# NTSB investigations, 2002, MO

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 CHI03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N3236Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA033.md): Hughes OH-6 · Moberly, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2002 · N353RK · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during cruise flight due to the bellcrank pivot pin becoming separated from the non-rotational swashplate. The plain brass liner of the non-rotating swashplate and the bellcrank pivot pin were worn.
- [NTSB CHI03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cuba, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4901S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA026.md): A Pair of Jacks RV-6A · Belton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N94KT · Substantial damage
  > The punctured nose landing gear tire.
- [NTSB CHI02LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA297.md): Jonas Nieuport · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N678DJ · Substantial damage
  > The installation of improper carburetor jets resulting in an improper fuel mixture and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA284.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Westphalia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N451ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while turning in a cruise climb in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and his failure to recover from a resultant tight descending spiral.
- [NTSB CHI02CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA296.md): Robinson R-22 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N8372B · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover due to the flight instructor's improper control inputs and the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial actions. A contributing factor is the passenger's inadvertent movement of the cyclic control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA282.md): Cessna A188B · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N4919Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI02TA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02TA239.md): Hughes 369A · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N98MP · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI02FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA237.md): Beech 95-A55 · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N13MS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of recent experience and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's failure to execute a go-around was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA215.md): Piper PA-30 · Marble Hill, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2002 · N8563Y · Destroyed
  > The solid fuel system contamination resulting in a loss of engine power. The inadequate emergency procedures, and the airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes.
- [NTSB CHI02LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA210.md): Cessna 402B · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N22PB · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA205.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N8220N · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering…
- [NTSB CHI02FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA193.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N5164L · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…
- [NTSB CHI02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA204.md): Luscombe 8F · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N840B · Substantial damage
  > The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.
- [NTSB CHI02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA186.md): Cessna 175 · Kaiser/Lake Oza, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N175HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in the aircraft, a failure by the pilot to execute a precautionary landing due to "sluggish" performance during takeoff, the loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the left magneto,…
- [NTSB CHI02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA170.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N140NJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the flying pilot and the remedial action not performed by the company check airman.
- [NTSB CHI02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA167.md): Cessna 172G · Butler, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5953R · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA168.md): Bumgarner CA65 Sky Fly · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N145JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA164.md): Piper PA-38-112 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N2532N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA117.md): Cessna 411 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N411CT · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the inital takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, the separation of the emergency exit, and the pilot's lack of a multi-engine…
- [NTSB CHI02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA123.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N36555 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short field takeoff planning and procedure. The takeoff weight above the maximum gross weight and the hill were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Marthasville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N5388R · Destroyed
  > The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA111.md): Boeing 757-200 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N516AT · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunderstorm weather conditions, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an applicable in-flight…
- [NTSB CHI02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA108.md): Long FEW TF-51 · Summersville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N51HL · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered during the power off landing. The loss of engine power for unknown reasons was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA105.md): Bozeman Pietenpol Aircamper · Rocky Comfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N96EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA101.md): Beech C23 · Kahoka, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N2258L · Destroyed
  > The improper soft field takeoff/procedure by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night condition and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA096.md): Cessna 170A · Gainesville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2002 · N170PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA087.md): Cessna 182H · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N64AE · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conversion by other maintenance personnel. Additional factors included the unsuitable terrain encountered by the…
- [NTSB CHI02IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA085.md): Beech BE-55 · Springfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N66X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the other airplane.

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

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

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