# 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 CHI03LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA270.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hudson, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N9187Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to abort the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA262.md): Satterlee Volksplane VP-1 · Concordia, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N493 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the roadway, the ditch and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA043.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Teuge, Netherlands · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2003 · N209CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA099.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N11GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an overrun and an on ground/water collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA261.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Aplington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2003 · N4339S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining proper altitude/clearance from the wire during the aerial application flight. The factor to the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI03LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA260.md): Cessna 172L · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2003 · N7054Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC03CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA114.md): Cessna 206 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2003 · N59352 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells.
- [NTSB SEA03FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA169.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Webb, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N57731 · Substantial damage
  > An over temperature condition within the gas generator turbine which led to first stage turbine blade fatigue as well as first stage blade track warping and consequent blade tip rub. The fatigue and blade tip rub ultimately led to blade separation and failure…
- [NTSB MIA03CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA165.md): Cessna 170B · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N2987D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage.
- [NTSB CHI03LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N8563L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered. The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI03FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA259.md): Bell 206L-3 · E.I. 276, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N41128 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during takeoff. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the planned approach to position the helicopter with a crosswind in order to…
- [NTSB ATL03IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA126.md): Bombardier CL600-2B19 · Raleigh Durham, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N451CA · Minor damage
  > The failure of a utility bus relay which resulted in an electrical fire and subsequent smoke in the cockpit.
- [NTSB SEA03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA168.md): Nolen Kitfox Lite Squared · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2003 · N222JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors include a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision…
- [NTSB LAX03WA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA278.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Albury, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2003 · VH-UBC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX03LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA256.md): Cessna 150G · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2003 · N8515J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA167.md): Aviat A-1B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2003 · N233HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX03WA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA281.md): Cessna 404 · Jandakot, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2003 · VH-ANV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA313.md): Raven S-60A · Slayton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2003 · N2789N · No damage
  > The excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot.
- [NTSB MIA03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA169.md): Beech 35J · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4975B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane drifting to the right, encountering standing water on the runway edge, and running off the runway where it incurred substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA160.md): Cessna T210M · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damage
  > Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…
- [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 CHI03LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA256.md): Nicoson Antares MA-33 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N246AN · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudging the descent rate during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing area. A factor to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB CHI03LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA254.md): Weatherly 620A · Doland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4656M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and directional control not being possible due to the failure of the brake system. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires, the trees, and the failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA253.md): Cessna 140 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N72971 · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N3695P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft sand of the sandbar.
- [NTSB SEA03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA166.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rapids, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N115HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear tire valve stem and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The deflation of the tire and rough/uneven terrain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA255.md): Lefever-Paul Skybolt · Mt. Hamilton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N94PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX03FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA254.md): Cessna 340A · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N340DC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA193.md): Cessna 185F · Prto. Echeverry, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2003 · HK-1661P · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG04RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG04RA001.md): Airbus Industrie A330 · Brussels, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2003 · OO-SFO · No damage
  > import
- [NTSB CHI03LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA252.md): Cessna 150K · Anderson, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N6501G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI03IA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA257.md): Cessna 650 · Chesterfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N122EJ · No damage
  > A partial failure of the rudder control lock fairlead which jammed the rudder cable during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC03FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA094.md): Beech V35-B · Skagway, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N4317S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall, which resulted in a collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were terrain features consisting of a ravine and rising terrain on…
- [NTSB MIA03WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA161.md): Cessna 208B · Tocomita, Venezuela · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2003 · YV-1069C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA070.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N6373C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude while executing a non-precision approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with trees. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA192.md): Piper PA-38 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N9347T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA251.md): Cessna 182G · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N2064R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB ANC03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA092.md): Piper PA-18 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N4320Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering wind gusts during the landing flare/touchdown which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and subsequent nose over. A factor…
- [NTSB ANC03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA091.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N6439H · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB SEA03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA163.md): Schulze Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N360W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb. Collision with a vehicle during landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA03CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA158.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N775SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB DEN03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA145.md): R. I. Woods Bushby Mustang II · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N74ST · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA143.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N25RN · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the thunderstorms, the lack of suitable terrain available for a precautionary landing and the water.
- [NTSB DEN03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA142.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N814ME · No damage
  > the inflight encounter with severe turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA141.md): Richardson RV-6 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N846E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the resulting ground loop and the collapsed right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI03LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA249.md): North American AT-6D · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N9272K · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. The tree was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA104.md): Aviat A-1A · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N113N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the shoreline during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC03CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA090.md): Piper PA-18 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N9668P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water loop/swerve during landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC03FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA176.md): Grumman AA-5B · Pleasantville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N28788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB FTW03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA195.md): Airbus Industrie A340-300 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · D-AIGK · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate evaluation of the weather and their decision to continue the along the route of flight resulting in an encouter with severe turbulence. Contributing factors were the captain's instructions to continue food servicing in the cabin,…

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## 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=16&year=2003

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