# 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 LAX02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA070.md): Cessna 172M · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N5264R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB LAX02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA069.md): Cameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N8004J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.
- [NTSB IAD02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N172P · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and a parked fuel truck while taxing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N47802 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.
- [NTSB CHI02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA071.md): Beech F33A · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N350NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard contact with the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA051.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N104CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.
- [NTSB MIA02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA053.md): Cessna 182L · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N182JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with a road sign during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA027.md): Cessna 208B · Waterville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N8RQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC02IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02IA011.md): Airbus Industrie A-340-300 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · B-18805 · No damage
  > The captain's selection of a taxiway instead of a runway for takeoff and the flightcrew's inadequate coordination of the departure, which resulted in a departure from a taxiway. A factor in the incident was inadequate airline operator's procedures that did…
- [NTSB CHI02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA069.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2002 · N754NW · No damage
  > The passenger fell off the side of the slide during the emergency evacuation. Factors were the emergency evacuation and the erratic ignition exciter.
- [NTSB FTW02WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA235.md): Cessna A188 · Hato Viejo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2002 · HI-181CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · Destroyed
  > The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…
- [NTSB WAS02WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA042.md): Schweizer 333 · Gaborone, Botswana · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2002 · A2-HDB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA049.md): Stiles Choctaw · Danville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N97CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.
- [NTSB MIA02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA055.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N41686 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. A finding in the investigation was a loose left rudder flight control cable.
- [NTSB LAX02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA068.md): Cessna 206H · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N72635 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW04WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA068.md): Cessna 182L · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2002 · CP-1541 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA072.md): Cessna 177 · Farmington, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N29406 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.
- [NTSB CHI02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N4785U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA082.md): Beech B36TC · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N6427N · Substantial damage
  > The onset of variable, gusty, crosswind conditions at the time of departure and the pilot's inadequate and improper compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA214.md): Bell 47G2A · Pococi, Costa Rica · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2002 · TI-AXF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA068.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N9248D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB SEA02WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02WA066.md): Boeing 737-500 · Bodo, Norway · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2002 · LNBRR · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA02FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA030.md): Agusta A109A II · Baring, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N55NW · Substantial damage
  > The sequential non-mechanical total loss of power in both engines 1 and 2 for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM to prevent a hard landing. Contributing factors were the tripped "RPM WARN" circuit breaker which…
- [NTSB NYC02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA056.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N837AT · Substantial damage
  > The lack of direction from the operator on how to perform pushbacks on an icy ramp, which led to the tug driver positioning the tug at an angle to the nose of the airplane that allowed the airplane to move forward and strike the tug. Factors were the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA050.md): Robinson R-22 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N1964J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and bent airframe support tube. A factor in this accident was previous damage to the airframe support tube.
- [NTSB MIA02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA056.md): Maule M-7-235B · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N235AL · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for his failure to request the runway most aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA022.md): Cessna 175 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7693M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during take off roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7113K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.
- [NTSB SEA02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA034.md): Rockwell 500-S · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2002 · N1187G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate at the time the aircraft came in contact with the runway during a night precautionary landing. Factors include extensive airframe ice accumulation, ice accumulation on the flight compartment windshield, ambient conditions…
- [NTSB SEA02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA031.md): Mooney M20E · Glasgow, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2002 · N38AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction from flying the aircraft while attempting to retract the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA042.md): Louis Edmondson 162F · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2002 · N162LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight with demonstrated inadequate takeoff performance capability, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WAS02WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA018.md): Grandman Cozy · Los Barriles, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2002 · N41CZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA026.md): MBB BK-117 A-3 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N626MB · Destroyed
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW02FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA071.md): Beech C23 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N6622X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA064.md): Luscombe 8A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N71677 · Substantial damage
  > The student, who was a private pilot, used excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL02WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA041.md): Britten-Norman BN2-A · British Virgin, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2002 · N616GL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WAS02RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02RA025.md): Fairchild FH-227 · El Tigre, Colombia · Accident · 26 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2002 · HC-AYM
- [NTSB MIA02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA050.md): Mooney M20J · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N201XL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA070.md): Cessna 340A · Temple, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N339S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist to feather the propellers in order to reduce drag.
- [NTSB DEN02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N68737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow bank along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA040.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N6910F · Substantial damage
  > On ground collision with an animal during landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA069.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2002 · N7388V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, which resulted in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB DCA02RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA017.md): Boeing 737-300 · Solo (Java Is.), Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2002 · PK-GWA
- [NTSB FTW02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Iraan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N509R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing, the tail wind condition, and his lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA010.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N30004 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3624R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB IAD02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oxford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3997R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. The pilot's misjudgment of distance is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N6935Y · Substantial damage
  > the total power failure of the right engine due to the failure of its lubricating system. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the terrain being above the airplane's single engine performance capability.
- [NTSB DCA02RA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA016.md): Boeing 737-200 · Pekanbaru, Indonesia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2002 · PK-LID

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=40

## 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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