# 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 36 of 40 · 2,000 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA089.md): Beech D35 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N5985C · Substantial damage > the excessive flare by the pilot. The icing conditions were a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI02IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA085.md): Beech BE-55 · Springfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N66X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the other airplane. - [NTSB ATL02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA059.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff. - [NTSB SEA02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA047.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N5413J · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors included the student pilot's lack of experience, an icy runway, and a mound of snow adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB LAX02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N1775T · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system. - [NTSB LAX02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA100.md): Aeronca C-3 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N17438 · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive remedial control inputs in response to a passenger's control inputs, which led to a failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall/mush. The pilot's inadequate preflight decision to allow a student pilot to occupy the… - [NTSB LAX02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA099.md): Fairchild 24W-46 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N77618 · Substantial damage > The left brake failed due to a stuck piston. - [NTSB ATL02FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA058.md): Beech BE-60 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N7272D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock before the flight and his failure to follow the checklist. - [NTSB SEA02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA049.md): Boeing 757-200 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2002 · N589UA · Substantial damage > The failure of the deicing truck driver to insure that the deicing basket boom remained clear of the aircraft structure as he backed away from the position he had been in while performing deicing procedures. - [NTSB SEA02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA046.md): Cessna 421C · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2002 · N421DG · Substantial damage > Water contamination within the aircraft's landing gear hydraulic line(s) which froze and blocked the line(s) preventing extension of the right main gear. A factor was the below freezing environmental conditions which the aircraft was operating in prior to and… - [NTSB SEA02IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02IA044.md): Bombardier DHC-8-401 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2002 · N410QX · No damage > The partial failure of one of the number two hydraulic system elevator hydraulic lines, leading to the loss of fluid and pressure in that system during cruise flight. This loss resulted in reliance upon the sole remaining activation system (number one… - [NTSB NYC02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA070.md): Cessna 172P · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2002 · N65021 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. Factors related to the accident were the fatigue cracks which initiated at the attachment hole on the landing gear strut, and the crosswind… - [NTSB LAX02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA098.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N2466W · Substantial damage > Failure of the cyclist to coordinate and communicate that he was on the active runway. A contributing factor was the sun glare encountered by the pilot on final approach. - [NTSB FTW02FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA087.md): Beech A36 · Austin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N7236L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, fog, and the unforecast weather conditions.. - [NTSB DCA02RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA024.md): Boeing 747 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 2002 · G-BNLD · Minor damage - [NTSB ANC02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N7373U · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper glide path to the runway during the final approach for a VFR landing. - [NTSB MIA02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N1915V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA086.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Extension, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N6073U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs. - [NTSB ATL02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA057.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA045.md): Gunderson Floatmaster · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N2425D · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor. - [NTSB LAX02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA097.md): Grumman American AA1B · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N1628R · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture setting in the carburetor. The overly rich operation of the carburetor was due to the overhaul shop's failure to obtain the proper clearance between the float and chamber walls, which allowed the… - [NTSB CHI02IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA083.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Appleton, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N991CA · Minor damage > The separation of the low pressure turbine module due to coke resulting in the blockage of the oil system. - [NTSB ATL02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA056.md): Cessna 210L · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N115CW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed on landing resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway, on-ground collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB SEA02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA043.md): Beech G35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2002 · N168B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown. - [NTSB ATL02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA055.md): Krejci S-51D · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2002 · N51KK · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to return to landing area (Emergency/ departure airport.) This resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Factor to the accident was a partial loss… - [NTSB LAX02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA096.md): Rotorway Rotorway Exec 90 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N9876D · Substantial damage > The student's inadvertent over control of the throttle mechanism, which resulted in the bending of the throttle mechanical stop and binding the linkage in the idle position. Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB LAX02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA095.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N7604P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning and improper fuel consumption calculation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA094.md): Cessna 172N · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N1977F · Substantial damage > The pilot's becoming lost/disoriented. - [NTSB IAD02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA035.md): Beechcraft C23 · Wilmington, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N2192W · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the published checklist procedures. - [NTSB ATL02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA053.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N9890J · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing flare touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB ATL02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N6420M · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 3 connecting rod preceded by aft displacement of the center main bearing due to excessive wear. This resulted in a forced landing to none suitable terrain and subsequent on-ground collision with a… - [NTSB LAX02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA093.md): Saumure Exec 162F · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2002 · N162KS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm while performing a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of translational lift, a hard landing, and rollover on downhill terrain. - [NTSB DEN02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA028.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ferron, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2002 · N47465 · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the ingestion of foreign object(s) into the meshing of the gears, causing a malfunction of the magneto idler gear and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the signs of imminent failure during a mandatory oil filter… - [NTSB ANC02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA016.md): Cessna 208B · Tununak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2002 · N454SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors associated with the accident are snow drifts across the runway, and excessive braking during the rearward roll. - [NTSB WAS02WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA026.md): Cessna U206G · San Antonio, Peru · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2002 · OB-1230 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA072.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N9055P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. - [NTSB NYC02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N9182X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. - [NTSB LAX02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA150.md): Thunder and Colt Colt 120 A · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N240TC · No damage > The pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft. High winds were a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA091.md): Beech V35 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N131Y · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing into a residential area. - [NTSB IAD02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA034.md): Cessna 170 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N3832V · Substantial damage > The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA084.md): Cessna 172S · New Holstein, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N26105 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway marker sign which the airplane… - [NTSB CHI02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA082.md): Cessna 182T · Franklin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N3533L · Substantial damage > The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees. - [NTSB ATL02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N7345W · Destroyed > The flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA017.md): Robinson R-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N8353M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. A factor associated with the accident is an undetermined object. - [NTSB LAX02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA092.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2002 · N327ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong landing runway due to his failure to correctly interpret wind indicators, which resulted in his landing with a tailwind. - [NTSB LAX02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA090.md): Young Mini-500 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2002 · N500JY · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB LAX02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA089.md): Beech 77 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2002 · N38026 · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA084.md): Cessna 172A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2002 · N6845X · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in executing a go-around while conducting a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB WAS02WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA023.md): Bell 430 · Indore, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 21, 2002 · VT-MPS · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC02WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA063.md): Robinson R-44 · Verona, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 21, 2002 · N110DD · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=37 ## 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=36&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.