# 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 LAX02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA271.md): Mooney M20 · Sierraville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N881B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to attempt takeoff in crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the capability of the airplane, and, his subsequent failure to maintain the airplane's proper alignment over the runway. Also causal was the pilot's premature liftoff and…
- [NTSB FTW02LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA248.md): Cessna 150F · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N8351G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 FTW02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA243.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N2691H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N6981B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a remote airstrip, and his failure to perform a go-around that resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the strip. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of a tailwind…
- [NTSB NYC02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA179.md): Champion 7ECA · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N5091X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA165.md): Cessna T337D · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N33N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [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 MIA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N68414 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA162.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N9807U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA162.md): American General AA-5B · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N81189 · Destroyed
  > The pilots continued visual flight into instrument conditions (fog), and subsequent collision with a tree and a residence.
- [NTSB ANC02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA111.md): Cessna 185E · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N7SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing that resulted in separation of the right main gear during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was a rough/uneven gravel bar.
- [NTSB ANC02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA110.md): Cessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N185CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the area weather conditions, and his subsequent inability to maintain terrain clearance upon encountering a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered mountainous terrain. A factor in the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA169.md): Cessna 172 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N6830A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate during the landing roll. A quartering tailwind was a factor.
- [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 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 LAX02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA270.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N87204 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N739ZV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain…
- [NTSB LAX02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA268.md): Breezy RLU-1A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3184 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB FTW02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA246.md): Cessna 182-Q · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N96725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA244.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Price, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3961K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [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 NYC02FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA177.md): Gates Learjet 25C · Lexington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N45CP · Destroyed
  > The captain's addition of forward thrust during the landing rollout, which resulted in a lack of braking effectiveness and a subsequent runway overrun. A factor was the captain's inability to deploy the thrust reversers for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02WA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02WA272.md): Boeing 747-419 · Auckland, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2002 · ZK-NBS
- [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 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 CHI02LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA273.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N4331N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and the locked brake. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N5742F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the wind, a tailwind, selection of the wrong runway, and wet grass are contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA164.md): Barker Experimental · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N9097F · Substantial damage
  > The builders inadequate weld on the nose gear u-shaped bracket, that resulted in the nose wheel strut failure, and subsequent nose over during an attempted landing.
- [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 SEA02WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02WA173.md): Cessna 180K · Pitt Meadows, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2002 · N2658K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA180.md): Cessna 150 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N60425 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA265.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ruth, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N3607Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control.
- [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 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 ANC02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA109.md): Cessna 206 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N5209X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the rough and uneven terrain (hole) in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC02FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA108.md): Robinson R-44 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N7189T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter in-flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the surface of a lake. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain surrounding the…
- [NTSB ANC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA106.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK3 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N4478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a checklist to ensure the airplane was in the proper landing configuration, which precipitated an inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…
- [NTSB SEA02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N5781F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include high density altitude, variable winds, and a ditch near the point where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA264.md): Cessna 182S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4183N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.
- [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 ANC02FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA107.md): Cessna A185F · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N7300R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his operation of the airplane in an over gross condition. A contributing factor was noncompliance with written company weight and balance procedures.
- [NTSB NYC02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA176.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N4307E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor was the operator's failure to perform maintenance on a fuel gauge that was noted twice in a discrepancy log.
- [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA02IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA160.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK-117 A4 · Bradenton, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N528SF · Minor damage
  > Improper maintenance/installation of the No. 2 engine power turbine (PT) wheel assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in deflection at the engine case axial midpoint and misalignment between the inlet housing and the rear bearing support…
- [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 FTW02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA240.md): Balloon Works FireFly 7B-15 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N242MS · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.
- [NTSB ANC02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N3752F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with objects. Factors contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven runway, and the premature lift-off of the…

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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=12&year=2002

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