# 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 DEN03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA112.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Glendo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N4406S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the high density altitude, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA290.md): Cessna 172N · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N739NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the parked airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA185.md): Hiller UH-12E · Elk Mound, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N62417 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the whirlwind, the turbulence, and the helicopter's low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA118.md): Herrin Hornet · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N1424 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB NYC03TA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03TA138.md): Air Tractor 402A · Pearisburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N4506L · Substantial damage
  > A compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing. Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC03LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N8517G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a rocker arm shaft boss, which resulted in a partial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA135.md): Cessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N749AA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA212.md): Hughes 369D · Kualapuu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N633WA · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel airfoils. The reason for the airfoil's fatigue failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB LAX03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA211.md): Pieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N164JR · Substantial damage
  > The improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA179.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Boonville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N298HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The dark night, thunderstorms, rain and lack of…
- [NTSB SEA03TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03TA116.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Big Timber, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N1502 · Substantial damage
  > Fretting on the outside diameter of the compressor coupling adapter which resulted in fatigue and subsequent fracture of the adapter, and ultimately the disconnection of the compressor from the turbine assembly. Contributing factors were low rotor RPM, uneven…
- [NTSB NYC03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA142.md): Beech 24 · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N1485L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A factor in the accident was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB MIA03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA134.md): John L. Klein Marquart ChargerMA-5 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N707JK · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the elevator push/pull tube from the rear cockpit's control stick for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of elevator control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB FTW03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Bristow, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N20679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retracting of the flaps, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA182.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Dexter, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N933CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires during the aerial application flight. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter's low altitude and the transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI03FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA181.md): Robinson R44 II · Coleta, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N7512P · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use…
- [NTSB ANC03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA067.md): Cessna 180 · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N91303 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with water for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA061.md): Cessna 172 · Skagway, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N736QK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB ANC03CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA088.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N930TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect selection of the fuel selector valve position during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate transition training provided to the pilot by the company/operator management.
- [NTSB NYC03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA135.md): Embraer EMB-135-KL · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N839AE · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain directional control of the tug, which caused the tug to impact the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA131.md): Beech Be-35-33 · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N929TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB DEN03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA110.md): Alexander Schleicher · Paragonah, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · D-KIMK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a precautionary landing. Contributing factors were the strong winds and the approaching vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA111.md): Hammond Vans RV-6A · La Junta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N199LH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB CHI03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA180.md): Cessna 170B · Widener, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N4478B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires.
- [NTSB NYC03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA134.md): Cessna 150L · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N18146 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA130.md): Boeing 757-232 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N633DL · No damage
  > a torching of the right engine caused by an abnormally high flow fuel during engine start for undetermined reasons. The torching resulted in an unwarranted evacuation of the airplane and serious injuries to three passengers. A contributing factor in the…
- [NTSB MIA03CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA132.md): Parsons Trainer · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter.
- [NTSB LAX03LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA209.md): Davis LG2H · Salome, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N128RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the controls during an aborted takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors in the accident include the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and an excessively rich mixture setting…
- [NTSB FTW03WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA194.md): Cessna TU-206F · Palencia, Guatemala · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 23, 2003 · TG-PAR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA175.md): Cessna 210M · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N9TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA117.md): Cessna T337D · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N86182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA115.md): Cessna 182C · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N8762T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA223.md): Cessna 172 · Cambelltown, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2003 · VHTUR · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX03CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA208.md): Cessna 172K · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N7342G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his premature raising of the flaps during a go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal.
- [NTSB IAD03CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA062.md): William Stevens RAF2000 · Stoutsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N186S · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the engine computer wire and connector, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA176.md): Cessna 172M · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N753MF · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA175.md): Cessna 172L · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N912KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB DEN03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA109.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N8505E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and visual lookout. Contributing factors were his attention being diverted and the trees.
- [NTSB DCA03WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA041.md): Canadair CRJ-100 · Brest, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2003 · F-GRJS · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA177.md): Waco ARE · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N20953 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate material used in the landing gear cross supports leading to its collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA111.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rockvale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N555MR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA111.md): Piper PA-11 · Alzada, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N4565M · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed in a turn while maneuvering close to the ground resulting in a stall condition. A contributing factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA143.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Grove City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N71696 · No damage
  > The passengers failure to maintain her balance inside the balloon basket.
- [NTSB IAD03CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA059.md): Piper Saratoga II TC PA32- · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9298D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA174.md): Cessna 182H · Cushing, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N8548S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA173.md): Aerostar S-55A · Monroe, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N5253Y · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wires during landing and his decision to jump from the balloon. A factor to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB ATL03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA112.md): Schleicher ASW28 · Batesburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N128ED · Substantial damage
  > The loss of thermal lifting action that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA110.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9234Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was a go-around not performed.
- [NTSB SEA03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA109.md): Maule M-7-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · C-FCDM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=24

## 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=23&year=2003

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