NTSB investigations, 2002
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB IAD02LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMenzies Glassair II · Laconia, NHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollette RV6 · Nephi, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll, resulting in his attempt to go-around and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN02LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Victor, COthe pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.NTSB ANC02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Akiak, AKThe unsuitable and soft terrain in the area of a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing factors in the accident were a false indication of smoke in the airplane during cruise flight, and weather conditions consisting of haze/smoke…NTSB ANC02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Copper Center, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose-over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Creswell, ORThe pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA02LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Covington, WAAircraft control not maintained while hovering.NTSB NYC02FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Hilltown, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight, and failure to follow procedures in the flight manual to determine that the stabilator was properly connected prior to flight, and which resulted in a loss of control while under tow, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.NTSB MIA02WA151Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250B · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin IslandsNTSB MIA02LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Gainesboro, TNa total loss of engine power due to the failure of the main bearing, a loss of oil pressure and the seizure of a connecting rod, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX02LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Casa Grande, AZThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArns Spacewalker II · Irvine, CALoss of engine power due to an exhaust system leak and vapor lock.NTSB FTW02LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TXThe 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 CHI02LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lacon, ILThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.NTSB CHI02LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field.NTSB CHI02FA243Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCorken/Guillet Christen Eagle II · Kaneville, ILLoss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure.NTSB ATL02IA155Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Tampa, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear retract cylinder support frame due to fatigue.NTSB ATL02FA156Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lake City, TNThe pilot's failure to follow procedures pertaining to mountain flying, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the certified flight instructor…NTSB MIA02LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent.NTSB DEN02LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Grand Junction, COThe dual student's inadequate aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include, the dual student's inadequate airspeed and high flare, the inadequate supervision by the instructor, the in-flight separation of the right main landing…NTSB DEN02FA089Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Marysvale, UTthe pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals). Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, the downdraft weather conditions in high mountains, and the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB ATL02LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Enterprise, ALThe pilot's delayed flare on landing that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WAS02WA049Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S-61L · Prince George, CanadaNTSB NYC02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Reading, PASeparation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.NTSB NYC02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.NTSB MIA02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A1 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in the airplane inadvertently veering off the runway and incurring damage when the pilot forced it into a ground loop to avoid entry…NTSB LAX02LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Gualala, CAThe pilot's delayed decision in executing a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's limited experience landing on short fields and the rising terrain.NTSB FTW02LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TXThe 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 CHI02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WIA loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.NTSB ANC02LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliamson GlaStar · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and the misjudged landing flare.NTSB IAD02LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mount Pocono, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI02TA239Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369A · Springfield, MOOverload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.NTSB CHI02LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoode Acro Sport I · Carbondale, ILThe unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot and his lack of total experience in the accident airplane. The gusting winds were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MIThe failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor.NTSB CHI02FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Festus, MOThe pilot's lack of recent experience and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's failure to execute a go-around was a factor.NTSB NYC02LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PAThe pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision to not land and refuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB FTW02LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPage Rans S-7 · Welsh, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW02LA230Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Aledo, TXThe 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 CHI02LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dyersville, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field.NTSB ATL02LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's decision to make a precautionary landing to an unsuitable sod airstrip that resulted in a ground loop. A factor was tall vegetation.NTSB ANC02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain and trees during a low pass to examine a potential landing site.NTSB SEA02FA146Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Idaho Falls, IDThe flying pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB SEA02FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.NTSB NYC02WA162Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Jinzhou, ChinaNTSB NYC02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB LAX02LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R-T34 · Los Banos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD02LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Williamsport, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.NTSB ATL02LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman.NTSB ATL02LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch.