# NTSB investigations, 2002, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA055.md): Lipscomb Lancair 235 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N777KL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA054.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N888KB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A factor was the pilot's decision to conduct cruise flight at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA050.md): Anderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N30545 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the exhaust valve stem in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the landing flare and a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA042.md): Cessna 170B · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4465B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. The crosswind was a contributory factor.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA005.md): Grumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N9566U · Destroyed
  > failure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing.
- [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 LAX02LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA290.md): Cessna 172G · Vail, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N2982U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX02FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA285.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N8980D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall spin.
- [NTSB LAX02LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA284.md): Siemens Rotorway Exec 162 F · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N104BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check the wind direction prior to practicing autorotations, and his misjudged flare maneuver. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA281.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N357NT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm during the landing approach as prescribed in the hydraulic pump failure emergency procedures found in the rotorcraft flight manual, thus resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft and…
- [NTSB LAX02FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA278.md): Beech A36 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N8261J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an encounter with adverse weather conditions and the loss of control due to a stall. Contributing factors were thunderstorm related turbulence,…
- [NTSB LAX02LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA277.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N114RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA274.md): Cessna 172I · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N404SW · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing…
- [NTSB LAX02FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA266.md): Airbus Industrie A320-231 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N635AW · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical engine thrust while attempting to move the #1 thrust lever out of reverse. A factor in the accident was the crew's inadequate coordination and crew resource…
- [NTSB LAX02FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA259.md): Cessna 172N · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2002 · N4796E · Destroyed
  > An electrical fire of unknown origin centered near the circuit breaker/throttle area of the instrument panel.
- [NTSB LAX02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA254.md): Waco YPF-7 · Dewey, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N29904 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a flooded carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA250.md): Boeing B75N1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N17678 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA245.md): Cessna 170B · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N2233D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA240.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N293JK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a box canyon, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor in the accident was downdraft conditions that led to an uncontrolled decent.
- [NTSB LAX02LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA239.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N232DR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, the CFI's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight, resulting in a hard landing. Wind gusts and the high density altitude were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX02LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA241.md): Cessna 172P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2002 · N97056 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped.
- [NTSB LAX02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA236.md): Cessna TR182 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N756EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly verify that the landing gear was in the down and locked position.
- [NTSB LAX02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA230.md): Violet Dragonfly · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N48RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control resulting from his improperly planned approach and an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX02LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA233.md): Beech S35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N864T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX02LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA224.md): McConnell Lancair 320 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N320DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a right, quartering tailwind during landing resulting in a loss of aircraft control and dragging a wing during the landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA223.md): Steen SE-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N2018S · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA222.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N812D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed for the gusts, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA219.md): Maule M-5-235C · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N9139E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX02FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA210.md): Beech C35 · Chambers, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N5856C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.
- [NTSB LAX02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA204.md): Beech V35A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N8327N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the #1 lower connecting rod bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA199.md): Cessna 172M · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N64307 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. Related factors were the wind gusts, crosswind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA198.md): Cessna 182Q · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N33PA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA206.md): Beech BE76 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N6627U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a berm. A factor was the cabin door opening during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…
- [NTSB LAX02FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA188.md): Fisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N8205H · Destroyed
  > failure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.
- [NTSB LAX02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA194.md): Cessna 182Q · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N94986 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA181.md): Cessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N79107 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB LAX02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA178.md): Bell 206L-1 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N1075S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain distance and altitude during landing approach, resulting in the helicopter striking the ground during approach.
- [NTSB LAX02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA170.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4326E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. The high density altitude, tailwind, inadequate supervision, and overgross weight condition were factors.
- [NTSB MIA02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA098.md): Grob G120A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N866AF · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA171.md): Cessna 206 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N5050U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

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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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AZ&year=2002

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