# NTSB investigations, 2000, NV

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 LAX01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA060.md): John D. Lueck Avid Amphibian · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2000 · N6013T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear axle for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA058.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N7189K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the second pilot and delay taking control of the aircraft and implementing remedial action. A factor in the accident was the second pilot's interference with the pilot-in-command's operation of the collective…
- [NTSB LAX01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA061.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2000 · N355NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his practice approach into a remote pinnacle landing site, dragging a skid across a rock resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA039.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105CBS-5 · Parumph, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2000 · N911VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the presence of wires near the remote landing site during the high reconnaissance, and his misjudgement of the clearance from the ground during the attempted hovering turn to avoid the wire obstacle. Factors were the dark night…
- [NTSB LAX01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N185CY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly.
- [NTSB LAX01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA030.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Dayton Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N8139A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach resulting in an undershoot of the runway. Factors were the lack of runway lights and night lighting condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA011.md): Navion G · Henderson, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N2434T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb. The loss of power was probably due to the pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply…
- [NTSB LAX00LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA351.md): Piper PA-22-150 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N2963P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions. Factors were the variable and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX00LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA338.md): Stevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N27CG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB LAX00LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA329.md): Beech A36TC · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N7110M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the pilot operating handbook procedures and to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA323.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N739HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA320.md): Cessna 182N · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N92596 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory.
- [NTSB LAX00LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA357.md): Cessna 182G · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N24RE · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
- [NTSB LAX00LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA303.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N8638V · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure and separation of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX00GA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA297.md): Bell 412 · Cold Springs, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N174EH · Destroyed
  > failure of the compressor turbine disc due to cyclic fatigue brought about by repeated operation near or above the engines' temperature/power limits by company personnel over an extended period of time. Factors in the accident were: 1) the high density…
- [NTSB LAX00LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA294.md): Dickenson Avid Magnum · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N213H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX00GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA286.md): Bell 206L-1 · Montello, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N10864 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control in hovering flight and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA283.md): Mooney M20E · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N5853Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during initial climb and collided with terrain. A related factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX00LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA281.md): Cessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N3386D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Wind shear on landing approach was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX00LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA277.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N600EE · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and separation of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector line due to the company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive. A factor in the accident was the company's decision to operate the aircraft in…
- [NTSB LAX00LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA275.md): Steel/Vans RV6 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N64ME · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to overheating resulting from the failure of the engine build-up facility to install a vernatherm.
- [NTSB LAX00LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA265.md): Cessna TR182 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N738XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB LAX00TA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA263.md): Cessna 337G · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N3273D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and his failure to follow the published before landing checklist concerning extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA255.md): Stinson 108-2 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N264C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA248.md): Kashan Michael Berkut 540 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N600SE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of control on landing after encountering a dust devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB LAX00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA241.md): Cessna 206 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N511RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm.
- [NTSB LAX00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA227.md): Curtis-Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N6425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique and failure to maintain directional control in a quartering tailwind condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA223.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N655AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the mechanic to refasten the cowling door prior to returning the aircraft to service.
- [NTSB LAX00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA220.md): Sikorsky HH-3F · Wellington, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N500XL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a wind shear while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a high descent rate and inadvertent entry into a power settling condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA215.md): Mooney M20J · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N201CE · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX00TA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA212.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Austin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N4872A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power caused by a fuel soaked float pontoon causing an over rich fuel/air mixture, in a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB LAX00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA204.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N3700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper rotation airspeed during initial takeoff and his improper aborted takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB LAX00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA202.md): Beech 35-B33 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N9591Y · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of the oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a loss of oil and an oil starvation failure of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA201.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N30PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt to make it back to the runway for landing after experiencing a loss of lift and not maintaining a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB LAX00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA182.md): Smith Arthur Fox Long EZ · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N7FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a touchdown off the runway surface in soft sand. A factor in the accident was an earlier improper repair, which weakened the landing gear…
- [NTSB LAX00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA177.md): Cessna 180 · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N9344C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his improper positioning of the flight controls.
- [NTSB LAX00FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA176.md): Cessna T210L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N2193S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX00FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA171.md): Cessna 152 · Austin, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N67435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…
- [NTSB LAX00GA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA158.md): Grumman US-2C · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N7046U · Destroyed
  > the flying pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of engine power. Also causal was the failure of the flight crew to follow the published checklist and use the rudder assist system, and the decision not to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA140.md): Stuart RAF 2000 GTX SE · Overton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N60739 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inexperience in rotorcraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA115.md): Cessna 185 · Incline Village, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N4021Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing on water with the wheels of the amphibious float plane extended.
- [NTSB LAX00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA105.md): Ayres · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N4011Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA091.md): Izatt Mitchell U2 · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N3249Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB LAX00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA080.md): Cessna 310F · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2000 · N5801X · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper use of the throttles; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision; and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the directional control and proper alignment not maintained by the dual…
- [NTSB LAX00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA072.md): Boeing 757-2G7 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2000 · N909AW · No damage
  > Encounter with Clear Air Turbulence. Poor communication between the captain and flight attendants as to the urgency for the flight attendants to take their seats was a contributing factor.

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

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

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