# Fatal NTSB investigations 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. Page 167 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 CHI03FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA202.md): Cessna 150L · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N10257 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb. - [NTSB NYC03FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA153.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Montauk, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N5636V · Substantial damage > A loss of control during climb for undetermined reasons. - [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 NYC03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA148.md): Beech F-35 · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N205 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to descend into clouds, and his exceeding the maximum speed and design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA03WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA137.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Estancia, Paraguay · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2003 · PT-VOO · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA03WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA136.md): Cessna 182 · Uriman, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2003 · YV-1015P · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA201.md): McIlraith Sea Rey · Tomah, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N216ST · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. - [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 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 LAX03FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA224.md): Cessna 182Q · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N129JB · Destroyed > in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA207.md): Globe GC-1B · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N78053 · Substantial damage > an in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's rotation to an excessive pitch up attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the lack of stall… - [NTSB ANC03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA066.md): Cessna 421C · Sitka, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N777DX · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures by not following the published approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, and the pressure induced by conditions/events (the… - [NTSB ATL03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA116.md): Butler Bowers Fly Baby 1A · Lincoln, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N197DE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall. - [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 ATL03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA113.md): Aero Vodochody Aero Works L39C · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N8125R · Destroyed > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to foreign object damage, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during forced landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, his failure to secure the… - [NTSB SEA03FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA121.md): Lamb RV-4 · Vail, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his… - [NTSB DEN03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA114.md): Stugart Vans RV-6A · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N29PT · Destroyed > the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision resulting in the fuel selector positioned improperly and fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident was the low altitude. - [NTSB DEN03FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA113.md): Mattison Starduster Too · Ellicott, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N80T · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the failed welds at the elevator horn and torque tube. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot performing aerobatics at low altitude, his inability to… - [NTSB NYC03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA136.md): Beech 35-B33 · Harned, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N8953M · Destroyed > The airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA118.md): Herrin Hornet · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N1424 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing. - [NTSB MIA03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA135.md): Cessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N749AA · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the… - [NTSB CHI03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA179.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Boonville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N298HS · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The dark night, thunderstorms, rain and lack of… - [NTSB CHI03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA182.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Dexter, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N933CB · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI03FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA181.md): Robinson R44 II · Coleta, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N7512P · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use… - [NTSB ANC03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA067.md): Cessna 180 · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N91303 · Destroyed > An in-flight collision with water for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA061.md): Cessna 172 · Skagway, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N736QK · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog. - [NTSB DEN03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA111.md): Hammond Vans RV-6A · La Junta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N199LH · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall during the turn from base leg to final approach. - [NTSB LAX03WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA223.md): Cessna 172 · Cambelltown, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2003 · VHTUR · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA03WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA041.md): Canadair CRJ-100 · Brest, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2003 · F-GRJS · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA111.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rockvale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N555MR · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA174.md): Cessna 182H · Cushing, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N8548S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication. - [NTSB LAX03WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA222.md): Robinson R-22M · Camden, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2003 · VHOHA · Destroyed - [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 NYC03FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA132.md): Aviat A-1 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N49369 · Destroyed > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA206.md): Schleicher ASW-27B · Valyermo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N271EC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance altitude and his delayed remedial action by not turning away from the ridge when a lack of lift became apparent.. - [NTSB ATL03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA114.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Scottsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N270LM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB SEA03FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA106.md): Downer RC-3 · Yelm, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N6723K · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the failure of the aircraft to accelerate for undetermined reasons and the trees. - [NTSB MIA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA124.md): Cessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N4903F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > **This case was revised 6/10/2005 and 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for details.** The failure of the pilot of N4903F, the Cessna 172, and the pilot of N759XA, the Cessna 182, to see and avoid each other while operating in Class E… - [NTSB IAD03FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA058.md): Piper PA-30 · NewPhiladelphia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N8162Y · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel, and his failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed with one engine inoperative. - [NTSB ATL03FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA107.md): Piper PA-31P · Augusta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N577FS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on initial take off climb resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and a swamp. A factor in the accident was a reported loss of engine power… - [NTSB NYC03FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA131.md): Cessna 205 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N124A · Substantial damage > The loss of power caused by fragments of the air filter being ingested in the engine. A factor was the pilot's delayed decision to perform a forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX03FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA200.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Volcano, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N4493M · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the compressor coupling adapter. The fatigue fracture was initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter due to both the inadequate design of the coupling and the coaxial misalignment of the… - [NTSB FTW03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA173.md): Apex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N80DD · Destroyed > The failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive… - [NTSB ATL03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA125.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N68551 · Substantial damage > The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA197.md): Bell 47-G4 · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N9017N · Destroyed > loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA100.md): Aviat A-1 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N104CA · Substantial damage > Clearance from trees was not maintained during the initial climb. A proper touchdown point was not attained, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and trees were factors. - [NTSB NYC03FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA129.md): Cessna 150H · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · Destroyed > The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the… - [NTSB MIA03FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA122.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Carthage, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N232HC · Destroyed > The failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to following the in-flight weather avoidance assistance instructions offered by the controller and his continued flight into known adverse weather condition (thunderstorm), resulting in overload failure of the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=168 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=167 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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