# NTSB investigations, 2002, MN

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 CHI03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA036.md): North American T-28B · Glenwood, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N114DH · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command. The low altitude maneuvering by the pilot-in-command was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA031.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2002 · N324US · No damage
  > The cabin flight crew not verifying the galley service cart had been properly stowed prior to departure, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the galley service cart during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA023.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N36315 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA021.md): Beech D35 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA015.md): Cessna 172 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N848SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the runway sign.
- [NTSB DCA03MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03MA008.md): Beech King Air 100 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N41BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.
- [NTSB CHI03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA008.md): Cessna 175B · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N8161T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which resulted in the inadvertent stall at a low altitude and subsequent in-flight collision with the transmission…
- [NTSB CHI03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA007.md): Madewell EAA-Biplane-P · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N21WL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the swampy terrain.
- [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 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 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 CHI02FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA289.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2002 · N941N · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the main landing gear strut due to inclusions in the material, residual stresses, and dissolved hydrogen content.
- [NTSB CHI02CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA287.md): Cessna 150G · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N2870S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA276.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage
  > The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02IA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA270.md): Fokker 100 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N1473K · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the #2 main landing gear wheel, including the axle nut not being properly torqued and safetied, which resulted in the wheel separation during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Warroad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N9274V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline.
- [NTSB CHI02LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA235.md): Cessna 185B · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N11LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid obstacle clearance, resulting in a premature lift off with inadequate airspeed followed by a stall. The presence of the boat was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA221.md): Air Tractor 301 · Ulen, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N3167P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI02LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA209.md): Beech S35 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N6162G · Substantial damage
  > The proper glide path not obtained/maintained by the pilot. The approach lights were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA225.md): Cessna 140 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N2070N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA214.md): Cessna 182A · Laretto, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N6321B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA208.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Askov, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N897TH · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA156.md): Hale Kitfox Model III · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N76WH · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to obtain adequate clearance from the tree line, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A contributing factor was the tree line.
- [NTSB CHI02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA180.md): Aune Glastar GS-1 · South St Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · N699S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat. Factors included ambient conditions for the formation of carburetor ice, and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA173.md): Beech BE90 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N911ND · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA176.md): Bar/Curtiss JN-4D · Owatonna, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N38057 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB CHI02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck.
- [NTSB CHI02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA165.md): Firm Kit Fox 4-1200 · Virginia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N598HL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with a bird that resulted in severed fuel lines and the subsequent in-flight fire and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA163.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Jordan, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N8542D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA160.md): Navion Navion A · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8717H · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. The soft turf runway and power lines were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA154.md): Mooney M20J · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N201Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA153.md): Cessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA148.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N8986E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA141.md): Cessna A185E · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N4747Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot displayed inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that existed at the time of the accident and directional control was not maintained. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA129.md): Cessna 210M · Watertown, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N357TC · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was completed.
- [NTSB CHI02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA135.md): Mooney M20F · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N976SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing and the parked…
- [NTSB CHI02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N752AA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA100.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2002 · N9184F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA099.md): Piper PA-46-310P · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9103Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an electrical short of the P-lead, and loose fuel line connection as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CHI02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA079.md): Cessna 172H · Hackensack, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N1463F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions and the trees alongside the runway which the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA070.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N4002B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7113K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.
- [NTSB CHI02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA062.md): Wolter Avid Flyer · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N4047M · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the unqualified pilot's lack of total experience.

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

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

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