# NTSB investigations, 2000, PA

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 NYC01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA059.md): Aerospatiale SA365-N1 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2000 · N89SM · Destroyed
  > Insufficient lubrication within the tail rotor gearbox, which resulted in the seizure of the duplex ball bearing and a fixed pitch setting of the tail rotor. Also causal, was the pilot's loss of control, which was the result of a relative low speed/high power…
- [NTSB NYC01FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA040.md): Mooney M20K · Rixford, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N252MW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while maneuvering. Factors included low ceilings and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA029.md): Cessna 177B · Prosperity, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N35241 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.
- [NTSB IAD01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA007.md): Cessna 140 · Mcclure, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N279W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles.
- [NTSB NYC01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA015.md): Moore Starduster SA-300 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N3168 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA003.md): Pitts S-1A · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N800AS · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002.md): American AA-1A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N9394L · Substantial damage
  > A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA001.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N3039Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N9697D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA264.md): Aeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N9354E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA254.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8704P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA246.md): Cessna 310G · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8978Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…
- [NTSB IAD00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA079.md): Mooney M20F · Jonestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N9436V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication.
- [NTSB NYC00FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA257.md): Cessna 172L · Mill Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N4344Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog.
- [NTSB IAD00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA077.md): Foulke Europa TRI-GEAR · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N82716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA072.md): Aero Commander 114-B · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6101T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available.
- [NTSB NYC00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA185.md): Ercoupe Forney F-1 · Leechburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N7518C · Substantial damage
  > A severed oil pressure line, which resulted in an off airport landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA184.md): Hartzell Rans S-12 · Strattanville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA182.md): Cessna 180 · Jackson Center, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N3131D · Substantial damage
  > A seized left brake as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA166.md): Cessna 182 · Freedom, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N5746B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.
- [NTSB NYC00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA160.md): Bryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N5534V · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point. Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA156.md): Stewart S-51 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N51FY · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's inadequate design, resulting in total failure of the reduction gear assembly accessory drive shaft.
- [NTSB IAD00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA049.md): Beech BE-55 · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N777K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB DCA00MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA052.md): British Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PA · Accident · 19 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N16EJ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA137.md): Anderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N218MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…
- [NTSB NYC00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA136.md): Bell UH-1H · Frenchville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N52AG · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB IAD00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA042.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
- [NTSB NYC00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA130.md): Ludeman HP-18 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N67TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA129.md): Cessna 120 · Beaumont, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N2842N · Substantial damage
  > A crack in the crankcase which resulted in a partial power loss.
- [NTSB IAD00LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA039.md): Rotorway Rotorway 162F Exec · Mcmurray, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N162RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to hover out of ground effect which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA126.md): Cessna 185F · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N6535E · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA031.md): Beech 23 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N1923L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate correction for torque, which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA115.md): Mooney M-20F · Parker, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N737HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, due to his distraction with a flock of birds. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight decision to continue the simulated engine failure to too low of an altitude.
- [NTSB NYC00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA108.md): Sportavia Putzer RF-5B · Gillespie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N55GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, resulting in a tailwind departure.
- [NTSB NYC00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA110.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N88340 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the flight instructor's delay in remedial action. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA098.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N55820 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA095.md): Cessna 172 · New Brighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N6261E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach.
- [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2000 · N67639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA066.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC00FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA064.md): Aerostar 601P · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N905DK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to establish a climb after passing the missed approach point.
- [NTSB IAD00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2735Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB NYC00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA063.md): Cessna 310N · Old Forge, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N70CM · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.

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

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

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