# 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 SEA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Clinton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N704NY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA027.md): Cessna 150G · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N2669J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.
- [NTSB MIA02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA049.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N8263P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N328EJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm of the carburetor. The mixture cable separation was due to maintenance personnel's failure to secure the mixture control cable away from the nose landing…
- [NTSB DEN02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA020.md): Maule M-5-235C · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N382X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA063.md): Beech V35B · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N4217S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor to the accident was the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA039.md): Cessna 172M · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N9334H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a collision with an airport sign. Factors were wet runway surface and wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA037.md): Consolidated-Vultee 108-M · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N9315K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA048.md): Piper PA-28 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N6315R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA234.md): Cessna A188 · El Ranchito, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 12, 2002 · HI-614TA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA270.md): Raven S60A · La Vernia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N804DL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA068.md): Cessna 172S · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N497SJ · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DCA02WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA018.md): ATR 42-500 · Caratagena, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 12, 2002 · VP-BVE · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA062.md): Wolter Avid Flyer · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N4047M · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the unqualified pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA038.md): H.S. Mosley Cuby Sport · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N202FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decisions that resulted the execution of and off-airport landing to rough and uneven terrain where the airplane nosed over during the landing. The pilot did not apply normal breaking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N9908D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were the student's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, icy runway conditions, and snow-covered terrain along the runway edges.
- [NTSB SEA02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA026.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2002 · N7185A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate altitude/clearance above the ground was maintained during hovering flight, resulting in an inadvertent ground contact and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. A factor was the flight…
- [NTSB LAX02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA064.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2002 · N4895Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to gain altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The high density altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA019.md): McDonnell Douglas MD 902 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2002 · N902AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadvertent settling with power resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the improperly planned approach, the high density altitude, and the encounter with vortex ring state.
- [NTSB LAX02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA067.md): Farrand Vans RV6 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2002 · N164DF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to sufficiently slow the airplane prior to exiting the runway, which lead to the left main landing gear collapsing and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA066.md): Piper PA-46T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2002 · N87WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertant flight into adverse weather conditions, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the low ceiling and snow weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA035.md): Springer Longbow 150 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2002 · N150LB · Substantial damage
  > The improper modification of the exhaust muffler which resulted in fractures that enabled the contamination of the cabin heating and ventilation system. The pilot subsequently became incapacitated by carbon monoxide poisoning, and the airplane descended…
- [NTSB SEA02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA025.md): Cessna 210L · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2002 · N1713X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional continuation of a visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include low ceilings, snow, mountainous/hilly terrain, and trees.
- [NTSB FTW02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA063.md): Cessna 172N · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2002 · N3535E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA024.md): Hughes 369E · Grand Coulee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2002 · N369ET · Substantial damage
  > The net gunner's improper decision to fire the net gun at an angle that allowed the net to become entangled in the main rotor system. A factor was foreign object damage to the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB NYC02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA047.md): Swearingen SA-227-AT · Covington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2002 · N556UP · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in his failure to see the airplane in time to prevent the collision.
- [NTSB FTW02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA064.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Isle 74 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2002 · N349AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the fatigue fracture of the PC air line due to the improper installation by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA036.md): Cessna 170B · Bellewood, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2002 · N48031 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB WAS02WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA015.md): Piper PA-30 · Tarapoto, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2002 · OB-1757 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2002 · N25441 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA060.md): Cessna 414A · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.
- [NTSB CHI02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA051.md): Beech S35 · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N7915K · Destroyed
  > The pilot 's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall on approach to land. The low altitude on final approach was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA062.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N83517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX02FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA061.md): Cessna T337H · Buena Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N1348L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach. Factors included the pilot's distraction when informed that his landing gear was not down, and his impairment from the effects of prescription drugs.
- [NTSB LAX02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA059.md): Cessna 152 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N24223 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.
- [NTSB FTW02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA062.md): Beech 95-B55 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N77RY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA017.md): Cessna 172K · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N78035 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional suicidal flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological depressive state, and his use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB CHI02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA061.md): Robinson R22 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N215WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain the proper descent rate.
- [NTSB ATL02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA032.md): Cessna 172R · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N2371N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unauthorized use of an aircraft for the purpose of commiting suicide.
- [NTSB ATL02FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA031.md): Cessna 441 · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N441AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight flight into instrument flight conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Low clouds were a factor.
- [NTSB DCA02RA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA014.md): Canadair Challenger 604 · Birmingham, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2002 · N90AG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL02TA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA030.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 4, 2002 · N46TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during practice autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA02TA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA022.md): Hughes 369D · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N8393F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02IA061.md): Boeing 747-228F · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · F-GCBG · Minor damage
  > Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of the aft trunnion outer cylinder. A factor was the inadequate inspection criteria of the Airworthiness Directive to detect pre-existing SCC.
- [NTSB CHI02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA057.md): Aeronca 11AC · Lake Leelanau, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N302AC · Substantial damage
  > The improper planning/decision in runway selection. The soft runway condition and wet snow were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA029.md): Boeing 727-200 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N262FE · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain control of the airplane during pushback resulting in the tug colliding with the airplane. A factor was ice on the ramp.
- [NTSB SEA02FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA023.md): Beech 58P · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2002 · N132Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper clearance between an alternator wire and a pneumatic line and fuel fumes. The alternator wire chafe and arcing were factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA046.md): Let L-23 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N117BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an off-field landing, and the CFI's improper decision to allow the student to fly solo. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions, and the students lack of…
- [NTSB MIA02IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA047.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · 9Y-THQ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the first officer to fly a stabilized approach at the correct airspeed and his failure to execute a missed approach resulting in touchdown about 5,000 feet past the runway threshold at an excessive airspeed and over run of the runway prior to…
- [NTSB MIA02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N3525Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while en route over the Atlantic Ocean, a power off glide, and ditching in the ocean.

## 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=40&year=2002

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