# 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 ATL02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA129.md): Eames Acro Sport · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N16SE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing and subsequent hard landing while maneuvering around trees.
- [NTSB ANC02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA059.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N57391 · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line. Factors associated with the accident are the unqualified pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line, an unmarked power line, and…
- [NTSB ANC02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA056.md): Cessna 185 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N9378H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a noseover during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper touchdown point, and landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA057.md): Hughes OH-6A · Central, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N345SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow and whiteout weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA116.md): Beech G35 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N4647D · Substantial damage
  > Empennage flutter which resulted in structural damage during descent for landing. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA108.md): Garlick UH-1H · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N114DR · Substantial damage
  > A failure of unknown origin in the tail rotor drive assembly. Factors include mountainous terrain unsuitable for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA116.md): Navion Nav4 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N5235K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper fuel consumption calculations, and selection of the auxiliary fuel tank for landing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and forced landing in trees. A factor in this accident…
- [NTSB LAX02TA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA207.md): Cessna 337C · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N2671S · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA061.md): Cessna 172N · Rutland, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N739RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB FTW02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA188.md): Cessna 182Q · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N5327N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing as a result of her improper landing flare. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.
- [NTSB CHI02FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA174.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N852HW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the binding of the tail rotor pitch changed rod, the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot’s lack of total experience in…
- [NTSB SEA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA107.md): Cessna 172E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N5383T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA124.md): Hunter A-28 Victor · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N61450 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA120.md): Smith Kitfox Classic IV · Limerick, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N3023J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a modification required by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the float covering.
- [NTSB NYC02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA119.md): Mooney M20 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N3282F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA119.md): Cessna 208B · Isla De Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N786DM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid, also causal was the failure of the pilot of the Britten-Norman Islander (N663VL) to yield right of way to an aircraft in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB MIA02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA115.md): Bailey Dragon Fly · Trenton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane stalling, spinning, and impacting with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA114.md): Maule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4258Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA204.md): Beech V35A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N8327N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the #1 lower connecting rod bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA203.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Westmorland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N8719S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck.
- [NTSB ANC02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA053.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N353PM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA095.md): Cessna 441 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N564AC · Substantial damage
  > The overstress failure, for undetermined reasons, of the right main landing gear pivot pin roll pin, leading to the misalignment of the gear trunnion and the collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA106.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · CGHIT · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Trees were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.
- [NTSB MIA02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA113.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Naples, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9127L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA185.md): Quinn RV-6A · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N799RQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA060.md): Cessna 172M · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9089H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porpoise encountered during the landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action resulting in the damage to the…
- [NTSB DCA02WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA045.md): Boeing 737-800 · Darwin, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2002 · VH-VOE · No damage
- [NTSB CHI02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA171.md): Hulle Horizon 1 · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N816DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB ATL02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA127.md): Cessna 182Q · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N759TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap after refueling that resulted in fuel siphoning from the right main fuel tank and the subsequent fuel supply exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. The airplane was damaged during the forced landing to a…
- [NTSB ATL02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA126.md): Cessna 180 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9150C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight.
- [NTSB ANC02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA054.md): Meeuwsen Gordon Wagabond traveler · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N36GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots excessive taxi speed. Factors associated with the accident are the rough and uneven terrain of the sandbar, and gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA116.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Huron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N5369W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadvertent shutdown of the engine and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA202.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Antioch, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N644LL · Destroyed
  > The loss of control while performing acrobatic maneuvers due to a screwdriver restricting elevator travel. A contributing factor was the airplane's fuselage not being sterile of foreign objects.
- [NTSB IAD02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA060.md): Cessna 177B · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N2182C · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing at night.
- [NTSB ANC02IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02IA093.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Talkeetna, AK · Incident · Serious injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N828KT · No damage
  > The passenger's incapacitation during a high altitude flight due to a loss of consciousness as the result of a pre-existing cardiovascular condition. A contributing factor in the incident was the operator's improper use of disposable oxygen masks without a…
- [NTSB SEA02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA104.md): Cessna 180K · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N66471 · Substantial damage
  > Binding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA114.md): Cessna 150K · Seaman, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N6319G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor was the pilots' lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC02IA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02IA118.md): Learjet 35A · Oxford, CT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N989AL · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the commercial pilot during a touch and go landing, including his failure to properly brief the commercial to not use reverse thrust during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB NYC02IA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02IA117.md): Dornier 328 · Washington, DC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N439JS · No damage
  > The ground service personnel's failure to follow company procedure, which resulted in the flight attendant sustaining a serious injury.
- [NTSB LAX02GA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02GA201.md): Lockheed C-130A · Walker, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N130HP · Destroyed
  > the inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the center wing lower skin and underlying structural members. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB FTW02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA183.md): Beech V35A · Leslie, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N800MD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA181.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA170.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N140NJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the flying pilot and the remedial action not performed by the company check airman.
- [NTSB CHI02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA169.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N40051 · No damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.
- [NTSB CHI02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA167.md): Cessna 172G · Butler, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5953R · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA172.md): Cessna 182A · Foster City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5034D · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.
- [NTSB ATL02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA125.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N588JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of cyclic while attempting a hover resulting in dynamic rollover.

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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=23&year=2002

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