# 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 SEA02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA097.md): Lewis Nieuport 11 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N132DC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power in maneuvering flight due to the rotation of the ignition distributor as a result of a failure to tighten the distributor positioning clamp after the last engine timing adjustment. Factors include an inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB LAX02LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA193.md): Cessna 180 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N2228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB LAX02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA190.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8249R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB IAD02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA058.md): North American T6G · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N60690 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA179.md): Schweizer 269D · Crawford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N333UC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's exceedence of the engine's temperature limits, resulting in the melting of blades on the first and second stage turbine wheels. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA176.md): Bell 206L-3 · Dover, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N103AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during the approach. A contributing factor was dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA175.md): Cessna 177 · Sherman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N2282Y · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CHI02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA160.md): Navion Navion A · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8717H · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. The soft turf runway and power lines were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA099.md): Boucher Revolution Mini 500 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N54VP · Destroyed
  > A misalignment of the rotor system drive belt, which resulted in belt chaffing, its subsequent separation, and a resultant loss of power to the rotor system. Also causal was the relatively low altitude and airspeed at which the separation occurred, which…
- [NTSB LAX02LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA192.md): Cessna 172S · Goldfield, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N480DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high density altitude takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation and a wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA189.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N7176S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot's failure to follow the listed emergency procedures in the rotorcraft flight manual and the partial failure of the rotor system's drive belts were factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA187.md): Mooney M20E · Placerville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N1285X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…
- [NTSB LAX02FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA188.md): Fisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N8205H · Destroyed
  > failure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.
- [NTSB FTW02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA177.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Nederland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N999DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent in-flight encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in main rotor-tailboom contact and the separation of the tailrotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB FTW02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA157.md): Maule M-7-260C · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N63KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing a go-around prior to exceeding the proper touchdown point and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA155.md): Aeronca O-58B · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N46899 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC02TA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA045.md): Cessna 185 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N749 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during landing at a remote lake, resulting in a downwind landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a tailwind, and an icy lake surface.
- [NTSB ANC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the grass-covered runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA044.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N65223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind while taxiing, resulting in the right wing striking the water. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N697MA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA186.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N49672 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA185.md): Cessna A185F · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N714WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB LAX02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA200.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N13GT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA174.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N6249R · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA056.md): Beech A35 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N8735A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB DEN02FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA050.md): Beech M35 · Briggsdale, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N9775R · Destroyed
  > controlled descent into terrain for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA161.md): Cessna R182 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N756TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.
- [NTSB ANC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA043.md): Robinson R-44 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N7130G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which precipitated a grass fire. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the helicopter's exhaust system, placing it low to the ground, and terrain conditions…
- [NTSB WAS02WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA045.md): Schweizer 269C · Paderborn-Lipsd, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2002 · D-HMIN · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA107.md): Cessna P206 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N2594X · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod bolt because of fatigue, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB LAX02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA194.md): Cessna 182Q · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N94986 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA184.md): Cessna 172S · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N748SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unfamiliar with the airplane's systems and failed to set the elevator trim in accordance with the published checklist.
- [NTSB LAX02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA183.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7196W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper autorotation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB IAD02IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA057.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Cinncinnati, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N413FJ · No damage
  > The partial loss of flight displays for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA154.md): Mooney M20J · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N201Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA153.md): Cessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL02WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA120.md): Cessna P210N · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2002 · N210BA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL02FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA121.md): Cessna 172H · Palmetto, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N260WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.
- [NTSB WAS02WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA046.md): Bell 206B (II) · Dhoyntji, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2002 · VH-PHQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA172.md): Beech BE-100-A100 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2002 · N799DD · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the left main landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to a missing lock pin/washer/nut on the clevis of the push/pull gear extension tube that resulted from improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CHI02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA152.md): Grumman G-164A · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2002 · N7835 · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the wind gust condition present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA105.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N63591 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA106.md): Helicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N268MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house.
- [NTSB MIA02FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA104.md): Cessna 172S · Lutz, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N942SP · Destroyed
  > The suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's depression. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's overdose of zolpidem and citalopram before the…
- [NTSB LAX02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA182.md): Cessna 172M · Mountain Ranch, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N61569 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA151.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N823NK · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to verify the engine instrument indications and powerplant controls while on autopilot with the autothrottles engaged, and their failure to recognize the drop in airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall associated with the reduction…
- [NTSB CHI02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA148.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N8986E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear due to fatigue.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=26

## 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=25&year=2002

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