# NTSB investigations, 2001, 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. Page 1 of 2 · 70 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA015.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N8704W · Substantial damage > a wet brake that later froze resulting in a loss of directional control on landing. A contributing factor was the snow bank. - [NTSB DEN02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N73892 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA012.md): Cessna T210N · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N210GB · Destroyed > the loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA009.md): Esbenshade Starduster Too SA300 · Evans, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N6925 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the wires. A contributing factor was the trees the airplane struck while the pilot was attempting to regain aircraft control. - [NTSB DEN02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA007.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paonia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N4447D · Substantial damage > impact with a deer during initial climb immediately following rotation, resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear assembly. - [NTSB DEN02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA004.md): Cessna T337G · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N45E · Destroyed > the pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s… - [NTSB DEN02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA005.md): Irwin Thorp T-18 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N2819L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing - [NTSB DEN02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Colo Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2001 · N2364E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach. - [NTSB DEN01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA164.md): Cessna 172RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N9320D · Substantial damage > the failure of the dual student to verify that the landing gear was down and locked, and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student. - [NTSB DEN01FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA161.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N161RB · Destroyed > the flight crews' intentional low altitude flight, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB DEN01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA159.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N1259V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the guy wire. - [NTSB DEN01FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA157.md): Boeing 777-236 · Denver, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · G-VIIK · Substantial damage > the overstress fracture of the airplane's refueling adapter ring that resulted from the abnormal angular force applied to it. The applied angular force occurred due to the ground refueler inadequately positioning the hydrant fuel truck (in relation to the… - [NTSB DEN01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N2575P · Minor damage > the passenger's failure to follow instructions given to brace for a high wind landing, and the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the passenger's actions. A contributing factor was the thermal lift. - [NTSB DEN01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA155.md): Vans RV-6A · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N199LH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection which led to the subsequent lateral control of the airplane on the ground not being possible. A contributing factor was the unavailability of rudder control due to a headset blocking the rudder control… - [NTSB DEN01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA153.md): Bradley Rans S-7 · Fruita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N91642 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to both piston rings failing, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA151.md): Aviat A-1 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N8HU · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance. - [NTSB DEN01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA147.md): Cessna 172N · Peyton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N733BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB DEN01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA146.md): Commander 114-B · Snowmass Villag, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N994JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the rising terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors include high density altitude conditions, and trees. - [NTSB DEN01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA141.md): Enstrom 280FX · Ouray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N724BF · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power due to the slippage of the wastegate linkage as a result of the plunger on the linkage being undertorqued by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA139.md): Cessna 320 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N3338P · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of right engine power. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA138.md): Cessna 182H · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA132.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N114SA · Substantial damage > the failure of the nose landing gear right drag brace (link assembly) due to fatigue. - [NTSB DEN01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA130.md): Cessna 172RG · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N401TA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate, and his improper inflight planning/decision to attempt to cross mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the pilot's total lack of experience in mountain… - [NTSB DEN01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA127.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6276W · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA124.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N886N · Destroyed > the pilot receiving instruction inadvertently retracting the landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction. - [NTSB DEN01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA121.md): Griffith-Boyd Lancair 360 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N15EG · Substantial damage > a wheels-up landing due to an uncommanded gear retraction resulting from a short circuit of the landing gear electrical wiring. - [NTSB DEN01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA120.md): Cessna 172Q · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N66076 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor were the adverse wind conditions. - [NTSB DEN01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA119.md): Cessna 177RG · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N2129Q · Substantial damage > failure of the nose landing gear hydraulic UP hose, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.. - [NTSB DEN01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA118.md): Beech BE76 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N877SP · Substantial damage > main landing gear collapse on touchdown for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB DEN01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA117.md): Piper PA-12 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N7850H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate wind evaluation, and his inadequate planning/decision to land with a tailwind, at a density altitude of 13,418 feet. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the high density altitude weather condition. - [NTSB DEN01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N1614K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind. - [NTSB DEN01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA112.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N2970P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN01FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA110.md): Cessna T210G · Lyons, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N6886R · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the fog, low ceilings and the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB DEN01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA106.md): Enstrom F-28C · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N83GT · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N5999V · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits. - [NTSB DEN01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA103.md): Hall Lancair 4P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N707SH · Substantial damage > unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factor was a fatigue fracture of the starter adapter drive shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB DEN01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA101.md): Garrett Starduster TOO SA300 · Woodrow, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N555CW · Substantial damage > a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which was rough and uneven. Factors were deteriorating weather in the form of freezing rain, snow, and decreasing visibility. - [NTSB DEN01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA099.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N4031A · Minor damage > failure by the pilot to control descent rate during approach to land. A factor was a temperature inversion. - [NTSB DEN01FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA096.md): Beech 76 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6002H · Destroyed > intentional buzzing by both pilots and their failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare. - [NTSB DEN01IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01IA108.md): Beech 200 · Greeley, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 2001 · N725MC · Minor damage > jamming of the nose landing gear actuator due to improper painting procedures by other maintenance personnel which resulted in a wheels up landing. - [NTSB DEN01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA094.md): Cessna 208B · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N948FE · Destroyed > an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience… - [NTSB DEN01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA100.md): Cessna T206H · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2001 · N72582 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate during the flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors icing conditions and accumulations of wing ice. - [NTSB DEN01FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA090.md): Piper PA-39 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N8984Y · Substantial damage > the loss of right engine power on take-off as a result of the separation of the right engine's alternate air door, which lodged in the fuel servo air inlet. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA089.md): Cessna 140A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N666TC · Substantial damage > total failure of the right main landing gear spring due to fatigue. - [NTSB DEN01FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA088.md): Beech 35 · Glenwood Sprgs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N2PZ · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush to the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make/model airplane, the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's attempted… - [NTSB DEN01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA083.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7736P · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Factors include the gusty wind and high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB DEN01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA082.md): Sandell Zenith CH 200 · Canon City, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N49DE · Destroyed > the pilot in command inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's total lack of experience in airplane make/model, and high wind conditions. - [NTSB DEN01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA081.md): Cessna 172P · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N54663 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of aileron and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the direct gusty crosswind. - [NTSB DCA01MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA034.md): Grumman Gulfstream III · Aspen, CO · Accident · 18 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N303GA · Destroyed > the flight crew's operation of the airplane below the minimum descent altitude without an appropriate visual reference for the runway. Contributing to the cause of the accident were the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) unclear wording of the March 27,… - [NTSB DEN01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9464D · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was a crosswind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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") = 2001 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=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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