NTSB investigations, 2003

29 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2003 per year, 1962–2026: 2,084 cases
19622
19633
1964113
196586
196663
196770
196836
196944
197052
197150
197254
197334
197456
197522
197632
197726
197837
197940
198029
198126
198231
198346
198435
198542
198640
198753
198841
198936
199025
199130
199224
199330
199435
199533
199623
199724
199828
199929
200027
200136
200225
200329
200424
200525
200638
200723
200821
200930
201026
201130
201227
201314
201422
201522
201633
201718
201816
201910
202012
20219
202216
202315
202418
202522
202616

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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\") = 2003
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB CHI04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · West Chicago, ILThe inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student.Dec 30, 2003 · N5894B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.Dec 26, 2003 · N7668G · No damageNTSB NYC04LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Jamaica, NYAn encounter with an unoccupied belt loader, after the belt loader driver inadvertently fell to the ground while maneuvering. Factors in this accident were the gusty wind conditions and the failure of the operator to require that persons operating belt…Dec 2, 2003 · N916CA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's improper starting procedure which led to inadvertent activation of the propeller.Nov 18, 2003 · N6013M · No damageNTSB LAX04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOMF OMF-100-160 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to either brief the passenger about disembarking from an airplane with the propeller running or to shutdown the engine during the passenger's disembarkation. The night lighting condition and the passenger's lack of familiarity with…Nov 15, 2003 · N290MF · Minor damageNTSB NYC04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA250 · Laconia, NHThe pilot's improper starting procedure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in make and model airplane.Oct 6, 2003 · N64SF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Boston, MAThe collision of a ground support vehicle with a parked aircraft, due to the faulty gearshift lever on the ground support vehicle.Oct 4, 2003 · N972AN · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's diverted attention that resulted in the inadequate handling of the burner during ground operations.Sep 28, 2003 · N7021U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VAthe airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug…Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damageNTSB FTW03LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-B3 · Galveston 395The reason for loss of control was undetermined.Sep 12, 2003 · N12HT · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA280Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sacramento, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the bystander's failure to maintain clearance with the rotating propeller.Sep 7, 2003 · N9141Y · No damageNTSB NYC03CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild Dornier 328-300 · Hebron, KYThe passenger's inadvertent fall while attempting to board. A factor was the lack of a company requirement for a person to assist passengers in boarding the airplane.Sep 2, 2003 · N413FJ · No damageNTSB CHI03IA207Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSpiker Rotorway 162F · Creve Coeur, MOThe inadvertent dynamic rollover of the helicopter after the helicopter became airborne during an engine run-up.Jul 11, 2003 · N444T · Minor damageNTSB MIA03FA130Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Tampa, FLa torching of the right engine caused by an abnormally high flow fuel during engine start for undetermined reasons. The torching resulted in an unwarranted evacuation of the airplane and serious injuries to three passengers . A contributing factor in the…Jun 23, 2003 · N633DL · No damageNTSB MIA03LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Tallahassee, FLThe arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.Jun 3, 2003 · N2328F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Lake Ozark, MOAn inability to maintain control of the helicopter during the wind gust and brief tail wind. The ravine, wind gust and tailwind were contributing factors to the accident.May 17, 2003 · N227G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and set the parking brake which resulted in the airplane colliding with a parked airplane.May 12, 2003 · N1193W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Boston, MAThe operator's loss of control of the belt-loader while operating in the proximity of the airplane.May 7, 2003 · N484CA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Redding, CAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance with a parked airplane, resulting in a collision with the parked and unoccupied airplane.Apr 11, 2003 · N1925Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Medina, OHThe pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.Mar 26, 2003 · N3964J · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Richmond, VAThe passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damageNTSB FTW03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Ruston, LAThe separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue.Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA101Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 443The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the hot refueling operation which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the passenger. A contributing factor was the high wind conditions.Feb 22, 2003 · N740PH · Minor damageNTSB ANC03LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Russian Mission, AKThe failure of the pilot to use a tail stand while loading passengers, which resulted in the airplane's tail impacting the ground.Jan 30, 2003 · N1276P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Cleveland, OHthe bank couriers inadequate visual lookout, as he approached an airplane with operating engines. A factor was the lack of guidance and training from the bank, for working around airplanes with operating engines.Jan 28, 2003 · N941MA · Minor damageNTSB NYC03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in a rollover. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, ice covered ramp and a snowbank.Jan 25, 2003 · N7198U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA039Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-251 · Flushing, NYMaintenance personnel failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of excessive throttle input.Jan 19, 2003 · N550NW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Jean, NVThe pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance.Jan 9, 2003 · N84889 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Telluride, COthe overheated and burned venturi fan motor.Jan 4, 2003 · N270KA · Minor damage