# NTSB investigations, 2002, NJ

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 NYC03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA047.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N6780B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC03FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA021.md): Mooney M10 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N9502V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA014.md): Cessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2002 · N1835M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N40059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA008.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2002 · N96WF · Substantial damage
  > A power loss, due to failure of the No. 1 bearing, which was a result of previous electrical discharge damage (EDD). Factors were the low ceiling and a wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA200.md): Mooney M20E · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N5556Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC02LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA193.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N8216Q · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a release from the towplane, which did not allow for successful completion of the flight. A factor was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB IAD02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA091.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Byram Township, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · C-GKLY · Destroyed
  > the improper manufacturing of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in the failure of the bolt due to hydrogen embrittlement, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's failure to remove the affected bolts from fixed…
- [NTSB NYC02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA181.md): Piper PA-18 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N5428H · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of an fuel additive which resulted in a power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA171.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N6147L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the low rotor condition. A factor was the student pilot's improper use of the collective, which created the low rotor condition.
- [NTSB IAD02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA084.md): Cessna 172RG · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6257R · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's excessive rotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA157.md): Robinson R-44 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during approach.
- [NTSB IAD02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA074.md): Wehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA138.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N69GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual condition inspection performed…
- [NTSB NYC02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA134.md): Cessna 172 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N1502E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA136.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N390C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB NYC02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA133.md): Piper J3-C65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N9264 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA137.md): Cessna 177 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N29321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA070.md): Mooney M20J · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N58166 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was a wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC02FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA107.md): Karl & Dot Comp Air 7SL · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N753KD · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB IAD02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA056.md): Cessna 177RG · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N8200G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine induction alternate air door, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the non-compliance with the manufacturer's service letter.
- [NTSB IAD02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA054.md): Miller Barnet J4B-2 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N8121M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type, make, and model.
- [NTSB NYC02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA093.md): D'Apuzzo D-260 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N112JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper runway alignment while landing, which resulted in a gear collapse.
- [NTSB IAD02IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA046.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 2002 · N429FJ · No damage
  > The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA101.md): Cessna 182Q · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N4468N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA090.md): Bell 47J-2A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N37731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB IAD02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA045.md): Cessna P210N · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N734VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N4737L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and excessive airspeed while landing. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA040.md): Cessna T310R · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2002 · N5079J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance, his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA080.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N44636 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during landing. A factor in the accident was the winds.
- [NTSB IAD02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA038.md): Cessna 172P · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N9847L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC02FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA068.md): Cessna T210N · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N2BS · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA072.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N9055P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N9182X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newbolds Corner, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N56885 · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance which resulted in a loss of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel quantity gauges, and the gusty wind conditions.

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

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

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