# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA029.md): Beech 58P · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N181AM · Destroyed
  > The second pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after takeoff. Proper climb rate not verified by the flight crew, fog, freezing fog, dark night conditions and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command were factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA047.md): Cessna T210N · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA066.md): Cessna 421C · Claremont, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N6887L · Destroyed
  > the pilot became lost/disoriented during the approach, failed to maintain course alignment with the missed approach procedure, and subsequently lost control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC04FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA015.md): Cessna P210N · Tonopah, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N4674A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow approved instrument flight procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles/terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow and low clouds.
- [NTSB ATL04FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA051.md): Cessna 414 · Greeneville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2003 · N1592T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in icing conditions on a circling approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the…
- [NTSB DEN04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA025.md): Cessna T210K · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2003 · N81PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA022.md): Beech S35 · Warren, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N10BX · Destroyed
  > The vacuum pump failure and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident included the instrument meteorological weather conditions and the pilot's improper recovery from the descent.
- [NTSB CHI04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA038.md): Cessna 340A · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2003 · N200GC · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA020.md): Cessna T210N · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA047.md): Beech A36TC · Visalia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2003 · N52AM · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA022.md): Cessna 210M · Tolar, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N777SG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB ANC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA011.md): Cessna 402 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N402ET · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate…
- [NTSB DEN04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA021.md): Cessna T210N · Johnstown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N6961N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA001.md): Cessna 340 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N2695S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts off the approach end of the selected runway, and low clouds/fog.
- [NTSB NYC03FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA203.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA201.md): Raytheon B36TC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N3212D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during an approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA283.md): Cessna 210L · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA305.md): Cessna T210N · Pine River, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…
- [NTSB CHI03FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA291.md): Beech B36TC · Uniondale, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during…
- [NTSB ATL03FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hilton Head Is, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N70DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR pattern for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA199.md): Cessna T188C · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB MIA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA160.md): Cessna T210M · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damage
  > Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…
- [NTSB LAX03FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA254.md): Cessna 340A · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N340DC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N155RR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA161.md): Cessna T210L · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA076.md): Cessna 401 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N6296Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making process, and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing site.
- [NTSB MIA03FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA141.md): Cessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N314AB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB SEA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA133.md): Cessna 402 B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.
- [NTSB CHI03WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03WA198.md): Beech BE-58TC · Toronto, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2003 · N6058T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA123.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N4386G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the out-of-calibration waste gate actuator, a blown tire, and the airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA124.md): Beech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an…
- [NTSB DEN03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA116.md): Cessna T210M · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N761XE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, and the improper maintenance adjustment performed on the landing gear switch prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB ATL03FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA115.md): Beech 58P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N36TL · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA205.md): Cessna T210L · Anahim Lake, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2003 · N210VC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Soldier Bar, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N7372Q · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB MIA03WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA126.md): Cessna 402B · LittleWhale Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2003 · N3748C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA159.md): Cessna T210N · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N210MP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB ANC03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Telida, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N710WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.
- [NTSB LAX03FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA182.md): Beech A36TC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N1856P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the pilot's disregard of the weather information provided and his attempt to continue VFR flight into IMC. A…
- [NTSB ATL03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA101.md): Beech 58P · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N60BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB IAD03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA055.md): Cessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N1234 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA110.md): Cessna 402C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…
- [NTSB SEA03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711BG · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.
- [NTSB LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
- [NTSB ATL03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA077.md): Cessna 414 · Waleska, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N822DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA056.md): Cessna TU206 G · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N756WZ · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA076.md): Cessna T210L · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA064.md): Cessna 402B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA089.md): Cessna T210L · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N5089V · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.

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## 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 ('17040'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17040&year=2003

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