# NTSB investigations: Lycoming IO-540 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 ATL03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA027.md): Cessna 182S · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2002 · N416ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB ATL03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA025.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB FTW03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA061.md): Creekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N140TC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.
- [NTSB MIA03WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA031.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2002 · N6568Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD03WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03WA023.md): Cessna 206H · Lawa Antino, Suriname · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2002 · N5072T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA015.md): Caron Seawind · Bryant, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2002 · N313FC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA024.md): Socata TB-20 · Massena, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N57TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in this accident were the icing conditions, deteriorated airplane performance due to ice accumulation, and control interference by the passenger as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA019.md): John H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB FTW03WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA032.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cambita, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2002 · N74946 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA015.md): Cessna 182S · Accident, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N7099L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA005.md): Piper PA-32 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N76RL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilot's to maintain a visual outlook during taxi operations on the ramp.
- [NTSB FTW03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA016.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Paron, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N4353Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.
- [NTSB IAD03FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA004.md): Cessna 182S · Brownville Jct, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N100TY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA001.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Bradford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2002 · N700DJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the night, instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA003.md): Socata TB-20 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N575RM · Destroyed
  > The inadvertamt stall by the student pilot, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA294.md): Aviat S-2C · Sheridan, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N116PS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command exceeding the aircraft weight and balance, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB ATL02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA173.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · St. Simons Island, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N607JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the check pilot's inadaquate supervision of the check ride.
- [NTSB MIA02FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FAMS3.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N59684 · Destroyed
  > The falure of the pilot to arrive at the intended destination for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the fact that clouds with tops to 44,000 feet were noted 38 miles south of the airplane's last position.
- [NTSB LAX02LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA275.md): Huene Velocity XL-RG · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N394BL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight exhaust stack separation during descent for landing resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing to an open field.
- [NTSB NYC02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA167.md): Piper PA32-300 · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N20787 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing after losing visual contact with the runway, which resulted in his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the subsequent overrun. Factors in this accident were the clouds and low…
- [NTSB ATL02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA149.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N957T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA144.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Atlantic Ocean, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N9738C · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorm conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA197.md): Piper PA-60 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N158GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB IAD02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA069.md): Cessna 182T · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N3541A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA192.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N8681P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB ANC02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA069.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N2947N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the upper engine cowling from the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, sandy terrain of the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA084.md): Paxhia Murphy SR3500 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N526AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear leg AN-5 attach fitting bolt.
- [NTSB MIA02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA097.md): Cessna 206H · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N24013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for surface wind conditions resulting in excessive taxi speed, a loss of control while taxiing, an excursion off the taxiway, collision with a concrete pad, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA120.md): Cessna 182S · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N293MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA123.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N36555 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short field takeoff planning and procedure. The takeoff weight above the maximum gross weight and the hill were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112.md): Piper 601P · Moscow, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…
- [NTSB LAX02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA112.md): Maule M-7-260 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N7ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA046.md): Aero Commander 500U · Copperhill, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N441WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during emergency landing on unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB LAX02FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA073.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N3636M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA073.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Falls City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2002 · N56729 · Substantial damage
  > The deer striking the airplane during landing. A factor relating to this accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA068.md): Cessna 206H · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N72635 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA010.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N30004 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.

## 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 ('41530', '41585'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41530&year=2002

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