# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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 NYC03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA034.md): Socata TB 9 · Mount Union, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N136ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the soft runway.
- [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 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 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 MIA03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA029.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Cashiers, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N5899W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were a low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA040.md): Cessna 172M · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.
- [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 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 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 FTW03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA056.md): Cessna 172M · Vici, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N4470R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's departure and continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [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 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 SEA03FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA013.md): Cessna 172P · Malaga, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2002 · N65564 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and up sloping terrain. Contributing factors were clouds, trees, and uphill terrain. The pilot’s performance and judgment were likely impaired by the effects of…
- [NTSB FTW03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA049.md): Girard RV-4 · Homer, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N5246 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.
- [NTSB NYC03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA023.md): Cessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N7192G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition.
- [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 MIA03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Climax, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [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 ANC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA014.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N80948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove frost/ice from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N13265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA040.md): Cessna 172N · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA03FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N9840V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CHI03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA016.md): LaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.
- [NTSB MIA03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N267EP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's premature rotation and failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N40059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Palmas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2002 · N2838T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a go-around. Additionally, the pilot's failure to monitor airspeed and proper touchdown point during the emergency landing resulted in another…
- [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 CHI03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.
- [NTSB ATL03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N903WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' inadequate evaluation of weather information, and the selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA005.md): Cessna 172N · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N6413J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into an antenna tower. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB SEA03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA004.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N8752 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower during an aborted landing. Factors include landing with a tailwind and a tower.
- [NTSB LAX03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N75164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to her inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA003.md): Cessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N6542J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA005.md): Grumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N9566U · Destroyed
  > failure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA002.md): Piper PA-22 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2002 · N7027D · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated dual student, and the dual student's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane.
- [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 DEN03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA003.md): Cessna 172P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N65312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging the clearance between the airplane and a fixed object during taxi. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted and sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI02LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N9714W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel management by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA127.md): Piper PA-18 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N723C · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of one propeller blade during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA186.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N132ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay of the remedial action necessary to correct for the student pilot's error during the landing flare. Factors include the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's height above the runway when he initiated the flare.
- [NTSB LAX02LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA296.md): Whetzel Thorpe T-18 · Valley Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N60LW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate…
- [NTSB ATL02FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N8828N · Substantial damage
  > A sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N737TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.
- [NTSB IAD02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA095.md): Cessna 172M · Edinburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N5033H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N2549R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate written guidance regarding simulated engine failures during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA169.md): Charles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI02LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA280.md): Cessna 172P · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N54091 · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&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
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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=2002

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