# 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 FTW02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA121.md): Cessna 182A · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N4090D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N8458U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC02FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA082.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N288CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, mountainous terrain, clouds, and the pilot's decision to continue the flight in…
- [NTSB FTW02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA124.md): Cessna 172R · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N61LU · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB FTW02FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA118.md): Cessna T182 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DCA02WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA031.md): Swearingen Metro SW3 · PalmaDeMallorca, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2002 · EC-GKR · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA02TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA067.md): Hughes 369D · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N8353F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the netting material securing a net weight while maneuvering. The net weight was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA068.md): Steele Steen Skybolt · Coeur d' Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N858RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX02FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA134.md): Beech G35 · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N4487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into an abrupt maneuver at an excessive airspeed beyond Va, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits.
- [NTSB IAD02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA042.md): WSK PZL PW-5 · New Smithville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N908BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in the loss of thermal lift and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA119.md): Cessna TR182 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA117.md): Bell 206B · Walnut Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N513FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the backing off of the PC air line "B" nut due to the improper installation by the company maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA078.md): Piper PA-18 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N30660 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and the post-landing fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC02FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA029.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N917JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disengage the hydraulic system, and maintain forward airspeed during landing as delineated in the emergency procedures section of the helicopter's operations manual, which resulted in a loss of control while hovering. Factors…
- [NTSB ANC02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA028.md): Beech E18S · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N686Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive loading of the airplane that precipitated an inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA132.md): Cox Aeros Ltd Skyranger · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA116.md): Air Tractor 502B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N9074H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA115.md): Cessna 172S · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N960TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A contributing factor was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N733PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02TA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA082.md): Aerospatiale SA319B Alouette III · Altoona, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N2UH · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative normal brakes), and the pilot's improper use of the cyclic flight controls after the helicopter started rolling following touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA105.md): Bozeman Pietenpol Aircamper · Rocky Comfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N96EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N53066 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA065.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Rockford, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N81705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/decision to continue the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA081.md): Beech BE-23 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2375Z · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at night. A factor in the accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB MIA02TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA081.md): Bell OH-58C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N107CS · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA147.md): Cessna 172P · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N99341 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. A contributing factor was the student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA114.md): McClung Starduster SA-1 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2XM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent use of unsuitable taxi terrain, which resulted in an encounter with a ditch while taxing from landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA080.md): Cessna 170B · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N3470C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL02IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA079.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Jackson, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N8536 · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB ATL02FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA077.md): Beech E35 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N3292C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight in to known IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees in mountainous terrain. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA100.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2002 · N9184F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB SEA02FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA064.md): Cessna 182E · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N3184Y · Substantial damage
  > Long term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the consequent collapse of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the ditch the aircraft traversed during the…
- [NTSB SEA02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N4389A · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA080.md): Gary L. Zeigler Monnett Moni · Sevierville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N10GZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning to reverse direction resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to tighten the spark plugs…
- [NTSB LAX02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA128.md): Wilson Magnum · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N229JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB LAX02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA131.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N7839W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA113.md): Beech D-45 · Minden, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N6VY · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the private pilot's impairment due to drugs, the pilot-rated passenger's lack of experience in the airplane, and the prevailing gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA076.md): Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N125EX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Extra 300L pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in a midair collision while landing. Contributing to the accident was the Extra 300L pilot's failure to follow written instructions contained in the NOTAM, and ATC instructions resulting in…
- [NTSB LAX02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA133.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N3512T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot flaring the airplane too high above the runway causing a stall and resulting in the hard landing. Factors relating to the accident were the light conditions (dusk) and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA127.md): Cessna 180J · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N7821K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout after encountering a water erosion rut in the runway's uneven surface.
- [NTSB LAX02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N4181M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of clearance and his failure to adhere to the flight school's policy/procedures for taxiing around obstructions.
- [NTSB FTW02WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA145.md): Cessna U206G · Santa Ana, Bolivia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2002 · CP-1776 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN02TA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA037.md): Douglas/Basler DC-3C · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N115Z · Substantial damage
  > The copilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. A contributing factor was the use of inappropriate medication by the copilot.
- [NTSB CHI02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA101.md): Beech C23 · Kahoka, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N2258L · Destroyed
  > The improper soft field takeoff/procedure by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night condition and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA075.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N1608 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel inadequate maintenance inspection that resulted in the in-flight separation of the APU inspection doors.
- [NTSB ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074.md): Piper PA-16 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N5293H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…
- [NTSB MIA02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA078.md): Ultravia Aero Int' Pelican Club PL · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N60980 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot-in-command misjudging the proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N69000 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost awareness of his location and collided with trees. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the flight instructor of the pilot who was receiving instruction resulting in the excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. A factor was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA112.md): North American T-28B · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N13RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.

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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=32&year=2002

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