# NTSB investigations, 2002: Maneuvering

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 FTW03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA072.md): Bell 206-L4 · High Island 471 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N177AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff during known adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA068.md): Barber Glasair · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N3885J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC03GA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03GA020.md): Aviat A-1B · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 19, 2002 · N57HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA052.md): Schweizer 269C · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2002 · N642KC · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in an exhaust valve failure and a total loss of engine power while in maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB LAX03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N87800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.
- [NTSB CHI03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA037.md): Stinson 108-1 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N8469K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA036.md): North American T-28B · Glenwood, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N114DH · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command. The low altitude maneuvering by the pilot-in-command was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phelan, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N15969 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that lead to a stall spin and impact with flat desert terrain.
- [NTSB IAD03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA022.md): Cessna 172H · Leeds, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N2706L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA054.md): Cessna 402C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N402ME · Destroyed
  > The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03TA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA043.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Panaca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N48020 · Substantial damage
  > separation of the no. 6 cylinder intake valve head from the valve stem, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The mechanism responsible for the valve failure is unknown.
- [NTSB FTW03FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA053.md): Cessna 172N · Lindsay, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2002 · N5155E · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the right wing due to the missing nut that secures the right wing's strut to fuselage fitting to the fuselage.
- [NTSB FTW03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA047.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Votaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2002 · N6288M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Contributing factors included the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing and the lack of airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI03CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N5066M · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB FTW03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA045.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N7734H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.
- [NTSB NYC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA017.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Glade Spring, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N62897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA027.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N909WA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires while performing low altitude operations.
- [NTSB FTW03FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA029.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N566T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA011.md): Hughes 369A · Marietta, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N817SC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor 's misjudgment of the helicopter's height above the river.
- [NTSB FTW03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA025.md): Cessna T188C · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N602GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing haze.
- [NTSB LAX03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N4332W · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA010.md): Cessna 150M · Kincaid, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N7XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB FTW03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA016.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Paron, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N4353Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.
- [NTSB LAX03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA011.md): Rotorway 162F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N162AZ · Destroyed
  > the failure of the secondary drive shaft.
- [NTSB ANC03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA003.md): Maule M-7-235 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N5662S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/water, which resulted in a collision with water while maneuvering. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA009.md): Davis Early Bird Jenny · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2002 · N1918N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N4344J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA003.md): Cessna 140 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N90168 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying to drop a message onto a boat.
- [NTSB MIA03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA002.md): Golden RV6A · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N609CG · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA003.md): Socata TB-20 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N575RM · Destroyed
  > The inadvertamt stall by the student pilot, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA004.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Marmaduke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N155HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the towering cumulus in all quadrants.
- [NTSB DEN03FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA002.md): Cessna T210M · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N210HC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the airplane’s low altitude, and the pilot's lack of total instrument…
- [NTSB NYC02LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA198.md): North American AT-6D · Circleville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N29930 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the course reversal, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA197.md): Cessna 310L · Virgil, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N2276F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC after canceling his IFR clearance, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were rain, low ceilings, and night.
- [NTSB FTW02LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA267.md): Cessna A188 · Wellington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2002 · N9710V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA266.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N888MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while manuevering. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA02FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N7027W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees south of the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC02FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA196.md): Piper PA-30 · Gilford, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N7106Y · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA02CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02CA174.md): Cessna 188B · Pikesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to see the.250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA264.md): Bell 47G-2 · Edmondson, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N5193B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high voltage power lines.
- [NTSB CHI02FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA294.md): Aviat S-2C · Sheridan, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N116PS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command exceeding the aircraft weight and balance, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB LAX02LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA294.md): Robinson R22B · Silverado, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N2331 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the hilly terrain and the relative high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA263.md): Cessna 188A · Vincent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N9943G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA285.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N8980D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall spin.
- [NTSB IAD02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA094.md): Garlick OH-58AT · Rochester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N444JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to center the sling load prior to commencing forward flight. Also causal, was the pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in an engine compressor stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA256.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Altus, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N23736 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA174.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Index, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N16005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450/cases.md?year=2002&page=2

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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") = 2002
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450/cases?year=2002

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