# 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 CHI02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Marthasville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N5388R · Destroyed
  > The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112.md): Piper 601P · Moscow, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA073.md): Hiller UH-12E · Goshen, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N3004T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to identify and replace/repair the degraded exhaust stack. Contributing factors were the mis-rigged carburetor heat control and the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate rotor RPM. Additional contributing factors…
- [NTSB NYC02LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA088.md): Boeing 767-224 · Atlantic Ocean · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N68160 · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter which clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA141.md): Piper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N7401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Powderly, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N89343 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an encounter with muddy terrain and a nose over. Contributing factors to the accident were the crosswind and muddy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA116.md): Beech 200 · Hillsdale, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N26SJ · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the passenger/crew door latch pin during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA072.md): Gallagher Taylor "Coot" · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N41RG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. An improper engine modification was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA071.md): Brunger Osprey II · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N56GB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's inadequate carburetor heat air box system, leading to an accumulation of ice in the carburetor throat during final approach to landing. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's failure to correctly judge the height of the…
- [NTSB MIA02LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA088.md): Cessna 180 · Canton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N180CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and the subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA087.md): Cessna 172H · Ehrhardt, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N2815L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point while landing on a wet grass runway, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB DEN02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA032.md): Boeing E75 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N68463 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive use of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA075.md): Enstrom F-28C · Hot Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N51769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions. Factors include unfavorable/shifting winds, and a tailwind gust.
- [NTSB SEA02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA074.md): Stinson 108-2 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N959D · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane, and the use of an oversized tire.
- [NTSB NYC02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA086.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain aircraft control during a wind gust. A factor in the accident was a sudden gust of wind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA045.md): Cessna P210N · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N734VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI02IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA110.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Sturgis, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N92721 · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew not following the landing checklist, the flightcrew not lowering the landing gear, and the flight examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB NYC02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA087.md): Cessna 150H · Smithville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N502MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty winds
- [NTSB MIA02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA086.md): Lett R/Campbell K Aircam · Troy, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N912S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-commands decision to fly at a low altitude and his improper visual lookout resulting in an in-flight collision static with wires.
- [NTSB LAX02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA140.md): Cessna T206H · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N377ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable, gusty and crosswind conditions, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent pilot induced porpoise oscillation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing in a crosswind…
- [NTSB LAX02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA139.md): Beech 76 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N6636J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to execute a simulated single engine go-around at an altitude insufficient to preclude the inadvertent ground contact of the airplane and the resultant loss of directional control. The flight instructor's delayed remedial…
- [NTSB CHI02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA109.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N3034A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while encountering windshear during initial climbout, resulting in a stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA069.md): Woodley Zodiac 601HD · Beaver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N9240W · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the electrical (ignition) system and a short to the master electrical switch during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. A collision with an embankment during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N4737L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and excessive airspeed while landing. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA085.md): Grote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N98WG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command delayed initiating a go-around and failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the departure end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB FTW02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA125.md): Howard Harder Skybolt · Claremore, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N16HH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB DCA02WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA033.md): Commander 112TC · Milan, Italy · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2002 · HB-NCX · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA111.md): Boeing 757-200 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N516AT · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunderstorm weather conditions, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an applicable in-flight…
- [NTSB WAS02WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA035.md): Cessna 172 · Pico, Duarte, Dominican Republic · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2002 · HI-375 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA084.md): Piper PA-12 · Clifford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2002 · N4480M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout for trees. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA087.md): Greg Grouleff BD-5B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2002 · N727BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and the fracture of the left main landing gear casting.
- [NTSB FTW02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA123.md): Halfacre Velocity · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N355BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA108.md): Long FEW TF-51 · Summersville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N51HL · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered during the power off landing. The loss of engine power for unknown reasons was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N752AA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA02FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA084.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Carolina, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N45BS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering following inadvertent encounter with clouds resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees, a wall, and a building.
- [NTSB LAX02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA138.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N325NB · No damage
  > The failure of an undetermined cabin crewmember to securely close an aft galley compartment door, which necessitated the injured crewmember leaving her seat to secure the compartment door.
- [NTSB LAX02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Los Angele, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N211CA · Substantial damage
  > a reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices.
- [NTSB FTW02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA120.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N91905 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA02RA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA032.md): Boeing 767-200ER · Pusan, South Korea · Accident · 138 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2002 · B-2552
- [NTSB CHI02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA104.md): Hoagland Varieze · Gary, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N97JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane during the forced landing due to a locked brake. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA085.md): Pitts S1C · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N91GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA082.md): Piper PA-18 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N802DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use proper wind correction technique, resulting in a loss of directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA137.md): Schweizer 269C · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N324PH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the onset of ground resonance.
- [NTSB ATL02TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA083.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N56TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA086.md): Piper J-3 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N31118 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA084.md): Cessna 150D · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA030.md): Aeronca 15AC · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N1272H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA083.md): Bell 206-L3 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N19TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a collision with a concrete curb.
- [NTSB IAD02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA043.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Oxford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N82284 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure. Factors were the night and low ceiling conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA122.md): Cessna 172R · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N58AF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing from landing.

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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
```

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