# 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 LAX01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA016.md): Aerospatiale AS350-BH · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N532BH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by the helicopter manufacturer during manufacture, which installed skins of inadequate thickness on the tail boom. A factor in the accident was the failure of the manufacturer's quality control system to detect the inadequate thickness.
- [NTSB LAX01FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA011.md): Navion G · Henderson, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N2434T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb. The loss of power was probably due to the pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply…
- [NTSB IAD01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA003.md): Pitts S-1A · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N800AS · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA007.md): Cessna 172-B · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N7894X · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA012.md): Piper PA-60-601P · S. Burlington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · CFAWF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed after he experienced a partial loss of power on one engine. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine due to an induction air leak.
- [NTSB LAX01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA012.md): Tolle Venture Model 20 · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N353 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of a fuel sump tank check valve, during takeoff initial climb, that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA010.md): Cessna 170B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N2562D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA009.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Waller, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N4882V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the crankshaft counterweight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA003.md): Beech B19 · Umbarger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N5108R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, the dark night illumination, the lack of visual cues, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight qualification or experience.
- [NTSB CHI01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA013.md): Republic RC-3 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N6175K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number five intake valve spring during initial climbout and that there was no suitable terrain during the forced landing. A factor was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N732FL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA010.md): Beech BE-A36 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002.md): American AA-1A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N9394L · Substantial damage
  > A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB DEN01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA003.md): Cessna R-182 · Grants, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N182BG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA008.md): Walton RV-6 · Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N796W · Substantial damage
  > The rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot. A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection.
- [NTSB CHI01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N2060T · Substantial damage
  > the designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.
- [NTSB ATL01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA006.md): Cessna 172K · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N7396G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA006.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was a high wind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA003.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N223RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. Unsuitable terrain was selected for the maintenance test flight operation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA008.md): Beech BE-23-B24R · Fork Union, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N68HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the uneven landing area condition.
- [NTSB NYC01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA007.md): Beech E18S · Wash. Ct. House, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N2067C · Destroyed
  > An undetermined event, which resulted in an off airport landing. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.
- [NTSB MIA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA002.md): Harwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N909GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA002.md): Cessna 401A · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N800SS · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors.
- [NTSB FTW01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA007.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N3390P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.
- [NTSB DEN01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA002.md): Hughes 369FF · Baggs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N82638 · Substantial damage
  > impact with terrain following a total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the turbine-to-compressor coupling. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01WA015.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2000 · N963TW · No damage
- [NTSB CHI01WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01WA014.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Paris, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2000 · N234NW · No damage
- [NTSB CHI01MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA006.md): Canadair CL600-2B16 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · CFTBZ · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s excessive takeoff rotation, during an aft center of gravity (c.g.) takeoff, a rearward migration of fuel during acceleration and takeoff and consequent shift in the airplane’s aft c.g. to aft of the aft c.g. limit, which caused the airplane to…
- [NTSB SEA01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA001.md): Cessna 208B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N941FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising…
- [NTSB NYC01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N65671 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA007.md): Cessna P210N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N888MM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to operate the airplane according to the flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the presence of…
- [NTSB SEA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA002.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N80EG · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an obstruction was not maintained during the go-around. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA017.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N707SR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA005.md): Galaxy Balloons Galaxy 7 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N52233 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's hard landing during a high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA006.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N819CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper storage of personal items and his inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatching of the left rear cabin door during flight and allowing a plastic garment bag to blow out and strike the tail rotor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA003.md): Cessna 182 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N8907X · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA005.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N9306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA011.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA005.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N60BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N3715R · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise resulting from the pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate power management.
- [NTSB LAX01FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA004.md): Piper PA-34-200 · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N222ES · Destroyed
  > The pilots becoming lost and disoriented during an improperly conducted IFR approach, and subsequent missed approach, that led to a collision with rising mountainous terrain. Also causal was the local controller canceling the IFR approach when the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA004.md): Cessna 172M · Sparta, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N13214 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB ANC01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N4882P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N52202 · Substantial damage
  > Oil Pump drive gear shaft separated in shear. A collision with a tree stump during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC01WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA016.md): Cessna 550 · Rouyn-Noranda, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2000 · CFJCZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N8895M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB FTW01RA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01RA006.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Reynosa, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2000 · N936ML
- [NTSB ANC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA003.md): Helio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N295BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA002.md): Cessna 206 · Kiana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N5293X · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB NYC01WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA009.md): Cessna 303 · Jena, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 2000 · DISEE · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=9

## 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=8&year=2000

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