# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney PT6A 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 NYC04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA050.md): Cessna 208B · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N9469B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA043.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N155BM · Destroyed
  > The unqualified pilot's continued flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience and the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA044.md): Socata TBM 700 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2003 · N700QD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings, a stall mush, and a forced landing in an open field.
- [NTSB LAX04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA043.md): Cessna 208B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N717BT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to taxi behind another airplane conducting an engine run-up, which resulted in a jet blast encounter.
- [NTSB DEN04IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA024.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N254GL · Minor damage
  > the ground personnel’s failure to maintain aircraft clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel, the flight crew's inadequate visual outlook and the parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA023.md): Cessna 208B · Bangor, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2003 · N805TH · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inability to see through the windshield, which was obscured due to icing conditions. This resulted in the pilot's inadequate flare, and a subsequent hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the wing icing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA144.md): Beech A90 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2003 · N34HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N1528T · Destroyed
  > Failure of one blade in the engine compressor turbine disk due to fatigue which was caused by loss of gap between the blade platforms as a result of corrosion due to a foreign element (phosphate). This resulted in loss of engine power during takeoff and…
- [NTSB FTW03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DCA03WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA056.md): Beech King Air B200 · Madeira Islands, Portugal · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 2003 · N600BV · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC03MA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03MA183.md): Beech 1900D · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N240CJ · Destroyed
  > The improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable, and subsequent inadequate functional check of the maintenance performed, which resulted in a reversal of the elevator trim system and a loss of control in-flight. Factors were the flightcrew's…
- [NTSB CHI03LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA289.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N5007G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.
- [NTSB CHI03LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA276.md): Beech 1900D · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N79SK · Substantial damage
  > The airplane colliding with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI03LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA273.md): Ayres S2R-T660 · Blytheville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N4114A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and altitude/clearance not being maintained from the transmission wires. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ANC03FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA096.md): Reims 406 · Barrow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N6591L · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with ocean waters while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI03LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA270.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hudson, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N9187Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to abort the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB ANC03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA071.md): Cessna 208B · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N410GV · No damage
  > The airplane encountered unforecast turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI03IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA153.md): Beech 1900D · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N901SK · Minor damage
  > Failure of the aileron sprocket assembly at the sprocket-to-shaft braze joint. Contributing factors were the improper braze procedure used by the part manufacturer at the time of fabrication which resulted in an inferior quality joint and the inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA180.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Raywood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N948BB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with a stall/mush condition in the takeoff initial climb due to his inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedures and failure to set the wing flaps to the proper takeoff configuration before beginning the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB FTW03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA158.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9086M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.
- [NTSB NYC03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA107.md): Cessna 208B · New Russia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N208AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn.
- [NTSB CHI03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-503A · Pontiac, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N503D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N60819 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA082.md): Socata TBM 700B · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N705QD · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…
- [NTSB DEN03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA077.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Sedan, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N318BR · Substantial damage
  > the nonmechanical partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing (due to his low altitude), and the irrigation system (object) that was impacted.
- [NTSB FTW03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA133.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6078W · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA122.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Avondale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N30913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from power lines. The backhoe's location, which caused the pilot to alter his planned flight path, was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD03FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA035.md): Socata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N700PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA098.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N61802 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ENG03RA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG03RA010.md): Cessna 208 · Caqueta Province, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2003 · N1116G · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA030.md): Cessna 208B · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2003 · N1276P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use a tail stand while loading passengers, which resulted in the airplane's tail impacting the ground.
- [NTSB DEN03MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03MA035.md): Piper PA-31T · Denver, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N360LL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency.
- [NTSB FTW03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA089.md): Cessna 208B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N944FE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to cycle the deice boots prior to conducting a simulated forced landing and their failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent loss of control. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB DCA03MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03MA022.md): Beech 1900D · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 21 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N233YV · Destroyed
  > the airplane's loss of pitch control during take-off. The loss of pitch control resulted from the incorrect rigging of the elevator system compounded by the airplane's aft center of gravity, which was substaintially aft of the certified aft limit.…

## 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 ('52032', '52034'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52032&year=2003

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