# NTSB investigations, 2002, FL

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 ATL03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA028.md): Cessna 172F · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5338R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent into trees.
- [NTSB MIA03CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N752CF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper start procedure which resulted in an unintentional engine start, and unoccupied aircraft collision with hangar structure.
- [NTSB ATL03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA031.md): Beech F-35 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2002 · N4268B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in flight structural failure.
- [NTSB MIA03CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA030.md): Cessna A150M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N9852J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane running off of the runway, impacting a runway light structure, and nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA033.md): Beech 200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N623VP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing, and damage to the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB MIA03CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA026.md): Piper PA38 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2002 · N2585B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB MIA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA025.md): Raytheon 58 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N241JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation during instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors included the pilot's distraction to the low fuel status and the low cloud conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA024.md): Aaa Aircraft Leasing 192 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N192FW · Destroyed
  > The inflight fire of undetermined origin, which resulted in pilot incapacitation, loss of aircraft control and an inflight collision with a building.
- [NTSB MIA03CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA063.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Blountstown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2002 · N6193V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor (CFI) to maintain clearance between the wingtip and a water marker bouy resulting in contact with the wingtip.
- [NTSB MIA03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA022.md): Let L-23 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2002 · N41BW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the dive brakes during approach and his excessive airspeed and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane nosing down and impacting with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA021.md): Cessna T210M · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N6026N · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2002 · N4264E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to land that resulted in an inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA015.md): Cessna 182Q · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N95745 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.
- [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 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 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 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 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 ATL03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N903WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' inadequate evaluation of weather information, and the selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA003.md): Cessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N6542J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA003.md): Piper PA-30 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N7014Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 MIA02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA173.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Yeehaw Junction, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N106JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known severe weather, resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing, vertical stabilizer and the stabilator. Factors in this accident were heavy thunderstorm, and failure of the FAA controllers to provide the pilot…
- [NTSB ATL02FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N8828N · Substantial damage
  > A sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA02FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA170.md): Beagle B-206 Series 2 · McAlpin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N86GW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to sustain controlled flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a turn from base to final. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of judgment and performance impairing drugs.
- [NTSB ATL02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA172.md): Cessna 172P · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2002 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a building.
- [NTSB MIA02IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA167.md): Boeing 737-823 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N939AN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the tug driver to maintain wingtip clearance with a parked airplane, and the inability of the tug driver to communicate with the brake rider during a tow operation following failure of the headset cord. Contributing factors in the incident were…
- [NTSB ATL02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA166.md): Cessna 172S · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N827SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare at touchdown resulted in a hard landing while performing an off-airport precautionary landing after the inadvertent activation of the autopilot.
- [NTSB MIA02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA165.md): Cessna T337D · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N33N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA164.md): Clarence F. Callahan Challenger II · Plymouth, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N521CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper alignment which resulted in the airplane impacting trees on the south side of the approach end of the landing runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N68414 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB ATL02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA162.md): American General AA-5B · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N81189 · Destroyed
  > The pilots continued visual flight into instrument conditions (fog), and subsequent collision with a tree and a residence.
- [NTSB MIA02FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA161.md): Sikorsky S76A+ · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N15460 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's diverted attention, inadequate visual lookout, and failure to ensure adequate main rotor clearance. Factors in the accident were the continued operation, with known obstructions in the area, and the failure of the FAA to initially certify…
- [NTSB ATL02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA164.md): Barker Experimental · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N9097F · Substantial damage
  > The builders inadequate weld on the nose gear u-shaped bracket, that resulted in the nose wheel strut failure, and subsequent nose over during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB ATL02IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA165.md): Beech 1900D · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N81533 · No damage
  > The improper service of the left main landing gear socket, resulting in fatigue failure of the left main landing gear socket assembly at the lower scissor attachment point.
- [NTSB MIA02IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA160.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK-117 A4 · Bradenton, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N528SF · Minor damage
  > Improper maintenance/installation of the No. 2 engine power turbine (PT) wheel assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in deflection at the engine case axial midpoint and misalignment between the inlet housing and the rear bearing support…
- [NTSB MIA02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA153.md): Reviere Vans RV6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N747ES · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, while maneuvering, and subsequent impact with a concrete wall. A factor in this accident was the impairment of the pilot in command due to the use of prescription…
- [NTSB MIA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA149.md): Cessna 150M · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N704TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL02IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA155.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N388FE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear retract cylinder support frame due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA146.md): Beech 58 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N8180R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA156.md): Aviat A1 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N13HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in the airplane inadvertently veering off the runway and incurring damage when the pilot forced it into a ground loop to avoid entry…
- [NTSB ATL02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA152.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N50347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman.
- [NTSB ATL02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA149.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N957T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA150.md): Boeing E75 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N1242V · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff, resulting in the airplane colliding with the ground and nosing over during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA147.md): Aurandt Rotor Horse · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N4893H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA02MA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA054.md): Boeing 727-232 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N497FE · Destroyed
  > The captain's and first officer's failure to establish and maintain a proper glidepath during the night visual approach to landing. Contributing to the accident was a combination of the captain's and first officer's fatigue, the captain's and first officer's…
- [NTSB MIA02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA140.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N9284H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a short field approach and landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.

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

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

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