# NTSB investigations, 2000, WI

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 CHI01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N757DX · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…
- [NTSB CHI01FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA044.md): Beech 95-B55 · Milltown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7678N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the flightcrew not maintaining control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in the inadvertent spin. Factors to the accident were the inadvertent spin…
- [NTSB CHI01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA035.md): Cessna 177RG · Wautoma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N8027G · Substantial damage
  > the deer that traveled onto the runway and contacted the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions and the light snow that was falling.
- [NTSB CHI01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA038.md): Cessna T210L · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N29233 · Substantial damage
  > The cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas.
- [NTSB CHI01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N7586F · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA013.md): Republic RC-3 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N6175K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number five intake valve spring during initial climbout and that there was no suitable terrain during the forced landing. A factor was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA004.md): Cessna 172M · Sparta, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N13214 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB CHI00LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA294.md): Beech B24 · Necedah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N4342W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff and he failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the…
- [NTSB CHI00FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA284.md): Beech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N3076C · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without…
- [NTSB CHI00LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA277.md): Bell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N67083 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.
- [NTSB CHI00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA268.md): Boeing 777-223 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N785AN · No damage
  > the unexpected turbulence encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA262.md): Bell OH-58C · Watertown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N626SF · Destroyed
  > The spatial disorientation by the pilot during continued flight into instrument conditions and the inadequate surveillance by the operator. The inoperative attitude indicator and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI00LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA313.md): Cessna 152 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N5354M · Substantial damage
  > the go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA263.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N8126V · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained during initial climb resulting in a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the pilot operating over the airplane's certified maximum gross weight, and the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N5293W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to turn back toward the…
- [NTSB CHI00FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA229.md): Cessna 195A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N1010D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the landing gear being out of alignment.
- [NTSB CHI00FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA227.md): Cessna 182A · Sauk City, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N4742D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA222.md): Beech BE-35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N3283V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA213.md): Cessna 120 · Shawano, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N2961N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the road embankment.
- [NTSB CHI00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA209.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N24GK · Substantial damage
  > the blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA196.md): Aerostar S-77A · River Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N5075H · No damage
  > the unfavorable wind condition for landing and control of the balloon during landing not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA189.md): Staudacher S-300D2 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N112KG · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rod end bearing and the separation of the aileron. A factor was the inadequate design change by the aircraft designer.
- [NTSB CHI00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA167.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-12 XL · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N43886 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an obstructed fuel nozzle.
- [NTSB CHI00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA143.md): Cessna T207A · Green Bay, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N774EA · Substantial damage
  > the improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind shear.
- [NTSB CHI00LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA136.md): Beech A23-19 · Holmen, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N5665S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, along with the runway light, windsock, garden, and swimming pool that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA130.md): Grunska Kitfox IV · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N4956 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain driectional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI00FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA129.md): Cessna 172M · Cornell, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N13145 · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin he encountered. A factor was the extended flaps.
- [NTSB CHI00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N150AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control due to restricted movement of the control stick. The control stick movement was restricted by the rear seat cushion which was not secured to the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N22017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA073.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Amery, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N106RS · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were the icing conditions, the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI00IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA087.md): McDonnell Douglas DC9-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N203ME · Minor damage
  > the chafing of the internal water heater wire. A factor was the missing ground strap.
- [NTSB CHI00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA060.md): Robinson R-22B · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N4047C · Substantial damage
  > The proper alignment not being maintained by the dual student during an attempted running takeoff and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB CHI00IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA062.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3101 · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N842JS · No damage
  > the hold-short clearance not being followed by the flightcrew, which resulted in a near collision with the departing Boeing 727-200.
- [NTSB CHI00FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA057.md): Beech D-95A Travelair · Dunbar, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N5918S · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath and obstacle clearance during an instrument approach. Additional factors to the accident included the dark night, icing conditions, flight into known adverse weather, and conditions conducive to pilot fatigue.

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

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

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