# 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 FTW03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N4344J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC03FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA002.md): Cessna 525A · Dexter, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N57EJ · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper decision to land with excessive speed, and his delayed decision to perform an aborted landing, both of which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the tail wind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA003.md): Cessna 140 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N90168 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying to drop a message onto a boat.
- [NTSB LAX03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA002.md): Kline KSE5A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N589D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect installation of the left wheel, which resulted in a locked left wheel when the brakes…
- [NTSB IAD03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA002.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N6652N · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA006.md): Wolf Rotorway Exec-162F · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N1955Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the secondary drive shaft, which resulted in a complete loss of power to the main rotor, and a high forward airspeed on touchdown, causing the helicopter to flip forward.
- [NTSB MIA03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA002.md): Golden RV6A · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N609CG · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA007.md): Mooney M20K · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N231QL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an attempted go-around. A factor was the wet runway condition.
- [NTSB FTW03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA006.md): SIAI-Marchetti L1019 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N2069W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a loose "B" nut on the line going from the bleed air filter to the fuel control unit. Also causal was the inadequate maintenence of the fuel control unit and filters during the last conditional inspection.
- [NTSB DEN03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA003.md): Cessna 172P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N65312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging the clearance between the airplane and a fixed object during taxi. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted and sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA001.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · N4949 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the weld joining the left main wheel strut to the left/right main wheel axel resulting in separation of the strut from the axle during an unknown phase of operation which ultimately lead to the left gear collapse and subsequent nose-over on…
- [NTSB MIA03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA001.md): Bowers Velocity SR6E · Valkaria, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · N954PB · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA009.md): Quicksilver Challenger II · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA005.md): Cessna 172L · Fish Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · N713SX · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained while maneuvering on short final for landing on the lake. The glassy water was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA004.md): Cessna 182E · Oslo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · N3345Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03GA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA001.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Rialto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2002 · N625SB · Substantial damage
  > an engine deceleration event due to a loose HMU fuel line fitting, which was a result of inadequate maintenance procedures in the 100/300-hour inspection. Also causal was the flying pilot's and pilot-in-command's delayed recognition of the power loss, as well…
- [NTSB IAD03FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA001.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Bradford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2002 · N700DJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the night, instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ENG03RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG03RA001.md): Boeing 717-200 · Launceton, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2002 · VH-VQC
- [NTSB ATL03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA001.md): Robinson R-22 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2002 · N222MQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (collective and cyclic) during an attempted takeoff to a hover, that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain, and dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA005.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Lewisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N1223S · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the left aileron by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA003.md): Socata TB-20 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N575RM · Destroyed
  > The inadvertamt stall by the student pilot, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA001.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Morgan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N99805 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in an unsuitable off-field landing site. A contributing factor was downdraft weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA001.md): Beagle B.206 Basset · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N72KB · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight inspection, his operation of the airplane with an overdue annual inspection, and his failure to maintain airspeed after the failure of an engine which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was…
- [NTSB FTW03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA004.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Marmaduke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N155HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the towering cumulus in all quadrants.
- [NTSB FTW03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA002.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N9623C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate flare.
- [NTSB CHI03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA002.md): Tanner Kitfox · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N633KF · Substantial damage
  > The low altitude at which an undetermined loss of engine power occurred following takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA003.md): Piper PA-18A · Garden City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N3279Z · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist, and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA003.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N8071Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing facilities wind conditions, and inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB FTW03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA001.md): Maule M-7-235C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N4269B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN03FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA002.md): Cessna T210M · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N210HC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the airplane’s low altitude, and the pilot's lack of total instrument…
- [NTSB CHI03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA034.md): Waco UPF-7 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N32039 · Substantial damage
  > The remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor (CFI) during the bounced landing and directional control not maintained during the go-around by CFI. Contributing factors were the CFIs preflight planning/preparation in placing the dual…
- [NTSB CHI03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA001.md): Mooney M20J · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N22RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA187.md): Mooney M20J · Oakley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N4232H · Substantial damage
  > Failure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.…
- [NTSB SEA02FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA185.md): Cessna 172S · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N514SP · Substantial damage
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained during cruise flight. Dark night and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB NYC02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA200.md): Mooney M20E · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N5556Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI02LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N9714W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel management by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA298.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N50107 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate starting procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA127.md): Piper PA-18 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N723C · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of one propeller blade during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA184.md): Cessna 182 · Estacada, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N5337B · Destroyed
  > The entanglement of an inadvertently opened skydiver's parachute in the aircraft’s elevator and rudder just after a group of four skydivers positioned themselves on the aircraft's external jump platform prior to a jump.
- [NTSB NYC02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA199.md): Cessna 208B · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N9347B · No damage
  > The parachutist's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in contact with the operating propeller of a parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA198.md): North American AT-6D · Circleville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N29930 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the course reversal, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA175.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N2963R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA172.md): Ronald Levee Kitfox IV · De Land, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N1441Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the flare/touchdown resulting in substantial damage. A factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot for his continuing the approach in close…
- [NTSB LAX02TA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA299.md): Eurocopter AS350-B3 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N352SA · Substantial damage
  > the disengagement of the collective locking mechanism due to component wear.
- [NTSB LAX02FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA300.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N343AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and takeoff checklist procedures to ensure the both propellers were…
- [NTSB IAD02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA097.md): Aeronca 65-C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N24277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the airplane's proximity to the ground when the spin commenced.
- [NTSB FTW02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA268.md): Robinson R44 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N952LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA186.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N132ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay of the remedial action necessary to correct for the student pilot's error during the landing flare. Factors include the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's height above the runway when he initiated the flare.
- [NTSB SEA02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA183.md): Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Gannett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N380CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA197.md): Cessna 310L · Virgil, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N2276F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC after canceling his IFR clearance, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were rain, low ceilings, and night.

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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=8&year=2002

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