation, resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB CHI02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N82813 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.
- [NTSB NYC02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA031.md): Maule M7-260 · North Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N5511G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels down landing on water.
- [NTSB NYC02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA021.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N5207Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…
- [NTSB IAD02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA009.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N19KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA029.md): Landoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA028.md): Robinson R22 · Seagoville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N127RB · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.
- [NTSB ATL02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA009.md): Bass Moni · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N117JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N43334 · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA010.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA024.md): Cessna 172D · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N36SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA023.md): Beech 1900C · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N210CJ · Substantial damage
  > A deer, which had been crossing the runway as the airplane touched down. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02IA027.md): Airbus Industrie A319-132 · Midland, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N814AW · No damage
  > the #1 engine's fatigue failure of the #3 bearing due to the manufacturer's inadequate design of the high-pressure compressor stubshaft coating, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA018.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N5984V · Substantial damage
  > The gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot not using a proper touchdown point by landing long.
- [NTSB LAX02FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA019.md): Cessna 182S · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2001 · N7270E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB DCA02WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA006.md): Boeing 737-300 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2001 · 5Y-KQD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA022.md): Mooney M20S · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA017.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1243K · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA038.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Wilmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N90688 · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil spraying onto the APU exhaust and a subsequent fire.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=6

## 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=5&year=2001

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