# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, 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 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 ATL03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA023.md): Cessna 150L · Arecibo, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N11294 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA020.md): Cessna 150L · Powells Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [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 LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB CHI03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA019.md): Cessna 150M · New Town, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N2995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA008.md): Cessna 150F · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N8735G · Destroyed
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA287.md): Cessna 150G · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N2870S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA248.md): Cessna 150F · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N8351G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA180.md): Cessna 150 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N60425 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA120.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N9994Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing down. A contributing factor in the accident was wet, high grass along the runway…
- [NTSB MIA02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA152.md): Cessna 150J · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N5603G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB MIA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA149.md): Cessna 150M · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N704TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA240.md): Cessna 150H · Dyersville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N6995S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field.
- [NTSB ATL02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA152.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N50347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman.
- [NTSB FTW02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA226.md): Cessna 150L · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N10935 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N8137S · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA145.md): Cessna 150H · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N6486S · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A…
- [NTSB SEA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA133.md): Cessna 150J · Pe Ell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N51286 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA079.md): Cessna 150F · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N8067S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm).
- [NTSB ATL02FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Duncanville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N3400J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA204.md): Cessna 150H · Omaha, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N22715 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was haze.
- [NTSB CHI02CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA191.md): Cessna 150H · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N6912S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA190.md): Cessna 150F · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N8798S · Substantial damage
  > The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence.
- [NTSB IAD02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA068.md): Cessna 150 · Griswold, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N8894G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart a field with insufficient runway. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, high obstructions and the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA124.md): Mckean Varieze · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N57EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planned approach following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB ANC02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA058.md): Cessna 150 · South Naknek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N3025X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion in cruise flight, and his inadvertently stalling the airplane during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA114.md): Cessna 150K · Seaman, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N6319G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor was the pilots' lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ANC02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA046.md): Cessna 150 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N8623J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of a ditch in the landing area.
- [NTSB FTW02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA174.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N6249R · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA153.md): Cessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA105.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N63591 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA103.md): Cessna 150L · Pinar Del Rio, Cuba · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2002 · N5332Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA138.md): Cessna 150G · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N50XP · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA095.md): Cessna 152M · Forest, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N63123 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA093.md): Cessna 150B · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N1299Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA087.md): Cessna 150H · Smithville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N502MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty winds
- [NTSB ATL02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA084.md): Cessna 150D · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N6613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N3006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA090.md): Cessna 150 · Melbourne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N51060 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control as a result of becoming incapacitated due to a stroke while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA053.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N9890J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing flare touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N10949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N3829J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Clinton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N704NY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA027.md): Cessna 150G · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N2669J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.

## 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 ('17020'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17020&year=2002

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