# NTSB investigations, 2002, TX

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA070.md): Cessna T207 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N1599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA068.md): Barber Glasair · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N3885J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA067.md): Beech F-35 · Addison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N3367C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank positions which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA066.md): Hughes 369E · Fritch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N5234Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the generator input drive-end bearing, which resulted in excessive vibrations that induced a fatigue fracture of the Pc line leading to the engine fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB FTW03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA065.md): Beech BE-35 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N9096Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA062.md): Cessna 195 · Wink, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N195SR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main landing gear axle bolt from the landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB FTW03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA061.md): Creekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N140TC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.
- [NTSB FTW03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA063.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N6068P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent failure to extended the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA054.md): Cessna 402C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N402ME · Destroyed
  > The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA047.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Votaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2002 · N6288M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Contributing factors included the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing and the lack of airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA058.md): Ramsay Lancair IV-P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2002 · N222MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance.
- [NTSB FTW03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N4794P · No damage
  > The dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student.
- [NTSB FTW03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA045.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N7734H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.
- [NTSB FTW03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA038.md): Agusta A109E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N142CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted running takeoff with the power controls in the improper position.
- [NTSB FTW03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA037.md): Cessna 152 · Justin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N4835B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA046.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N698VW · Substantial damage
  > The propeller shaft seal leak resulting in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB FTW03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA034.md): Rockwell 690B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N77UA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the top of the rudder assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA030.md): Cessna 172G · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N6072R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA040.md): Cessna 172N · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA025.md): Cessna T188C · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA022.md): Piper PA-22 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.
- [NTSB FTW03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N602GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing haze.
- [NTSB FTW03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA015.md): Bell 206L-1 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N303CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tailrotor effectiveness due to the right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the lack of suitable surrounding terrain for landing, which included numerous surrounding obstacles, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA013.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2002 · N61463 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate preflight flight planning, which included improper fuel consumption calculations, the night light…
- [NTSB FTW03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA017.md): Cessna 172L · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2002 · N7616G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind resulting in a loss of directional control. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA006.md): SIAI-Marchetti L1019 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N2069W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a loose "B" nut on the line going from the bleed air filter to the fuel control unit. Also causal was the inadequate maintenence of the fuel control unit and filters during the last conditional inspection.
- [NTSB FTW03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA005.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Lewisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N1223S · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the left aileron by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA001.md): Maule M-7-235C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N4269B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA268.md): Robinson R44 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N952LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA269.md): Cessna 421B · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N7926R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted hard landing and a subsequent failure of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW02LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA267.md): Cessna A188 · Wellington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2002 · N9710V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA266.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N888MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while manuevering. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA265.md): Cessna 320 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N382MR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA261.md): Beech V35 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N9486S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the low-pressure pump separating internally. Contributing factors were the deterioration of the fuel pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA263.md): Cessna 188A · Vincent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N9943G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA255.md): Cessna 182P · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N41CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW02CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N9855S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB FTW02LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA247.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N747R · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.
- [NTSB FTW02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA243.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N2691H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA244.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Price, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3961K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA245.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N9193Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pump rig while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the object.
- [NTSB FTW02LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA238.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Rosenburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N628LA · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pedestrian to perform a visual lookout while walking on the runway which resulted in a on-ground collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA236.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N7718V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the cross wind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA251.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N43473 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage of the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA230.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Aledo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N5C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the performance of aerobatic maneuvers with low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA226.md): Cessna 150L · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N10935 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Cornudas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N681MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the activation of a warning light.
- [NTSB FTW02LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA225.md): Southworth EAA Bi-Plane May Bee · West, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N11S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA218.md): Cessna 182Q · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N4896N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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

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

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