# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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. Page 1 of 2 · 64 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA026.md): Preceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N5178D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA041.md): Clyde K Carrier Team 1400Z · Woodland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N9190U · Substantial damage > the builder/pilot's improper modification of wing fuel caps resulting in the failure of the vent system to adequately compensate for the pressure differential between the fuel tank and the external low pressure area of the wing. This led to the partial loss… - [NTSB SEA03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA011.md): Peterson Dragonfly · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N2448 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA036.md): Asmus Exec 162F · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2002 · N162LC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA058.md): Ramsay Lancair IV-P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2002 · N222MR · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. - [NTSB SEA03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA007.md): Riddell IV-P · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N41RJ · Destroyed > The loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration. - [NTSB CHI03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA012.md): Mork Kitfox III · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N192MB · Substantial damage > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL03FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA009.md): Beechcraft A60 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · Destroyed > The loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD03IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03IA017.md): Craig N. Moen RV-8 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N184CM · No damage > A low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor. - [NTSB LAX03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA011.md): Rotorway 162F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N162AZ · Destroyed > the failure of the secondary drive shaft. - [NTSB FTW03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA015.md): Bell 206L-1 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N303CH · Substantial damage > The loss of tailrotor effectiveness due to the right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the lack of suitable surrounding terrain for landing, which included numerous surrounding obstacles, and the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA009.md): Davis Early Bird Jenny · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2002 · N1918N · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. - [NTSB CHI03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA006.md): Wolf Rotorway Exec-162F · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N1955Z · Substantial damage > Failure of the secondary drive shaft, which resulted in a complete loss of power to the main rotor, and a high forward airspeed on touchdown, causing the helicopter to flip forward. - [NTSB MIA03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA002.md): Golden RV6A · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N609CG · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX02FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA300.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N343AE · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and takeoff checklist procedures to ensure the both propellers were… - [NTSB MIA02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA171.md): Johnson Hornet · Archdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N1928J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were the pilot's attention being diverted due to the right door not being secured. - [NTSB ATL02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA170.md): Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-15 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N151MG · Destroyed > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI02LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA286.md): Bailey DSA-1 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N304MB · Substantial damage > The selection of unsuitable terrain and the failure of the oil pressure gage line. Factors were, the pilot/owners failure to obtain an annual condition inspection, and the corn crop. - [NTSB LAX02LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA284.md): Siemens Rotorway Exec 162 F · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N104BJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to check the wind direction prior to practicing autorotations, and his misjudged flare maneuver. The tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB LAX02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA283.md): Minkler Venture M20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N360 · Destroyed > the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers and elevators due to a pilot induced oscillation at a speed at or above Vne, which exceeded the design stress limits of the structure. Also causal was the intentional alteration by an unknown person or… - [NTSB CHI02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA283.md): Terning Sky Scout · Sedan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N174BT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB CHI02LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA277.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Martin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N48417 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and his inability to abort the takeoff due to the obscured windshield. Contributing to the accident was the bent hopper latch and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA168.md): Nolley BD-5 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N50TX · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor. - [NTSB CHI02CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA267.md): Tomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N369AF · Substantial damage > The total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX02FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA266.md): Airbus Industrie A320-231 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N635AW · Substantial damage > The captain's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical engine thrust while attempting to move the #1 thrust lever out of reverse. A factor in the accident was the crew's inadequate coordination and crew resource… - [NTSB MIA02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA154.md): Bell 47-D1 · Union, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N4702S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB NYC02FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA159.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N47SS · Destroyed > The pilot's improper pre-flight, and failure to follow procedures in the flight manual to determine that the stabilator was properly connected prior to flight, and which resulted in a loss of control while under tow, and uncontrolled impact with the ground. - [NTSB FTW02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA230.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Aledo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N5C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the performance of aerobatic maneuvers with low altitude. - [NTSB FTW02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA223.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N57597 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of the fracture of a compressor turbine blade due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD02IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA076.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N409FJ · No damage > The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA139.md): Interavia E-3 · Santa Rosa Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N1535G · Substantial damage > The separation of the canopy for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI02CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA203.md): Bilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA230.md): Violet Dragonfly · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N48RV · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control resulting from his improperly planned approach and an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence. - [NTSB MIA02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA136.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Parrish, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2183F · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency landing. - [NTSB DEN02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA076.md): Wheeler Doug 2000 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2058T · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping and subsequent blade contact with the airframe, severing of the tailboom, and causing loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high gusty winds, and… - [NTSB SEA02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA134.md): Champion 7ECA · Kittitas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N9542S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA142.md): Beech BE-76 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N6630D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC02FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA138.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N69GC · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual condition inspection performed… - [NTSB LAX02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA223.md): Steen SE-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N2018S · Destroyed > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA130.md): Thurmond Moni · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N9104S · Substantial damage > Undertorqued mounting bolts which resulted in fatigue to the wooden propeller blade and subsequent in flight separation of one of the blades while in cruise flight. An improper installation of the propeller assembly and soft terrain encountered during the… - [NTSB DEN02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA070.md): Boone Rotorway 162-F · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N30319 · Substantial damage > the pilot encountering settling with power. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB SEA02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA115.md): Seattle Aerotech Helipower 2500 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N13RM · Destroyed > Aircraft control not maintained during a run-on landing. A vibration of unknown origin was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ATL02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA134.md): Fay Velocity Elite · Theodore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N2214W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning for required fuel resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA187.md): Lidster Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N14VK · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the outboard portion of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spar resulting from the builder's improper installation of a wing that did not meet the drawing specifications. - [NTSB ATL02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA125.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N588JR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of cyclic while attempting a hover resulting in dynamic rollover. - [NTSB ANC02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA052.md): Grumman G-21 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N21A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. - [NTSB CHI02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA165.md): Firm Kit Fox 4-1200 · Virginia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N598HL · Destroyed > An in-flight collision with a bird that resulted in severed fuel lines and the subsequent in-flight fire and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB LAX02LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA206.md): Beech BE76 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N6627U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a berm. A factor was the cabin door opening during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB MIA02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA106.md): Helicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N268MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house. - [NTSB FTW02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA167.md): Aero Commander 500-S · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N98TT · Substantial damage > The failure of a hydraulic line, which resulted in the loss of the brakes. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=99999&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 ('99999')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2002 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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