# NTSB investigations, 2001, VA

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 IAD02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA023.md): Mooney M20C · Martinsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N6779U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA022.md): Cessna 310H · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N10MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the total loss of left engine power due to the alternate air valve becoming disconnected and embedded in the fuel injector servo.
- [NTSB NYC02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA041.md): Cessna 182Q · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2001 · N759JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N346ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material.
- [NTSB NYC02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA021.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N5207Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…
- [NTSB IAD02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA007.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N640A · No damage
  > A passenger sustained a broken ankle during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB NYC02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA014.md): Nicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N843C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N43529 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.
- [NTSB NYC02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA011.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N4834G · No damage
  > The line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start.
- [NTSB NYC02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA013.md): Embraer 145LR · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N825MJ · Substantial damage
  > the captain's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and hard landing. Factors were the failure of both pilots to follow company CRM and flight manual procedures, and the captains improper approach briefing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA003.md): Cessna 172M · White Stone, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N80562 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA027.md): Let Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…
- [NTSB NYC02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA001.md): Clark T Bird II · Elberon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N673KD · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA108.md): Von Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N66VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB DCA01MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA064.md): Boeing 757-200 · Arlington, VA · Accident · 64 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N644AA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB NYC01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA220.md): Andre Mini Max 1500R · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N962JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the engine manufacturer's descent procedure, which resulted in a lean mixture condition and subsequent engine seizure.
- [NTSB IAD01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA102.md): Embraer ERJ-135ER · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N25504 · No damage
  > Inadequate company procedures/directives, which resulted in the flight attendant leaving her seat prematurely, while the airplane was still in an area of turbulence.
- [NTSB IAD01FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA097.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N63351 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA205.md): Rans S-7 · Sydnorsville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N56RP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine over-temperature condition, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA091.md): Delbridge Rotorway Exec 162F · Carrollton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N113RD · Substantial damage
  > pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD01IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA093.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Midland, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · 12NVU · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the landing gear. A factor in the incident was the pilot's improper decision to participate in an unauthorized activity with his airplane.
- [NTSB IAD01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA090.md): Steen Skybolt · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N66FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA076.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.
- [NTSB NYC01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N5286P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control of the airplane after bouncing the landing. A factor in the accident was her heightened anxiety over making her first solo landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA157.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.
- [NTSB NYC01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA143.md): Yakovlev 52 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N114YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB NYC01FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA122.md): Cessna U206E · New Market, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N948CG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller.
- [NTSB IAD01FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N7680J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of consciousness due to a medical condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane and subsequent impact with rising terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA047.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N97168 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass.
- [NTSB NYC01IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA107.md): Embraer EMB-145 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N29917 · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control, which resulted in a jammed elevator trim actuator.
- [NTSB IAD01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · King George, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N40066 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA099.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N286FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA105.md): Cessna 337F · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N20AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA096.md): Dornier 328-100 · Springfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N423JS · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB IAD01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA041.md): Bell BH-206-B · Ringgold, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N17HA · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to properly control the helicopter during a slope landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB NYC01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N4586J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.
- [NTSB NYC01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA091.md): Cessna 150 · Wintergreen, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N5433Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB IAD01FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA039.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Paris, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N5841P · Substantial damage
  > pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA038.md): Piper PA-28-RT201 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N2380U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation due to a night visual illusion. A factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA080.md): Cessna 172I · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N46115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA074.md): Beech B-19 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N9746L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA026.md): Ayres S2R · Crewe, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2001 · N222GK · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exhaustion of his fuel supply.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=VA&year=2001

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