# NTSB investigations, 2002, WI

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 CHI03FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA018.md): Piper PA-24 · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N6606P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA016.md): LaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA012.md): Mork Kitfox III · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N192MB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.
- [NTSB CHI02LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA280.md): Cessna 172P · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N54091 · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI02LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA290.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Chetek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N9598C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB CHI02LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA278.md): Frank RV-8A · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N54LF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA279.md): Cessna 120 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N2601N · No damage
  > The inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA268.md): Rebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N92PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine…
- [NTSB CHI02CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA267.md): Tomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N369AF · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA255.md): Cessna 172P · Buffalo City, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N381J · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment.
- [NTSB CHI02FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA247.md): Cessna 172N · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N4731D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB CHI02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA245.md): Piper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N8910D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.
- [NTSB CHI02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA230.md): Ercoupe G · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N94431 · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI02LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA229.md): Piper PA22-135 · Lyons, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N3522A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient rate-of-climb and to obtain a safe altitude/clearance from the tree line at end of the runway. Contributing factors were the uphill runway gradient and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA222.md): White New Standard D-25 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2002 · N176H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors to the accident include the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA200.md): Piper PA-20 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N1592A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both the accident pilot and the pilot of the other airplane. An additional cause is the arrival procedure used which resulted in a congested traffic pattern and the subsequent inadequate visual separation of the airplanes. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI02LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA195.md): Meyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N34321 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field.
- [NTSB CHI02CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA203.md): Bilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA169.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N40051 · No damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.
- [NTSB CHI02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA158.md): Beech B35 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N352GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff when he encountered a stall after failing to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI02TA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02TA149.md): Cessna A185F · Necedah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N185NR · Substantial damage
  > Directional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA146.md): Cessna 182J · Galesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N3027F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA138.md): Cessna 150G · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA134.md): Aeronca 7FC · Neenah, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N85258 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA133.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N4224X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA120.md): Cessna 182S · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N293MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA118.md): Cessna 120 · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA124.md): Cessna 185F · Cumberland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N8081E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after encountering high winds and gusty winds during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB CHI02IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA116.md): Beech 200 · Hillsdale, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N26SJ · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the passenger/crew door latch pin during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N733PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA093.md): Cessna 208B · Alma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N228PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA091.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N29RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.
- [NTSB CHI02IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA083.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Appleton, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N991CA · Minor damage
  > The separation of the low pressure turbine module due to coke resulting in the blockage of the oil system.
- [NTSB CHI02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA084.md): Cessna 172S · New Holstein, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N26105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway marker sign which the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA081.md): Cessna 172F · Lynxville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N5527R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA061.md): Robinson R22 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N215WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain the proper descent rate.

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

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

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