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NTSB investigations, 2002, TX

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\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB FTW03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Brownsville, TXThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 30, 2002 · N1599U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA068Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Glasair · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent loss of control.Dec 28, 2002 · N3885J · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Addison, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank positions which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 28, 2002 · N3367C · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Fritch, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the generator input drive-end bearing, which resulted in excessive vibrations that induced a fatigue fracture of the Pc line leading to the engine fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…Dec 22, 2002 · N5234Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Denver City, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.Dec 21, 2002 · N9096Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Wink, TXThe separation of the main landing gear axle bolt from the landing gear assembly.Dec 20, 2002 · N195SR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCreekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TXThe in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.Dec 20, 2002 · N140TC · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Odessa, TXThe pilot's inadvertent failure to extended the landing gear.Dec 13, 2002 · N6068P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Lewisville, TXThe failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.Dec 4, 2002 · N402ME · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Votaw, TXA loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Contributing factors included the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing and the lack of airspeed.Nov 22, 2002 · N6288M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRamsay Lancair IV-P · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance.Nov 21, 2002 · N222MR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student.Nov 17, 2002 · N4794P · No damageNTSB FTW03LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.Nov 13, 2002 · N7734H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's attempted running takeoff with the power controls in the improper position.Nov 8, 2002 · N142CF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.Nov 8, 2002 · N4835B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Kerrville, TXThe propeller shaft seal leak resulting in an in-flight fire.Nov 6, 2002 · N698VW · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · New Braunfels, TXThe in-flight separation of the top of the rudder assembly for undetermined reasons.Nov 1, 2002 · N77UA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain.Nov 1, 2002 · N6072R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Porter, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Seminole, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Big Spring, TXthe failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Plainview, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing haze.Oct 25, 2002 · N602GB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Edinburg, TXThe loss of tailrotor effectiveness due to the right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the lack of suitable surrounding terrain for landing, which included numerous surrounding obstacles, and the tailwind.Oct 17, 2002 · N303CH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · San Antonio, TXthe flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate preflight flight planning, which included improper fuel consumption calculations, the night light…Oct 16, 2002 · N61463 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind resulting in a loss of directional control. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.Oct 11, 2002 · N7616G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti L1019 · Midland, TXThe loss of engine power resulting from a loose "B" nut on the line going from the bleed air filter to the fuel control unit. Also causal was the inadequate maintenence of the fuel control unit and filters during the last conditional inspection.Oct 6, 2002 · N2069W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Lewisville, TXThe improper reinstallation of the left aileron by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 3, 2002 · N1223S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.Oct 1, 2002 · N4269B · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the reported gusting wind conditions.Sep 29, 2002 · N952LC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted hard landing and a subsequent failure of the main landing gear.Sep 28, 2002 · N7926R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Wellington, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Sep 27, 2002 · N9710V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Freer, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while manuevering. A factor was the sunglare.Sep 26, 2002 · N888MH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Gatesville, TXThe loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.Sep 26, 2002 · N382MR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Del Rio, TXThe loss of engine power due to the low-pressure pump separating internally. Contributing factors were the deterioration of the fuel pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 21, 2002 · N9486S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Vincent, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 17, 2002 · N9943G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Kirbyville, TXThe pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Sep 5, 2002 · N41CW · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Graham, TXthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.Sep 4, 2002 · N9855S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TXThe insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.Sep 2, 2002 · N747R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.Sep 2, 2002 · N2691H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Price, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.Aug 31, 2002 · N3961K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hearne, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pump rig while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the object.Aug 30, 2002 · N9193Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA238Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Rosenburg, TXthe failure of the pedestrian to perform a visual lookout while walking on the runway which resulted in a on-ground collision with the airplane.Aug 21, 2002 · N628LA · Minor damageNTSB 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.Aug 10, 2002 · N7718V · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 8, 2002 · N43473 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 6, 2002 · N5C · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manvel, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 4, 2002 · N10935 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Cornudas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the activation of a warning light.Aug 3, 2002 · N681MP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthworth EAA Bi-Plane May Bee · West, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 3, 2002 · N11S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mc Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 29, 2002 · N4896N · Substantial damage