# 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 ATL02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA132.md): Cessna 182 · Saint Pauls, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N2044X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper flare, during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA119.md): Robinson R-22 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N8380H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA180.md): Cessna 172N · Alhambra, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N6629E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's miscalculated fuel consumption, failure to verify the fuel supply on board, and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA02MA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA039.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Subic Bay, Philippines · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N588FE · Substantial damage
  > The momentary operation of the airplane outside of the airplane's aerodynamic design stall buffet boundary that resulted from the captain's initiation of a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) escape maneuver. Factor's contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA117.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N8680D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA113.md): Bombardier CL600-2B19 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N849AS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear fitting due to a fatigue crack that emanated from multiple origins at the external surface of the wall at the shock strut radius run out area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA094.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during landing resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA111.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, a factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA110.md): Boeing 757-232 · Fairfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N694DL · No damage
  > The first officer's abrupt level off.
- [NTSB NYC02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA108.md): Cessna 182B · Littlestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N2555G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA171.md): Cessna 172L · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N4261Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the shifting gusty winds and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA170.md): Cessna 172E · Navajo Dam, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N364SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing which resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA02MA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA042.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Subic Bay, Philippines · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N601FE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the lower outboard nut and bolt assembly of the left inboard flap's outboard hinge that resulted from stress corrosion cracking and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadequate materials specification of the bolt, and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA147.md): Waco ASO · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · NC662Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel assembly after touchdown that resulted in loss of airplane directional control, which the pilot could not correct. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the tailwheel.
- [NTSB WAS02WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA054.md): Hawker Siddeley 748 · George, South Africa · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2002 · ZS-OJY · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA109.md): McDonnell Douglas 500 N · Ferlach, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2002 · OE-XGG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA107.md): Karl & Dot Comp Air 7SL · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N753KD · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX02WA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02WA195.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Puertecitos, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2002 · N23MB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA055.md): Cessna 182Q · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N97996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswind
- [NTSB DEN02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N171M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. Contributing factors were mountain waves (wind shear) and crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02TA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02TA149.md): Cessna A185F · Necedah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N185NR · Substantial damage
  > Directional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA042.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N6969H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a fuel tank that did not contain a usable quantity of fuel. Factors associated with the accident are the dirt berm, meteorological conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA093.md): Cessna 172M · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N496HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue his flight after failing to take on fuel at a planned en route refueling stop, which lead to a loss of power from fuel exhaustion while on final approach to his round-robin final destination. Factors include…
- [NTSB SEA02IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02IA092.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Seatac, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N608FE · Minor damage
  > Failure of the copilot's forward (R1) windshield anti-ice controller resulting in a continuous over voltage condition, followed by the subsequent overheating and shattering of the windscreen.
- [NTSB IAD02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA056.md): Cessna 177RG · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N8200G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine induction alternate air door, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the non-compliance with the manufacturer's service letter.
- [NTSB FTW02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA169.md): Golias RV6 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N16PG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA168.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415-E · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N94769 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilots necessity to avoid a power line during the emergency descent and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N5360P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…
- [NTSB CHI02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA146.md): Cessna 182J · Galesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N3027F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL02WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA116.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Roseau, Dominica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2002 · N78336 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA115.md): Frank Fitzgerald Team Z Max · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N1995Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a take off climb resulting in a loss of control (inadvertent stall) and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was the lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Carey, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N7225A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA091.md): Sikorsky CH-19E · Plains, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N94475 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA105.md): Bell 206 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N820H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in applying remedial action. A factor in the accident was the pilot allowing the rotor rpm to become too low during the deceleration and touchdown phase of the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA106.md): Cessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N1577B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB LAX02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA181.md): Cessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N79107 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB FTW02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA166.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Nageezi, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N9051D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to select a suitable landing site, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB DEN02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N4559C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL02IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA112.md): Cessna 210L · Sarasota, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N7PJ · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended.
- [NTSB NYC02TA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02TA104.md): Hughes OH-6A · Angola, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N42SD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA102.md): Beech F33A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N858KS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his poor in-flight planning/decision for flying into a Level 5 thunderstorm resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB IAD02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA053.md): Beech V35A · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N45RG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate torque of the crankcase through bolts.
- [NTSB ATL02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA118.md): Cessna 152 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N5224P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA111.md): Boeing 757-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N626DL · No damage
  > In-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB WAS02WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA047.md): Hughes 369E · Tiers, Tasmania, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2002 · VH-HJT · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA086.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N26221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action during the landing sequence. Factors include a wet runway surface.
- [NTSB MIA02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA101.md): Bell 47G-2 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N6746D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to secure the rotorcraft floorboard mounted ballast, resulting in shifting of the ballast on liftoff, and the subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA178.md): Bell 206L-1 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N1075S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain distance and altitude during landing approach, resulting in the helicopter striking the ground during approach.
- [NTSB LAX02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA170.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4326E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. The high density altitude, tailwind, inadequate supervision, and overgross weight condition were factors.
- [NTSB LAX02FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA179.md): Cessna 182P · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N52404 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=27

## 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=26&year=2002

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