# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA020.md): John S. Eberle Pitts Special S1S · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N39124 · Substantial damage
  > Improper inspection of the tailwheel assembly by the pilot which resulted in shimmy of the tailwheel assembly during landing due to a worn bearing caused by dirt infiltration which resulted in the pilot being unable to control the airplane and the airplane…
- [NTSB LAX01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA029.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N16503 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of impairing medications.
- [NTSB IAD01WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA010.md): Piper PA-60 · Koblenz, Germany · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2000 · DUIAK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA012.md): Bell 206L-1 · Mesa Verde, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N613 · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's use of improper materials, and inadequate quality control of the tail rotor blades during the manufacturing process, which resulted in fatigue failure of the blade.
- [NTSB DEN01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA010.md): Otero-Pitts PT1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N47BS · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft make and model and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA027.md): Forney F1A · Austin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N3028G · Substantial damage
  > the proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment.
- [NTSB LAX01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA031.md): Cessna 182S · French Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N7279B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor examiner/passenger's inattention to the sequence of events.
- [NTSB IAD01WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA011.md): Robinson R 22 · Wallforf, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2000 · N224WP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA009.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N41RC · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post.
- [NTSB DEN01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA008.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N5170Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making it impossible to perform a go-around, the inadvertent stall to the runway, and the pilot being in a state of…
- [NTSB CHI01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Carrollton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N8611B · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. Factors were the runway lights not on, the dark night, and the plowed field.
- [NTSB SEA01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA010.md): Cessna 150C · Sunnyslope, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N7886Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to deviate to an alternate airport for fuel after encountering strong headwinds, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the sign impacted during the forced landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW01FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA017.md): Aerospatiale AS-350BA · E. Cameron 200 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N26WW · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to an internal engine oil leak that started an internal engine fire and the pilot's inadequate autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough water condition.
- [NTSB DEN01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA007.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N238Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to follow instrument approach procedures and execute a missed approach when the runway environment was not in sight at decision height. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA014.md): Aviat A-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N33AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was flat lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N96920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA027.md): O Loughlin WAG-A-BOND · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N51AT · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA019.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N32049 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tail wind, resulting in the aircraft nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FAMS1.md): Cessna 150 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N11214 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC01IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA024.md): Bombardier CL-600 · Falmouth, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N958CA · No damage
  > The wake turbulence of another heavy airplane.
- [NTSB MIA01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA018.md): Mooney M-20J · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N201SE · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper use of the brakes and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent ground swerve during which the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a runway sign.
- [NTSB LAX01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA027.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Gardena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N26470 · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA026.md): Cessna 340A · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N4347C · Destroyed
  > Total blockage of the instrument static system due to ice.
- [NTSB FTW01FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA014.md): Cessna 150L · Rockport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N6968G · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA013.md): Cessna 210 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N9485T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft during initial/takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the night conditions, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of flight experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions at night.
- [NTSB ANC01FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA012.md): Piper PA-18A · Akhiok, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N8162C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and a short runway/landing area.
- [NTSB LAX01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N5447L · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's habit interference, from his previous training in a different type of airplane, that precipitated his improper use of the elevator control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N15900 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance…
- [NTSB CHI01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA024.md): Piper PA28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N98094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…
- [NTSB NYC01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA023.md): Bombardier CL-600 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N804CA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Boeing captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the CRJ. A factor was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA022.md): Beech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N8587M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA024.md): Cessna 152 · Alpine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N24961 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA012.md): Cessna P210N · Kampala, Uganda · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2000 · DEAGL · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA008.md): Wildman Adventurer · Yelm, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N567AW · Destroyed
  > A main rotor blade strike (impact) with both a pusher propeller blade and the rudder during an unknown phase of operation resulting in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent to terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA007.md): Beech N35 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N1255Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff upon experiencing directional control difficulties. Factors included the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control, and a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB NYC01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA019.md): American AA-1A · White Plains, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N9375L · Substantial damage
  > An improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX01FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA023.md): Mooney M-20J · Wheaton Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N40VF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA009.md): Raytheon 400A · Morristown, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N792TA · No damage
  > The failure of several relays on the roll trim control printed circuit board, which caused an uncommanded aileron trim input.
- [NTSB CHI01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA023.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Minier, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N94176 · Substantial damage
  > the carburetor ice and after takeoff, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the plowed field condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA022.md): Howard Weedhopper · Fordsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's low altitude flight.
- [NTSB MIA01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA015.md): Piper PA-34 · Chacabuco, Argentina · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2000 · LVVFB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA013.md): Cessna 172P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N53512 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain Vs during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper preflightplanning/preparation and failure…
- [NTSB MIA01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA011.md): Camillo Annaloro C A Spcl Quicks · Lucedale, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N302CA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to secure a fabric panel during preflight inspection resulting in the panel separating from the aircraft during climb after takeoff, passing through the propeller and damaging wing flap fabric, loss of engine power due to wing flap…
- [NTSB LAX01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA025.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N12NT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine manufacturer's repair station personnel to install a circlip during engine overhaul, which resulted in the turbine assembly aft support bearing becoming dislodged and seized on the shaft. A factor…
- [NTSB LAX01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA021.md): Cessna 172P · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N5226K · Substantial damage
  > A local windshear condition that exceeded the airplane's climb performance capability during landing approach and resulted in the runway overrun during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CHI01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA029.md): Fowler Varieze · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N82JF · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in the fuel drain remaining partially open. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the partially open fuel drain, the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the…
- [NTSB ANC01FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA011.md): Beech 1900D · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N575D · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the crew's failure to follow appropriate procedures.
- [NTSB SEA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA009.md): Hallett HALLETT-1 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N8331H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when it became questionable as to whether the aircraft would be able to clear an object just off the departure end of the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the object as he attempted to…
- [NTSB NYC01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA020.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N2055T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the glide toward the airport. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with the published best glide speed.
- [NTSB NYC01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA021.md): Beech BE-23-24 · Kingston, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N7951L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check both fuel tanks visually during the preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the dark night.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=7

## 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=6&year=2000

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