# NTSB investigations, 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX02LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA289.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N5100B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA288.md): Mooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N7199U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA263.md): Cessna 188A · Vincent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N9943G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA285.md): Hughes 369D · O'Neill, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N500EK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to turbine blade separation as a result of hot corrosion damage to the turbine blades. Contributing to the accident was the pilot misjudging the flare at the completion of the autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The dark night…
- [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 NYC02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N2549R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate written guidance regarding simulated engine failures during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA188.md): Mooney M20J · Canadaigua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N201ZC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB MIA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA169.md): Charles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX02LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA286.md): Cessna 182A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N3951D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to perform a long landing rollout, which placed the airplane in proximity to an area of observed high velocity jet…
- [NTSB FTW02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA257.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N90652 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak at the left boost pump to bladder tank flange, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of power to both engines.
- [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 CHI02LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA280.md): Cessna 172P · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N54091 · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA176.md): Eells Air Command 503 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N25069 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a hard landing.
- [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 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 NYC02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA190.md): Cessna 421 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N23RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the wet runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA168.md): Cessna 310L · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N73NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/altitude and her failure to perform a go-around.
- [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 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 CHI02LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA281.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Effingham, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N3989H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the seized exhaust valve. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB ANC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA128.md): Cessna 207 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N207DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate wind evaluation during takeoff resulting in a downwind takeoff and subsequent overrun during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind and the pilot's failure to verify the selected flap setting.
- [NTSB ANC02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA121.md): Gardner Kitfox · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N996DG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure during the takeoff initial climb. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA285.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N8980D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall spin.
- [NTSB IAD02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA094.md): Garlick OH-58AT · Rochester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N444JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to center the sling load prior to commencing forward flight. Also causal, was the pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in an engine compressor stall.
- [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 DEN02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA108.md): Stinson L-5E · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N8369H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate use of rudder and failure to maintain direcctional control following a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA106.md): Beech B19 · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N5119R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan and compensate for the high density altitude conditions, resulting in partial engine power during takeoff, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control on initial climb. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI02FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA284.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Westphalia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N451ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while turning in a cruise climb in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and his failure to recover from a resultant tight descending spiral.
- [NTSB SEA02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA174.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Index, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N16005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering.
- [NTSB MIA02IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA167.md): Boeing 737-823 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N939AN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the tug driver to maintain wingtip clearance with a parked airplane, and the inability of the tug driver to communicate with the brake rider during a tow operation following failure of the headset cord. Contributing factors in the incident were…
- [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 IAD02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA093.md): Cessna 177 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N2916X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA258.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Lacompte, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N8843S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, and low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC02LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA193.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N8216Q · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a release from the towplane, which did not allow for successful completion of the flight. A factor was the downdrafts.
- [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 FTW02RA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02RA259.md): Cessna U206G · Atalaya, Peru · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 2002 · OB-1226
- [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 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 ANC02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA125.md): Cessna 180 · Tenakee Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N180TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a nose over on takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [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 SEA02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA172.md): Hughes 500 · Carnation, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9263F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed power application during a practice power recovery autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA187.md): Boeing 757-251 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N534US · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow existing company procedures for stabilized approach, and use of speed brakes.
- [NTSB DCA02WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA057.md): Douglas DC-8-63 · Gander, Newfndl, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2002 · N441J · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI02LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA278.md): Frank RV-8A · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N54LF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA276.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage
  > The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA288.md): Bell 206L-1 · Doland, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N400SL · Destroyed
  > Pilot spatial disorientation while flying in dark night conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control; and the company's inadequate remedial actions after identifying the pilot's night flying deficiency over areas without lighted references. A factor to…
- [NTSB CHI02CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA296.md): Robinson R-22 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N8372B · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover due to the flight instructor's improper control inputs and the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial actions. A contributing factor is the passenger's inadvertent movement of the cyclic control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA168.md): Cessna 172P · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N62602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff and initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA02FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA171.md): Cessna 175B · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N8195T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Impairing drugs found in the pilot's system at the time of the accident were a factor.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2002

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