# NTSB investigations, 2002: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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 ANC03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA021.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N3904 · Substantial damage
  > An improper and undocumented major repair of the elevator torque tube support assembly by an unknown person, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the airplane's right elevator, and a jammed rudder. A factor associated with the accident is the…
- [NTSB ATL03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA031.md): Beech F-35 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2002 · N4268B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in flight structural failure.
- [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 MIA03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA033.md): Beech 200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N623VP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing, and damage to the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX03TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA048.md): Cessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N732HJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DEN03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA023.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N314M · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine ignition system's single-drive dual-magneto, and the magneto's improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the improper installation of the magneto by unknown…
- [NTSB CHI03IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA033.md): Hughes OH-6 · Moberly, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2002 · N353RK · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during cruise flight due to the bellcrank pivot pin becoming separated from the non-rotational swashplate. The plain brass liner of the non-rotating swashplate and the bellcrank pivot pin were worn.
- [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 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 MIA03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA021.md): Cessna 182J · Brevard, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N3529F · Substantial damage
  > the jamming of the elevator control system for undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch, during the aborted takeoff.
- [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 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 ATL03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA021.md): Cessna T210M · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N6026N · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA027.md): Airbus Industrie A319-131 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2002 · N804UA · Minor damage
  > The maintenance facililty improperly assembled and installed the nose landing gear shock absorber assembly. Factors were the improper assembly which allowed the nose gear to turn 90 degrees to the direction of travel.
- [NTSB CHI03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA025.md): Robinson R22 · St. Jacob, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N559DD · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the clutch assembly fan shaft and the resulting complete loss of power to the rotor drive system. A contributing factor was the loss of tail rotor authority due to the secondary failure of the control tube assembly.
- [NTSB DEN03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA016.md): North American T-6G · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N7197C · Substantial damage
  > overload failure of the cable between the left rudder pedal and the tail wheel, rendering directional control impossible and resulting in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft, wet ground.
- [NTSB DEN03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA014.md): Piper PA-28RT · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N2904C · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll resulting in loss of control/ground loop/swerve and subsequent impact with a sign. Contributing factors include, the airplane's total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA034.md): Rockwell 690B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N77UA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the top of the rudder assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA028.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Gibson, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the tail boom resulting from the failure of the fuselage to tail boom attachment fitting lugs, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB DCA03IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03IA005.md): Boeing 757-200 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · TF-FII · No damage
  > The captain's improper procedures regarding stall avoidance and recovery. Contributing to the incident were the partial blockage of the pitot static system, and the flight crew's improper decisions regarding their use of inaccurate airspeed indications.…
- [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 DEN03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA010.md): Hildebrandt Rutan/Defiant · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N219DF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in his forgetting to lower the nose landing gear. Contributing factors included the pilot's attention being diverted by the loss of oil pressure on the rear engine due to a broken oil pressure sensor line,…
- [NTSB ANC03IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03IA001.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2002 · N661US · No damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the lower rudder power control module manifold, which resulted in a lower rudder hardover.
- [NTSB IAD03TA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03TA003.md): Beech A200 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N200NG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate operating clearance between the ring gear and pinion gear during the manufacturing process resulting in the failure of the landing gear actuator gear ring.
- [NTSB FTW03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA005.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Lewisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N1223S · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the left aileron by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA184.md): Cessna 182 · Estacada, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N5337B · Destroyed
  > The entanglement of an inadvertently opened skydiver's parachute in the aircraft’s elevator and rudder just after a group of four skydivers positioned themselves on the aircraft's external jump platform prior to a jump.
- [NTSB LAX02TA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA299.md): Eurocopter AS350-B3 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N352SA · Substantial damage
  > the disengagement of the collective locking mechanism due to component wear.
- [NTSB SEA02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA182.md): Cessna 172RG · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N6525R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear actuator during landing as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI02LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA293.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N1040S · Substantial damage
  > The premature fracture of the cyclic/mixture bracket resulting in the inability to conduct a landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI02FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA292.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N8782P · Destroyed
  > The pilot applied an excessive angle of bank and failed to maintain terrain clearance. An additonal factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [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 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 NYC02LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA192.md): Hughes 369A · Burtonsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N336SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.
- [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 LAX02FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA281.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N357NT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm during the landing approach as prescribed in the hydraulic pump failure emergency procedures found in the rotorcraft flight manual, thus resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft and…
- [NTSB NYC02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA184.md): Graham Mini-500 · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N373TG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main transmission.
- [NTSB FTW02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA252.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bella Vista, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N686FL · Substantial damage
  > The binding throttle control cable, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA107.md): Cessna 195 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N4381V · Substantial damage
  > separation of the tail wheel cables, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [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 CHI02IA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA270.md): Fokker 100 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N1473K · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the #2 main landing gear wheel, including the axle nut not being properly torqued and safetied, which resulted in the wheel separation during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA166.md): Beech C24R · Olar, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N6698D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute the proper remedial action for hydraulic leak fumes in the cockpit, and his decision to perform an immediate precautionary landing to a vacant field, resulting in collision with a tree. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI02IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA275.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N110XJ · No damage
  > A malfunctioning yaw damper.
- [NTSB FTW02LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA247.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N747R · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.
- [NTSB LAX02TA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA267.md): Sikorsky S-55T · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N747A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the hydraulic system due to contamination in the hydraulic fluid, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control.
- [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 ATL02IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA165.md): Beech 1900D · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N81533 · No damage
  > The improper service of the left main landing gear socket, resulting in fatigue failure of the left main landing gear socket assembly at the lower scissor attachment point.
- [NTSB FTW02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA242.md): Whittman Tailwind W-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N3992A · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2002 · N8793S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue. Factors in the accident were the inadequate maintenance-repair of the blade, and, inadequate pilot preflight inspections.
- [NTSB DEN02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA098.md): Schweizer 269C · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N7508L · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel's failure to secure the landing skid oleo strut bolt during the last 50-hour inspection, causing the left rear skid to collapse and the tail rotor to strike the ground.
- [NTSB CHI02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA255.md): Cessna 172P · Buffalo City, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N381J · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&year=2002

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