# 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 ANC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N5355D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA012.md): Curtiss-Wright CW-46 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N54514 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear locking device to engage, which allowed the right main landing gear to collapse during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA007.md): Cessna 207 · Marshall, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N91090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC03CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N878A · Destroyed
  > The premature liftoff by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in on ground encounter with terrain when the airplane settled onto rocks. A contributing factor in the accident was an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB FTW03WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA021.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Caraballeda, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2002 · YV2459P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N9840V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB IAD03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA016.md): LaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA012.md): Mork Kitfox III · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N192MB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA009.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N92897 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons resulting in the loss of directional control and the subsequent collapse of the main landing gears.
- [NTSB MIA03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N267EP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's premature rotation and failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N602GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing haze.
- [NTSB DCA03MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03MA008.md): Beech King Air 100 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N41BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.
- [NTSB CHI03FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA014.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N681BR · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the bus not maintaining clearance from the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB ATL03FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N4629S · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB ANC03CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA006.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N5244D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N40059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA009.md): Beechcraft A60 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA008.md): Cessna 208B · Spanish Fort, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N76U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions with variable cloud layers.
- [NTSB NYC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA013.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Cottageville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2002 · N71AV · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB MIA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Palmas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2002 · N2838T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a go-around. Additionally, the pilot's failure to monitor airspeed and proper touchdown point during the emergency landing resulted in another…
- [NTSB MIA03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA005.md): Cessna 310 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N5247A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known equipment deficiency, and his failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) following a loss of engine power to one of the airplane's two engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in descent and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA009.md): Cessna 185 · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N7321H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA008.md): Piper PA-30 · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N8770Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine power of the left engine due to a failure of the left engine-driven and electric fuel pumps, and inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB IAD03IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03IA017.md): Craig N. Moen RV-8 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N184CM · No damage
  > A low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA023.md): Beech A23 · Farmington, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N1451L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump.
- [NTSB DEN03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA011.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N41807 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA005.md): Piper PA-32 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N76RL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilot's to maintain a visual outlook during taxi operations on the ramp.
- [NTSB MIA03WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA011.md): Boeing 767-300 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2002 · TFARA · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N4332W · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA014.md): Cessna 210C · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N9788X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the tank containing fuel resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA010.md): Cessna 150M · Kincaid, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N7XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB ATL03IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA006.md): American Blimp A-60 · Valdosta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N660VL · Minor damage
  > Loss of airship control during tie down, due to gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC03CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA004.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N1302D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB LAX03FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA013.md): Piper Aerostar 601 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N700US · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush. The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for departure, considering the uphill gradient, the wind direction, and a takeoff path into rising terrain are…
- [NTSB FTW03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA016.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Paron, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N4353Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.
- [NTSB DEN03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA008.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N315CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning resulting in fuel mismanagement and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA03IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03IA005.md): Boeing 757-200 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · TF-FII · No damage
  > The captain's improper procedures regarding stall avoidance and recovery. Contributing to the incident were the partial blockage of the pitot static system, and the flight crew's improper decisions regarding their use of inaccurate airspeed indications.…
- [NTSB CHI03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel…
- [NTSB LAX03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA012.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N9483W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB LAX03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA011.md): Rotorway 162F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N162AZ · Destroyed
  > the failure of the secondary drive shaft.
- [NTSB IAD03IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03IA007.md): Boeing 767-222 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N607UA · Minor damage
  > An inadvertant collision with birds during the initial climb out.
- [NTSB FTW03WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA020.md): Bell 430 · Jalapa, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2002 · XC-DPC · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA018.md): Carriere RW-152 Scorpion II · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N838MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA010.md): Hildebrandt Rutan/Defiant · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N219DF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in his forgetting to lower the nose landing gear. Contributing factors included the pilot's attention being diverted by the loss of oil pressure on the rear engine due to a broken oil pressure sensor line,…
- [NTSB ATL03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA007.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Highfalls, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N4002G · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate fuel management, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure that the required equipment (fuel gauge) was installed…
- [NTSB NYC03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA009.md): Cessna 182B · Hartwood, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N2718G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC03IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA011.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N4295R · Minor damage
  > A failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2002&page=7

## 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=6&year=2002

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