# NTSB investigations, 2001

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA045.md): Cessna 182 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2001 · N42766 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA044.md): Raytheon BE-23-B24R · Armonk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2001 · N2173W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [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 IAD02FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA024.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N7427J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.
- [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 LAX02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N4390S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA028.md): Pioneer 85 · Lajas, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a go-around after a hard landing that resulted in the overload failure of the flight control brackets and the loss of flight control. The airplane collided with a building during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA027.md): Flugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N5457T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA026.md): Mooney M20C · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N6953V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA025.md): Cessna C-210N · Lilburn, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N139JP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI02IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA058.md): Boeing 737-522 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N941UA · No damage
  > The wake turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB CHI02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA059.md): Borgman Smyth Sidewinder · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N133G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertant stall during the base to final turn. A factor associated with the accident was that an unqualified person was piloting the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA024.md): Cessna 172M · Trenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N4452Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to make a precautionary landing after sustaining a total loss of electrical power with sufficient fuel remaining to reach his destination airport. This resulted in an off field landing to an off site location in a…
- [NTSB ANC02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA008.md): Boeing 747-128 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N3203Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate preflight planning, and failure to calculate the airplane weight and balance prior to departure.
- [NTSB NYC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N660DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.
- [NTSB FTW02TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA060.md): Bell OH-58A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N76PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the moving ground vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN02GA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA016.md): Hughes 369E · Park City, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N280SP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with powerlines. Contributing factors were the fog and the powerlines.
- [NTSB ATL02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N3035L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion,which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB LAX02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA058.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2001 · N83136 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard.
- [NTSB LAX02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA055.md): Cessna T210M · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N1309M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision resulting in miscalculation of fuel consumption, fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors were rough terrain in a vineyard, power lines in the landing area, and night time.
- [NTSB LAX02FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA056.md): Cessna 172N · San Clemente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N738BC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to a loss of magneto to engine timing resulting from stress corrosion crack induced fracture, and separation of the magneto impulse coupling spring.
- [NTSB CHI02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA056.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N666DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the overload of the nose gear fork. The overload failure of the nose landing gear fork, the embankment, and the remedial action not possible were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA054.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2001 · N3023K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.
- [NTSB WAS02WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA014.md): Cessna 337D · Piura, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2001 · N24EG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL02WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA022.md): Cessna C205 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 2001 · N55VX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA042.md): Raytheon BE-1900D · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N858CA · No damage
  > The passengers misjudged step, which resulted in a loss of balance and subsequent fall.
- [NTSB IAD02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA021.md): Cessna 208B · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N207TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately ensure the wings were free of contamination prior to departure. Factors included the operator's inadequate de-icing procedures and the snowy weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA055.md): Cessna 182P · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N58797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.
- [NTSB ATL02TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA021.md): Bell 206 · Awendaw, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N206HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation.
- [NTSB ATL02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA019.md): Cessna 210D · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N3776Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel requirements for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA057.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2001 · N6742J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA053.md): Cessna T210N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2001 · N7AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB ATL02WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA020.md): Cessna CE-560 · Zurich, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2001 · HB-VLV · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA046.md): Cessna 172M · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2001 · N9882V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, during initial climb out, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA018.md): Pitts S-1S · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2001 · N522H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing roll in a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over on the runway.
- [NTSB WAS02WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA012.md): Bell 412EP · Rio Frio, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2001 · XC-PUE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA052.md): Cessna 185F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N5172R · Substantial damage
  > Wear on the tail wheel thrust plate spacers resulted in the compression springs binding on the thrust plates and the tail wheel sticking, so that the pilot could not maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA059.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Mcintosh, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N984ZS · No damage
  > inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA015.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N8704W · Substantial damage
  > a wet brake that later froze resulting in a loss of directional control on landing. A contributing factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA054.md): Cessna 182K · Nashville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N2607Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA039.md): Piper PA-28 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N7658F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA051.md): Vernon Sonerai IIL · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N6399D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. Factors were the owner/pilot's inadequate remedial design changes and the freshly plowed field.
- [NTSB LAX02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA050.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N7317X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA020.md): Cessna 401A · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N4062Q · Substantial damage
  > the owner/mechanic's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive, which resulted in a cracked fuel supply line and subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB FTW02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA058.md): Cessna 172 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N5181R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA052.md): Piper PA-34 · Clinton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N4354A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate prefight, his failure to feather the propellers, and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA057.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2001 · N134EK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the failure of the tow rope.
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&page=2

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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