# NTSB investigations, 2000, CO

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 DEN01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA035.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N9058G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to mantain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA034.md): Barackman Vans RV-6 · Springfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N3891P · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the right hand flap control rod due to construction procedures/directives not being followed by the builder.
- [NTSB DEN01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA032.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2000 · N130MS · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing which exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N127FR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the snow bank next to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA031.md): Cessna R182 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N2386C · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the dual student flaring the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DEN01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA022.md): Cessna 210C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N969RJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water), and failure of the pilot to have the airplane completely refueled. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01TA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01TA019.md): Hughes 369D · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N411SM · Destroyed
  > the foreign object damage to a main rotor blade, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA025.md): Cessna 320C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N3043T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend due to a bent extension rod.
- [NTSB DEN01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA017.md): 2000 McCoy Genesis · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2000 · N9931W · Destroyed
  > Failure of an airframe stringer due to improper construction by the builder/pilot which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable. A factor was failure by the builder pilot to follow procedures and secure the engine prior to deploying the aircraft recovery…
- [NTSB DEN01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA014.md): Mooney M20J · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2000 · N201JP · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the left main gear strut during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the 6-foot high snow bank that the airplane impacted when it left the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA012.md): Bell 206L-1 · Mesa Verde, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N613 · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's use of improper materials, and inadequate quality control of the tail rotor blades during the manufacturing process, which resulted in fatigue failure of the blade.
- [NTSB DEN01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA009.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N41RC · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post.
- [NTSB DEN01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA007.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N238Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to follow instrument approach procedures and execute a missed approach when the runway environment was not in sight at decision height. A factor was low ceiling.
- [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 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 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 DEN01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N159SW · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the right forward inboard landing gear door hinge pin for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA178.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N9281W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a vehicle parked beside the ramp while he was taxiing the aircraft from landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA177.md): Cessna 340 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N388SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landing the aircraft hard exceeding the design stress limits. Factors were: Low ceiling, freezing rain, dark night, excessive descent rate, and improper glide path.
- [NTSB DEN00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA172.md): Boeing Stearman D75N1 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N64796 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor not maintaining supervision. Contributing factors were the student's hard landing due to excessive flare and subsequent inadvertent stall, and the student's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN00FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA175.md): Beech S35 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N711HZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot in command's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor was the pilot/passenger's lack of experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB DEN00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA173.md): Maule M-7-235C · Collbran, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N4255P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and roll. Factors were the tree and fences.
- [NTSB DEN00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA169.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N2190R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the high-density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA167.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N1036V · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine oil pump and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA164.md): North American SNJ-5 · Steamboat Spg, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N440JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB DEN00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA158.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N111KD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA155.md): Trammell Avid Flyer · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N7081M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of wing lift strut attachment rod for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB DEN01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA026.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N55SU · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate structural materials (American manufactured verses original Russian materials) used during a major repair.
- [NTSB DEN00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA151.md): Cessna 310D · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N6981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and lower the landing gear prior to landing. Factors were diverted attention and aural perception.
- [NTSB DEN00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA150.md): Aerostar S-66A · Edwards, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N5268L · Substantial damage
  > Lack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines.
- [NTSB DEN00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA147.md): Fisher Glastar GS-1 · Berthoud, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N99DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff. A factor was the irrigation equipment.
- [NTSB DEN00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA146.md): Aerostar S-77A · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA142.md): Mooney M20E · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N5775Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA139.md): Fudold Avid - Magnum · Walden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N200UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during a go-around attempt. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA153.md): Mooney M20C · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N5549Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to follow procedures and lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN00LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA138.md): Cessna 182P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N9886M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model.
- [NTSB DEN00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA137.md): Mooney M20C · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N6253U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives.
- [NTSB DEN00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA134.md): Cessna 310D · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · N674FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire available runway, the high density altitude weather condition, and a partial loss of power on one engine due to a burned exhaust valve.
- [NTSB DEN00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4785F · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not possible by the flight instructor due to the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the tail wheel steering system by maintenance personnel. Factors were the inadequate aircraft preflight by the second pilot who was receiving a…
- [NTSB DEN00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA125.md): Cessna 150M · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4723 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were high density altitude, weight and balance exceeded, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN00FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA127.md): Cessna 195 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4377V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly up a valley with rapidly rising terrain, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the terrain due to its climb performance being exceeded. A contributing factors was the high, rapidly rising, mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA122.md): Rowley P-40F · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N42915 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate decision to turn back (low altitude) towards the runway for a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power due to a reduction gear failure.
- [NTSB DEN00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA129.md): Cessna 172N · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N4642J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely flaring the airplane for landing, resulting in a hard landing, followed by an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and loss of directional control. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB DEN00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Karval, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2000 · N46935 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent flight into the clouds, and his becoming spatially disorientated.
- [NTSB DEN00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA116.md): Cessna 310C · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N1779H · Substantial damage
  > A sudden and unexpected encounter with a downdraft while on final approach. A factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB DEN00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Orchard, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N84105 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed.
- [NTSB DEN00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA112.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2000 · N4948L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB DEN00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA108.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N838PC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate…
- [NTSB DEN00FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA104.md): Cessna P206 · Howard, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N2577X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DEN00FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA102.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kiowa, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N67BJ · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while practicing stall maneuvers, which resulted in an inadvertent spin.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&state=CO&page=2

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

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

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