# NTSB investigations, 2002, NV

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 LAX03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N87800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.
- [NTSB LAX03TA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA043.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Panaca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N48020 · Substantial damage
  > separation of the no. 6 cylinder intake valve head from the valve stem, which resulted in a loss of engine power. The mechanism responsible for the valve failure is unknown.
- [NTSB LAX03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA040.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N224BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N13265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA006.md): Cessna 310L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N2209F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the landing checklist due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA295.md): Bell 206L-1 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA283.md): Minkler Venture M20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N360 · Destroyed
  > the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers and elevators due to a pilot induced oscillation at a speed at or above Vne, which exceeded the design stress limits of the structure. Also causal was the intentional alteration by an unknown person or…
- [NTSB LAX02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA268.md): Breezy RLU-1A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3184 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB LAX02LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA231.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N127HC · Substantial damage
  > Air event management's failure to adequately separate spectators and vehicles from the takeoff path. Also causal was the glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff attempt in a timely manner.
- [NTSB LAX02LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA215.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Incline Village, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N818JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA220.md): Bushby Mustang M-11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N30430 · Substantial damage
  > the failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA205.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N160RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways.
- [NTSB LAX02LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA196.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N7041B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper liftoff into tailwind conditions, improper use of the collective, and failure to relinquish the flight controls to the CFI, resulting in the helicopter colliding with terrain. Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision and…
- [NTSB LAX02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA190.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8249R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. The high gross weight and density altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA192.md): Cessna 172S · Goldfield, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N480DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high density altitude takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation and a wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA189.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N7176S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot's failure to follow the listed emergency procedures in the rotorcraft flight manual and the partial failure of the rotor system's drive belts were factors.
- [NTSB LAX02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA186.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N49672 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX02LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA183.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7196W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper autorotation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA177.md): Cessna 310N · Dayton, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N588JL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to use a checklist and position the fuel selectors to tanks containing fuel.
- [NTSB LAX02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA158.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N3772A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was the hump in the runway.
- [NTSB LAX02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA155.md): Mueller Skyraider 1 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N571AM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA152.md): Cessna 182P · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2002 · N425Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lean the mixture properly resulting in a partial loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA145.md): Maule M-4-210C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N51460 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the parking brake and locking of the right brake. A contributing factor was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known malfunction of the right brake system.
- [NTSB LAX02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA138.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N325NB · No damage
  > The failure of an undetermined cabin crewmember to securely close an aft galley compartment door, which necessitated the injured crewmember leaving her seat to secure the compartment door.
- [NTSB LAX02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2002 · N48908 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA119.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N7040C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left skid. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denio, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2002 · N7837W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind condition. Wind gust is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA108.md): Beech E90 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N948CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate approach airspeed for the existing adverse meteorological conditions followed by his delayed remedial action to avert stalling and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing factors were the pilot's reduced visibility due to the…
- [NTSB LAX02TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N742 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that lead to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA087.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beatty, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N9299D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA085.md): Ellenberger/Werner Glasair I TD · Minden, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2002 · N777WE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane entering a flat spin from which the pilot did not recover.
- [NTSB LAX02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · N9386C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA069.md): Cameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N8004J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.
- [NTSB LAX02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA062.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N83517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the tailwind.

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

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

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