# 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 FTW03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA149.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711JJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's poor decision to initiate a simulated emergency without having a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03TA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA079.md): McDonnell Douglas A-4N · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N263WL · Destroyed
  > The lose of engine power during descent due to the in-flight collision with a bird which FOD damaged the engine and subsequently melted the turbine section. A contributing factor was the airplane's malfunctioning ejection seat.
- [NTSB CHI03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA123.md): Beech 95-C55 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N541U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, the wet runway surface, the lack of available runway overrun area and the rocky, descending embankment.
- [NTSB SEA03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA080.md): Allen SA-300 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N147DA · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained during the landing roll. A steering spring disconnected as a result of a tailwheel shimmy was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA102.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N72942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA078.md): Beech F-35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N5030B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of the incorrect fuel tank selector position (OFF) while in cruise flight over open water, and his failure to activate the fuel wobble-pump. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA078.md): Bell 206-L4 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N70TV · Substantial damage
  > inadequate infligt planning/decision by the flight crew and the check pilot's failure to initiate remedial action in a timely manner. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the check pilot, the check pilot's lack of recency…
- [NTSB ATL03IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA090.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Chattanooga, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N829AS · No damage
  > Excessive wear on the bushings and the right aileron inboard and outboard power control unit output link resulting in the upward movement of the right aileron during cruise climb, uncommanded right roll. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB NYC03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA104.md): Boeing B767-300 · New Market, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N650UA · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA101.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N484CA · Substantial damage
  > The operator's loss of control of the belt-loader while operating in the proximity of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA147.md): Bell 206B · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N81519 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in the hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW03FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA145.md): Bell Shelby Aero 47G2 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N1774 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to control the rate of descent, which resulted in an improper touchdown of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the loss of throttle control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Pala, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2003 · N48796 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an…
- [NTSB CHI03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA122.md): Cessna 182S · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2003 · N182ND · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA097.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N448VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Factors were the variable and gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N55854 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line and loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA095.md): Beech A36 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N111TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA104.md): Brantly B-2B · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N2141U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were high gross weight and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-503A · Pontiac, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N503D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA089.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N32038 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, which would have indicated that MVFR to IFR conditions prevailed over the route with embedded thunderstorms and rain, and his decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB NYC03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA099.md): Cessna 182F · Washington Cour, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N3591Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic.
- [NTSB NYC03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ava, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N9834P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03GA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03GA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA147.md): Cessna 411 · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N1133S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to properly configure the airplane for a one engine inoperative condition (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine, retract the landing gear, and maintain minimum single engine speed). Factors related to…
- [NTSB CHI03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA121.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N9682P · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors to this accident were the rain, hail, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB ATL03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA091.md): Homebuilt Unkown · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA03CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA103.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N175W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout/which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB FTW03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA143.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N9789D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA086.md): Cessna 150G · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N2938J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA048.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N8240P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the accumulation of carburetor ice, a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident are a downdraft, the pilot operating the airplane at a low…
- [NTSB LAX03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA146.md): Cessna 170A · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2003 · N1607D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03GA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA145.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 2003 · N341HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot under instruction's inadvertent activation of the collective manual fuel slide lock, which led to engine and main rotor overspeeds due to excessive fuel flow during power application. This resulted in failures of the gas generator turbine (N1)…
- [NTSB SEA03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA075.md): DeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N239D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Needham, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N7546R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N201EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA093.md): Cessna R182 · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N1695R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA101.md): Cessna 177-RG · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N8015G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll resulting in the failure and separation of the right main landing gear, partial collapse of the nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA052.md): Aeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N46183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB FTW03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N60819 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA074.md): Cessna 182 · McCall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N5595B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow,…
- [NTSB SEA03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA073.md): Pilatus B4-PC11AF · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N159AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind/tailwind conditions and the trees which the glider impacted.
- [NTSB SEA03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA071.md): Cessna 180 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N180MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during…
- [NTSB SEA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA070.md): Cessna 182C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N8690T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA092.md): Stinson 108 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N97376 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA091.md): Cessna 172K · Burnham, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N758XB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA090.md): Starnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, after experiencing an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA100.md): Cessna 172P · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N51898 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB MIA03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA099.md): Cessna 172D · South Ponotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N2371U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground.
- [NTSB CHI03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA115.md): Stinson 108-1 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N97930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA084.md): Beech A23 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1483L · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to secure the fitting on a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

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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=30&year=2003

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