# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 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 ATL04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA061.md): Mooney 20F · Campobello, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2996L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and a collision with trees and the ground during an uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB CHI04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N56598 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes during landing by the pilot, resulting in failure of the left main landing gear tire and a loss of directional control. Contributing factors were the failure of the main landing gear, as well as the grass and the ditch adjacent to…
- [NTSB CHI04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA045.md): Mooney 20E · Webster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N1275X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to conduct a low altitude flight maneuver without sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from the terrain. Low altitude flight and ostentatious display are contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N16264 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by which he conducted VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Mountainous terrain, dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing are contributing…
- [NTSB IAD04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA003.md): Cessna C172R · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2003 · N9968F · Substantial damage
  > The ground controller's failure to advise the relieving controller information regarding an engine run-up, which subsequently resulted in the flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with jet blast during ground taxi.
- [NTSB ATL04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA039.md): Piper PA-28R · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2003 · N5041T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA031.md): Cessna 172R · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N496AC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA013.md): Mooney M20J · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N15192 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path on final approach and his failure to ensure adequate clearance from obstacles. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA020.md): Beech A23-24 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N2394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in an overrun and on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA013.md): Prill RV-6 · Snyder, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA013.md): Cleveland Orson Starduster II SA-300 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N379C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
- [NTSB DEN04FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA003.md): Mooney M20J · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N201KM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during low level flight maneuvers that resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB ATL04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA005.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N70SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow VFR Approach procedures and to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW03CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA233.md): Hughes 269C · Gail, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA298.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N8604N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower local controller and local assist controller to effectively monitor the runway operation and ensure proper separation was maintained between aircraft on intersecting runways.
- [NTSB ATL03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.
- [NTSB FTW03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA235.md): Velocity RG · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N113JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA03LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA174.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N4816T · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. On ground collision with a runway light was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA304.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N3817T · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD03CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA071.md): Cessna 172 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N229ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA043.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Teuge, Netherlands · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2003 · N209CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA03CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA158.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N775SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA03CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA148.md): Cessna 172S · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N970SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA188.md): Mooney M20F · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N353JT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA182.md): Cessna 172S · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N166ME · Destroyed
  > The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the impact with a bird, which affected the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA128.md): Mooney M20-J · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N201DV · Substantial damage
  > In-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB SEA03FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA123.md): Beech A24-R · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N254M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA147.md): Robinson R-22 · West Liberty, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N7001Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA142.md): Beech 24 · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N1485L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A factor in the accident was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA117.md): Cessna T337D · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N86182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA119.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2003 · N4658J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (water contamination of the fuel) resulting in loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and damage to airframe during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA104.md): Brantly B-2B · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N2141U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were high gross weight and high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N201EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA104.md): Enstrom F-28A · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N26HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while manuevering.
- [NTSB CHI03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA102.md): Cessna 172S · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N389SP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instuctor's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the student pilot's inadequate flare, and the muddy…
- [NTSB CHI03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA098.md): Schweizer 269C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N8968F · Substantial damage
  > The premature lowering of the collective and the improper use of the cyclic during the run-on landing performed by the flight instructor, as well as the main rotor/tail boom contact. Contributing factors were the intentional run-on landing, the grass landing…
- [NTSB MIA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA090.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N4952J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the crankshaft bolt losing torque, the gear disengaging, and the engine ceasing to operate as a result of inadequate maintenance installation.
- [NTSB IAD03CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA044.md): Cessna 172S · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N613SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA054.md): Piper PA-28R · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N7635J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA112.md): Cessna 172R · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2003 · N4201Y · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to use aileron controls to compensate for the known crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI03FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA080.md): Mooney M20J · Tower, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2003 · N201ZM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA048.md): Cessna 172SP · Flemington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2003 · N197ME · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's improper assembly of the accessory drive section of the engine.
- [NTSB SEA03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA037.md): Cessna 172S · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N912LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the rime icing conditions, and the soft terrain encountered on the off runway rollout.
- [NTSB SEA03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA038.md): Beech A23 · Fort Klamath, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N2392W · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA040.md): Beech A24R · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2003 · N9769L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to attain full power for takeoff in accordance with the operation handbook was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA078.md): Beech D95A · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N5639S · Destroyed
  > a loss of aircraft control due to the instructor pilot's incapacitation by seizure activity as a result of his undiagnosed cancer, and his use of a medication that can increase seizure risk.
- [NTSB DEN03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N106AW · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately…
- [NTSB SEA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA025.md): Mooney M20F · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N6442Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N2981R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.

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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 ('41515'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&year=2003

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