# NTSB investigations, 2002, GA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL03FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA025.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ATL03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA024.md): Cessna 172N · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N5891E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during the landing roll resulted in the on ground collision with a ravine.
- [NTSB MIA03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA023.md): Beech 35-B33 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N8578M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA022.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Eastman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N289HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in the subsequent on ground collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ATL03FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.
- [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 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 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 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 ATL03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA004.md): Cessna 170B · Watkinsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N170LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent collision with an ant hill during takeoff that resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collision collision with the ground. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA173.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · St. Simons Island, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N607JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the check pilot's inadaquate supervision of the check ride.
- [NTSB MIA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA168.md): Cessna 310L · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N73NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/altitude and her failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA167.md): Piper PA-30-30 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N7817Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent collision with an airport sign and the collapse of the main landing gear. the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA161.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N55210 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructors failure to feather the propeller in accordance with operating procedures that resulted in loss of altitude and the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA152.md): Cessna 150J · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N5603G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB ATL02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA151.md): Cessna 172M · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N8954V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA145.md): Cessna 150H · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N6486S · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A…
- [NTSB MIA02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA138.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N10550 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to clear the engine during a prolonged approach at idle power resulting in the engine hesitating during application of power to arrest the descent for landing touchdown resulting in a hard landing and separation of the left main…
- [NTSB MIA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA135.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA142.md): Beech BE-76 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N6630D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA157.md): Cessna 182M · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N71785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.
- [NTSB ATL02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Perry, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N4406L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel starvation due to fuel system contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA117.md): Cessna 172N · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N739PF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA115.md): Bailey Dragon Fly · Trenton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane stalling, spinning, and impacting with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA114.md): Maule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4258Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA123.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bethlehem, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N15143 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow operational procedures for the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/fuel flow interruption. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain, resulting in a collision with an irrigation sprinkler…
- [NTSB MIA02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA110.md): Harrison Pietenpol Air Camper · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N7224X · Destroyed
  > a loss of power due to the passenger's inadvertent deactivation and restricting the movement of the throttle, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA117.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N8680D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA113.md): Bombardier CL600-2B19 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2002 · N849AS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear fitting due to a fatigue crack that emanated from multiple origins at the external surface of the wall at the shock strut radius run out area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA111.md): Boeing 757-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N626DL · No damage
  > In-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB MIA02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA099.md): Piper J-3F-65 · Eton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N33204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in collision with a power pole. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a downdraft condition during initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA110.md): Kendall, Blair Rans S-12 · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N257BK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the delamination of the propeller blade during takeoff, and the pilot's improper touchdown flare during the emergency landing resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL02FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA104.md): Cessna 172C · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N1479Y · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA097.md): Aerospatiale 350B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N696CH · Substantial damage
  > The check airman’s failure to follow prescribed procedures that resulted in the lost of control and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain. A factor was gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA093.md): Hispano Aviacion HA-200-Saeta · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N2000G · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while performing a turn at a low altitude, which resulted in a inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA090.md): Cessna 177 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N2809X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper flare during an aborted takeoff, followed by an subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA086.md): Piper J-3 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N31118 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA084.md): Cessna 150D · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA075.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N1608 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel inadequate maintenance inspection that resulted in the in-flight separation of the APU inspection doors.
- [NTSB MIA02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N6613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA072.md): North American T-6-AT6D · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N7471C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power following a supercharger bearing failure and subsequent collision with the ground while maneuvering for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA067.md): Aerospatiale AS315B · Hortense, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N49525 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine to main transmission drive shaft due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. A factor were the trees.
- [NTSB ATL02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA062.md): Eurocopter France AS355 F1 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N355D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow operating procedures and, experienced spatial disorientation while attempting a night landing to an offshore platform. A factor was a dark night.
- [NTSB ATL02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA059.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA057.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA056.md): Cessna 210L · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N115CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed on landing resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway, on-ground collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA043.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2002 · N4105W · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.

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

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

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