# NTSB investigations, 2001, OR 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 SEA02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA029.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N852AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An icy runway and a snow bank were factors. - [NTSB SEA02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA021.md): King Kitfox IV · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N38DK · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of brakes. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB SEA02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Netarts, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N5774Q · Destroyed > Reason for occurrence undetermined. - [NTSB SEA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA020.md): Maule M-7-235 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N61385 · Substantial damage > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. A factor was a snow-covered landing surface. - [NTSB SEA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA010.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damage > An improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing. - [NTSB SEA02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2001 · N7502K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's… - [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA003.md): Ellsberg One Design · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N55TE · Substantial damage > the separation of a propeller counterweight mounting bracket due to incorrect mounting bolt torque. Factors include significant powerplant vibration during the forced landing, no suitable landing area, and soft terrain next to the narrow road on which the… - [NTSB SEA01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA177.md): Cessna 172RG · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N6515R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures. - [NTSB SEA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N1021E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors. - [NTSB SEA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA170.md): Cessna 182J · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor. - [NTSB SEA01FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA167.md): Beech 58 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N18414 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area… - [NTSB SEA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA164.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor. - [NTSB SEA01IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA161.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N827PH · No damage > Improper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of the right aileron spring tab and a worn contact stud; a worn… - [NTSB SEA01TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA152.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Ukiah, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N52768 · Substantial damage > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and directional control was not maintained during landing. A high flare and a fence were factors. - [NTSB LAX01LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA275.md): Boeing 737-500 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N512SW · No damage > An encounter with turbulence from a developing thunderstorm during cruise flight. - [NTSB SEA01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA144.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N4GJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed while maneuvering to a forced landing at a nearby airport. Contributing factors were the 8 knot tailwind and the fence which the aircraft impacted when it over… - [NTSB SEA01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA138.md): Cessna 120 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N90077 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling… - [NTSB SEA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA137.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds. - [NTSB SEA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damage > The front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking. - [NTSB SEA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA178.md): Piper J3C-65 · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N3422N · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors. - [NTSB SEA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N69PE · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation as a result of a collapsed fuel nozzle filter screen. Contamination that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and water contamination were factors. - [NTSB SEA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA109.md): Luscombe 8F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1389B · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area. - [NTSB SEA01IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA113.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N571SP · No damage > A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA105.md): Cessna T210M · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N761DL · Substantial damage > A burst hydraulic line and consequent total loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear, which disabled landing gear operation. - [NTSB SEA01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA101.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2001 · N7815D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb. Trees were a factor. - [NTSB SEA01IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA093.md): Beech C-99 · Salem, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N992AF · Minor damage > A short to electrical wiring while in cruise flight. - [NTSB SEA01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA094.md): Cessna 172 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1264U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while doing a touch-and-go landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N62961 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings. - [NTSB SEA01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA087.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N47GM · Destroyed > The student instructor's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum control airspeed during a practice single-engine approach, and the flight instructor's failure to direct or accomplish a timely go-around, resulting in loss of aircraft control with… - [NTSB SEA01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA086.md): Cessna U206 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N29147 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty tailwind conditions, resulting in an excessive rate of descent at touchdown. Factors include gusty tailwinds during the landing sequence. - [NTSB SEA01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA084.md): Cessna U206F · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N35854 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor. - [NTSB SEA01FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA085.md): MBB BO-105C · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N105RH · Destroyed > A leaking engine oil outlet line fitting in the #1 engine compartment, resulting in an oil fire in the engine compartment. - [NTSB SEA01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA079.md): Maule M-7-235 · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N126DP · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to land on a dry lake bed without first taking action to determine the firmness of the surface. Factors include soft terrain at the location the pilot chose to land. - [NTSB SEA01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Scapoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N33657 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA066.md): Mooney M20A · Gresham, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N8346E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate decision in which he failed to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA063.md): Piper PA-24 · Saint Helens, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N6337P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and a fence running across the field in which the forced… - [NTSB SEA01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA062.md): Cessna 182M · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N71354 · Substantial damage > Inadvertent collision with a deer while landing. A contributing factor was night conditions. - [NTSB SEA01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA059.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N822PH · Substantial damage > The failure of the number 5 engine bearing assembly followed by the disconnection of the P2.5/P3 switching valve to rear inlet case sealing air tube and the melting of the NL probe port (sealing tube) which allowed an oil fed fire beyond the constraints of… - [NTSB SEA01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N8133C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor. - [NTSB SEA01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA053.md): Gibbs V-6 Stol · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N230VG · Substantial damage > the pilot's mismanagement of his available fuel, the fuel starvation of the engine, and the pilot's excessive rate of descent during the touchdown portion of a power-off forced landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA049.md): Aero Commander AC-690 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2001 · N690AC · Substantial damage > an undetermined malfunction of the nose gear system which resulted in the failure of the nose gear to fully extend and lock prior to landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA040.md): Ercoupe 415G · Santiam, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N94432 · Substantial damage > The partial blockage of the carburetor main metering jet orifice by contamination of undetermined origin. Factors include a snow-covered runway upon which the pilot executed a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA044.md): Bell 206B · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N58WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply adequate power during a practice autorotation. A factor contributing to the accident was a rough/uneven area on the asphalt landing surface. - [NTSB SEA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N9988L · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to ensure (supervision) the student had an adequate supply of fuel available, and the student's failure to refuel the aircraft sufficently resulting in a fuel starvation/exhaustion condition and total power loss. Contributing… - [NTSB SEA01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA038.md): Cessna 402B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N6384X · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors include a snow covered runway. - [NTSB SEA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA036.md): Cessna 172K · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N78284 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane. ## 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" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=OR&year=2001 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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