# 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 ANC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA014.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N80948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove frost/ice from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB IAD03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA015.md): Bell 206L1 · Albany, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N108AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in an angle of approach in relative wind conditions conducive to a loss of helicopter tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the obstacles surrounding the landing field.
- [NTSB FTW03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA038.md): Agusta A109E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N142CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted running takeoff with the power controls in the improper position.
- [NTSB FTW03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA037.md): Cessna 152 · Justin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N4835B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW03FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA036.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Taos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N61RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave weather conditions while IMC, resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN03FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA012.md): Cessna 208B · Parks, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N514DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision making, his flight into known icing conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA019.md): Cessna 150M · New Town, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N2995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fayette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N8389Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a non illuminated runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an attempted night landing that resulted in an on ground collision with a parked car. A factor was the light condition.
- [NTSB MIA03WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA013.md): Cessna 310N · Stella Maris, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2002 · N5059Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA024.md): Beech 35 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2002 · N3373C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence resulting in a loss of control. A related factor was insufficient separation by air traffic control.
- [NTSB FTW03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA035.md): Beech J35 · Newcastle, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2002 · N8355D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA046.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N698VW · Substantial damage
  > The propeller shaft seal leak resulting in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB DEN03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA014.md): Piper PA-28RT · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N2904C · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll resulting in loss of control/ground loop/swerve and subsequent impact with a sign. Contributing factors include, the airplane's total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the…
- [NTSB ATL03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA014.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N479AA · No damage
  > The airplane's inflight encounter with turbulence that resulted in injuries to the number two flight attendant.
- [NTSB SEA03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA007.md): Riddell IV-P · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N41RJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration.
- [NTSB LAX03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N13265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA022.md): Lewis Barnett J4B · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N23152 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA032.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cambita, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2002 · N74946 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW03WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA031.md): Canadair F-86 · San Isidro, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2002 · N30CJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA013.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N9288M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI03FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA018.md): Piper PA-24 · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N6606P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.
- [NTSB MIA03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA012.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N167MA · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident is unknown as the airplane has not been located. A finding in the investigation was the fact that the pilot conducted an unstabilized approach; the flight was right, left, then right of the final approach course during the approach…
- [NTSB LAX03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA021.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N53404 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW03FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA029.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N566T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA011.md): Douglas DC-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N32TN · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing factors were a downdraft, and a 25-foot high iron mast attached to a tractor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA010.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N1933B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N9558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA020.md): Cessna T182T · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N184TA · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA019.md): Bell 47G-2 · Pollock Pines, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N2616B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstruction clearance during initial climb, which resulted in a collision with vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA018.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2002 · N5129P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. Also causal were the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery procedures and inadvertent swerve, resulting in the landing gear collapsing from overload.
- [NTSB FTW03RA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03RA033.md): McDonnell Douglas DC 9-32 · Monterrey, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2002 · XA-AMF
- [NTSB FTW03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA034.md): Rockwell 690B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N77UA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the top of the rudder assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA030.md): Cessna 172G · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N6072R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA028.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Gibson, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the tail boom resulting from the failure of the fuselage to tail boom attachment fitting lugs, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA009.md): Arima Kolb Fire Star II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8199 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to remove contaminated fuel from the airplane's fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA015.md): Cessna 182S · Accident, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N7099L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA011.md): Hughes 369A · Marietta, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N817SC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor 's misjudgment of the helicopter's height above the river.
- [NTSB FTW03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA040.md): Cessna 172N · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA026.md): Cessna 177RG · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N35866 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA013.md): Aeronca 7AC · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N83651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow engine start procedures for a overprimed engine, and his improper use of the throttle control during an attempted start.
- [NTSB ATL03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA012.md): Beech F33A · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N3122K · Destroyed
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA011.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Laurel Bloomery, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N15704 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to obtain weather information, which resulted in an inflight encounter…
- [NTSB FTW03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA024.md): Piper PA-31T · Hobbs, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.
- [NTSB LAX03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA017.md): Hughes 369D · Kaaawa, Oahu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N220AL · Destroyed
  > Dynamic rollover during an attempted takeoff, due to the combined effects of the soft sloping terrain and the pilot's failure to redistribute the passengers to a more favorable lateral CG condition.
- [NTSB LAX03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA016.md): Hubbard StddHmltn GlasairIIS · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N98TR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA025.md): Cessna T188C · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA022.md): Piper PA-22 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CHI03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA015.md): Cessna 172 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N848SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the runway sign.

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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=5&year=2002

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