# 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 LAX03LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA267.md): Petz Flying Boat · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N1216Z · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design of the engine exhaust system and inappropriate selection of propeller materials by the designer/builder, which resulted in separation of the propeller blades during takeoff/initial climb, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain…
- [NTSB FTW03LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA209.md): Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 · Vigo Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N394R · Destroyed
  > The loss of propeller pitch control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA296.md): Beech 58P · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N285V · Destroyed
  > The continued descent below minimum descent altitude and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during approach to the airport. The low ceiling was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA180.md): Lancair LC41 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N166PD · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design of the drogue chute mechanical jettison system, which resulted in its failure to separate from the aircraft during in-flight spin recovery tests, and the incorrectly wired drogue chute cable cutter activation unit, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB MIA03WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA172.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Penalolen, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 2003 · CC-CRY · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA171.md): Beech 23 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N2322Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA173.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA03CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA178.md): Beech C24R · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6536C · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include a fence and a ditch bank located upwind of the runway.
- [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 ANC03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA103.md): Cessna 180 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA179.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…
- [NTSB LAX03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA265.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Avenal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N2567L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX03LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA262.md): Cessna 182 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N6250A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA282.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encinitas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N8049V · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertent descent into the ocean while maneuvering to avoid inclement weather. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision due to his improper approval of his student's preflight preparation…
- [NTSB LAX03CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA264.md): Hughes 269C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N58363 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper execution of the autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's delayed remedial action and supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX03CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA263.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pauma Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N15285 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA204.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N301AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA203.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N731BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA288.md): Beech M35 · Avon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N711DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel managemant leading to fuel starvation during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain she encountered during the forced landing. A factor was her lack of total time in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CHI03LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA283.md): Cessna 182 · Deer Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N5360B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA176.md): Mooney M20D · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N6619U · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a mis-seated intake valve on the #1 cylinder resulting in leakage during the compression stroke and low compression. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB NYC03FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA180.md): Aero Vodochody L-39ZO · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N298RD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to delay application of engine power to account for the engine's slow response to throttle input, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with a residential area. A factor related to the accident was the…
- [NTSB MIA03IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA168.md): Boeing 757-223 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N609AA · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel from the aircraft operator to identify a missing left main landing gear truck beam shield and damage to the left main landing gear truck beam which resulted in the fracture of the truck beam as a result of stress corrosion…
- [NTSB LAX03CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA266.md): Cessna 172M · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N64291 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged distance and altitude, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Also causal was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN03IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA147.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N192GL · Minor damage
  > the first officer's improper preflight preparation in failing to ensure the cabin airstair door was fully locked and secure. Factors relating to the incident were the cabin airstair door handle not being fully secure and the forward cabin door warning light…
- [NTSB CHI03LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA297.md): Ayres S-2R · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N5671X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA285.md): North American AT-6 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N37642 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors were the grass the airplane encountered when the airplane ground looped off the runway and the main gear collapsed.
- [NTSB CHI03LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA282.md): Cessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N140GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB ANC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA102.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N513F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent ground loop. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA177.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N33170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA181.md): Cessna A185F · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N44222 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue and corrosion of the right main landing gear attachment, which resulted in a gear collapse while landing.
- [NTSB NYC03CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA182.md): Kucklick Hiperbipe · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N258HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to install an inadequate air filter, which subsequently failed and resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB MIA03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA170.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N40PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's recommendation to not use automobile fuel in the airplane resulting in deterioration of the fuel tank sealant, fuel starvation of the engine from fuel system contamination, and subsequent collision…
- [NTSB FTW03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA235.md): Velocity RG · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N113JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.
- [NTSB CHI03LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA327.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA200 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N9PB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the magnetos, and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA281.md): Cessna 150J · Fennimore, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N61134 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA280.md): Cessna 172P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N55326 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the maintenance crew to provide adequate clearance to an active taxiway during the engine run-up. Contributing factors were the failure of the control tower to provide a wake turbulence advisory to the accident aircraft when assigning a taxi route…
- [NTSB CHI03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA265.md): Cessna 188B · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N5647G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA101.md): Cloud-Wag Aero Sportsmen · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N35CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance and speed, which resulted in the airplane not attaining the proper landing touchdown point and overrunning the landing site.
- [NTSB LAX03LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA260.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N3182H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during the subsequent off-airport landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX03CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA261.md): Cessna 150C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW03CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA205.md): Cessna 195 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N9882A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 CHI03LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA287.md): Staudacher S-1000 · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N6195V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in aircraft control not being maintained during the landing approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the VASI system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA209.md): Young Cozy MkIV · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N96PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI03FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA284.md): Cessna 172S · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N53033 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA132.md): Stinson 108-2 · Camilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N936D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA100.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N2608S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA03WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA178.md): Cessna 150 · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2003 · HI-648SP · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=15

## 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=14&year=2003

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