# 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 CHI02LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA209.md): Beech S35 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N6162G · Substantial damage
  > The proper glide path not obtained/maintained by the pilot. The approach lights were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA083.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N4767U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA136.md): Stearman C3-R · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N656K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when responding to the swerve/veer of the tailwheel equipped aircraft, leading to a failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model…
- [NTSB MIA02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA138.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N10550 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to clear the engine during a prolonged approach at idle power resulting in the engine hesitating during application of power to arrest the descent for landing touchdown resulting in a hard landing and separation of the left main…
- [NTSB LAX02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA236.md): Cessna TR182 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N756EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly verify that the landing gear was in the down and locked position.
- [NTSB LAX02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N8801N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA095.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Lehi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N48038 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning resulting in the glider impacting terrain short of the runway, and the pilot's subsequent abrupt handling of the glider when it became airborne again, which resulted in a hard second landing. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB CHI02LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA225.md): Cessna 140 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N2070N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA081.md): MBB BO-105S · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N491HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct a settling-with-power condition during a helicopter landing flare/touchdown, resulting in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB SEA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA135.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N58295 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA144.md): Cessna 210L · Zelienople, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N732AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI02LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA207.md): Cessna C180A · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N5359D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The open window diverting the pilot's attention was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA206.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Pratt, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N60747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA146.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N110XJ · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to maintain clearance of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02WA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA213.md): Cessna 206 · Guachochi, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 2002 · XA-LIV · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA219.md): Schempp-Hirth K.G. Nimbus-2C · Briggs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N141SF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the high grass during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN02TA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA078.md): Cessna 182R · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N6271N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper remedial action, and the second pilot's inadequate monitoring of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA200.md): Piper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N1592A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both the accident pilot and the pilot of the other airplane. An additional cause is the arrival procedure used which resulted in a congested traffic pattern and the subsequent inadequate visual separation of the airplanes. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI02FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA199.md): Beech E-90 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N12KA · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA214.md): Cessna 182A · Laretto, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N6321B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB SEA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA133.md): Cessna 150J · Pe Ell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N51286 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA232.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Knights Landing, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N6794K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB IAD02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA078.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N5227P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA074.md): Wehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA208.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Askov, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N897TH · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA195.md): Meyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N34321 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field.
- [NTSB CHI02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI02CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA201.md): Schweizer 1-26B · New Douglas, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N111HK · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident was a failure to maintain the proper glide path and sufficient obstacle clearance while on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA144.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Atlantic Ocean, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N9738C · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorm conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA143.md): Beech 58 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9280Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around, which resulted in his landing the airplane long and fast. Factors included low ceilings and the airplane's initial misalignment with the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA212.md): Cessna 190 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9854A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N6383H · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN02GA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA074.md): Consolidated-Vultee P4Y-2 · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N7620C · Destroyed
  > the inflight failure of the left wing due to fatigue cracking in the left wing's forward spar and wing skin. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB CHI02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA205.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N8220N · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering…
- [NTSB CHI02CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA203.md): Bilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA202.md): Eckstein RV-6A · Mattawan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N747BS · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to attain a proper touchdown point considering the available runway length. The rough, uneven runway surface and the soft area at the far end of the runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC02FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA142.md): Beech C24R · Grindstone, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N18860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in overstress of aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB LAX02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA230.md): Violet Dragonfly · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N48RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control resulting from his improperly planned approach and an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA216.md): Bell TH-13T · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N99628 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA211.md): North American AT-6A · Albany, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N42BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA079.md): Cessna 150F · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N8067S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm).
- [NTSB CHI02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA197.md): Piper PA-60 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N158GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB CHI02FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA193.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N5164L · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…
- [NTSB CHI02CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA211.md): Cessna 172N · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N1373E · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a…
- [NTSB ANC02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA080.md): Luscombe 8A · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N45796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for takeoff, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA141.md): Waco UPF-7 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA140.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N64567 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was that the wing tank fuel drains were wire closed and could not be used.
- [NTSB MIA02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA136.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Parrish, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2183F · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA135.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA02GA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02GA137.md): Cessna 172S · Tyner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N928CP · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.

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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=18&year=2002

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