# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, 2003

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…
- [NTSB FTW04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.
- [NTSB ATL04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA041.md): Globe Swift GC1B · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N3210K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA036.md): Cessna 170B · Suches, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2003 · N2521D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA046.md): Cessna 172E · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N5329T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA008.md): Cessna 170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N4448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip.
- [NTSB CHI04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA012.md): Cessna 172F · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N5204F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the delayed aborted takeoff, and the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA303.md): Cessna 172G · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N3811L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees.
- [NTSB MIA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA176.md): Cessna 172F · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N8578U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC03CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA185.md): Cessna 172E · Lemont Furnace, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N5628T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's inadequate flare during the initial touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC03CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA097.md): Cessna 170B · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · N8016A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA266.md): Cessna 172G · Bowdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N6057R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines.
- [NTSB MIA03CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA165.md): Cessna 170B · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N2987D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA03CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA155.md): Cessna 170B · Schafer, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N1979C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA223.md): Cessna 172H · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA216.md): Cessna 172H · Isle, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N1606F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA136.md): Cessna 172H · Sullivan Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2805L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA193.md): Cessna 172H · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N3832R · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA180.md): Cessna 170B · Widener, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N4478B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires.
- [NTSB SEA03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA105.md): Cessna T337G · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N4TD · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent stall and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB NYC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA127.md): Cessna 172H · East Vincent, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N3027U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA097.md): Cessna 172H · Glasgow, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2786L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB SEA03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA089.md): Cessna 172 · Republic, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N7301A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA166.md): Cessna 172H · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N1730F · Substantial damage
  > Misjudgment of the landing flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FAMS3.md): Cessna 172B · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N7555X · Destroyed
  > Aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA112.md): Cessna 172G · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N3985L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA092.md): Cessna 172H · Somerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N1748F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA099.md): Cessna 172D · South Ponotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N2371U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground.
- [NTSB FTW03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA138.md): Cessna 172C · Pecos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N1667Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA084.md): Maule M4 · Danielson, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N4714T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Holt, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N3831R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB FTW03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA116.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N6947X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA082.md): Cessna 172H · Callao, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N275SW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Camden, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N3287L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA065.md): Cessna 172F · Waskish, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N8112U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA048.md): Cessna 172F · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N5602R · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N6312E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17022'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17022&year=2003

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