# 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 IAD02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA083.md): Menzies Glassair II · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N55RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA094.md): Collette RV6 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N835YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll, resulting in his attempt to go-around and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA090.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Victor, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N222SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6345W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.
- [NTSB ANC02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA102.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Akiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N1163E · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable and soft terrain in the area of a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing factors in the accident were a false indication of smoke in the airplane during cruise flight, and weather conditions consisting of haze/smoke…
- [NTSB ANC02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA094.md): Piper PA-18 · Copper Center, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N83272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose-over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Creswell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA150.md): Hughes 269A · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N90271 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while hovering.
- [NTSB NYC02FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA159.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N47SS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight, and failure to follow procedures in the flight manual to determine that the stabilator was properly connected prior to flight, and which resulted in a loss of control while under tow, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA151.md): Piper PA-23-250B · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2002 · N65CT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA147.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Gainesboro, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N39835 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the main bearing, a loss of oil pressure and the seizure of a connecting rod, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA250.md): Boeing B75N1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N17678 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA249.md): Arns Spacewalker II · Irvine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N185MD · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an exhaust system leak and vapor lock.
- [NTSB FTW02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA236.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N7718V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the cross wind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA251.md): Cessna 210L · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N3UF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA242.md): Rare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N98TW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field.
- [NTSB CHI02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA243.md): Corken/Guillet Christen Eagle II · Kaneville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N96CG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure.
- [NTSB ATL02IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA155.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N388FE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear retract cylinder support frame due to fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL02FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA156.md): Cessna 182R · Lake City, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N9307X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures pertaining to mountain flying, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the certified flight instructor…
- [NTSB MIA02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA146.md): Beech 58 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N8180R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DEN02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA093.md): Cessna 310N · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N111KC · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include, the dual student's inadequate airspeed and high flare, the inadequate supervision by the instructor, the in-flight separation of the right main landing…
- [NTSB DEN02FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA089.md): Mooney M20A · Marysvale, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N1088B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals). Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, the downdraft weather conditions in high mountains, and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB ATL02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA154.md): Cessna 172M · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N73461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare on landing that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WAS02WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA049.md): Sikorsky S-61L · Prince George, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2002 · N346AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA158.md): Cessna R182 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N21PL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.
- [NTSB NYC02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA156.md): Cessna 182Q · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N95915 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA156.md): Aviat A1 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N13HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in the airplane inadvertently veering off the runway and incurring damage when the pilot forced it into a ground loop to avoid entry…
- [NTSB LAX02LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA248.md): Mooney M20M · Gualala, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N1038K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision in executing a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's limited experience landing on short fields and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA251.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N43473 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage of the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA245.md): Piper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N8910D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.
- [NTSB ANC02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA124.md): Williamson GlaStar · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N62849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and the misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB IAD02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N1727V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02TA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02TA239.md): Hughes 369A · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N98MP · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI02LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA249.md): Goode Acro Sport I · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N65701 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot and his lack of total experience in the accident airplane. The gusting winds were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA238.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N8444K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA237.md): Beech 95-A55 · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N13MS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of recent experience and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's failure to execute a go-around was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA155.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N31SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision to not land and refuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW02LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA231.md): Page Rans S-7 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N497RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA230.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Aledo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N5C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the performance of aerobatic maneuvers with low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA240.md): Cessna 150H · Dyersville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N6995S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field.
- [NTSB ATL02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA153.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N3164E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a precautionary landing to an unsuitable sod airstrip that resulted in a ground loop. A factor was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N4122E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain and trees during a low pass to examine a potential landing site.
- [NTSB SEA02FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA146.md): Beech BE-35 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N82Z · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA02FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA145.md): Cessna 182A · Emmett, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N4085D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC02WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA162.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Jinzhou, China · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2002 · N12U · No damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N89044 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA246.md): Aero Commander S2R-T34 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N8822Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA085.md): Cessna 172N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N739GV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA152.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N50347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman.
- [NTSB ATL02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA151.md): Cessna 172M · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N8954V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=16

## 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=15&year=2002

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