# 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 NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA005.md): Cessna T210N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N4673C · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA009.md): Curtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N1822M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB NYC01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA004.md): Cessna 210 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N6096B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the inclement weather.
- [NTSB LAX01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA003.md): Cessna 182S · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N2373D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA005.md): Holt Thorpe T-18C · Imperial, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N85LH · Destroyed
  > the failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which originated from a corrosion crack. A contributory factor was the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the propeller was overhauled at the manufacturer's recommended interval.
- [NTSB CHI01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA002.md): Moseler RAF 2000 GTX SE · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N1187Z · Destroyed
  > The main rotor contacting with the vertical stabilizer, the loss of the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N189ND · Substantial damage
  > Improper torquing procedure of the aft tail rotor drive shaft coupling by maintenance personnel after tracking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA002.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N8340N · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the practice hovering autorotation maneuver. A factor was the underlying soft dirt terrain, which promoted the rollover event.
- [NTSB CHI01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA001.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N294ND · Destroyed
  > Suicide
- [NTSB ATL01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA004.md): Joseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N98GG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA003.md): University of Alabama MINI-500 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N6165T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's unapproved airframe modification that resulted in the loss of flight control during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB NYC01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA002.md): Maule M-5 · Leicester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N5638D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field.
- [NTSB LAX01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA001.md): Beech A36TC · San Juan Batist, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N36TV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into instrument weather conditions at an altitude that did not maintain an adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors were a dark night, clouds, fog, mountainous terrain,…
- [NTSB FTW01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA004.md): Bell 206-L1 · Jasper, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N321CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors were the fog and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB ATL01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA005.md): Alvin R. Kemmet Tango 2 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N29AK · Substantial damage
  > The uncertified pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear asasembly and subsequent nose over. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification and the runway light.
- [NTSB ANC01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA001.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N59645 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA001.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N3039Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA354.md): Piper PA-38 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N2493G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while turning to reverse course following inadvertent nighttime flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.
- [NTSB IAD01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N9697D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01WA010.md): Cessna TU-206F · San Mateo, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2000 · XBGSL · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA001.md): Cessna 150L · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N11390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA001.md): Maule M-7-235B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N31078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the tail wheel failure due to overload.
- [NTSB ATL01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA002.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boone, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N43055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ATL01IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01IA001.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N69826 · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenace personnel to follow fleet campaign directive on how to install a certificate holder.
- [NTSB SEA00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA195.md): Boeing E75 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N8528N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA00RA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00RA275.md): Robinson R-44 · Carlos Tejedor, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2000 · LVWIF
- [NTSB FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272.md): Porterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N25563 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA271.md): Temco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N1689B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.
- [NTSB DEN00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2421H · Destroyed
  > loss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB DEN00FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA182.md): Sukhoi SU-26MX · Telluride, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N26KP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA311.md): Cessna 150H · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N50318 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water) and the pilot exceeding his landing field distance. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his having to select an unsuitable landing area, the short landing area, and the marsh.
- [NTSB ATL00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA095.md): William J. Knowles KNOWLES-THORP KT-18 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N37BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed during initial climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA094.md): Luscombe 8A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2234K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA269.md): Saab 340B · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N241AE · Substantial damage
  > The operator's loss of control of the belt-loader, due to his improper decision to depress the vehicle's accelerator in the proximity of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00WA353.md): Cessna 340 · Nadi, Fiji · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2000 · N130DR · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00TA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA355.md): Hughes TH-55A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N331SD · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's misjudged flare during a simulated autorotation, which led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA270.md): Cessna 188B · Stanton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N4983Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower.
- [NTSB DEN00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA180.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N9622L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were loss of control by the student pilot, the flight instructor's failure to properly monitor the student pilot's rate of descent on final approach, and the flight instructor's lack of recent…
- [NTSB DCA00WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA093.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Subic Bay, Philippines · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2000
- [NTSB CHI00LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA310.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N33117 · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ANC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA134.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N5489H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA00WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA196.md): Cessna A185F · Smithers, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2000 · N90151 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA194.md): Cessna 172K · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2000 · N84034 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade.
- [NTSB MIA00WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA274.md): Cessna 185 · Vargas, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2000 · N2463P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA352.md): Mooney M20S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2000 · N68FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA193.md): Hughes 269B · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9503F · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during hover operations. Inadequate remedial action by the pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA192.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Columbia River, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N5111A · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from a transmission power line was not maintained. The power line was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA190.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N4686R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA272.md): Beech 95-55 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9713R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&page=10

## 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=9&year=2000

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