# NTSB investigations, 2002: Landing

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 NYC03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA047.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N6780B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA055.md): Lipscomb Lancair 235 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N777KL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA029.md): Beech F33A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N1592W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to follow the checklist.
- [NTSB NYC03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA032.md): Cessna 172S · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N782SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA075.md): Cessna 172S · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2002 · N692SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare. The pilot's lack of experience and diverted attention were factors.
- [NTSB FTW03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA074.md): Cessna 170A · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N1392D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the deflated tire.
- [NTSB LAX03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA053.md): Cessna 172N · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N733AM · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's excessive use of the elevator control that resulted in an inadvertent lift-off and his failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA062.md): Cessna 195 · Wink, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N195SR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main landing gear axle bolt from the landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB ANC03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA019.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2002 · N55ZP · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered, unplowed runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA018.md): Hawker Siddeley DH-125 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2002 · N55RF · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear down and locked was not verified prior to landing. The checklist was not followed, and an inoperative landing gear warning horn were factors.
- [NTSB MIA03CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA030.md): Cessna A150M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N9852J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane running off of the runway, impacting a runway light structure, and nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA050.md): Anderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N30545 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the exhaust valve stem in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the landing flare and a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA063.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N6068P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent failure to extended the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA029.md): Robinson R-22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N9444Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB LAX03TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA048.md): Cessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N732HJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA03CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA026.md): Piper PA38 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2002 · N2585B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ATL03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA024.md): Cessna 172N · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N5891E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during the landing roll resulted in the on ground collision with a ravine.
- [NTSB IAD03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA021.md): Cessna 210M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N7660E · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the left side, landing gear down hydraulic line due to repeated contact with the aileron cable, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure, a partial extension of the main landing gear, and the inability to utilize the landing gear hand pump.
- [NTSB CHI03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N5321D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. Additional factors include the student pilot's lack of total flight experience, the CFI's inadequate supervision, and the ice and snow on the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA022.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N9260P · Substantial damage
  > Icing conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA032.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N15723 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical binding of the left main landing gear, which resulted in the left main landing gear not fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Factors to the accident were the oleo-strut linkage being corroded and the contamination of the gear…
- [NTSB ANC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA017.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N7002Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a berm.
- [NTSB MIA03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA022.md): Let L-23 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2002 · N41BW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the dive brakes during approach and his excessive airspeed and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane nosing down and impacting with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA042.md): Cessna 170B · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4465B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. The crosswind was a contributory factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N2423E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cuba, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4901S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA022.md): Maule M-4-210 · Creede, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2002 · N4746T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing factors are the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA021.md): Cessna T210M · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N6026N · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Morrison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N552CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the telephone lines during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot not being able to see the telephone lines, the low altitude, and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA024.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N4723Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA018.md): Hickman Murphy Rebel · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N14UJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing that resulted in the in-flight collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA012.md): Bell 212 · Longview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2002 · N82W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing. A contributing factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA058.md): Ramsay Lancair IV-P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2002 · N222MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance.
- [NTSB DEN03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA017.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N850FS · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing roll by the dual student. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and improper rigging of the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA026.md): A Pair of Jacks RV-6A · Belton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N94KT · Substantial damage
  > The punctured nose landing gear tire.
- [NTSB DEN03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA016.md): North American T-6G · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N7197C · Substantial damage
  > overload failure of the cable between the left rudder pedal and the tail wheel, rendering directional control impossible and resulting in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft, wet ground.
- [NTSB LAX03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA033.md): Cessna 172M · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N548RM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of left main landing gear strut at the upper fuselage aft attachment hole, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA015.md): Cessna 182Q · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N95745 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB IAD03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA014.md): Cessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2002 · N1835M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA015.md): Cessna 150F · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2002 · N7198F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA046.md): Cessna 182Q · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N735ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA030.md): Cessna 182T · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N794SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA028.md): Boeing B75N1 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N275HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA014.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Foxworth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N990PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly recover from a stalled/mush/high sink rate condition during an approach and attempted aborted landing into a gusting crosswind, resulting in a hard touchdown, bounced landing, loss of directional control and in-flight collision…
- [NTSB LAX03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA035.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N88408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA018.md): Piper PA-18 · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N223T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB ATL03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fayette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N8389Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a non illuminated runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an attempted night landing that resulted in an on ground collision with a parked car. A factor was the light condition.
- [NTSB DEN03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA013.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N9288M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA021.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N53404 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA011.md): Douglas DC-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N32TN · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing factors were a downdraft, and a 25-foot high iron mast attached to a tractor.

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## 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 = 550)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases?year=2002

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