# 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 LAX03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA122.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Avondale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N30913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from power lines. The backhoe's location, which caused the pilot to alter his planned flight path, was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA061.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N6883B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors include inadequate in-flight planning and decision making by the pilot, and the ground.
- [NTSB CHI03IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA097.md): Boeing 747-422 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N175UA · No damage
  > Failure of company maintenance personnel to fully comply with published maintenance/inspection procedures, as well as the resulting inoperative drain heaters and restricted movement of the aileron control cables. Contributing factors were the impeded waste…
- [NTSB ATL03IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA073.md): Cessna 182P · Eufaula, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N696SP · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap.
- [NTSB NYC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA076.md): Cessna 172P · Shenandoah, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · CGIKO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with snow showers. Factors were the snow and the unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA075.md): Beech B-60 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N215CQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver for a landing in a configuration that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain altitude, after he lost power on one engine for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA03CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA083.md): Cessna 190 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N4413C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA121.md): Beech V35A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N95DC · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA120.md): Beech 19A · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N7610R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW03FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA120.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Broken Arrow, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N70NZ · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine due to the blow-by condition in the number six cylinder for undetermined reasons, which resulted in oil starvation and eventual failure of the associated connecting rod end cap. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed…
- [NTSB CHI03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA095.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Knox, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N45297 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N8106Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA038.md): Hughes 369D · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N90431 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while lifting into a hover to ensure the helicopter was clear of all objects, which resulted in separation of an external mirror that then struck and damaged a main rotor blade. Factors in the accident were the presence…
- [NTSB SEA03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA052.md): Robinson R-22B · Mabton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N2629Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…
- [NTSB MIA03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA082.md): Beech A36 · Tavernier, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4315S · Destroyed
  > The control interference by the pilot-rated passenger in an attempt to avoid an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA093.md): Luscombe 8A · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N45799 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt liftoff resulting in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed followed by a stall. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ATL03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA071.md): Cessna 310F · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N5810X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the nose gear landing door link during an annual inspection that resulted in the failure of the nose gear to fully extend.
- [NTSB NYC03WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA074.md): Cessna 421C · Humberside, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2003 · G-SAIR · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA087.md): Pool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N7135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB LAX03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA119.md): Enstrom F280FX · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N5698M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A factor was the low altitude from which the autorotation was attempted.
- [NTSB DEN03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA060.md): Cessna 170A · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N5577C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the runway light's cement foundation.
- [NTSB IAD03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA051.md): Bell 47G · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N17114 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his continued flight operations with a known discrepancy.
- [NTSB CHI03FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA094.md): Beech A36 · New Vienna, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N1636W · Destroyed
  > The improper planning/decision by the pilot to fly into forecast icing conditions with an airplane not equipped with a certified deice system. The continued flight in known icing conditions and the flight to an alternate destination not performed by the pilot…
- [NTSB ATL03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA070.md): Cessna 172R · Cherokee, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N35255 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA036.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N4448Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with soft snow, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA072.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N8098Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to an unsecured cowling and loss of aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the unsecured cowling.
- [NTSB NYC03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA067.md): Boeing 717-200 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N957AT · Minor damage
  > A failure of the left power control distribution unit (PCDU).
- [NTSB MIA03CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA091.md): Maule M-5-235C · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N366X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA042.md): Bell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA041.md): Aeronca CH-7A · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N83519 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's failure to ensure the proper installation of the left wing's aft strut-to-spar attachment bolt, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD03CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA044.md): Cessna 172S · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N613SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA118.md): Bell 407 · Broadus, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N175PA · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to erratic fuel flow metering to the engine resulting from the single point failure of the PLA potentiometer in the hydro-mechanical fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a…
- [NTSB DEN03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA059.md): Cessna A185F · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53008 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home.
- [NTSB ATL03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA072.md): Rotorway 162F · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N92AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a complete loss of engine power followed by a forced landing, and a dynamic rollover during the autorotative touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA069.md): Cessna 310 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N244S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA068.md): Rockwell 690B · Homerville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53LG · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with unforecasted severe turbulence in cruise flight resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded due to an overload failure of the airframe, and collision with a swampy area.
- [NTSB NYC03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA073.md): Cessna 150G · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N3964J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA116.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N6947X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA057.md): Cessna 170A · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N1228D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA050.md): Hiperlight SNS-8 · South Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the crosswind turn resulting in an inadvertent spin entry, followed by his intentional stall to a landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA081.md): Beech A36 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2003 · N364JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB SEA03WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA051.md): Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 695 · Ogawa Village, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2003 · JA8604 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA049.md): Cessna 172G · Packwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N4150L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW03FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA117.md): Bell 407 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N501PH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA056.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N435P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CHI03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA090.md): Piper PA-28-151 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N43456 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the fuel exhaustion. The inadequate traffic pattern distance from the runway, which precluded his reaching the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA071.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N2968Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA069.md): Bell 47D · Princetown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N74120 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain control while executing a takeoff to a hover, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the muddy ground.
- [NTSB LAX03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA118.md): Ryan Navion · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N5291K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusty crosswind.

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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=34&year=2003

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