# NTSB investigations, 2002, OH

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 NYC03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA032.md): Cessna 172S · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N782SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA021.md): Cessna 210M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N7660E · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the left side, landing gear down hydraulic line due to repeated contact with the aileron cable, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure, a partial extension of the main landing gear, and the inability to utilize the landing gear hand pump.
- [NTSB NYC03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA026.md): Cessna TR182 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N4929S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.
- [NTSB NYC03FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA022.md): Cessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…
- [NTSB IAD03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB IAD03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA006.md): Cessna 177RG · South Vienna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N7510V · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the single drive, dual magneto, which resulted in its separation from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Factors included the crops in the forced landing field, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03TA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03TA003.md): Beech A200 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N200NG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate operating clearance between the ring gear and pinion gear during the manufacturing process resulting in the failure of the landing gear actuator gear ring.
- [NTSB NYC03FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA001.md): Beagle B.206 Basset · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N72KB · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight inspection, his operation of the airplane with an overdue annual inspection, and his failure to maintain airspeed after the failure of an engine which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was…
- [NTSB NYC02LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA198.md): North American AT-6D · Circleville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N29930 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the course reversal, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA093.md): Cessna 177 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N2916X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA185.md): Reiley Seawind 3000 · Bloomingburg, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N278ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the fuel shutoff valve which resulted in a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA182.md): Duffy Vans RV-9A · Oxford, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N945D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Factors included an inaccurate fuel gauge indication for undetermined reasons, the pilot's reliance on that indication, the night lighting…
- [NTSB NYC02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA176.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N4307E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor was the operator's failure to perform maintenance on a fuel gauge that was noted twice in a discrepancy log.
- [NTSB IAD02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA087.md): Boeing Stearman E75L300 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N65BH · Substantial damage
  > A missing flight control sealed bearing, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB NYC02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA172.md): Cessna 500 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N688CF · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA156.md): Cessna 182Q · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N95915 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA153.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N110CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement with his failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank which resulted in engine fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA150.md): Cessna 182Q · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N759BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N15442 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB IAD02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA078.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N5227P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA141.md): Waco UPF-7 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA072.md): Desimone Zodiac CH-601-H · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N422EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overrotation after take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA127.md): Piper J3C-65 · McConnelsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N35545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB IAD02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA065.md): Waco ASO · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · NC763E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear attach fitting due to fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA116.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Huron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2002 · N5369W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadvertent shutdown of the engine and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA114.md): Cessna 150K · Seaman, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N6319G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor was the pilots' lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB IAD02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA058.md): North American T6G · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N60690 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD02IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA057.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Cinncinnati, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N413FJ · No damage
  > The partial loss of flight displays for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA105.md): Bell 206 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N820H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in applying remedial action. A factor in the accident was the pilot allowing the rotor rpm to become too low during the deceleration and touchdown phase of the autorotation.
- [NTSB IAD02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA051.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Port Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N75303 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exhaustion of his fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA096.md): Beech 400 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N400GJ · Substantial damage
  > Ingestion of birds into both engines.
- [NTSB NYC02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA087.md): Cessna 150H · Smithville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N502MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty winds
- [NTSB NYC02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA077.md): Piper J4A · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N961CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA067.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Grove City, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2002 · N2128U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA033.md): Hughes 269C · Lorain, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2002 · N9296F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA059.md): Mitsubishi MU-300 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2002 · N541CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point on the runway, and the pilot-in-commands failure to initiate a go-round. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition, the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB NYC02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA058.md): Piper PA-20 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2002 · N2254A · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the right tire, which resulted in a sudden loss of tire pressure and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB IAD02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA026.md): MBB BK-117 A-3 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N626MB · Destroyed
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.

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

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

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