# 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. Page 28 of 40 · 2,000 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WAS02WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA043.md): McDonnell Douglas 369HS · PremierGameFarm, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2002 · ZS-HNE · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA02IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02IA096.md): Kaman K-600 (HH-43B) · Cocolalla, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N286M · No damage > The reverse installation of the RPM compensator assembly control box bolts resulting in the threaded end of the bolt impinging on a clevis and jamming the collective during climb. A contributing factor was the lack of adequate documentation provided by the… - [NTSB MIA02WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA103.md): Cessna 150L · Pinar Del Rio, Cuba · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2002 · N5332Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA157.md): Golden Circle Air T-Bird · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertant spin. - [NTSB ATL02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA102.md): Bell 47G · Marion, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N72MU · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while conducting an aerial application maneuver. A factor was the transmission line. - [NTSB ANC02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA037.md): Piper PA-12 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N2514M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll. A factor was the presence of a crosswind. - [NTSB LAX02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA169.md): Enstrom F-28C · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N51716 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the water tower during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's selection of a confined area for the landing and subsequent takeoff. - [NTSB LAX02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA167.md): Cessna 172S · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3547H · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. - [NTSB FTW02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA158.md): Air Tractor 402 · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N91660 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism and the high vegetation along the sides of the airstrip. - [NTSB FTW02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA154.md): Cessna 550 · Bethany, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N13VP · Substantial damage > the anomalous elevator trim system and the pilot's failure to note its improper setting prior to takeoff. - [NTSB FTW02FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA155.md): Beech BE-35 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA139.md): Wattier Tornado · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N5143C · Substantial damage > The disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the… - [NTSB NYC02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA098.md): Beech 23 · King George, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA168.md): Cessna 170B · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N4338B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a sudden wind shift on final approach. - [NTSB IAD02FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA052.md): Ayres S-2R · Swanton, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N88MQ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from a set of known, yet unmarked power lines. - [NTSB FTW02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA156.md): Lake LA4-200 · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N1298L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing on the water which resulted in a water loop/swerve. A contributing factor was a wind gust. - [NTSB CHI02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA138.md): Cessna 150G · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA136.md): Cessna T210N · Lake in Hills, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N210AB · Substantial damage > It was not possible for the pilot to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point during the aborted takeoff and unsuitable terrain was encountered off the end of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were a proper climb rate was not achieved… - [NTSB FTW02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA165.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Palestine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N529TX · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose gear actuator aft attach point from the tube cluster on the engine mount assembly. A contributing factor was the owner's non-compliance with the service bulletin for inspection/replacement of the engine mount. - [NTSB DEN02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA044.md): Bell 206L-1 · Salem, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N3894Q · Substantial damage > a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gusts. - [NTSB ANC02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N9024M · Substantial damage > A total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA165.md): Cessna 182Q · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N9031U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply continuous brake pressure. Sun glare is a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX02FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA166.md): Socata TB-21 · New River, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N328CG · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, and the… - [NTSB FTW02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N50XP · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA152.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hathaway, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N48533 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA043.md): Cessna 170A · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N1211D · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog. - [NTSB ATL02FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA101.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N71344 · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB SEA02FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA083.md): Grumman G-44 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N700BL · Substantial damage > A blocked fuel line that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A contamination of metal flakes on the fuel filter, and an inadequate annual inspection were factors. - [NTSB IAD02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA051.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Port Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N75303 · Substantial damage > The pilot's exhaustion of his fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB ATL02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA100.md): Taber Lancair Super ES · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N600MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB ANC02TA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA036.md): Piper PA-18 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N82735 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of high vegetation (willows) along the right side of the landing area. - [NTSB ANC02TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA035.md): Robinson R-44 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N344AK · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during an out-of-ground-effect hover. - [NTSB ANC02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA034.md): Cessna 170B · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N4669C · Substantial damage > The separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used to attach the main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB FTW02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA151.md): Nolan RV-4 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N437BN · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ATL02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA099.md): Aero Partners One CA 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N4075Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in the misconfiguration of the flaps and the elevator trim setting. The misconfiguration resulted in an inadvertent pitch-up, loss of airspeed, stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB MIA02WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA096.md): Socata TBM 700 · Moulins, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2002 · N700AR · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA161.md): Schweizer 269C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N577TA · Substantial damage > the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulted in a settling with power, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude. - [NTSB LAX02FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA163.md): Cessna T210M · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N761LX · Destroyed > a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue… - [NTSB LAX02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA162.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N48512 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the CFI to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing. The unsuitable landing area in mountainous terrain, and carburetor icing conditions were factors. - [NTSB ATL02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA098.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N2243M · Substantial damage > The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB ATL02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA097.md): Aerospatiale 350B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N696CH · Substantial damage > The check airman’s failure to follow prescribed procedures that resulted in the lost of control and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain. A factor was gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA033.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N3JK · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll due to a fractured main gear leg strut. - [NTSB SEA02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA081.md): Cook Coot A · Harrison, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N12QQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to detect an unsafe boat wake during the landing process, and his inadvertent initiation of a porpoise after coming in contact with the boat wake just after touchdown on a body of water. Factors include a large wake wave/swell created by… - [NTSB SEA02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA080.md): Aeronca 7-EC · Flying M Ranch, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N4712E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying the brakes during the landing roll. Factors include a tailwind and trees at the far end of the airstrip. - [NTSB LAX02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA160.md): Mulligan RV4 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N6579B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush. The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors. - [NTSB FTW02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA150.md): Aubrey Challenger II · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N2NX · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA143.md): Bell 206B · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N717NH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=29 ## 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=28&year=2002 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.