# 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. Page 11 of 40 · 2,000 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW02WA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA260.md): Cessna 310R · San Salvador, El Salvador · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2002 · TG-WOT · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI02LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA282.md): Cessna A188B · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N4919Q · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight. - [NTSB SEA02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA188.md): Aviat A-1B · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N290AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place. - [NTSB NYC02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N6947W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX02LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA279.md): Lockamy Sonex · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N164JL · Substantial damage > the loosening of the tapered spacer, which resulted in the propeller hub separating from the crankshaft. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB LAX02FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA278.md): Beech A36 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N8261J · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an encounter with adverse weather conditions and the loss of control due to a stall. Contributing factors were thunderstorm related turbulence,… - [NTSB IAD02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA091.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Byram Township, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · C-GKLY · Destroyed > the improper manufacturing of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in the failure of the bolt due to hydrogen embrittlement, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's failure to remove the affected bolts from fixed… - [NTSB DEN02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA103.md): Adler SA-1 · Mead, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N551SA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping, subsequent blade contact with the airframe, and loss of control. - [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 NYC02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA186.md): Robinson R-22B · Jamestown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N707RG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a collision with water. - [NTSB NYC02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA185.md): Reiley Seawind 3000 · Bloomingburg, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N278ER · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent use of the fuel shutoff valve which resulted in a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [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 LAX02LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA277.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N114RP · Destroyed > The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX02FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA276.md): Bell 222U · Nipton, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N417MA · Destroyed > The main rotor blade separation while maneuvering for unknown reasons. A factor was the dark night condition. - [NTSB FTW02LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA253.md): Mooney M20F · Rector, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N6369Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [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 ATL02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA167.md): Piper PA-30-30 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N7817Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent collision with an airport sign and the collapse of the main landing gear. the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing was a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA183.md): Royse Glasair · Flemingsburg, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N582RR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB NYC02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA182.md): Duffy Vans RV-9A · Oxford, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N945D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Factors included an inaccurate fuel gauge indication for undetermined reasons, the pilot's reliance on that indication, the night lighting… - [NTSB MIA02FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FAMS3.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N59684 · Destroyed > The falure of the pilot to arrive at the intended destination for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the fact that clouds with tops to 44,000 feet were noted 38 miles south of the airplane's last position. - [NTSB LAX02LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA275.md): Huene Velocity XL-RG · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N394BL · Destroyed > An in-flight exhaust stack separation during descent for landing resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing to an open field. - [NTSB IAD02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA092.md): Goff Glassair · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N7223R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N94112 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [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 CHI02LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA274.md): Brooks Sonerai 2L · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N356RB · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the ignition system, the induction air leak at the carburetor mounting plate, and the pilot's inadvertant stall during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crack in the electronic ignition coil, and the improper… - [NTSB CHI02CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA279.md): Cessna 120 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N2601N · No damage > The inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi. - [NTSB ATL02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA166.md): Cessna 172S · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N827SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare at touchdown resulted in a hard landing while performing an off-airport precautionary landing after the inadvertent activation of the autopilot. - [NTSB FTW02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA255.md): Cessna 182P · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N41CW · Substantial damage > The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA250.md): Gray Rotorway Exec 90 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N716JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA104.md): Beech D95A · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2705T · Substantial damage > the dual student pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. - [NTSB CHI02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees. - [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 ATL02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA174.md): Beech B-55 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N8821M · Substantial damage > The left wing tank fuel quantity transmitter unit was leaking fuel, and the leaking fuel was ignited by engine exhaust during engine start. - [NTSB ANC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2410P · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain while taxiing for takeoff, which precipitated an on ground collision with a tree stump. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain and the presence of tree stumps. - [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 LAX02LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA273.md): Petrik Questair Venture · Crescent City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N6UN · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was low ceiling. - [NTSB FTW02CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N9855S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB DEN02GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA102.md): Cessna A185F · Howard, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N24GS · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the terrain. Contributing factors were the clear air turbulent weather condition, and the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB CHI02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA268.md): Rebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N92PD · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine… - [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 CHI02FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA269.md): Cessna TR182 · Tappen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N756WF · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wires. Also causal was inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and airspeed when the abrupt maneuver was made and… - [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 ANC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA115.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Tenakee Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N335AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed/distance from a dock resulting in the airplane drifting into a wooden piling during a taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tidal current. - [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 NYC02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA181.md): Piper PA-18 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N5428H · Substantial damage > The improper use of an fuel additive which resulted in a power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA126.md): Cessna 185 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N9808X · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the pilot to correct for torque/P Factor during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was a wet grass surface. - [NTSB ANC02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA113.md): Piper PA-12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N3233M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over. - [NTSB NYC02FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA178.md): Beechcraft 58P · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N6688D · Destroyed > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to depart with known landing gear system mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a… - [NTSB LAX02LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA274.md): Cessna 172I · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N404SW · Substantial damage > the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=12 ## 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=11&year=2002 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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