# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA028.md): Cessna 172F · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5338R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent into trees.
- [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 FTW03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA064.md): Beech BE-58 · Egypt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2002 · N5TV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into severe icing conditions. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [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 FTW03FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA057.md): Cessna 210L · Harrison, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N210CT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and the exceedance of the manufactured limits, which resulted in an in flight break-up. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the clouds.
- [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 FTW03FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA048.md): Beech A36 · Salem, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N367T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision to continue flight from visual to instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in cruise flight. A low ceiling, obscuration, mountainous terrain…
- [NTSB FTW03FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA044.md): Cessna 210L · Kentwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA026.md): Beech A36 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N69DG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N9558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA012.md): Beech F33A · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N3122K · Destroyed
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA022.md): Piper PA-22 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ANC03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA007.md): Cessna 207 · Marshall, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N91090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA006.md): Beech 58 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N8199R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.
- [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 ANC02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA122.md): Cessna 206 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N8515Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of the nose wheel flange from the hub that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Mc Grath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA282.md): Cessna A188B · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N4919Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DEN02GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA102.md): Cessna A185F · Howard, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N24GS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the terrain. Contributing factors were the clear air turbulent weather condition, and the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB ANC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA114.md): Cessna 185 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N9563H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for P-factor, and his failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA163.md): Cessna 210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N32W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to lock in the down position.
- [NTSB ANC02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA109.md): Cessna 206 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N5209X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the rough and uneven terrain (hole) in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC02FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA107.md): Cessna A185F · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N7300R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his operation of the airplane in an over gross condition. A contributing factor was noncompliance with written company weight and balance procedures.
- [NTSB CHI02CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA253.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Ohiawa, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N8851V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to verify the aircraft refueling and he did not follow emergency procedures for engine restart. Factors to the accident included fuel starvation and the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA251.md): Cessna 210L · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N3UF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB MIA02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA146.md): Beech 58 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N8180R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA143.md): Cessna A188B · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N4723Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a transmission wire resulting in the collision and substantial damage.
- [NTSB CHI02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA223.md): Cessna A188B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N9639G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the fuel contamination, the blocked fuel strainer, and the refueling truck's contaminated fuel. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB IAD02FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA075.md): Beech S-35 · Clear Spring, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N5761K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising terrain. Factors included dense fog and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA084.md): Cessna 206 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N756BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI02LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA209.md): Beech S35 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N6162G · Substantial damage
  > The proper glide path not obtained/maintained by the pilot. The approach lights were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA083.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N4767U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA144.md): Cessna 210L · Zelienople, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N732AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB NYC02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA143.md): Beech 58 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9280Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around, which resulted in his landing the airplane long and fast. Factors included low ceilings and the airplane's initial misalignment with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX02LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA233.md): Beech S35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N864T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA074.md): Cessna U206F · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N696TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA188.md): Cessna 310R · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N5061J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system, including his failure to reposition the fuel selectors to the main fuel tanks prior to landing, as directed in the pilot operating handbook. Additional causes to the accident were the pilot not maintaining…
- [NTSB ANC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA073.md): Cessna 206 · Karluk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N35606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during departure.
- [NTSB LAX02FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA212.md): Beech S35 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N576Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB LAX02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA211.md): Beech V-35A · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N156U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB ANC02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and subsequent collision with gravel terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA065.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N1078F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and an in-flight collision with a log during the landing flare. A contributing factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA114.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N6008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were a 30 degree crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the newly acquired make/model aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL02IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA138.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N9098Q · Minor damage
  > Collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA191.md): Beech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N1SU · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA112.md): Cessna 182L · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N42505 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate during an attempted landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include a high density altitude, and trees near the runway.
- [NTSB LAX02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA204.md): Beech V35A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N8327N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the #1 lower connecting rod bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA183.md): Beech V35A · Leslie, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N800MD · 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 LAX02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA190.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8249R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA185.md): Cessna A185F · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N714WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop/swerve.

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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
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 ('17032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&year=2002

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