NTSB investigations, 2002
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 DEN02LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Leadville, COthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the downdraft.NTSB ATL02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB MIA02WA083Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 402B · Nassau, BahamasNTSB LAX02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot lost directional control and collided with a runway edge light and taxiway sign.NTSB LAX02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boulder City, NVa loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB IAD02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Matinicus, MEA partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet screen inspection procedures.NTSB IAD02LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot's misjudgment of distance, his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Belmar, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during landing. A factor in the accident was the winds.NTSB MIA02LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA02LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Crescent City, FLTfhe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the left side of the runway and collision with an adjacent hangar.NTSB MIA02FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Palm Bay, FLThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB IAD02LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The airplane's encounter with turbulence, while climbing to an assigned altitude.NTSB FTW02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThornley Thornley 2000 · Granite Shoals, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the power lines.NTSB WAS02WA031Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-38-112 · Newport, United KingdomNTSB MIA02FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Charlotte, NCThe failure of the aircraft operator to comply with, in a timely manner, on the No. 2 engine, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-71A086, resulting in the integrated drive generator feeder cable chaffing through a fire warning loop and failure of the fire…NTSB LAX02LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 165F · Chandler, AZThe tail rotor drive system failure as a result of incorrect installation procedures by the manufacturer's personnel.NTSB CHI02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Lake in Hills, ILThe deer on the runway.NTSB ATL02FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6-AT6D · Gainesville, GAA loss of engine power following a supercharger bearing failure and subsequent collision with the ground while maneuvering for an emergency landing.NTSB SEA02LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStadden Flybaby · Buhl, IDThe pilot's failure to return the carburetor heat to the OFF (cold) position prior to applying full power following a touch and go landing, which resulted in poor climb performance and the subsequent impact with a fence and collision with the ground. A…NTSB NYC02LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Bennington, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI02LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fulton, INA loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.NTSB CHI02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · South St. Paul, MNA loss of engine power due to an electrical short of the P-lead, and loose fuel line connection as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB ATL02LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Naples, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Apex, NCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control and the overload failure of the airframe. A factor was low visibility and ceilings.NTSB LAX02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX02FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Parker, AZThe failure of the student to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed following liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to take timely remedial…NTSB FTW02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Grapeland, TXThe loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen.NTSB ATL02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Naples, FLTotal loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel which allowed the mixture control linkage to disconnect in flight which resulted in an emergency descent to landing into unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX02TA118Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Chico, CAthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors in the accident were the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and the lack of recent experience in emergency procedures by the pilot.NTSB LAX02LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the flight instructor to properly judge the landing flare and add adequate cyclic, resulting in a hard landing which collapsed the left skid. The wind gusts were a factor.NTSB FTW02FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Nacogdoches, TXThe failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions.NTSB CHI02LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Russell, KSThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the back-taxi. Additional factors were the tailwind and the wind gust.NTSB ANC02LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1B1 · Big Lake, AKThe separation of the exhaust system stack from the heat exchanger. A factor associated with the accident was an engine compartment fire.NTSB WAS02WA030Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-301T · Ramstein, GermanyNTSB WAS02WA029Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 340A · Chitre, PanamaNTSB SEA02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WAThe failure of the brake system during the landing roll. An intentional ground loop and a dirt bank were factors.NTSB SEA02FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing S-307 · Seattle, WALoss of all engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the flight crew's failure to accurately determine onboard fuel during the pre-flight inspection. A factor contributing to the accident was a lack of adequate crew communication regarding the…NTSB NYC02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4A · Cincinnati, OHThe maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW02LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAthe failure of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210-M · Buena Vista, COThe pilot's encounter with adverse weather. A factor was the unexpected downdraft after takeoff.NTSB ATL02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Melbourne, FLThe students pilot's failure to perform a go-around after a bounced landing condition that resulted in the on-ground collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL02LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS315B · Hortense, GAFailure of the engine to main transmission drive shaft due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. A factor were the trees.NTSB ANC02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the instructor. Factors associated with the accident are the snow-covered runway and the loss of directional control by the student pilot.NTSB NYC02LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB NYC02IA076Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Jefferson, NYAn in-flight encounter with lightning, which severed two of the four elevator cables.NTSB LAX02LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Rio Linda, CAthe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and failure to follow procedures and directives in the Pilot Operating Handbook listed by the manufacturer.NTSB FTW02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A-1 · Fort Collins, COthe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing factors were the tailwind and gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Belen, NMthe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence. Contributing factors were the tailwind, high density altitude, and the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff.NTSB MIA02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Coral Springs, FLThe instructor's too high flare during an autorotational landing, resulting in a hard touchdown and rollover. Factors contributing to the accident were the instructor's nonperformance of a preflight brief concerning procedures and techniques for a simulated…