# 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 29 of 42 · 2,062 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX03LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA153.md): Beech B19 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N24006 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll due to his inadvertent use of brakes. - [NTSB FTW03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA154.md): Beech BE-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N2SM · Substantial damage > The severed hydraulic brake hoses induced a loss of braking action, which resulted in the pilot's failure to control the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA129.md): Cessna 150M · Freeport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N2842V · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB SEA03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA083.md): Cessna 182J · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N3450F · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a… - [NTSB LAX03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N739NS · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, failure to retract the flaps during an aborted landing attempt, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high density… - [NTSB DEN03TA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA082.md): Cessna 182R · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N9849H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair. - [NTSB DEN03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA081.md): Aerostar International S66A-3060 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N7179Z · No damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the high wind and the berm. - [NTSB CHI03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA136.md): Piper PA-11 · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N4711U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff. A factor to the accident was the tree. - [NTSB CHI03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA128.md): Robinson R44 · Lake Ozark, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N227G · Substantial damage > An inability to maintain control of the helicopter during the wind gust and brief tail wind. The ravine, wind gust and tailwind were contributing factors to the accident. - [NTSB ATL03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA095.md): Aerospatiale AS355F2 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N42AT · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing. - [NTSB ANC03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA050.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N814JM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane encountering brush, and nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident were high brush, and gusting winds. - [NTSB SEA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA087.md): Cessna 210N · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N4804P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The condition of the runway overrun was a factor. - [NTSB SEA03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA086.md): Grumman G-164B · Basin City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N3629E · Substantial damage > The failure of the torque sensor idler gear duplex bearing during agricultural aerial application, resulting in a total power loss and a forced landing. Factors include tall wheat and soft terrain. - [NTSB FTW03LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA155.md): OMF 100-160 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N260MF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the overrun of the runway. - [NTSB FTW03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N478RD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's attempt to avoid an obstacle was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ATL03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA094.md): Kerner Lancair IV · Allendale, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N29ME · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather,thunderstorms, that resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded. - [NTSB ANC03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA049.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N9877D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB SEA03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA082.md): Cessna 182J · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2913F · Substantial damage > Loss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA081.md): Luscombe 8A · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1977B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB NYC03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA110.md): Agusta A109E · Harbor Creek, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N7YL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention be diverted by a mechanic during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA108.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1514X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA107.md): Cessna 208B · New Russia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N208AD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn. - [NTSB NYC03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA106.md): Schweizer 269C · New Canaan, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N109JS · Substantial damage > The inadequate annual inspection performed by maintenance facility personnel, which resulted in a failure of a fuel system bellcrank. Factors were the subsequent inadequate inspections by other maintenance personnel and the pilot. - [NTSB MIA03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA109.md): Bill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N93WD · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA156.md): Beech 200C · Coffs Harbour, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 15, 2003 · VH-AMR · Minor damage - [NTSB LAX03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA151.md): Cessna 172S · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N585TM · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a collision with terrain. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action were also causal. - [NTSB FTW03LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA153.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N212DP · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine ignition system for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an auto rotational landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA151.md): Cessna A188B · Kinta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N4931R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist. - [NTSB FTW03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA150.md): Cessna 320-D · EL Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N4111T · Destroyed > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA127.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Prescott, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2581A · Substantial damage > The pilot delaying the go-around and the maneuver to avoid the treeline. Factors to the accident were the treeline and the airplane's low altitude. - [NTSB CHI03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA126.md): Cessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer. - [NTSB ATL03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA093.md): Cessna 172K · Bristol, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N7412G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with an embankment. - [NTSB FTW03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N1470X · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA135.md): Cessna R172K · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N9908V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control the aircraft off of the right edge of the runway to avoid obstructions. Contributing factors were the… - [NTSB CHI03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA125.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N70971 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB CHI03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA124.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Benkelman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N5192T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the wheat crop and the ground. - [NTSB MIA03CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA108.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Baxterville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N82204 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff at a low airspeed which resulted in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ATL03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA096.md): Cessna 150G · Morris, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N2970S · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB ATL03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA092.md): Cessna 172H · Somerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N1748F · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA105.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2003 · CFKLW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX03TA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA150.md): Hughes OH 6A · Pan Tak, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 12, 2003 · N6636H · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to adequately secure loose cargo (a jacket), which resulted in the jacket colliding with the tail rotor during cruise flight, and the subsequent separation of the tail rotor and loss of flight control. A factor associated with… - [NTSB FTW03CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA146.md): Bell 47G-4 · Robinson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2003 · N4205D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground while performing a quick stop maneuver which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB ATL03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA087.md): American General AG5B · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2003 · N1193W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and set the parking brake which resulted in the airplane colliding with a parked airplane. - [NTSB NYC03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA103.md): Francis Giroux Moni-Motorglider 032 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N20909 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the excessive taxi speed, and the inadvertent lift off. - [NTSB MIA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA115.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N7KH · Substantial damage > The in-flight collision with a Black Vulture resulting in substantial damage. - [NTSB IAD03FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA053.md): Beech 24R · Wauseon, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N4347W · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain control during the approach-to-landing. Factors were the high wind gusts and turbulence, and the pilot's decision to fly in those conditions. - [NTSB FTW03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA148.md): Bell 407 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N491PH · Substantial damage > The short circuit of the C321capacitor in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that resulted in a single-point failure of the ECU's -15V power supply which disengaged/reverted the Hydro-mechanical Unit (HMU) from automatic to manual fuel control. Factors… - [NTSB SEA03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711BG · Substantial damage > The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system. - [NTSB MIA03CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA107.md): Michael Allen Brown RAF 2000 GTX · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N9DQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the takeoff which resulted in the gyrocopter descending and the main rotor impacting the ground, incurring damage. - [NTSB MIA03CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA106.md): Enstrom 280C · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N51752 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude during takeoff which resulted in the helicopter impacting the water during a descent in an attempt to maintain rotor rpm. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=30 ## 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=29&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.