NTSB investigations, 2002
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 ATL02LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEames Acro Sport · Burlington, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing and subsequent hard landing while maneuvering around trees.NTSB ANC02LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AKThe unqualified pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line. Factors associated with the accident are the unqualified pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line, an unmarked power line, and…NTSB ANC02LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a noseover during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper touchdown point, and landing with a tailwind.NTSB ANC02FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Central, AKThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow and whiteout weather conditions.NTSB SEA02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Yakima, WAEmpennage flutter which resulted in structural damage during descent for landing. Turbulence was a factor.NTSB SEA02FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1H · Clark Fork, IDA failure of unknown origin in the tail rotor drive assembly. Factors include mountainous terrain unsuitable for an emergency landing.NTSB MIA02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Nav4 · Raleigh, NCthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper fuel consumption calculations, and selection of the auxiliary fuel tank for landing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and forced landing in trees. A factor in this accident…NTSB LAX02TA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 337C · Big Bear City, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB IAD02LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt.NTSB FTW02LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Midland, TXThe pilot's hard landing as a result of her improper landing flare. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.NTSB CHI02FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Norfolk, NEA loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the binding of the tail rotor pitch changed rod, the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot’s lack of total experience in…NTSB SEA02LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Troutdale, ORA loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.NTSB NYC02LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunter A-28 Victor · Shelter Island, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB NYC02LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Kitfox Classic IV · Limerick, METhe pilot's failure to perform a modification required by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the float covering.NTSB NYC02LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around and obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Isla De Vieques, PRthe failure of both pilots to see and avoid, also causal was the failure of the pilot of the Britten-Norman Islander (N663VL) to yield right of way to an aircraft in the traffic pattern.NTSB MIA02LA115Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Dragon Fly · Trenton, GAthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane stalling, spinning, and impacting with the ground.NTSB MIA02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB LAX02LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the #1 lower connecting rod bolt due to fatigue.NTSB LAX02LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Westmorland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB CHI02LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck.NTSB ANC02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Ketchikan, AKThe failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the…NTSB SEA02LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Medford, ORThe overstress failure, for undetermined reasons, of the right main landing gear pivot pin roll pin, leading to the misalignment of the gear trunnion and the collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll.NTSB SEA02FA106Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Puyallup, WAFailure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Trees were a factor in the accident.NTSB NYC02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.NTSB MIA02FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Naples, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.NTSB FTW02LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuinn RV-6A · El Paso, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN02LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Telluride, COthe pilot not maintaining proper aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the high airspeed, the porpoise encountered during the landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action resulting in the damage to the…NTSB DCA02WA045Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Darwin, AustraliaNTSB CHI02LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHulle Horizon 1 · Niles, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.NTSB ATL02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap after refueling that resulted in fuel siphoning from the right main fuel tank and the subsequent fuel supply exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. The airplane was damaged during the forced landing to a…NTSB ATL02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB ANC02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.NTSB ANC02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeeuwsen Gordon Wagabond traveler · Talkeetna, AKThe pilots excessive taxi speed. Factors associated with the accident are the rough and uneven terrain of the sandbar, and gusting winds.NTSB NYC02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Huron, OHThe 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 LAX02LA202Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Antioch, CAThe loss of control while performing acrobatic maneuvers due to a screwdriver restricting elevator travel. A contributing factor was the airplane's fuselage not being sterile of foreign objects.NTSB IAD02LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Chesterfield, VApilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing at night.NTSB ANC02IA093Incident · Serious injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Talkeetna, AKThe passenger's incapacitation during a high altitude flight due to a loss of consciousness as the result of a pre-existing cardiovascular condition. A contributing factor in the incident was the operator's improper use of disposable oxygen masks without a…NTSB SEA02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Helena, MTBinding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC02LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Seaman, OHThe 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 NYC02IA118Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Oxford, CTThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the commercial pilot during a touch and go landing, including his failure to properly brief the commercial to not use reverse thrust during a touch and go landing.NTSB NYC02IA117Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier 328 · Washington, DCThe ground service personnel's failure to follow company procedure, which resulted in the flight attendant sustaining a serious injury.NTSB LAX02GA201Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed C-130A · Walker, CAthe inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the center wing lower skin and underlying structural members. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.NTSB FTW02LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Leslie, ARThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TXThe pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Kansas City, MOThe inadequate flare by the flying pilot and the remedial action not performed by the company check airman.NTSB CHI02LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Mukwonago, WIThe inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot and high winds.NTSB CHI02LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Butler, MOThe fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Foster City, MIThe incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.NTSB ATL02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Concord, NCThe pilot's improper use of cyclic while attempting a hover resulting in dynamic rollover.