# NTSB investigations, 2002: In flight collision with object

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 LAX03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA054.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N888KB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A factor was the pilot's decision to conduct cruise flight at a low altitude.
- [NTSB OPS03IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS03IA001.md): Airbus Industrie 330-301 · Agana · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2002 · F-OHZO · Minor damage
  > The pilot's initiation of a premature descent that was both below the nominal glideslope and steeper than normal. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to respond to the MSAW warning and issue a safety alert as required by FAA…
- [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 SEA03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA016.md): Luscombe 8A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · C-FIIF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to fly a non-IFR equipped aircraft solely by reference to its instruments after the aircraft's windshield became coated with freezing rain in cruise flight. A factor was the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA025.md): Cessna 172G · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N1152F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. A factor in this accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Morrison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N552CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the telephone lines during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot not being able to see the telephone lines, the low altitude, and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA012.md): Bell 212 · Longview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2002 · N82W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing. A contributing factor was trees.
- [NTSB ATL03FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.
- [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 ANC03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA015.md): Bell 206B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N16962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA027.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N909WA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires while performing low altitude operations.
- [NTSB LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB CHI03FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA018.md): Piper PA-24 · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N6606P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA011.md): Douglas DC-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N32TN · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing factors were a downdraft, and a 25-foot high iron mast attached to a tractor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N5355D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB FTW03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N602GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing haze.
- [NTSB NYC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA013.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Cottageville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2002 · N71AV · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB IAD03IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03IA007.md): Boeing 767-222 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N607UA · Minor damage
  > An inadvertant collision with birds during the initial climb out.
- [NTSB NYC03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA004.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N847EX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds. A factor was the night conditions.
- [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 DEN03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA004.md): Beech C24R · Newcastle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N18917 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during takeoff. A factor was the reduced light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA197.md): Cessna 310L · Virgil, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N2276F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC after canceling his IFR clearance, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were rain, low ceilings, and night.
- [NTSB SEA02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA181.md): Cessna R172K · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N736PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for ambient wind conditions. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, gusting crosswinds, and trees growing near the edge of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA266.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N888MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while manuevering. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI02LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA295.md): Cessna 172R · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N3510A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's poor inflight planning/decision to allow the airplane to get to too low of an altitude to assure a safe recovery from the simulated forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's delay initiating the go around and the…
- [NTSB MIA02CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02CA174.md): Cessna 188B · Pikesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to see the.250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA264.md): Bell 47G-2 · Edmondson, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N5193B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high voltage power lines.
- [NTSB NYC02LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA195.md): Paiement Rans S-12 · Mercer, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N7011Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a wire during a low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA194.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N4210Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [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 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 CHI02LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA290.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Chetek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N9598C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB FTW02LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA256.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Altus, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N23736 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ANC02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Mc Grath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N4563B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA117.md): Piper PA-32R · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N40449 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA114.md): Cessna 185 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N9563H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for P-factor, and his failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA164.md): Clarence F. Callahan Challenger II · Plymouth, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N521CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper alignment which resulted in the airplane impacting trees on the south side of the approach end of the landing runway.
- [NTSB MIA02FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA161.md): Sikorsky S76A+ · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N15460 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's diverted attention, inadequate visual lookout, and failure to ensure adequate main rotor clearance. Factors in the accident were the continued operation, with known obstructions in the area, and the failure of the FAA to initially certify…
- [NTSB FTW02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA245.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N9193Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pump rig while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the object.
- [NTSB DEN02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA101.md): Bell 206L-III · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N43GA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a static wire, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to the main rotor pitch change tubes being severed.
- [NTSB CHI02FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA262.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Newaygo, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4988J · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance disregarded by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The wire and low altitude flight were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA262.md): Bell 47G-2 · Oasis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N8478H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA259.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Cherokee, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N9032K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines resulting in the rudder separation and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the power line that was contacted.
- [NTSB CHI02LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA256.md): Enstrom 280C · Coopersville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N51689 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wires. Additional factors were the transmission wires and the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA02TA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA164.md): Bell 206L-1 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N832AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering. A tree(s) was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA173.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N5221Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…
- [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 IAD02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA088.md): Cessna 172N · Stanardsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N738JR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions.

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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" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&year=2002

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