# NTSB investigations, 2000, GA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DCA01MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA005.md): Douglas DC-9 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N826AT · Substantial damage
  > the leakage of lavatory fluid from the airplane's forward lavatory onto electrical connectors, which caused shorting that led to a fire. Contributing to the accident were the inadequate servicing of the lavatory and the failure of maintenance to ensure…
- [NTSB MIA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA025.md): Maule MX-7-180A · St. Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N3079Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a sideward skid, a collapsed main landing gear strut, and wing strike.
- [NTSB MIA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jesup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2000 · N47881 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the wheel braking system due to the pilot's improper use of braking in downwind, downhill conditions, resulting in overheated brakes, and subsequent encounter with a downslope and terrain collision.
- [NTSB ATL01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Homer, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N18130 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 ATL00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA093.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Adel, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N33735 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a closed runway for landing. Contributing factors were his inadequate inflight planning/decision and the wood block on the runway..
- [NTSB MIA00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA267.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N172DZ · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with turbulence in clouds during a normal descent, resulting in serious injuries.
- [NTSB ATL00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA092.md): Bombardier CRJ · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N853AS · No damage
  > The inadvertent flight into turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA245.md): Schweizer G-164A · Berlin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N8919H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA082.md): Beech B60 · Austell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N8WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to preflight plan adequate fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL00FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA081.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lumber City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N801MW · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures and descended below approach minimums and collided with trees. A factor was low clouds.
- [NTSB ATL00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA079.md): Cessna 172H · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1749F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted.
- [NTSB ATL00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA078.md): Solo Wings Aquilla · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering that resulted in the collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL00FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA075.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Augusta, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N198PM · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in taking off with the airplane exceeding the weight and balance limitations. Factors to the accident were the improper loading of the airplane, taking off from a short, up sloping runway…
- [NTSB ATL00FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA069.md): Eurocopter AS350B · Sumner, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N911AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing factors was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA00LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA228.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Clyo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft due to impairment by use of drugs, and the resultant uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA226.md): Cessna A188B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2000 · N731CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to calculate his takeoff distance for the conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence, trees, and the terrain. A factor in the accident is the FAA's failure to require of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA223.md): Cessna 172P · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N51996 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with adjacent foliage. A factor in the accident was the student's decision to takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB MIA00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA210.md): James Browning Midget MUSTANG-I · Waycross, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N114JB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during initial climb that resulted in the aircraft colliding with the ground and incurring damage. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention, when he inadvertently knocked the spectacles off his face…
- [NTSB MIA00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA199.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N8787V · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to purge the fuel lines of air after a fuel tank was run dry on the previous flight and the failure of the electric fuel boost pump on or low position due to a loose wire which resulted in failure of the engine due to air in the…
- [NTSB MIA00TA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA189.md): Bell OH-58 · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N913SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to ensure the helicopter was on level terrain after landing. The left skid came off the ground after the passenger exited the helicopter, the slope capability was exceeded, the helicopter encountered dynamic rollover, and rolled over on its…
- [NTSB ATL00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA063.md): Hughes 369A · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N330CM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the turbine wheel assembly.
- [NTSB MIA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA180.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N2589H · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.
- [NTSB MIA00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA174.md): Cessna 150L · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N330JC · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after takeoff, and the intentional stalling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his attempting to bank while…
- [NTSB MIA00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA162.md): Cessna A150M · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N9834J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper soft field landing technique while attempting a forced landing to an open field following a loss of engine power which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in the accident were weather conditions conducive to formation of…
- [NTSB MIA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA157.md): Navion L-17B · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N4903E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity resulting in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA055.md): Jackson Velocity RG · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N34BD · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the lower engine cowling and subsequent partial separation of propeller blades during a low high-speed pass. A factor was the recent maintenance work performed by the owner/pilot mechanic.
- [NTSB MIA00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA145.md): Hiller UH-12C · Metter, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N80584 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout resulting in a collision with a transmission wire that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the helicopter.
- [NTSB ATL00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N60763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with a utility pole.
- [NTSB ATL00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA044.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N8899S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA135.md): Hughes OH-6A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N992CH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his misjudging the flare and a subsequent hard landing. Factors in this accident were, the pilot's inadequate planned approach in trail of two heavier helicopters, a crosswind landing…
- [NTSB MIA00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA123.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Leesburg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N4089Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance during a spray pass resulting in the in-flight collision with the raised rows of the field.
- [NTSB ATL00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA038.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Springfield, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N230US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA108.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N636AS · No damage
  > The flight attendant's failure to seat and belt herself during an inflight encounter with turbulence in clouds resulting in her losing foothold and falling against a passenger seat, sustaining a fractured ankle.
- [NTSB ATL00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA036.md): Trike Unknown · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · NONE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain appropriate clearance with objects during final approach to landing. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB ATL00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA032.md): Bellanca 260 B · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N8865R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in a wheels-up landing and post-crash fire.
- [NTSB ATL00FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8447Y · Substantial damage
  > The S76 helicopter pilot's failure to follow ATC landing sequence clearance, which resulted in the PA-28's encounter with the helicopters wake turbulence. A factor was the air traffic controllers clearance procedure.
- [NTSB MIA00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA091.md): Beech F90 · Monroe, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2000 · N101ET · Substantial damage
  > chafed wiring that resulted in an electrical short which initiated the landing gear retraction cycle when cabin heat was activated, resulting in the main landing gear retracting during taxi.
- [NTSB MIA00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA076.md): Cessna 150L · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N11567 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA074.md): Cessna 172N · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2000 · N2469E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove ice from the wings prior to takeoff resulting in the aircraft not climbing after takeoff and colliding with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA067.md): Swearingen SX300 · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N54SX · Substantial damage
  > failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing/flare touchdown for undetermined reasons, resulting in the loss of directional control and the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with a runway light.
- [NTSB ATL00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA023.md): Beech 23 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N2336Z · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.

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

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

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