# 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 SEA03WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA077.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Lop Buri, Thailand · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2003 · HS-AKS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA072.md): Schempp-Hirth Cirrus · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N3839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA196.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N189ET · Substantial damage
  > The out of rig condition of the landing gear control linkages, which prevented the on-ground antiretraction safety device from working. Also causal was the pilot's inadvertent movement of the gear selector to the up position while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA143.md): Cessna 180A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N9759B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX03FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA142.md): Cessna TR182 · Eagleville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N327PC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with mountain wave activity with downdrafts and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of…
- [NTSB IAD03MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03MA049.md): Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 · Loma Alta, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N138BF · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer's incomplete high-Mach design research, which resulted in the airplane becoming unstable and diverging into a lateral upset.
- [NTSB IAD03FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA050.md): Beech A36 · Jackson, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N523BL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to turn back to the airport at an insufficient altitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, during a simulated engine failure.
- [NTSB FTW03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA144.md): Boeing A75N1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N55133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA073.md): Cessna 175A · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N6884E · Substantial damage
  > the stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA072.md): Cessna 172P · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N54202 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision,…
- [NTSB DEN03FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA074.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N399DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and low altitude, and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA117.md): Smith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N272T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA116.md): Walker Lancair IV · Wamego, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N7441W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the runway while maneuvering on final approach. A factor to the accident was the pilot's misjudgment of his altitude while on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC03WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA100.md): Piper PA-16 · Saint Girons, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 25, 2003 · N5900H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N38137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck.
- [NTSB LAX03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA141.md): Cessna 182P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N43VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA048.md): Dornier 328-300 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N427FJ · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI03LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA114.md): Cessna 182T · Marengo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N35291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA085.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N43266 · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Trenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N6621G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA082.md): Socata TBM 700B · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N705QD · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…
- [NTSB NYC03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA089.md): Cessna P206 · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N4624F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast.
- [NTSB NYC03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA088.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N6085U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of gravity, which was beyond the operational limit for the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA077.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Sedan, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N318BR · Substantial damage
  > the nonmechanical partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing (due to his low altitude), and the irrigation system (object) that was impacted.
- [NTSB SEA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA069.md): Cessna 175B · Bonanza, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8159T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA068.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N60733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
- [NTSB FTW03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA139.md): Hackney Vans RV-6A · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N528DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA111.md): Cessna 150F · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8082F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA110.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N9014A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop on landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA047.md): Piper PA-20 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N5589H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA140.md): Cessna 180J · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N7821K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA138.md): Cessna 172C · Pecos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N1667Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA070.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N974DL · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in engine start with the throttles advanced and the subsequent impact with the tug. Contributing factors include, the flight crew's improper procedures/directives and failure to…
- [NTSB LAX03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA139.md): Aero Commander 200D · Corona De Tucso, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N243M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while performing low level passes. The pilot's physical impairment due to a high blood alcohol level was also causal.
- [NTSB IAD03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA054.md): Roger Mann Ragwing RW8-PT2S · Hanover, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the wheat in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB CHI03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA113.md): Boeing 757-222 · Lithonia, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N504UA · No damage
  > The flight into adverse weather encountered by the flight crew, and the flight attendant's restraint not available when she was informed to take her seat. The convective associated turbulence was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA109.md): Cessna 152 · Red Owl, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N93564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.
- [NTSB SEA03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA066.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Plummer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N114MK · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of the left parking brake locking tab on a burr on the left brake master cylinder activation rod during the landing roll, resulting in the left brake becoming locked in a position where excessive braking was applied.
- [NTSB SEA03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA065.md): Piper PA-38 · Trident, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N9705T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA087.md): Robinson R-22B · Waterford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N7192M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the collision with the wire. Factors in the accident were the concealment of the poles by trees, the lack of contrast between the wire and grass field.
- [NTSB FTW03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA140.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N2341Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during liftoff. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter of propeller blast from the other airplane starting at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N40520 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop/swerve and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the wind gust and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA120.md): Yadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N42KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB ANC03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA046.md): Aviat A1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N36LE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N6268W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in a loss of airspeed, stall and undershoot of runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7057F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees.
- [NTSB IAD03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Randolph, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N118F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB IAD03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N1241S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of his traffic pattern altitudes, which resulted in a premature descent into a tree.
- [NTSB FTW03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA135.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7172D · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilots landing instructions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=32

## 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=31&year=2003

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