# 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 MIA02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA153.md): Reviere Vans RV6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N747ES · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, while maneuvering, and subsequent impact with a concrete wall. A factor in this accident was the impairment of the pilot in command due to the use of prescription…
- [NTSB CHI02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA258.md): Beech A36 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N336CB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA254.md): Grumman C-1A · Roseville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N189G · Substantial damage
  > The failure and the resulting separation of the engine cylinder, which severed both electrical propeller control systems on the affected engine. A factor to the accident was the cornfield.
- [NTSB ANC02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA100.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N6949B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a downwind landing and an encounter with rough terrain when the airplane overran the intended landing area. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, and rough…
- [NTSB SEA02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA170.md): HiperLight SNS-8 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA159.md): Beech C-35 · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N1888D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following an inadvertent opening of the airplane's storm window.
- [NTSB NYC02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA169.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Guilford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N86714 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the number 3 cylinder head. A factor was the presence of protruding material on the cylinder barrel.
- [NTSB LAX02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA254.md): Waco YPF-7 · Dewey, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N29904 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a flooded carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA087.md): Boeing Stearman E75L300 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N65BH · Substantial damage
  > A missing flight control sealed bearing, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB IAD02FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA086.md): Cessna 172S · Plainville, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N35073 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine compartment fire of unknown origin, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the airfield, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent…
- [NTSB CHI02CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA253.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Ohiawa, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N8851V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to verify the aircraft refueling and he did not follow emergency procedures for engine restart. Factors to the accident included fuel starvation and the fence post.
- [NTSB ATL02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA159.md): Schweizer 300C · Haleyville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N269FW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent emergency descent, forced landing, and collision with terrain in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WAS02WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA051.md): Hughes 269C · Dannevirke, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2002 · ZK-HFW · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA158.md): Cessna 120 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N72594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Delayed remedial action and a high crosswind condition were factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA167.md): Piper PA32-300 · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N20787 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing after losing visual contact with the runway, which resulted in his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the subsequent overrun. Factors in this accident were the clouds and low…
- [NTSB NYC02FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA168.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sanderson, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N680HP · Destroyed
  > Physiological impairment or incapacitation likely related to the pilot's recent exacerbation of Crohn's disease. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight in his current medical condition.
- [NTSB LAX02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA258.md): Cessna 185A · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N4145Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain during a climb.
- [NTSB LAX02LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA253.md): Reed Avid Commuter · Goffs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N837TR · Substantial damage
  > The engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA096.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N9791P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors included the…
- [NTSB DEN02GA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA097.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N71AT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the intentional low pass/slow flight maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA152.md): Cessna 150J · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N5603G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA237.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N696U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the loss of thermal lift. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA252.md): Lancair 320 · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N83WS · Substantial damage
  > the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA101.md): Helio H-295 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N920AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind/weather conditions resulting in a collision with an embankment during the takeoff run. A factor contributing to the accident was a sudden wind shift to a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA096.md): Cessna 170 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N2558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA155.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N4334E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA153.md): Mooney M20L · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N1024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA164.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lake Vossemeer, Netherlands · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 14, 2002 · PH-MLH · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA165.md): Cessna 172G · Sangerville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N56BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN02TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA092.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N91092 · Substantial damage
  > the airplane's left main landing gear tire separated from its wheel during takeoff roll for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll and the subsequent impact with the Visual…
- [NTSB CHI02FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA247.md): Cessna 172N · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N4731D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB CHI02CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ray, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N7634Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA095.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N3853W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA097.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N4065Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA163.md): Niemann Champion II · Foxboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N7072X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA149.md): Cessna 150M · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N704TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA252.md): Cessna S550 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N50BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight planning, improper use of performance data, the tailwind condition, failure to perform a go-around, and the…
- [NTSB DEN02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA091.md): Boeing D75N1 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N64796 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA154.md): Cessna 182 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N6420A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue en route in cruise flight when his fuel supply became low, eventually leading to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the destination airport. Factors include the fact that the final approach course took the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA161.md): Cessna 172RG · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N888RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the slow response time of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB FTW02WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA241.md): Cessna 172N · Tinaquillo, Venezuela · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2002 · YV1856P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA233.md): Cessna 152 · Ithaca, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N49998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.
- [NTSB CHI02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA244.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hillman, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N6658H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA152.md): Beech B35 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N5029C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating an aborted takeoff and his failure to establish climb out of ground effect. Contributing factors were the high aircraft weight and high density altitude as well as the fence and berm, which the aircraft struck.
- [NTSB SEA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA149.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Shearer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N1573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach speed while on final approach to the 2000 foot airstrip, and his excessive application of brakes while attempting to stop the aircraft during the resultant longer than normal landing roll. Factors include a…
- [NTSB NYC02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA172.md): Cessna 500 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N688CF · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA160.md): Boeing 747-256 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · EC-DNP · Minor damage
  > An accessory gearbox fire of the number 2 engine, due to hot air bypassing a damaged compressor air seal stack, which resulted in an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB MIA02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA148.md): Beech C23 · Centerville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N24041 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX02FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA251.md): Aero Commander 690A · Bishop, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N690TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in the traffic pattern due to the sensory and visual illusions created by a lack of ground reference lights and/or terrain conspicuity, and the dark nighttime…
- [NTSB IAD02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA084.md): Cessna 172RG · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6257R · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's excessive rotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

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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=14&year=2002

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