# 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 DEN02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA076.md): Wheeler Doug 2000 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2058T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping and subsequent blade contact with the airframe, severing of the tailboom, and causing loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high gusty winds, and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA204.md): Luscombe 8F · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N840B · Substantial damage
  > The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.
- [NTSB CHI02CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA194.md): Grumman G-164 · Browning, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N623U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL02FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Duncanville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N3400J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA132.md): Piper PA-28 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N1248H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue on en route into an area of forecast reduced visibility without sufficient fuel to divert to a suitable alternate airport, and his subsequent inadvertent exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply. Factors include…
- [NTSB MIA02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA134.md): Saab-Scania SF340B · Tupelo, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N403XJ · No damage
  > The failure of the ground agent to follow procedures and directives and to maintain a visual lookout due to a diversion of attention caused by paperwork being sucked toward the rotating propeller, resulting in collision between her hand and the propeller.
- [NTSB MIA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA133.md): Bell UH-1B · Lorida, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent.
- [NTSB LAX02LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA233.md): Beech S35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N864T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX02LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA231.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N127HC · Substantial damage
  > Air event management's failure to adequately separate spectators and vehicles from the takeoff path. Also causal was the glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff attempt in a timely manner.
- [NTSB LAX02LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA229.md): Cessna T210M · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N761HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the wheel in accordance with…
- [NTSB IAD02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA073.md): Piper PA-11S · Palermo, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N4504M · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW02RA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02RA232.md): Gavilan 358 · Villavicencio, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2002 · HK4217X
- [NTSB FTW02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA208.md): Cessna 210A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N9466X · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA192.md): Cessna 188B · Tolley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N4866Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain lift-off speed and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC02TA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA077.md): Bell 212 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N5017H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a tree.
- [NTSB ANC02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA078.md): Robinson R-22 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N7183Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance in hilly terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA129.md): Rockwell International 690A · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N690RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear separation. Contributing factors were the turbulent crosswind conditions the pilot encountered just before touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX02LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA228.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N20256 · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor mast support tube failure as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB IAD02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N43860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.
- [NTSB FTW02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA204.md): Cessna 150H · Omaha, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N22715 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was haze.
- [NTSB SEA02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA134.md): Champion 7ECA · Kittitas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N9542S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA145.md): Cessna 172N · Middletown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N733NQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB LAX02FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA227.md): Cessna 177 · Hana, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N306DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA205.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Purcell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N96PF · Destroyed
  > The in-flight cabin fire as result of non-compliance with an AD and a Service Bulletin. A contributing factor to the accident was night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N4690R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command failure to obtain/maintain proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and exceeding the airplane's forward center of gravity limit.
- [NTSB ATL02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA142.md): Beech BE-76 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N6630D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA139.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Weaverville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N27626 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning of fuel to complete the flight that resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA139.md): Micket Avid Aerobat · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N11BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a seized cylinder, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency to the engine.
- [NTSB NYC02FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA138.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N69GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual condition inspection performed…
- [NTSB LAX02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA226.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N4020Y · Substantial damage
  > The overload fracture and separation of the left main gear strut assembly due the left landing gear's encounter with a chuck hole in the private airstrip's asphalt pavement. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airstrip's surface.
- [NTSB LAX02LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA224.md): McConnell Lancair 320 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N320DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a right, quartering tailwind during landing resulting in a loss of aircraft control and dragging a wing during the landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA223.md): Steen SE-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N2018S · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA072.md): Desimone Zodiac CH-601-H · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N422EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overrotation after take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW02WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA210.md): Robinson R44 · Bavaro, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 2002 · HI-757CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW02CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA207.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N358RW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW02CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA206.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N7791V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA075.md): American General AA5B · Worland, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N28717 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI02CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA198.md): Baughman KR-2 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N290KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation and his failure to attain climb which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI02CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA191.md): Cessna 150H · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N6912S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA079.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N885EA · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA130.md): Thurmond Moni · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N9104S · Substantial damage
  > Undertorqued mounting bolts which resulted in fatigue to the wooden propeller blade and subsequent in flight separation of one of the blades while in cruise flight. An improper installation of the propeller assembly and soft terrain encountered during the…
- [NTSB MIA02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA131.md): American General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N6024L · Minor damage
  > The owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB ATL02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA141.md): Hughes HU-269-A · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N911LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in an improper flare and a hard landing during a practice autorotation. A factor was the loss of rotor rpm.
- [NTSB ATL02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA140.md): Cessna 172P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N54119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA076.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N93AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the quartering tailwind, and the inadvertent water loop.
- [NTSB ANC02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA074.md): Cessna U206F · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N696TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off which precipitated an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA075.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N3129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering inside a box/blind canyon, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the box/blind canyon.
- [NTSB NYC02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA134.md): Cessna 172 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N1502E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N737CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll and damage to the airplane when it exited the departure end of the runway and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA188.md): Cessna 310R · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N5061J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system, including his failure to reposition the fuel selectors to the main fuel tanks prior to landing, as directed in the pilot operating handbook. Additional causes to the accident were the pilot not maintaining…

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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=19&year=2002

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