# NTSB investigations, 2000, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA065.md): Cessna T210N · Colorado City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N4729C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA063.md): Bell 206-L3 · Wilcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N288JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation that resulted from nausea during the final approach to landing. The pilot collapsed on the cyclic, which precipitated inadvertent contact between the main rotor blades and the ground. Factors were hilly terrain on a dark night,…
- [NTSB LAX01FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA049.md): Beech BE-55-D55 · Clifton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2000 · N7901R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt a landing on an unlit runway at night, and his failure to maintain the proper glide path and clearance from obstacles while on final approach, which resulted in the collision with a utility pole. A…
- [NTSB LAX01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA048.md): Cessna 172N · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N8173E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the morning sun, which momentarily restricted the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB LAX01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA042.md): Eurocopter AS 350B-3 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N972AE · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's misjudged landing flare and level off, which resulted in a heel first touchdown and subsequent hard landing during a practice autorotation. Also causal was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB LAX01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA040.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N4031U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA037.md): Cessna 182P · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N9187G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX01FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA036.md): Piper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N3032R · Destroyed
  > In-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological 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 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 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 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 LAX00FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA347.md): Cessna 207A · Valle, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N9439M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance and adjustment of the engine magnetos resulting in a loss of optimum performance during a critical takeoff that required peak engine performance.
- [NTSB LAX00FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA346.md): Cessna 182G · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3103S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population.
- [NTSB LAX00FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA342.md): Sikorsky/Orlando S-55 · Hoover Dam, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N17754 · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of Papillon maintenance personnel to recognize the significance of the increasing metal in the oil analysis test results and the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA341.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N6303C · Substantial damage
  > An improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX00LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA336.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N381AS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a straight ahead landing during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX00LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA350.md): Worgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N707BD · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the forward spark plug due to wear damage to the cylinder head threads. A factor in the accident was traffic on the highway and the pilot having to maneuver to avoid the traffic.
- [NTSB LAX00LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA333.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N4208T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to over-rotation, inadequate airspeed, and improper remedial action under the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA339.md): Cessna 210E · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N210DL · Substantial damage
  > The lack of elevator control during final approach, for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA324.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N4905V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a cruise descent, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain during dark night conditions. Contributing factors were the rain, thuderstorm, and dust storm weather conditions,…
- [NTSB LAX00LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA309.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N91003 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. Also causal to the accident was his failure to retract flaps during the aborted landing attempt, which lead to a loss of lift and a hard landing followed by a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX00LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA305.md): Cessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N2078E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA292.md): Balloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N7244X · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to use pibals or other on site wind determination devices, and his subsequent failure to detect adverse wind conditions prior to launch of the balloon.
- [NTSB LAX00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA279.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX00LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA276.md): Schweizer 269C · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · N577TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt a hover in atmospheric conditions and over terrain that would require maximum helicopter performance, and which would leave no viable alternate actions in the event of difficulties.
- [NTSB LAX00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA268.md): Aeronca 7DC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA256.md): Cessna 172 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a sign.
- [NTSB LAX00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA251.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N2196T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA258.md): Cessna 205 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N8154Z · Substantial damage
  > The piston and rings in cylinder No. 1 failed resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing on a road and the airplane's wing collided with a road sign.
- [NTSB LAX00LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA244.md): Cessna 182K · Mayer, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N3094Q · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB LAX00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA243.md): Cessna A185F · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N185DE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane's nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA219.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N115ND · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control in that he failed to properly position the ailerons during his landing roll. Gusty, crosswind conditions, from a direction and velocity that equaled the aircraft's maximum demonstrated crosswind…
- [NTSB LAX00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA218.md): Beech 95 · Sun Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N133PW · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (pilot-in-command) inadequate supervision of his dual student, who prematurely retracted the landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA217.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3814A · Substantial damage
  > Diminished control during the landing phase of operation due to a partial blockage of the elevator controls by a microphone that became lodged in the control stick well.
- [NTSB LAX00FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA213.md): Cessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N414PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…
- [NTSB LAX00FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA207.md): Cessna 172RG · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N5207U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in commercial flight training maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA197.md): Beech H35 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N5477D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector to a tank with fuel resulting in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with the ground during the final landing approach.
- [NTSB LAX00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA196.md): Piper PA-32R · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N4148R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertant movement of the fuel selector to the "off" positon when selecting the alternate tank, and the flight instructor's lack of verification that the fuel selector was in the proper position during the emergency procedure checklist.…
- [NTSB LAX00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA195.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N851HW · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA189.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N7345Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane as required by the airplane's published flight manual resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA188.md): Cessna 310Q · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N7648Q · Substantial damage
  > the overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment.
- [NTSB LAX00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA187.md): Fairchild KR-21 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · NC206V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA183.md): Cessna T210L · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N1726X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway and the subsequent collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB LAX00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA175.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N4018P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA169.md): Air Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N15466 · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…
- [NTSB LAX00TA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA163.md): Hughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N61869 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA164.md): Cessna U206G · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7260N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX00FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA160.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N2267N · Destroyed
  > A snow ingestion caused loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the accumulated snow from the engine inlet area. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering to avoid…

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## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AZ&year=2000

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