# 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 LAX03WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA221.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Fielding, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2002 · ZKTZC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA030.md): Cessna A150M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N9852J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane running off of the runway, impacting a runway light structure, and nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA050.md): Anderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N30545 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the exhaust valve stem in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the landing flare and a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA051.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N6268P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB MIA03WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA042.md): Cessna 206 · El Carmen, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2002 · YV1032CP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA028.md): Beech A36 · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2002 · N12MB · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance and inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel, and their failure to install the fuel line support after maintenance had been completed, which resulted in the introduction of vibrational loads and the in-flight separation…
- [NTSB LAX03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FAMS1.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 15, 2002 · N101YK · Destroyed
  > undetermined, missing aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA039.md): Piper PA-30 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2002 · N948SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA033.md): Beech 200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N623VP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing, and damage to the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA029.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Cashiers, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N5899W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by which he conducted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were a low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC03IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA030.md): Piper PA-601P · Manassas, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N141AJ · Minor damage
  > The pilot' failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA03WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA031.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2002 · N6568Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N87800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.
- [NTSB FTW03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA063.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N6068P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent failure to extended the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA038.md): Piper PA28-181 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N793MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors included inadequate planning/decision by the pilot for attempting to depart from the slush covered runway, the slush covered runway itself, and the falling snow.
- [NTSB ANC03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA022.md): Cessna 180 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N9701G · Destroyed
  > An in flight collision with ocean water for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA029.md): Robinson R-22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N9444Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB IAD03WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03WA023.md): Cessna 206H · Lawa Antino, Suriname · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2002 · N5072T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA037.md): Stinson 108-1 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N8469K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA024.md): Mooney M20K · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N252DR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB CHI03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA036.md): North American T-28B · Glenwood, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N114DH · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command. The low altitude maneuvering by the pilot-in-command was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA048.md): Cessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N732HJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA059.md): Beech 1900C · Eagleton, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N127YV · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with terrain due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude above rapidly rising terrain while on a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the obscuration of the terrain due to clouds.
- [NTSB MIA03CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA026.md): Piper PA38 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2002 · N2585B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ENG03WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG03WA004.md): Boeing 767-219ER · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2002 · ZK-NBC · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA03WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA027.md): Cessna U206G · Pucallpa, Peru · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2002 · OB1180 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA025.md): Raytheon 58 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N241JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation during instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors included the pilot's distraction to the low fuel status and the low cloud conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA024.md): Aaa Aircraft Leasing 192 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N192FW · Destroyed
  > The inflight fire of undetermined origin, which resulted in pilot incapacitation, loss of aircraft control and an inflight collision with a building.
- [NTSB DEN03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA023.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N314M · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine ignition system's single-drive dual-magneto, and the magneto's improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the improper installation of the magneto by unknown…
- [NTSB CHI03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA040.md): Cessna 172M · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA024.md): Cessna 172N · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N5891E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during the landing roll resulted in the on ground collision with a ravine.
- [NTSB ATL03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA023.md): Cessna 150L · Arecibo, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N11294 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA033.md): Hughes OH-6 · Moberly, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2002 · N353RK · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during cruise flight due to the bellcrank pivot pin becoming separated from the non-rotational swashplate. The plain brass liner of the non-rotating swashplate and the bellcrank pivot pin were worn.
- [NTSB SEA03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA016.md): Luscombe 8A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · C-FIIF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to fly a non-IFR equipped aircraft solely by reference to its instruments after the aircraft's windshield became coated with freezing rain in cruise flight. A factor was the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA028.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Dalton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · C-FXJK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature.
- [NTSB LAX03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phelan, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N15969 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that lead to a stall spin and impact with flat desert terrain.
- [NTSB IAD03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA022.md): Cessna 172H · Leeds, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N2706L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA021.md): Cessna 210M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N7660E · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the left side, landing gear down hydraulic line due to repeated contact with the aileron cable, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure, a partial extension of the main landing gear, and the inability to utilize the landing gear hand pump.
- [NTSB FTW03FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA057.md): Cessna 210L · Harrison, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N210CT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and the exceedance of the manufactured limits, which resulted in an in flight break-up. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the clouds.
- [NTSB FTW03FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA055.md): Cessna 421C · Tajique, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N3855C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making.
- [NTSB FTW03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA054.md): Cessna 402C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N402ME · Destroyed
  > The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N5321D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. Additional factors include the student pilot's lack of total flight experience, the CFI's inadequate supervision, and the ice and snow on the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA010.md): Learjet 36A · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N546PA · Destroyed
  > Collision with an elk during the takeoff roll. Factors include dark night VFR conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA023.md): Beech 35-B33 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N8578M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA044.md): Cessna 150H · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N50346 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA056.md): Cessna 172M · Vici, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N4470R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's departure and continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA022.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Eastman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N289HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in the subsequent on ground collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB MIA03CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA063.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Blountstown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2002 · N6193V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor (CFI) to maintain clearance between the wingtip and a water marker bouy resulting in contact with the wingtip.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=3

## 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=2&year=2002

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