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NTSB investigations, 2000, AZ

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX01LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Colorado City, AZthe pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.Dec 26, 2000 · N4729C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L3 · Wilcox, AZThe pilot's incapacitation that resulted from nausea during the final approach to landing. The pilot collapsed on the cyclic, which precipitated inadvertent contact between the main rotor blades and the ground. Factors were hilly terrain on a dark night,…Dec 22, 2000 · N288JB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55-D55 · Clifton, AZthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt a landing on an unlit runway at night, and his failure to maintain the proper glide path and clearance from obstacles while on final approach, which resulted in the collision with a utility pole. A…Dec 1, 2000 · N7901R · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marana, AZThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the morning sun, which momentarily restricted the pilot's vision.Nov 30, 2000 · N8173E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350B-3 · Mesa, AZThe dual student's misjudged landing flare and level off, which resulted in a heel first touchdown and subsequent hard landing during a practice autorotation. Also causal was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student.Nov 15, 2000 · N972AE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Marana, AZThe partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation.Nov 12, 2000 · N4031U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tucson, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over.Nov 9, 2000 · N9187G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZIn-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Nov 5, 2000 · N3032R · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area.Oct 24, 2000 · N8587M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on short final landing approach. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition.Oct 14, 2000 · N4826Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's in-flight loss of control during liftoff due to his improper planning and decisions. Related factors were the high density altitude and helicopter weight condition, and the lack of a suitable takeoff area.Oct 14, 2000 · N2233F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to operate the airplane according to the flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the presence of…Oct 9, 2000 · N888MM · DestroyedNTSB LAX00TA355Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Phoenix, AZthe flight instructor's misjudged flare during a simulated autorotation, which led to a hard landing.Sep 29, 2000 · N331SD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA347Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Valle, AZImproper maintenance and adjustment of the engine magnetos resulting in a loss of optimum performance during a critical takeoff that required peak engine performance.Sep 23, 2000 · N9439M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA346Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Tuba City, AZthe pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population.Sep 23, 2000 · N3103S · DestroyedNTSB LAX00FA342Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky/Orlando S-55 · Hoover Dam, AZ**This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of Papillon maintenance personnel to recognize the significance of the increasing metal in the oil analysis test results and the…Sep 18, 2000 · N17754 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZAn improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.Sep 17, 2000 · N6303C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Phoenix, AZLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a straight ahead landing during the takeoff initial climb.Sep 15, 2000 · N381AS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZSeparation of the forward spark plug due to wear damage to the cylinder head threads. A factor in the accident was traffic on the highway and the pilot having to maneuver to avoid the traffic.Sep 11, 2000 · N707BD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Payson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to over-rotation, inadequate airspeed, and improper remedial action under the high density altitude condition.Sep 10, 2000 · N4208T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Holbrook, AZThe lack of elevator control during final approach, for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a hard landing.Aug 28, 2000 · N210DL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA324Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a cruise descent, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain during dark night conditions. Contributing factors were the rain, thuderstorm, and dust storm weather conditions,…Aug 23, 2000 · N4905V · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Scottsdale, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. Also causal to the accident was his failure to retract flaps during the aborted landing attempt, which lead to a loss of lift and a hard landing followed by a ground loop.Aug 21, 2000 · N91003 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's improper go-around procedure and his failure to maintain directional control on landing.Aug 18, 2000 · N2078E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA292Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to use pibals or other on site wind determination devices, and his subsequent failure to detect adverse wind conditions prior to launch of the balloon.Aug 11, 2000 · N7244X · No damageNTSB LAX00LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Cave Creek, AZThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt a hover in atmospheric conditions and over terrain that would require maximum helicopter performance, and which would leave no viable alternate actions in the event of difficulties.Jul 19, 2000 · N577TA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Payson, AZThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chandler, AZfailure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a sign.Jul 8, 2000 · N1897V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jul 6, 2000 · N2196T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Tacna, AZThe piston and rings in cylinder No. 1 failed resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing on a road and the airplane's wing collided with a road sign.Jul 5, 2000 · N8154Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Mayer, AZthe total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul.Jun 29, 2000 · N3094Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Marana, AZthe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane's nosing over.Jun 25, 2000 · N185DE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mesa, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control in that he failed to properly position the ailerons during his landing roll. Gusty, crosswind conditions, from a direction and velocity that equaled the aircraft's maximum demonstrated crosswind…Jun 9, 2000 · N115ND · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Sun Valley, AZThe certified flight instructor's (pilot-in-command) inadequate supervision of his dual student, who prematurely retracted the landing gear.Jun 6, 2000 · N133PW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26 · Prescott, AZDiminished control during the landing phase of operation due to a partial blockage of the elevator controls by a microphone that became lodged in the control stick well.Jun 4, 2000 · N3814A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA213Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZThe pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…Jun 1, 2000 · N414PS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA207Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Prescott, AZThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and his failure to correct an inappropriate descent during maneuvering flight, while engaged in commercial flight training maneuvers.May 27, 2000 · N5207U · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Show Low, AZThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector to a tank with fuel resulting in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with the ground during the final landing approach.May 16, 2000 · N5477D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Casa Grande, AZThe student pilot's inadvertant movement of the fuel selector to the "off" positon when selecting the alternate tank, and the flight instructor's lack of verification that the fuel selector was in the proper position during the emergency procedure checklist.…May 13, 2000 · N4148R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Mesa, AZthe instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.May 11, 2000 · N851HW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Marana, AZthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane as required by the airplane's published flight manual resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 9, 2000 · N7345Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Mesa, AZthe overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment.May 9, 2000 · N7648Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild KR-21 · Marana, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control.May 7, 2000 · NC206V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway and the subsequent collision with a culvert.May 7, 2000 · N1726X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the uneven runway surface.Apr 28, 2000 · N4018P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZThe fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…Apr 22, 2000 · N15466 · DestroyedNTSB LAX00TA163Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZCompany maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.Apr 20, 2000 · N61869 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Parker, AZThe failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway.Apr 20, 2000 · N7260N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA160Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Grand Canyon, AZA snow ingestion caused loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the accumulated snow from the engine inlet area. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering to avoid…Apr 18, 2000 · N2267N · Destroyed