# NTSB investigations, 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW03WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA226.md): Cessna 402B · Tecalitran, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2003 · XB-FTA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA137.md): Mooney M-20C · Monticello, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N2764W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB SEA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA189.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Diamond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N48020 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during hover.
- [NTSB NYC03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damage
  > the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug…
- [NTSB FTW03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA224.md): Bell 206-B3 · Galveston 395 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N12HT · Destroyed
  > The reason for loss of control was undetermined.
- [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 CHI03LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA310.md): Cessna 182D · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N8702X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA181.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N6147Q · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low pressure, which resulted in ground resonance and subsequent substantial damage during a run-on landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA220.md): Cessna 172M · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N9651Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions from the east.
- [NTSB CHI03LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA309.md): Strother KR2 · Clarinda, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N60MS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the roadway sign. The loose gravel and the sign were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N710MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a…
- [NTSB ANC03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA112.md): Dusseau Kitfox · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N20TZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an overrun during the emergency landing, and subsequent nose over in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA188.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N9332D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to a loss of control and subsequent ground loop. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA180.md): Piper J5A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N33063 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA222.md): Aero Commander 680 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N233S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI03LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA317.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N424BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during an off-airport landing. A factor to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA198.md): Mooney M20A · Rockford, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N1072B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a utility wire. The owner's improper decision to allow the airplane to be operated by an uncertificated pilot was also causal.
- [NTSB MIA03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5172B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX03LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA297.md): Eurocopter France AS 350 BA · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5206J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog, rough/uneven terrain, and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX03LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA283.md): Cessna 210L · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA284.md): Hiller UH12E · Kekaha, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N9792C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA216.md): Bell 206B-3 · Kisatchie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N197AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA311.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N3299X · Substantial damage
  > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. The ditch was a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI03LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA305.md): Cessna T210N · Pine River, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA219.md): Cessna 150F · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N8158S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA308.md): Piper PA-20 · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N5595H · Substantial damage
  > The excessive free play resulting in a loose tail wheel assembly and a failure of the flight crew to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI03LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA304.md): Piper PA-22 · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N615A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly identify the location of the airport. Factors to the accident include the pilot flying while fatigued, which contributed to his misidentification of the runway, and the rough/uneven soybean field.
- [NTSB ANC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA111.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N4418Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA196.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC03CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA193.md): Cessna 150M · Jetersville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N63600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass.
- [NTSB NYC03CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA192.md): Cessna 152 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4725B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA280.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N9141Y · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the bystander's failure to maintain clearance with the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB DEN03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA151.md): Waco YMF-5 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N455RT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent ground loop/swerve and impact with the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA150.md): Cessna 182A · Pine Haven, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6384B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA303.md): Cessna 172G · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N3811L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA301.md): Aeronca 11BC · Colfax, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4103E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC03CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA110.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N8597D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA187.md): Cessna 172RG · Blanchard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA194.md): unknown Avid Flyer · Covington, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX03CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA279.md): Bell 206B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N59506 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB FTW03FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA212.md): Cessna 172L · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N7632G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA149.md): Cessna 150J · Farmington, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N60571 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper procedures/directives, and the delayed activation of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough/uneven and…
- [NTSB CHI03LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA318.md): Dixon Glasair II · Columbia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N817CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing factors were the open cabin door, the grass runway and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA306.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N74467 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the engine driven fuel pump and fuel starvation. An additional cause was the pilot misjudging the proper glidepath and his improper in-flight decision during the precautionary landing to pull back the power and lower the flaps prior to…
- [NTSB CHI03LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA302.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N19CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brake system during touchdown and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA136.md): Beech BE-55 · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N62JF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to secure the cabin door which diverted his attention and resulted in the failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA120.md): Cessna 150 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N6767F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after encountering muddy terrain during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the muddy runway.
- [NTSB ANC03CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA109.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N4564B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an intentional go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA195.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2003 · N6183J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence from a helicopter. A factor in the accident was the wake turbulence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=13

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&year=2003

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