# 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 SEA03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA158.md): Hughes 269C · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N171FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Factors contributing to the accident were the corn crop, and the pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA150.md): Turkan Delta Wing Kite Trik · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper assembly and failure to connect a bolt following an attempted modification that resulted in airframe malfunction, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI03LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA232.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Stephen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N67ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission line and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude the pilot was flying at.
- [NTSB CHI03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA178.md): Champion 7GCBC · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N9032L · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to the dual student's loss of aircraft control during high speed taxiing which lead to the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the student not maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA03CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA155.md): Cessna 170B · Schafer, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N1979C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX03LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA245.md): Hogarty Lancair IV P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N499R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI03LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA227.md): Ullrich Auriga FT · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N512EA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the lack of design fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA226.md): Cessna 177 · Murdock, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N2336Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA154.md): Bollinger RV-6A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N272JT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation following the separation of a purge valve assembly as a result of the builders failure to re-safety the face retaining/stop screw on the fuel vapor purge valve after the safety wire on the subject screw was removed in order to change the…
- [NTSB SEA03GA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03GA153.md): Kaman K-1200 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N314KA · Destroyed
  > Corrosion fatigue within the blade retention bolt bushing(s) of the main rotor blade grip resulting in fatigue, cracking and ultimate separation of the upper grip plate. The separation of the upper blade grip plate led to a dynamic imbalance within the rotor…
- [NTSB NYC03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA168.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N23820 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number eight cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX03GA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA244.md): Bell 206L-3 · Whiteriver, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N6184D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum translational lift airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions at near maximum required torque and above the in ground effect hover altitude, that resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and…
- [NTSB LAX03CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA257.md): Lancair 235 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N235WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Inadvertent entry into a porpoise pilot-induced oscillation, and high density altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB IAD03CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA068.md): Aero Commander 100 · Fulton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N4103X · Destroyed
  > The malfunction of the brake system and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB DEN03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA136.md): Mooney M20C · Blanding, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N35KR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI03LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA228.md): Ference Varieze · Macomb, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N617JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the window canopy before takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control. The pilot's diverted attention is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA120.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Canon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N727FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water and corrosion in the fuel system. A factor was the collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA156.md): Hughes 269C · Marblemount, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N500HS · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of a magneto during hover taxi over water, leading to a forced landing in shallow water near the shoreline. Factors include the aircraft being over a lake at the time that the partial loss of power made it impossible to keep it airborne.
- [NTSB NYC03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA166.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N8146Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his inadequate flare.
- [NTSB NYC03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA165.md): Beltram Glasair-TD · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N22VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published procedures, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach.
- [NTSB NYC03CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA167.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N62152 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N72AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA03CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA151.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2T · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N643AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot 's failure to maintain control while landing in crosswind which resulted in airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB MIA03CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA148.md): Cessna 172S · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N970SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA229.md): Cessna 172P · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N99040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and the failure to perform a go-around during landing. The planned approach with a quartering tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA225.md): Beech C23 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N9361S · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's delay in executing the aborted takeoff. Also causal was the pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA151.md): Hughes 269C · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N53KF · Substantial damage
  > The dual students failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the go-around from a simulated autorotational flare, and the instructor pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action to keep the dual student from allowing the aircraft to impact the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA243.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N386TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX03LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA242.md): Smith Miniplane · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N721SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA230.md): Murch Rotec Rally 3 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N317RE · Substantial damage
  > The frayed rudder cable that failed during the turn to final. A factor was the ditch the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA223.md): Cessna 172H · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N9941W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The barrels were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA149.md): Cessna 182C · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N8492T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to execute a go-around. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB MIA03WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA159.md): Cessna 551 · Sorocaba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2003 · PT-LME · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX03LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA240.md): Cessna 180C · Punkin Center, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N767RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA241.md): Bell 206B · Waialeale,Kauai, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N37741 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance/altitude while descending over mountainous terrain, and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA224.md): Aerostar S81A · Highland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N11BQ · No damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees, the reported high winds and gusts, the trees, the power lines and the house.
- [NTSB SEA03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA148.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N7190K · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA147.md): Cessna Citation 525 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N996JR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane pitch control (trim runway and mistrim condition) resulting from a failure in the airplane's electric pitch trim system. Factors that contributed to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the pitch trim circuitry that…
- [NTSB NYC03FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA164.md): Hawker T Mk 7A · Pittston, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, after the engine experienced a partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning by his failure to determine if the airplane was airworthy, and the operators inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC03CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA169.md): Boeing 757-251 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N504US · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX03LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA239.md): Grumman G-164 · Hamilton City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N477Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avert stalling during a low altitude turn.
- [NTSB DEN03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA135.md): Cessna A185F · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N60VA · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate remedial action and the inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI03LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA221.md): Navion L-17A · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N2968C · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm and the crops.
- [NTSB SEA03WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA159.md): Hughes 369D · Powell River BC, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 2003 · C-FOHX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA152.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N4250X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA146.md): Cessna 182S · Henry's Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N146NE · Substantial damage
  > A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA144.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N2709Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the elevator gust lock prior to flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB IAD03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N155RR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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=18&year=2003

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