# 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. Page 7 of 41 · 2,031 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB IAD02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA011.md): Cessna 182 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N7399S · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear failure. - [NTSB IAD02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA005.md): Aerostar SA-60A · Luxor, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N63069 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent inability to avoid power lines. - [NTSB FTW02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA018.md): Piper PA-30 · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N8642Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA010.md): Beech 58P · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N701JK · Substantial damage > The exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI02FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA006.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N6609G · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ATL02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA007.md): North American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N453WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > See narrative for ATL02LA007A. - [NTSB ATL02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA002.md): Beech 19 · St Clair Spring, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N1929W · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the touchdown point that resulted in the runway overrun. - [NTSB ATL02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N46085 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. - [NTSB LAX02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA008.md): Brock Thorp T-18 · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2001 · N42KB · Substantial damage > the corrosion and fatigue failure of the tail wheel fork. - [NTSB FTW02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA017.md): Aerospatiale AS350B2 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2001 · N111DT · Destroyed > The seizing of the cyclic control for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude for the pilot to regain control of the helicopter. - [NTSB CHI02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA008.md): Bell 47G-2 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2001 · N840WA · Substantial damage > The dual student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB SEA02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA008.md): Bell 206L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy… - [NTSB NYC02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA011.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N4834G · No damage > The line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start. - [NTSB NYC02FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA012.md): Cessna 172 · South Hero, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N8255B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition. - [NTSB FTW02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA019.md): Bell 206L-3 · East Cameron 78 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N348AL · Substantial damage > The hard landing due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to deploy the emergency floats. - [NTSB SEA02FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA007.md): Cessna TR182 · Dixie, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N756CE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to refuel en route resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his inadvertent entry into a stall condition during the emergency descent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB NYC02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA013.md): Embraer 145LR · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N825MJ · Substantial damage > the captain's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and hard landing. Factors were the failure of both pilots to follow company CRM and flight manual procedures, and the captains improper approach briefing. - [NTSB NYC02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA010.md): Cessna 172L · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N811P · Substantial damage > The pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA010.md): Beech 58 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N943V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use the checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) The inoperative landing gear warning system, 2) Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to assure that the… - [NTSB CHI02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA011.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N29461 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off. - [NTSB ATL02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA015.md): Cessna 188B · Whiteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N4784R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump that contaminated the fuel system and restricted fuel flow to the engine.. A factor is rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA002.md): Embraer 120ER · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N120AX · Substantial damage > The captain's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude which resulted in impact with terrain during an instrument landing approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's failure to reset the altimeters to the correct altimeter… - [NTSB SEA02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2001 · N7502K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's… - [NTSB MIA02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA009.md): Cessna 172P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2001 · N52685 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inattentive preflight inspection, non-compliance with the prestart checklist, decision to leave the cockpit unattended with engine running, and his inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake as he exited to remove a wheel chock, resulting in… - [NTSB FTW02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA015.md): Cessna 206 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2001 · N5206U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA009.md): Cessna 152 · Middlefield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N94567 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rising terrain, and clouds. - [NTSB LAX02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA006.md): Stinson 108-3 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N735C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a… - [NTSB LAX02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA005.md): Aero Commander 690 · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N690JM · Substantial damage > a misrigging of the engine controls that resulted in an asymmetric reverse thrust condition. - [NTSB SEA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA006.md): Cessna 182P · Sulfur Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N20877 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions. - [NTSB NYC02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA008.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-320 · Yardley, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N34820 · Substantial damage > an in flight collision with birds. - [NTSB LAX02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N15831 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6. - [NTSB FTW02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA016.md): Thunder and Colt AX8-90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N407TC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstacles during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. - [NTSB FTW02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA014.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N3636Z · Substantial damage > inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition. - [NTSB FTW02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA012.md): Aerostar RXS-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N5260E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line during landing. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing. - [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA007.md): Cessna A150L · Buena Vista, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N6020J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use proper bounced landing technique, resulting in a hard touchdown, propeller strike, and noseover. - [NTSB IAD02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA004.md): Cessna 172 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N5385J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the sun glare. - [NTSB DCA02WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA005.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA-226-TC · Shamattawa, Man, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2001 · C-GYPA · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA005.md): Cessna 182N · Graham, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N92913 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA006.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N44RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB WAS02WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA005.md): Bell 407 · Copiapo, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2001 · CC-PBZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA02WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA068.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Marcos Juarez, Argentina · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2001 · LV-HJF · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA008.md): Cessna T206H · LakeLanier Isl., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2001 · N919LL · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX02FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA003.md): Edge 540 · San Juan Capist, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2001 · N541TW · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object altitude clearance while intentionally performing low level aerobatics, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB NYC02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA007.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N91284 · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA007.md): Hughes 369D · Kahoolawe Isle, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N622WA · No damage > Inadequate visual surveillance by the pilot before takeoff resulting in liftoff with a deplaning passenger still partially aboard the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures. - [NTSB LAX02IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02IA002.md): Boeing 737-700 · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N615AS · No damage > The failure of the stabilizer electric trim motor as a result of internal mechanical seizure. - [NTSB FTW02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA013.md): Aerostar International S81A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N52760 · Minor damage > the selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing. - [NTSB DCA02WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA004.md): Swearingen Metroliner · Mediterranean, Spain · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2001 · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA02MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA003.md): Cessna 208 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N9530F · Destroyed > an in-flight loss of control resulting from upper surface ice contamination that the pilot-in-command failed to detect during his preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a preflight inspection requirement for CE-208… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&year=2001 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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