# NTSB investigations, 2000, LA

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 FTW01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA032.md): Smith Team Tango 2 · Dry Creek, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N6204D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's VFR flight into IMC while in cruise, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the clouds, and icing weather conditions, and the inadequate weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA022.md): Cessna 172K · Belcher, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2000 · N567QL · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA020.md): Cessna 185F · Jena, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N6232E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.
- [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 FTW00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA266.md): Cessna 150K · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N5864G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Blanchard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N6107Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA239.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N6506K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the supercharger during takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Deerpark, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N9136U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual outlook during landing approach. A contributing factor was both pilot's failure to follow recommended traffic patterns.
- [NTSB FTW00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA227.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N2978G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N428KG · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA209.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8151K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Chase, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N731DW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB FTW00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA223.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N3177H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA181.md): Bell 206B · Deville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA180.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N61441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA178.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N8337K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear of the reduction gearbox's 1st stage sungear, which resulted in its subsequent fatigue fracture and failure. Factors were the operator not performing the recommended overhaul of the engine, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB FTW00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164B · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N48723 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N70114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.
- [NTSB FTW00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA162.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N5028Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen.
- [NTSB FTW00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA161.md): Bell 206B · Cocodrie, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N7817S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA153.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N350JG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor spider bearing, the pilot's failure to follow the proper emergency procedures as stated in the helicopter's checklist by not performing a run-on landing, and the inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB FTW00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA149.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Kilbourne, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2296C · Destroyed
  > The corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA118.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N3004V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a spur gear from the torque sensor gear assembly resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the muddy terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA096.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N2832W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N68333 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA074.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2000 · N91968 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a crack in the #6 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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

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

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.