# NTSB investigations, 2003: On ground/water collision with object

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 CHI04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N7575V · Substantial damage
  > The impact with a deer during landing roll. A contributing factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA051.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N69RS · Substantial damage
  > The collapsing of the right main landing gear during the landing roll out as a result of impacting an animal on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA053.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N445AW · Substantial damage
  > The tug operator's loss of control and his failure to maintain clearance from the aircraft during pushback operations.
- [NTSB LAX04CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA065.md): Beech 58P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N58JG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA037.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N297JB · Substantial damage
  > The Phillips screwdriver impacting the left tire on takeoff roll, and the deflated tire which did not allow directional control to be maintained during the subsequent landing.
- [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 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 MIA04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N9291P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in the airplane veering off the centerline of the runway and impacting an object, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA007.md): Boeing 777-22B · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N222UA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the taxiing Boeing 777's flight crew to maintain clearance from a Boeing 777 that was being pushed back from the gate. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the local ramp controller to caution either aircrew of a possible movement…
- [NTSB NYC04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA003.md): Boeing 737 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N972AN · Substantial damage
  > The collision of a ground support vehicle with a parked aircraft, due to the faulty gearshift lever on the ground support vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC03LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA208.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N733KR · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of a ground vehicle, and by ground support personnel, which resulted in a subsequent collision between the airplane and ground vehicle. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command and…
- [NTSB LAX03LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA295.md): de Havilland DH-8-202 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N455YV · Substantial damage
  > the ground agent's inadequate visual lookout during push back, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI03LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA325.md): Brice Lancair Legacy · Kimberling City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N27RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in his failure to remove the pitot cover.
- [NTSB ANC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA122.md): Cessna 180 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL03CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03CA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N3542K · Substantial damage
  > An on-ground collision with an animal (deer) during an attempted takeoff..
- [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 NYC03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA178.md): Aerofab Lake 250 · Phippsburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N8550U · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA258.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N3258W · Substantial damage
  > An animal wandered onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor was the night light condition.
- [NTSB ATL03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA124.md): Boeing 717-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2003 · N970AT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to follow powerback procedures and directives.
- [NTSB CHI03FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA234.md): Beech M35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N9785R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to attain alignment with the runway centerline, the runway light and the airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA03CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA162.md): Cessna R172K · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N758LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA145.md): Mooney M20J · De Lancey, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N1084B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA193.md): Cessna 172H · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N3832R · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA135.md): Embraer EMB-135-KL · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N839AE · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain directional control of the tug, which caused the tug to impact the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N94327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disorientation, the transmission wires, and the road…
- [NTSB CHI03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA156.md): Dromader M-18 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N51402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstruction at the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the road and ditch.
- [NTSB DEN03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA096.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N299UX · Substantial damage
  > the ground personnel's failure to maintain aircraft/ground vehicle clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel and the airport vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA146.md): Glasflugel Libelle 201B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N3650 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the off airport landing. A factor was the rock.
- [NTSB LAX03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA167.md): Boeing 757-223 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N692AA · Substantial damage
  > the vehicle driver's failure to deploy the parking brake or use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle prior to leaving it unattended.
- [NTSB CHI03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA122.md): Cessna 182S · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2003 · N182ND · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA073.md): Pilatus B4-PC11AF · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N159AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind/tailwind conditions and the trees which the glider impacted.
- [NTSB MIA03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA100.md): Cessna 172P · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N51898 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N38137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck.
- [NTSB LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
- [NTSB IAD03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Randolph, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N118F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB DEN03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA075.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2003 · N157CA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly aligning the airplane on the runway for takeoff. Contributing factors were the reduced visibility due to rain, and the dark night.
- [NTSB ANC03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA043.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N886EA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the captain to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane's wingtip and a parked vehicle. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of ground personnel to utilize a wing walker as prescribed in company policy when aircraft are…
- [NTSB MIA03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA089.md): Mooney M20C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N2652W · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airplane and receiving serious injury.
- [NTSB DEN03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA057.md): Cessna 170A · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N1228D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [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 SEA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.
- [NTSB DEN03IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA054.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Cedar City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N214SW · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's diverted attention, the snow and slush-covered runway, the fog, and the runway marker.
- [NTSB NYC03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA053.md): Cessna 180 · East Windsor, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N1752C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the snow-covered runway conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA088.md): Cessna 421C · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N321FL · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and failure to follow established procedures. A contributing factor was the dark nighttime condition.
- [NTSB LAX03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA099.md): Aerostar International S-71A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N5285M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to cross over four sets of power lines with the existence of a known low fuel state and lack of wind, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing, which resulted in the envelope…
- [NTSB CHI03IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA070.md): Canadair CRJ-600 · Bloomington, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N653BR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with a tailwind component that exceeded the airplane's tailwind limitation and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being attained and the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA065.md): Cessna 172F · Waskish, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N8112U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA038.md): Cessna 150F · Crestline, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N8555G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field.
- [NTSB NYC03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA039.md): Boeing 757-251 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N550NW · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of excessive throttle input.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&occurrence=310&page=2

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&year=2003

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