# NTSB investigations, 2002, LA

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 FTW03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA049.md): Girard RV-4 · Homer, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N5246 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.
- [NTSB FTW03FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA044.md): Cessna 210L · Kentwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [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 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 FTW02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA258.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Lacompte, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N8843S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, and low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA246.md): Cessna 182-Q · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N96725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA239.md): Schweizer G-164B · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N991QC · Substantial damage
  > the contamination of the fuel system with water and a foreign material.
- [NTSB FTW02LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA231.md): Page Rans S-7 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N497RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA221.md): Grumman G-164A · New Roads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N48523 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA216.md): Bell TH-13T · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N99628 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA194.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N8917H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA191.md): Beech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N1SU · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA186.md): Bell 47G4 · Grand Lake, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N62446 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inability to control the helicopter in a hover due to the restricted movement of the cyclic for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA184.md): Cessna P210N · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N4720P · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA180.md): Frennance Twinstar · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N711FS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA164.md): Piper PA-30 · Jonesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N8302Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and an on ground encounter with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA157.md): Golden Circle Air T-Bird · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertant spin.
- [NTSB FTW02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA152.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hathaway, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N48533 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA146.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B-15 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N25360 · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in the sugar cane field, which resulted in the pilot's unintentional exit from the basket. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field.
- [NTSB FTW02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA138.md): Enstrom 280FX · Alsatia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N383MA · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor contact to the tail boom resulting from the pilot leaving the helicopter unattended while the rotors were engaged.
- [NTSB FTW02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N8108V · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.
- [NTSB FTW02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA113.md): Beech D-45 · Minden, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N6VY · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the private pilot's impairment due to drugs, the pilot-rated passenger's lack of experience in the airplane, and the prevailing gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA107.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N8498K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA086.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Extension, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB FTW02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA062.md): Beech 95-B55 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N77RY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.

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

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

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