# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA043.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Carleton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N8555W · Substantial damage
  > The #2 cylinder exhaust valve failed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA051.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N6268P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA026.md): Cessna TR182 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N4929S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.
- [NTSB IAD03FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA019.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Bastian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N31554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA012.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N9483W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB NYC03IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA011.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N4295R · Minor damage
  > A failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA268.md): Robinson R44 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N952LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA175.md): Cessna TR182 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N738GX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked fuel truck well clear of the runway safety area. Contributing factors were the strong crosswind/gusty wind…
- [NTSB DEN02FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA105.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N8822P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew of the Beech and the pilot of the Piper's failure to attain proper clearance from the other during their respective landings. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout…
- [NTSB ATL02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA169.md): Piper PA24-250 · Morton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N5724P · Substantial damage
  > Contamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.
- [NTSB ANC02FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA108.md): Robinson R-44 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N7189T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter in-flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the surface of a lake. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain surrounding the…
- [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA099.md): Maule M-7-235 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N897M · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the axle and detect the corrosion, and rough and…
- [NTSB DEN02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA096.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N9791P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors included the…
- [NTSB CHI02CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ray, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N7634Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA095.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N3853W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA090.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Victor, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N222SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Creswell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA02WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA151.md): Piper PA-23-250B · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2002 · N65CT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA158.md): Cessna R182 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N21PL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.
- [NTSB NYC02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA157.md): Robinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during approach.
- [NTSB SEA02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA139.md): Cessna R182 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2002 · N7592Y · Substantial damage
  > Restricted movement of the left main landing gear resulting in the gear not extending for the landing. A misaligned brake line was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N15442 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA218.md): Cessna TR182 · Copemish, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N756CS · Destroyed
  > The in-flight engine and cabin fire caused by a fatigue fracture of the left exhaust stack assembly. An additional cause was the part's inadequate design by the aftermarket part manufacturer. A factor to the accident was the soft field in which the emergency…
- [NTSB LAX02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA236.md): Cessna TR182 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N756EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly verify that the landing gear was in the down and locked position.
- [NTSB IAD02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA078.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N5227P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA197.md): Robinson R44 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N144WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA061.md): Robinson R-44 · Shageluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N144AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA114.md): Maule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4258Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA181.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA054.md): Cessna TR182 · Glenwood Sprngs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N333AJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while conducting an aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot’s low approach airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N697MA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA161.md): Cessna R182 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N756TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.
- [NTSB ANC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA043.md): Robinson R-44 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N7130G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which precipitated a grass fire. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the helicopter's exhaust system, placing it low to the ground, and terrain conditions…
- [NTSB CHI02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N5360P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…
- [NTSB CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA121.md): Yoder GP-4 · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N59JY · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB DEN02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA040.md): Cessna TR182 · Kersey, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · N787PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA044.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N166PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA141.md): Piper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N7401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW02FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA118.md): Cessna T182 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA119.md): Cessna TR182 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA106.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fulton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9060W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB ANC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N1220R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA095.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N7604P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and improper fuel consumption calculation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA02WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA062.md): Cessna TR182 · Porvenir, Panama · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2002 · N739FF · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA012.md): Britten-Norman BN2A-26 · Ouzinkie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N27MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a slush covered runway, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA056.md): Maule M-7-235B · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N235AL · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for his failure to request the runway most aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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 ('41532'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&year=2002

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