# NTSB investigations, 2000, UT

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 DEN01IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01IA036.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2000 · N909DA · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to maintain the proper glide path. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low visibility and fog.
- [NTSB DEN01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA029.md): Cessna 172E · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2000 · N96024 · Substantial damage
  > the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a total power loss due to a connecting rod failure.
- [NTSB DEN01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA027.md): Mooney M20K · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N5772C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the blowing snow, turbulence, dark night light conditions, and pilot fatigue due to the long flight day.
- [NTSB DEN01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA020.md): Thomas VP-1 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N89KD · Substantial damage
  > the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to adjust the manual propeller pitch to permit the engine to achieve sufficient rpm for sustained flight, and the…
- [NTSB DEN01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA021.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Antimony, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N8245P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into IMC, lack of instrument certification, spatial disorientation, low ceiling, and snow.
- [NTSB DEN01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2000 · N6355R · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing to unsuitable terrain due to a loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. Factors were insufficient weather information regarding carburetor icing in the pilot's operating handbook for the aircraft and delay by the pilot in…
- [NTSB DEN01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA015.md): Murdock RAF 2000 GTX · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N6382T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA013.md): Cessna 175 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N7360M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, and his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Jensen, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N738CW · Substantial damage
  > an undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach.
- [NTSB DEN01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA001.md): Maule M-7-235B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N31078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the tail wheel failure due to overload.
- [NTSB DEN00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA179.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N114SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear for landing. A factor was diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA006.md): North American T-28D · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N28YF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper, which resulted in failure and collapse of the nose wheel landing gear during landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA163.md): Nicholson Thorp T-18CWS · Tooele, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N24WN · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers as a result of his alcohol impairment. Factors were: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision making and the inadequate altitude he choose for maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA154.md): Waco AGC-8 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N66206 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a tail wind, inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, and lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB DEN00FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kamas, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N734UD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance.
- [NTSB DEN00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA145.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4689Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB DEN00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA136.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Moab, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N7161L · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command exercising poor judgment and exceeding the aircraft's turning capability. Contributing factors were the pilots' attention being diverted, flying into a known blind canyon, high temperature, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA131.md): Rotorway Executive 162F · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N6399L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a downwind landing, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA128.md): Cessna 150J · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N50812 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft directional control.
- [NTSB DEN00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA124.md): Bell 206L-3 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N38903 · Substantial damage
  > in-flight collision with a jacket, which blew out of the helicopter because the left passenger door was not properly secured prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly closed prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA121.md): Cessna 172P · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N51208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were strong and gusty winds.
- [NTSB DEN00IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA133.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries 20C-1 · Spanish Fork, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N991CT · Minor damage
  > The company maintenance personnel's inadequate torquing procedures of the propeller attachment bolts which resulted in the fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts and the in-flight separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB DEN00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA120.md): New Piper PA-46-350P · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N9246D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N3846M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and control the aircraft while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N4514C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors were a high-density altitude and wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA105.md): Froelich Lancair IV · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N493K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action (dive to avoid the power line). Contributing factors were the power line, the tires and the fence.
- [NTSB DEN00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA103.md): Cessna 185B · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N185RL · Destroyed
  > The fire in the engine compartment for unknown reason.
- [NTSB DEN00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA101.md): Schumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N2H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unavailability of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature gear extension and the berm.
- [NTSB DEN00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA100.md): Culver LFA · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N34783 · Substantial damage
  > Overheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB DEN00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA099.md): Cessna TR182 · Milford, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N738FN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions that led him to over fly the runway during his forced landing. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention…
- [NTSB DEN00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA096.md): Eiriavion PIK 20E · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N35LP · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of power due to the separation of the magneto ground lead and the rough and unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA098.md): Rosenvall Avid MK IV · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N63827 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A factor was gusting winds from nearby thunderstorms.
- [NTSB DEN00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA090.md): Eagle DW-1 · Boulder, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N8803H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to take timely remedial action when he realized a low fuel state. Factors were fuel exhaustion and low airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N3622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor was the turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA138.md): Noteman RV6-A · Kanab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N456TP · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as result of the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA085.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2000 · N241SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was wind shear.
- [NTSB DEN00FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA084.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Blanding, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · CGPTT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to abrupt flight maneuvering. Contributing factors were the high density altitude weather condition, the total loss of engine power due to the pilot manually introducing excessive fuel into the engine and over temping…
- [NTSB DEN00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA077.md): Beech A36TC · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N305MM · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a dust devil/whirlwind and the pilot's lack of landing currency.
- [NTSB DEN00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA069.md): Hawkins & Powers UH-1B · Helper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N50330 · Destroyed
  > Total failure of the number 1 bearing due to lack of lubrication, the oil flow being restricted by a foreign object (epoxy hardener). Factors were trees and the unavailability of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA065.md): Cessna 182K · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N2722Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. Factors were wind gusts, and the pilot failing to reconfigure the airplane (resetting the elevator trim…
- [NTSB DEN00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA064.md): Johnson Zodiac CH 601 HDS · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N984J · Destroyed
  > Total failure of an oil line fitting, resulting in oil exhaustion and subsequent engine seizure. Factors were the poor fitting installation by the pilot, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA066.md): Cessna 310C · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N3311H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow procedures by not feathering the right propeller, the rough terrain, and the high vegetation.
- [NTSB DEN00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA061.md): Beech A36 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N367T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare. Factors were dark night conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of operation (night landings).
- [NTSB DEN00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA060.md): Beech B55 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N13RJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by person(s) undetermined. A factor was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN00GA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA050.md): Bell OH-58A+ · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N7UT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to roll throttle back on (return the power to the normal operating range) during an attempted power recovery from an autorotation, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA045.md): Bell 212 · Mt Pleasant, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N212HQ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue that resulted from inadequate quality assurance during the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB DEN00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA046.md): Cessna 172 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N6445B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB DEN00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA043.md): Beech K35 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2000 · N9500R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist.
- [NTSB DEN00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA041.md): Cessna 172P · Huntsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N65710 · Substantial damage
  > The snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary 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" = 'UT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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