# 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 169 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA088.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N6085U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of gravity, which was beyond the operational limit for the… - [NTSB LAX03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA139.md): Aero Commander 200D · Corona De Tucso, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N243M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while performing low level passes. The pilot's physical impairment due to a high blood alcohol level was also causal. - [NTSB ATL03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA080.md): Rans S-12 · West Point, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the inflight collision with a utility line. A factor was utility lines. - [NTSB SEA03FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA165.md): Cessna 320D · Mazama, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N4178T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain, trees and mountain obscuration were factors. - [NTSB DEN03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA068.md): Cessna 310D · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6861T · Destroyed > failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate… - [NTSB FTW03WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA137.md): Grumman HU-16 · Chetumal, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2003 · N7026Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA135.md): Beech A36 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N323D · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power due to the certified flight instructor's failure to comply with the pilot operating handbook requirements for the mixture setting during takeoff. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, failure to… - [NTSB NYC03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA082.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Conesus, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N8985J · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent spin. - [NTSB FTW03WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA130.md): Cessna 182L · Esmeralda, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2003 · YV240C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX03FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA134.md): Hughes 269B · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N16133 · Destroyed > the misjudged flare maneuver by an unknown crewmember during a likely practice autorotation that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB IAD03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA045.md): Beech A36 · Pomona, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N256PR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures. Factors in the accident included the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience and the instrument weather conditions. - [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 ATL03FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA075.md): Cessna 180 · Oxford, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N3166D · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low ceilings. - [NTSB SEA03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA059.md): Cessna T207 A · Merlin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N9785M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while in cruise flight. Factors include low ceilings and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC03FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA080.md): Dassault DA-20 · Swanton, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N183GA · Destroyed > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, including his failure to maintain an approach airspeed consistent with the airplane's configuration, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall due to slow airspeed, and subsequent uncontrolled descent… - [NTSB NYC03FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA079.md): Raytheon V35A · Delaware City, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N7144N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB MIA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA088.md): Air Tractor 502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N6037H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to use on-board communication radios to advise takeoff and landing intentions, the reduction of visibility of the pilot-in-command of N6037H due to sun glare during takeoff, and the poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command of… - [NTSB MIA03WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA076.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Pasto, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2003 · N10677 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX03FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2003 · N8719N · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate decision regarding a departure route and his failure to maintain clearance with rapidly rising mountainous terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of exposure to marijuana within the 10-hour period… - [NTSB LAX03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA124.md): Cessna 172P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N553CH · Destroyed > the applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB IAD03FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA043.md): Beechcraft B200 · Leominster, MA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N257CG · Substantial damage > The pilot's low altitude maneuver using an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a building. A factor was the pilot's impairment from prescription medications. - [NTSB FTW03FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA120.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Broken Arrow, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N70NZ · Destroyed > Failure of the engine due to the blow-by condition in the number six cylinder for undetermined reasons, which resulted in oil starvation and eventual failure of the associated connecting rod end cap. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed… - [NTSB NYC03WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA074.md): Cessna 421C · Humberside, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2003 · G-SAIR · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI03FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA094.md): Beech A36 · New Vienna, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N1636W · Destroyed > The improper planning/decision by the pilot to fly into forecast icing conditions with an airplane not equipped with a certified deice system. The continued flight in known icing conditions and the flight to an alternate destination not performed by the pilot… - [NTSB ATL03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA070.md): Cessna 172R · Cherokee, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N35255 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB FTW03FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA118.md): Bell 407 · Broadus, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N175PA · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power due to erratic fuel flow metering to the engine resulting from the single point failure of the PLA potentiometer in the hydro-mechanical fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a… - [NTSB DEN03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA059.md): Cessna A185F · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53008 · Destroyed > the pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home. - [NTSB ATL03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA068.md): Rockwell 690B · Homerville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53LG · Destroyed > An in-flight encounter with unforecasted severe turbulence in cruise flight resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded due to an overload failure of the airframe, and collision with a swampy area. - [NTSB SEA03WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA051.md): Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 695 · Ogawa Village, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2003 · JA8604 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA065.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Kimble, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N81664 · Destroyed > The interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve. - [NTSB MIA03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA079.md): Techno Avia SP-95 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N195SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted abrupt maneuver at a low altitude resulting in loss of control and collision with terrain before control could be regained. - [NTSB LAX03FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA116.md): Cessna 182G · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N3236S · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and… - [NTSB CHI03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA088.md): Cessna 182R · North English, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N6211E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's improper decision to attempt to takeoff from a short, grass taxiway instead of departing from a runway aligned with the prevailing winds,… - [NTSB IAD03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA039.md): Mooney M20R · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N1005P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA114.md): Cessna 182S · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N97TD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions. - [NTSB ATL03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA064.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N219ME · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB MIA03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA077.md): Champion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2003 · N2517E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI03FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA086.md): Cessna 172N · Foley, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N5315D · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors was the pilot's lack of instrument rating, the pilot's disregard of the preflight… - [NTSB ATL03FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA062.md): Cessna 320D · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N4137T · Substantial damage > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/terrain clearance. - [NTSB SEA03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA045.md): Cessna 501 · Carey, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB IAD03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA036.md): Cessna R172K · Richmond, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damage > The passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB FTW03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA111.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N91594 · Destroyed > The pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA03WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA048.md): Cessna 172G · Trefoil Island, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2003 · VH-RPI · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA061.md): Cessna 177 · Old Fort, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N3275T · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA111.md): Beech 3NM · Anza, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2003 · N14437 · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. - [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 FTW03WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA128.md): Cessna R172HP · Ocana, Colombia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2003 · HK2727 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA045.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N522RF · Destroyed > The pilot's unstabilized approach and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, and the static wires. - [NTSB ATL03FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA055.md): Beech A-36 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N333RB · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by which he failed to maintain the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low the ceiling. - [NTSB LAX03FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA109.md): Cessna 172L · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2003 · N19770 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and impact with flat level terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment due to recent use of cocaine, and ethanol. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=170 ## 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=169 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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