# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 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 ATL04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA064.md): Atkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N8117L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA021.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2003 · N8982C · Substantial damage
  > Brake failure as a result of inadequate hydraulic (brake) fluid in the aircraft's closed brake system. Contributing factors were the pilot's overall lack of experience in the aircraft make/model, the cold soaked brake system due to the low temperatures, and…
- [NTSB ANC04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2003 · N1486A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB LAX04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA033.md): Davidson-Thorpe T-18 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2003 · N66MY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and hi failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA026.md): Piper PA-20 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N7409K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA198.md): Piper PA-22 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2291A · Substantial damage
  > An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach to landing. A factor was the gravel.
- [NTSB ANC03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA123.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N330T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA308.md): Piper PA-20 · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N5595H · Substantial damage
  > The excessive free play resulting in a loose tail wheel assembly and a failure of the flight crew to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI03LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA304.md): Piper PA-22 · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N615A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly identify the location of the airport. Factors to the accident include the pilot flying while fatigued, which contributed to his misidentification of the runway, and the rough/uneven soybean field.
- [NTSB DEN03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA144.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA079.md): Piper PA-20 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2003 · N7699K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch, and the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA03WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA114.md): Piper PA-12 · Nimpo Lake, BC, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2003 · N3351M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA091.md): Champion 7GC · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N5923L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing factors include the inadequate remedial action by the pilot and the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA169.md): Callahan Rebel · Clearlake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N6324H · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to correctly position the right fuel valve. Also causal was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB CHI03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA127.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Prescott, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2581A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delaying the go-around and the maneuver to avoid the treeline. Factors to the accident were the treeline and the airplane's low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC03GA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03GA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA047.md): Piper PA-20 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N5589H · 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 collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA087.md): Pool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N7135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.

## 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 ('41506'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&year=2003

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