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NTSB investigations, 2002, GA

180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA025Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Macon, GAThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cartersville, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during the landing roll resulted in the on ground collision with a ravine.Dec 6, 2002 · N5891E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Gainesville, GAa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Dec 3, 2002 · N8578M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Eastman, GAThe pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in the subsequent on ground collision with a hangar.Dec 3, 2002 · N289HG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Warner Robins, GAThe pilot's failure to follow engine start procedures for a overprimed engine, and his improper use of the throttle control during an attempted start.Oct 31, 2002 · N83651 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A60 · Jesup, GAThe loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons.Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · DestroyedNTSB ATL03IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAmerican Blimp A-60 · Valdosta, GALoss of airship control during tie down, due to gusty wind conditions.Oct 21, 2002 · N660VL · Minor damageNTSB ATL03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Highfalls, GAThe pilots inadequate fuel management, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure that the required equipment (fuel gauge) was installed…Oct 19, 2002 · N4002G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Watkinsville, GAThe pilot's inadvertent collision with an ant hill during takeoff that resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collision collision with the ground. A factor was unsuitable terrain.Oct 13, 2002 · N170LB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · St. Simons Island, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the check pilot's inadaquate supervision of the check ride.Sep 21, 2002 · N607JW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/altitude and her failure to perform a go-around.Sep 15, 2002 · N73NR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-30 · Winder, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent collision with an airport sign and the collapse of the main landing gear. the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing was a contributing factor.Sep 7, 2002 · N7817Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Peachtree City, GAThe certified flight instructors failure to feather the propeller in accordance with operating procedures that resulted in loss of altitude and the in-flight collision with terrain.Aug 24, 2002 · N55210 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Brunswick, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition.Aug 15, 2002 · N5603G · DestroyedNTSB 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.Aug 5, 2002 · N8954V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Senoia, GAThe certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A…Jul 28, 2002 · N6486S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Trenton, GAThe failure of the pilot to clear the engine during a prolonged approach at idle power resulting in the engine hesitating during application of power to arrest the descent for landing touchdown resulting in a hard landing and separation of the left main…Jul 23, 2002 · N10550 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Cochran, GAA loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree.Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 14, 2002 · N6630D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.Jul 2, 2002 · N71785 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perry, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel starvation due to fuel system contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 27, 2002 · N4406L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marietta, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over.Jun 22, 2002 · N739PF · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 20, 2002 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Carrollton, GAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Jun 20, 2002 · N4258Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bethlehem, GAThe pilot's failure to follow operational procedures for the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/fuel flow interruption. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain, resulting in a collision with an irrigation sprinkler…Jun 16, 2002 · N15143 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarrison Pietenpol Air Camper · Bainbridge, GAa loss of power due to the passenger's inadvertent deactivation and restricting the movement of the throttle, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.Jun 13, 2002 · N7224X · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Thomaston, GAFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.Jun 3, 2002 · N8680D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA113Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the left main landing gear fitting due to a fatigue crack that emanated from multiple origins at the external surface of the wall at the shock strut radius run out area for undetermined reasons.Jun 3, 2002 · N849AS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Atlanta, GAIn-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.May 29, 2002 · N626DL · No damageNTSB MIA02LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3F-65 · Eton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in collision with a power pole. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a downdraft condition during initial climb.May 26, 2002 · N33204 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKendall, Blair Rans S-12 · Lincolnton, GAThe loss of engine power due to the delamination of the propeller blade during takeoff, and the pilot's improper touchdown flare during the emergency landing resulted in a hard landing.May 25, 2002 · N257BK · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA104Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Ball Ground, GAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.May 23, 2002 · N1479Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Valdosta, GAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff.May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale 350B · Gainesville, GAThe check airman’s failure to follow prescribed procedures that resulted in the lost of control and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain. A factor was gusting wind conditions.May 13, 2002 · N696CH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHispano Aviacion HA-200-Saeta · Perry, GAThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while performing a turn at a low altitude, which resulted in a inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees and terrain.May 5, 2002 · N2000G · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot improper flare during an aborted takeoff, followed by an subsequent hard landing.Apr 29, 2002 · N2809X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Carrollton, GAThe pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.Apr 14, 2002 · N31118 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GACompany maintenance personnel inadequate maintenance inspection that resulted in the in-flight separation of the APU inspection doors.Apr 5, 2002 · N1608 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 2, 2002 · N6613G · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 1, 2002 · N7471C · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 28, 2002 · N49525 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS355 F1 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to follow operating procedures and, experienced spatial disorientation while attempting a night landing to an offshore platform. A factor was a dark night.Mar 9, 2002 · N355D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Macon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed on landing resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway, on-ground collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.Feb 27, 2002 · N115CW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.Feb 6, 2002 · N4105W · Destroyed