# 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 FTW02WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA193.md): Robinson R-44 · Catamara, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 28, 2002 · HC-BXJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA197.md): Robinson R44 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N144WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ATL02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N2935Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA138.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N9098Q · Minor damage
  > Collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA115.md): Seattle Aerotech Helipower 2500 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N13RM · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not maintained during a run-on landing. A vibration of unknown origin was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA191.md): Beech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N1SU · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA065.md): Bell 206BIII · Raton, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N2779B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the static wire. Factors were the static wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA173.md): Beech BE90 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N911ND · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Perry, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N4406L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel starvation due to fuel system contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA134.md): Fay Velocity Elite · Theodore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N2214W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning for required fuel resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N6708W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged the touch down point on the runway and collided with the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA113.md): Cessna 177 · Mt. Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N29441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard. Factors included trees, and a portable restroom.
- [NTSB SEA02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA112.md): Cessna 182L · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N42505 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate during an attempted landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include a high density altitude, and trees near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA111.md): Rockwell S-2R Thrush · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N600DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue his aerial application flight after he realized the aircraft might be low on fuel. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a shed.
- [NTSB NYC02TA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02TA123.md): Hughes 369D · Jeffersontown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N40AP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's loss of lateral control when his foot slipped off the rudder pedal during a power-off, running landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA125.md): Grumman American AA-1 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N5684L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush into a corn field. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA068.md): Beech K35 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N9518R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published aircraft operating procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N2443C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank resulting in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to use the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB DCA02WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA046.md): Boeing 767-200 · Shimozishima, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2002 · JA8254 · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA176.md): Bar/Curtiss JN-4D · Owatonna, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N38057 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB CHI02FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA177.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Steward, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N76SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA131.md): Beech 18 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N1002C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA068.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Denali Park, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N197EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the frozen terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA063.md): Piper PA-11 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N62136 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking action while landing on a sandbar, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA061.md): Robinson R-44 · Shageluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N144AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA02TA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA110.md): Bell 206B · Rainier, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N1087L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while trying to land. Rough/uneven terrain, inaccurate performance data calculations, inadequate in-flight planning and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.
- [NTSB LAX02GA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02GA209.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Ontario, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N40NT · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance procedures (FOD prevention) during a 100-hour inspection, which resulted in foreign object damage (FOD) to the compressor section and catastrophic engine failure. Factors were the presence of vehicles and power lines…
- [NTSB ATL02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA130.md): Sikorsky S-55-QT · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N2300Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cyclic lateral control rod end bearing, and subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ANC02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA069.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N2947N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the upper engine cowling from the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, sandy terrain of the landing area.
- [NTSB NYC02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA122.md): Cessna 182B · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N2516G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during an emergency landing, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent forced landing to a cornfield. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX02WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02WA282.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Napier, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2002 · ZK-NPR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA205.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N160RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways.
- [NTSB DEN02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA059.md): Howard DGA-15P · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N9471H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll as a result of encountering a dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA058.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Giddings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N83DH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent ground loop of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA057.md): Beech 58P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N94PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures for a balked landing which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA128.md): Bell 47G-2A · La Belle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering during an aerial application, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA060.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N211AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rate of descent resulting in a hard landing on water.
- [NTSB ANC02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA058.md): Cessna 150 · South Naknek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N3025X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion in cruise flight, and his inadvertently stalling the airplane during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA105.md): Cessna 180K · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N2801K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA118.md): Cessna 150D · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N4313U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow emergency procedures after smelling smoke that resulted in an electrical fire, damage to the airplane, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA208.md): WSK PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Loch Lomand, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N115TM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during final approach. A contributing factor was the windshear and turbulence encountered during the approach.
- [NTSB IAD02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA063.md): Murawski Pulsar · Bentleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N5123B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the MAG cylinder rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in the damage to the airplane was the terrain condition of the forced landing field.
- [NTSB FTW02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA189.md): Beech BE-58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N8245H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear plunger assembly due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA187.md): Lidster Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N14VK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the outboard portion of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spar resulting from the builder's improper installation of a wing that did not meet the drawing specifications.
- [NTSB FTW02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA186.md): Bell 47G4 · Grand Lake, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N62446 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inability to control the helicopter in a hover due to the restricted movement of the cyclic for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA109.md): Beech A35 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N658B · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained during an aborted landing. Trees and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA121.md): Cessna 172N · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N5408E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, a factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N739PF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over.
- [NTSB IAD02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA062.md): Castle Glasair II-SRG · Mill Hall, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N676EC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB FTW02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA190.md): Beech BE-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N224CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane resulting in the in-flight separation of the left engine inboard access door.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=23

## 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=22&year=2002

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