# 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 LAX03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA034.md): Cessna T210 L · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N59132 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA050.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Weiner, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N502RS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a compressor stall for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA044.md): Cessna 210L · Kentwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA017.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N850FS · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing roll by the dual student. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and improper rigging of the…
- [NTSB CHI03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA025.md): Robinson R22 · St. Jacob, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N559DD · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the clutch assembly fan shaft and the resulting complete loss of power to the rotor drive system. A contributing factor was the loss of tail rotor authority due to the secondary failure of the control tube assembly.
- [NTSB ATL03FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.
- [NTSB MIA03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA019.md): John H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB CHI03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA026.md): A Pair of Jacks RV-6A · Belton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N94KT · Substantial damage
  > The punctured nose landing gear tire.
- [NTSB NYC03IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA027.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Rockville, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N868CA · No damage
  > The PIC's inadvertent encounter with turbulence while operating in an area of forecast occasional severe turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC03FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA022.md): Cessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…
- [NTSB MIA03WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA017.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San Carlos, Argentina · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2002 · LV-HJE · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N4794P · No damage
  > The dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student.
- [NTSB DEN03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA016.md): North American T-6G · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N7197C · Substantial damage
  > overload failure of the cable between the left rudder pedal and the tail wheel, rendering directional control impossible and resulting in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft, wet ground.
- [NTSB CHI03CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N5066M · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB NYC03FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA021.md): Mooney M10 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N9502V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA033.md): Cessna 172M · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N548RM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of left main landing gear strut at the upper fuselage aft attachment hole, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA032.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N501A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate management of the fuel system, which led to fuel starvation and a water ditching.
- [NTSB MIA03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Climax, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA043.md): Cessna 182M · Gonzaga, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2002 · N70685 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA023.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N36315 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA015.md): Bell 206B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N16962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.
- [NTSB SEA03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA009.md): Piper PA-28-201T · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2208Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision and the premature raising of flaps before a positive climb was established.
- [NTSB NYC03FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA020.md): Cessna 210L · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2444S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequately view suitable forced landing areas.
- [NTSB SEA03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA008.md): Beech A36TC · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N32FW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA019.md): Mooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N2165Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA015.md): Cessna 182Q · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N95745 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX03FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA031.md): Cessna T210L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N76TL · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.
- [NTSB FTW03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA045.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N7734H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.
- [NTSB FTW03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA039.md): Larson Kitfox III · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N5278U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional taxi resulting in the inadvertent lift-off of the airplane and subsequent inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of…
- [NTSB IAD03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA014.md): Cessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2002 · N1835M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA015.md): Cessna 150F · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2002 · N7198F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA017.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Glade Spring, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N62897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA046.md): Cessna 182Q · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N735ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA030.md): Cessna 182T · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N794SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA029.md): Mooney M20J · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N1072N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA028.md): Boeing B75N1 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N275HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW03WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA042.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Polvaredas, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2002 · CC-PMG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA042.md): Champion 7ECA · Faulkton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N7091M · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA014.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Foxworth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N990PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly recover from a stalled/mush/high sink rate condition during an approach and attempted aborted landing into a gusting crosswind, resulting in a hard touchdown, bounced landing, loss of directional control and in-flight collision…
- [NTSB LAX03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA035.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N88408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA027.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N909WA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires while performing low altitude operations.
- [NTSB LAX03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA026.md): Beech A36 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N69DG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA013.md): Beech C35 · Reedville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N707D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA016.md): Chance Vought F4U-4 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N713JT · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine fire for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB NYC03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA018.md): Piper PA-18 · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N223T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB NYC03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA016.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N452AA · No damage
  > An inadvertent trauma to the passenger's foot during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB IAD03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA012.md): Westland Helicopters Gazelle AH-MK1 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N911XW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Factors included the pilot's decision to fly over water on a moonless night, his lack of experience in that environment, and the dark night lighting…
- [NTSB CHI03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA021.md): Beech D35 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA020.md): Cessna 182N · Wheatfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N253R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude.

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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=4&year=2002

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