# 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 SEA02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA127.md): Bredl Fokker DR1 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N43SB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse, for undetermined reasons, of the left main landing gear spoked-wheel structure.
- [NTSB SEA02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA126.md): Cosmos Phase II · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA136.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N390C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB MIA02WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA178.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2002 · LQMGI · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX02LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA222.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N812D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed for the gusts, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA190.md): Cessna 150F · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N8798S · Substantial damage
  > The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N621AF · Substantial damage
  > An improper decision by the pilot due to a failure to land at an intermediate airport, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation (becoming lost), fuel exhaustion, soft terrain encountered…
- [NTSB CHI02FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA189.md): Sikorsky S-58ET · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N580US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude fight and his failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors to the accident were the power transmission lines followed by the inability to control the aircraft after the collision with power…
- [NTSB DEN02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA070.md): Boone Rotorway 162-F · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N30319 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot encountering settling with power. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA186.md): Cessna 175 · Kaiser/Lake Oza, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N175HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in the aircraft, a failure by the pilot to execute a precautionary landing due to "sluggish" performance during takeoff, the loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the left magneto,…
- [NTSB CHI02CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA250.md): Piper PA-J3-C65 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N7744B · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA219.md): Maule M-5-235C · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N9139E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA203.md): Cessna 172B · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N7550X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna.
- [NTSB DEN02TA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA069.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Fillmore, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N5198Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives, and the airplane's inability to climb while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were improperly mixed aerial application materials (fire retardant slurry), the high…
- [NTSB ANC02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA071.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N91855 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for taxiing, which resulted in running the airplane's float aground. Factors contributing to the accident were the hidden obstructions underwater, and the excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB NYC02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA133.md): Piper J3-C65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N9264 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA130.md): Beech B50 · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N550G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing that resulted in a ground swerve and the airplane exiting the runway and collided with a fence, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA218.md): Bell 47G-2 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N2483B · Substantial damage
  > the failure and separation of a fan belt for the engine cooling system. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection 14 hours prior to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX02LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA217.md): Aerospatiale AS350 BA · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N141MK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance from the sloping terrain in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA069.md): Cessna 182T · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N3541A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA201.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N61439 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA185.md): Eskildsen P · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N2882 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning and decision making during the emergency descent and landing. The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadvertent stall were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA184.md): Piper PA-34 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N52WP · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident was a failure to properly compensate for the current wind conditions. Excessive use of brakes was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA073.md): Cessna 206 · Karluk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N35606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during departure.
- [NTSB SEA02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA123.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N8440K · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the number 3 cylinder exhaust pushrod resulting in the exhaust valve's inability to open during the exhaust cycle and the subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing factors were the ditch and elevated roadway which the aircraft crossed during…
- [NTSB SEA02FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA125.md): Cessna 172N · Otis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N738QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA02FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA124.md): Unrein Productmatch 80 P51D · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N51PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed (80 mph) on final approach resulting in a bounced landing and a loss of control during an attempted go-around and ultimately the on ground collision with a residence. Contributing factors were the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA132.md): Beech C23 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N823DA · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA131.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20C-1 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N960CT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA129.md): Taylorcraft F21B · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N4418F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA216.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N3631B · Substantial damage
  > Propeller blade failure due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the rising embankment.
- [NTSB LAX02LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA215.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Incline Village, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N818JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA202.md): Jackie SNS-7-Hiperbipe 3 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N234JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA071.md): Cessna T206H · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N2453V · Substantial damage
  > the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing attempt. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DCA02RA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA049.md): Airbus Industrie A320-212 · Paris, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2002 · F-GFKS
- [NTSB CHI02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA181.md): Bell 206B · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB SEA02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA122.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Victor, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N4522E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing resulting in the balloon's impacting the wires. Contributing factors were the power lines and strong winds existent at the time.
- [NTSB NYC02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA137.md): Cessna 177 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N29321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA220.md): Bushby Mustang M-11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N30430 · Substantial damage
  > the failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA071.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Unionville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N4446W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid a collision with a departing airplane, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A factor was the pilot's decision to land on the runway opposite the one in use.
- [NTSB IAD02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA068.md): Cessna 150 · Griswold, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N8894G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart a field with insufficient runway. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, high obstructions and the tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA121.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Shelley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N297AL · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the manufacturer's improperly machined threads, which prevented the cylinder base/head halves from being properly assembled, leading to fatigue propagation and the ultimate separation of the cylinder. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB SEA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA120.md): Welborn Pulsar XP · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N777XP · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable on landing resulting in the aircraft's engine going to full throttle and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain directional control after securing the engine during the landing event.
- [NTSB SEA02FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA119.md): Cessna 335 · Tensed, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N27069 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA130.md): Wheeler Volksplane VP-2 · Collins, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N21267 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.
- [NTSB MIA02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA128.md): Cessna 340A · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N15FH · Substantial damage
  > An improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center…
- [NTSB MIA02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA121.md): Kenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing…
- [NTSB LAX02FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA214.md): Cessna 310I · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N8145M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of power in one engine during takeoff. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine could not be determined. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB IAD02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA070.md): Mooney M20J · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N58166 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was a wind gust.
- [NTSB IAD02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N6338F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a misaligned, hard landing.

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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=20&year=2002

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