# NTSB investigations: NONE, 2002

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 DEN03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA019.md): Cameron Balloons O-70 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2002 · N5303Z · No damage
  > the unforecasted increase in wind velocity. A contributing factor was the fence that the basket struck, subsequently spilling the occupants onto the ground.
- [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 NYC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA013.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Cottageville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2002 · N71AV · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [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 ATL02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA177.md): Schempp-Hirth KA8B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N8747 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged the airspeed and altitude during a visual approach to land that resulted in the in-flight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB LAX02LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA291.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-42-2 Jantar · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N131AS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude.
- [NTSB LAX02LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA277.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N114RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA243.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N2691H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA240.md): Balloon Works FireFly 7B-15 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N242MS · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.
- [NTSB LAX02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA261.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Orland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2002 · N422DT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of thermal lift during flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA140.md): Blanik L-13 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N70741 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's improper in-flight planning decision and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident were the inadvertent activation of the speed brakes, the pilot's failure to maintain altitude, the high vegetation and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA216.md): Aerostar International S-77A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N2867W · No damage
  > The pilot of the balloon did not maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include the variable winds and the inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DEN02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA095.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Lehi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N48038 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning resulting in the glider impacting terrain short of the runway, and the pilot's subsequent abrupt handling of the glider when it became airborne again, which resulted in a hard second landing. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB FTW02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA219.md): Schempp-Hirth K.G. Nimbus-2C · Briggs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N141SF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the high grass during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX02LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA215.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Incline Village, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N818JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB IAD02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA071.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Unionville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N4446W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid a collision with a departing airplane, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A factor was the pilot's decision to land on the runway opposite the one in use.
- [NTSB DEN02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA067.md): Schreder RS-15 · Jackson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N33515 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountain summit.
- [NTSB LAX02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA208.md): WSK PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Loch Lomand, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N115TM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during final approach. A contributing factor was the windshear and turbulence encountered during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA169.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N40051 · No damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.
- [NTSB IAD02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA059.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N341KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the loss of orographic lift conditions. A factor was the loss of orographic lift.
- [NTSB FTW02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA146.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B-15 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N25360 · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in the sugar cane field, which resulted in the pilot's unintentional exit from the basket. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field.
- [NTSB CHI02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA131.md): Glaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau DG-100G · Union, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N169LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aero-tow takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high wind velocity and the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA092.md): Blanik L-13 · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N711KR · Substantial damage
  > The glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB IAD02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA048.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N5364G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delay in retracting the spoilers.
- [NTSB IAD02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA042.md): WSK PZL PW-5 · New Smithville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N908BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in the loss of thermal lift and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA079.md): Maule M-5-180C · Bennington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N711JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA111.md): Avian Magnum IX · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N2037U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing approach after encountering a high wind condition. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use the trees to try and slow the balloon's ground speed.
- [NTSB FTW02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA092.md): Schleicher AS-W19 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2002 · N333US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to perform a turn upwind at a altitude too low to complete the turn. A factor was the turbulance.
- [NTSB LAX02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA098.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N2466W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cyclist to coordinate and communicate that he was on the active runway. A contributing factor was the sun glare encountered by the pilot on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA150.md): Thunder and Colt Colt 120 A · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N240TC · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft. High winds were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA079.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2002 · N34292 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB LAX02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA069.md): Cameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N8004J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.
- [NTSB FTW02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA270.md): Raven S60A · La Vernia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N804DL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.

## 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") = 2002
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=2002

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