# 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 MIA01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA017.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N928ER · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA014.md): Craig R. Merrill Luton Beta · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N545CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in the aircraft settling fast, touching down hard, and colliding with an embankment on the side of the runway, where it came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA012.md): Cessna 150L · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N11938 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A factor in the accident was the failure of each pilot to communicate with the other.
- [NTSB MIA01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA010.md): Jim Price Pitts Special S · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N56JP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N56JP, during landing rollout, to see and avoid N49713, who was turning off the runway after landing from the opposite direction, resulting in the 2 aircraft colliding on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA020.md): Ryan ST3KR · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N50870 · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with a strong updraft at the end of the runway that induced an increase in the wing's angle of attack to the critical point, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB IAD01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA008.md): Conn Sonerai II · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N188P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation of the engine, caused by the fracturing of the fuel pump switches during a turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB IAD01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA007.md): Cessna 140 · Mcclure, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N279W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles.
- [NTSB CHI01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA022.md): Bollinger BD-4 · Hedrick, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N108BC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining clearance from the fence. A factors was fence.
- [NTSB CHI01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA021.md): Beech A36 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N6682Z · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N7586F · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA019.md): Zenair CH2000 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N420ZA · Substantial damage
  > the loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate.
- [NTSB NYC01WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA051.md): Cessna T303 · Dossenheim, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2000 · N9645C · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA006.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3201 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N488UE · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's lack of dimensional inspection and repair requirements for the gearbox forward and aft diaphragm, which caused the bull gear to shift and resulted in an uncontained separation of the bull gear during flight
- [NTSB FTW01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA016.md): Steven R. Jackson Harmon Rocket 2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N47SR · Destroyed
  > The collapsing of the inner liner of the induction air hose, resulting in a restriction of airflow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA028.md): Piper PT-46 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N1RQ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging the landing flare, and his failure to recover from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA025.md): Cessna 172M · Camp Springs, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N950ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to operate close behind a large airplane at the same altitude, which resulted in a wake turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB LAX01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA019.md): Beech 300 · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N398DE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to utilize the propeller's reverse pitch function.
- [NTSB FTW01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA012.md): Cessna 188B · Stanton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N53211 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA018.md): Beech 95-C55 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N2016F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment, and the misjudged flare by the pilot. A factor was the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI01FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA017.md): Beech 95-C55 · Homer, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N782B · Destroyed
  > The inadequate remedial action the flightcrew had during the stall recovery maneuver and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the intentional stall the flightcrew was performing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jesup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2000 · N47881 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the wheel braking system due to the pilot's improper use of braking in downwind, downhill conditions, resulting in overheated brakes, and subsequent encounter with a downslope and terrain collision.
- [NTSB FTW01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA011.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2000 · N3165G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a guy wire while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB SEA01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA006.md): Cessna 185F · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N93981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA007.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Dellwood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N621DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to clear the area, and his attempted takeoff while the helicopter's right skid was entangled with vines, which resulted in inadvertent dynamic rollover and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA006.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N355DU · Destroyed
  > The mechanics failure to comply with manufacturers instructions for correction of a illuminated main rotor gearbox oil pressure warning light resulting in the helicopter being dispatched on a ferry flight with a failed main rotor gearbox oil pump, failure of…
- [NTSB LAX01FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA018.md): Beech C90 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N1801B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to correctly set a new transponder code and an anomaly in ATC software that precluded the controller from manually overriding the resulting inhibition of displayed data. Factors in the accident were impaired…
- [NTSB IAD01WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA005.md): Cessna 414 · Kiel-Holtenau, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2000 · DIDIT · No damage
- [NTSB CHI01MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA011.md): Cessna 335 · Hillsboro, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N8354N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane while maneuvering because of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the airplane's primary attitude indicator and the adverse weather conditions, including turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI01IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA016.md): Boeing B-727-61 · Wood Dale, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N530KF · Minor damage
  > Inadequate overhaul of the flap segment that allowed for corrosion and debonding that resulted in the flap segment departing the airplane during the approach. Factors relating to this incident were insufficient information provided to the overhaul facility by…
- [NTSB NYC01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA015.md): Moore Starduster SA-300 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N3168 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Southborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N4381S · Substantial damage
  > A failed connecting rod assembly, with the initiating event undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX01FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA014.md): Beech 35-33 · Monterey, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N1344G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors were low ceiling, spatial disorientation and lack of…
- [NTSB IAD01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA004.md): Yakovlev 52 · Berryville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N21CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Jensen, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N738CW · Substantial damage
  > an undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach.
- [NTSB CHI01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA010.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N289JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL01FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA008.md): Piper PA-32RT · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N789CS · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and preparation, that resulted in exceeding the designed weight and balance of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medications and the collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA008.md): Weste Avid · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N126DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a piston failure. Factors in the accident were an out-of-rig flight control system, an inadvertent stall, and no suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01IA007.md): Boeing 747-251F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N629US · Minor damage
  > Rupture and disintegration of main landing gear tires during the takeoff roll, and subsequent damage to the right main gear hydraulic brake system.
- [NTSB NYC01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA018.md): North American AT-6G · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N5296V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was a slight bend in the runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N1297F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA014.md): Cessna 172G · Steubenville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4352L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model airplane, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA005.md): Arthur P. Matthews Acro Sport II · Huntersville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N86AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the distance/speed and failure to attain the proper touchdown point or affect a timely go-around which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway and incurring substantial damage when it ran into a streambed.
- [NTSB MIA01FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA004.md): Robinson R-22 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4004J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the proper rate of descent during a forced landing/autorotation resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust…
- [NTSB LAX01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4826Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on short final landing approach. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA013.md): Bell 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N2233F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during liftoff due to his improper planning and decisions. Related factors were the high density altitude and helicopter weight condition, and the lack of a suitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB FTW01RA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01RA008.md): Cessna 320E · Ensenada, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2000 · N269WP
- [NTSB DEN01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA023.md): Cessna 310N · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N111KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was wind shear.
- [NTSB CHI01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA012.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N6107P · Destroyed
  > the inadequate soft field takeoff procedure by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the high grass on the runway, the pilots disregard for the runway conditions, his lack of total experience in the aircraft, the trees, and the pilots…
- [NTSB ATL01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Homer, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N18130 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA01WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA005.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2000 · N6917P · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=8

## 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=7&year=2000

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