# 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. Page 22 of 42 · 2,062 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA147.md): Robinson R-22 · West Liberty, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N7001Z · Substantial damage > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB NYC03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Linden, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N314TM · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt. - [NTSB DEN03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA116.md): Cessna T210M · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N761XE · Substantial damage > the failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, and the improper maintenance adjustment performed on the landing gear switch prior to the accident flight. - [NTSB CHI03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA196.md): Bell 206B3 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N52L · Substantial damage > The dynamic rollover encountered by the pilot. Factors were the inadequate remedial action by the pilot due to his failure to prevent the rollover, and the inadequate facility with regard to the design of the landing platform. - [NTSB CHI03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA194.md): Cessna 172M · Roscommon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N172DE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water. - [NTSB CHI03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA191.md): Cessna 140 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N89360 · Substantial damage > The maintenance personnel's improper installation of the landing gear axle, which resulted in the separation of the axle from the landing gear. - [NTSB CHI03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA187.md): Piper PA-24 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N6315P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors. - [NTSB ATL03FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA115.md): Beech 58P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N36TL · Substantial damage > An encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground. - [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 MIA03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA139.md): Samual G. DaSilva Velocity · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N51576 · Substantial damage > The improper repair of the crankshaft by a FAA Certified Repair Station resulting in fatigue failure and subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain encountered by the pilot during the landing roll in a field. - [NTSB MIA03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA138.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N82120 · Substantial damage > The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane following a blown right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll, resulting in the airplane rolling into soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB LAX03CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA220.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N7508E · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and his failure to relinquish the controls. - [NTSB FTW03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA200.md): Champion 7AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N84426 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. - [NTSB DEN03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA119.md): Eagle Balloons C-7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N360E · No damage > a hard landing for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were the unfavorable winds and landing on hilly terrain. - [NTSB DEN03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA117.md): Mooney M20C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N2686W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA190.md): Cessna A185F · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N30CM · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Factors were the ditch embankment, and the tailwind component. - [NTSB WAS03WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03WA018.md): Hughes 369D · Chung Cheong, South Korea · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2003 · HL-9140 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX03LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA218.md): Cessna 210 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N9544T · Substantial damage > A bolt in the fuel selector that restricted the flow of fuel to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land. - [NTSB LAX03CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA219.md): Stinson 108-3 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N6216M · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. The gusting and shifting wind conditions were factors in the accident. - [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 CHI03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA186.md): Beech A35 · Douglass, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N564B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff, which resulted in a stall. A factor to the accident was the tree. - [NTSB ATL03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA113.md): Aero Vodochody Aero Works L39C · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N8125R · Destroyed > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to foreign object damage, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during forced landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, his failure to secure the… - [NTSB SEA03FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA121.md): Lamb RV-4 · Vail, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his… - [NTSB NYC03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA141.md): Cessna 170B · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N2741C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA139.md): Cessna 172K · White Marsh, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N5138G · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communications. - [NTSB LAX03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA216.md): Cessna 210D · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N3826Y · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak. - [NTSB DEN03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA118.md): Cessna 210K · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N8264M · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high altitude on base turn and final approach, the low airspeed, the pilot's improper use of flaps, the inadvertent… - [NTSB CHI03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA211.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Marceline, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make/model of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA189.md): Bowers Fly Baby · Altus, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1878 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA188.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brazil, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1660H · Substantial damage > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the fence, which the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ANC03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA064.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N48061 · Substantial damage > The pilot's abrupt, excessive pull-up during an intentional low level maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the water. - [NTSB ANC03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA063.md): Champion 7GCB · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N9897Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing striking the ground during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of wind gusts. - [NTSB SEA03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA120.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8070 · Substantial damage > An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over. - [NTSB NYC03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA159.md): Maule M-4-220C · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N2030U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the CFI's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA214.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N6182U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of… - [NTSB LAX03CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA215.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N332MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and, his improper use of the collective, throttle, and anti-torque controls during the attempted recovery. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to completely relinquish the controls, and the… - [NTSB IAD03CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA060.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N4133Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure an aerial advertising banner to the outside of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW03CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA180.md): Schweizer G-164B · Vega, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N7501H · Substantial damage > The failure of the left brake for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA127.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8547P · Substantial damage > the failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to the improper rigging of the landing gear. - [NTSB DEN03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA115.md): Schweizer 269C · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N3623U · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aerial taxi. Factors contributing to the accident were the oscillating cyclic, the pilot's diverted attention, and the gusting crosswind. - [NTSB DEN03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA114.md): Stugart Vans RV-6A · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N29PT · Destroyed > the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision resulting in the fuel selector positioned improperly and fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident was the low altitude. - [NTSB DEN03FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA113.md): Mattison Starduster Too · Ellicott, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N80T · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the failed welds at the elevator horn and torque tube. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot performing aerobatics at low altitude, his inability to… - [NTSB CHI03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA184.md): Bell 47G-5A · Sandusky, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8413D · Substantial damage > The failure of the ignition switch leading to an engine power loss in cruise flight and the subsequent high flare during autorotation. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and the unsuitable terrain… - [NTSB ANC03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA062.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Goodnews, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N512FS · Substantial damage > The flight crew's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, which resulted in their inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and subsequent undershoot. A contributing factor in the accident was a downdraft. - [NTSB SEA03CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA119.md): Cessna P206 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N2825X · Substantial damage > Improper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight. - [NTSB NYC03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA144.md): Cessna 170A · Newcomerstown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N9067A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway. - [NTSB NYC03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA140.md): Champion 7EC · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N7570E · Substantial damage > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA136.md): Beech 35-B33 · Harned, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N8953M · Destroyed > The airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA213.md): Mcanally Glasair JM-1 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N104JM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and apply the electric fuel pump prior to takeoff, which resulted in vapor lock. - [NTSB IAD03CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA061.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N185MH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to determine the wind direction, which resulted in a hard, tailwind landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=23 ## 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=22&year=2003 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.