# 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 LAX03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA117.md): Cessna 172P · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N63788 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA115.md): Cessna FA150K · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N922SZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB DEN03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA055.md): Mohr Starduster Too · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N3696 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning in that he failed to consult the airplane flight manual, his use of incorrect fuel consumption figures, and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the loss of the en route chart, the unavailability of a nav/comm…
- [NTSB DEN03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA052.md): Cessna 172S · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N3544Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind component, and the snow covered muddy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA092.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N92505 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the airport lights, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA067.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N13591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA066.md): Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE · Easley, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N22PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence.
- [NTSB ATL03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA065.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Kimble, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N81664 · Destroyed
  > The interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve.
- [NTSB ANC03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA033.md): Hughes Stol King · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N1243W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA080.md): Ditommasso-Keminski Great Lakes 2T-1A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1980A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision to perform a second flight with known deficiencies in equipment, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the airplane's stall speed while maneuvering to reverse direction to land, after the engine…
- [NTSB MIA03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA079.md): Techno Avia SP-95 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N195SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted abrupt maneuver at a low altitude resulting in loss of control and collision with terrain before control could be regained.
- [NTSB LAX03FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA116.md): Cessna 182G · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N3236S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and…
- [NTSB IAD03WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03WA040.md): Piper PA-31 · Niedersachsen, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2003 · LN-AEY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA089.md): Champion 7ECA · Raymond, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1814G · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA088.md): Cessna 182R · North English, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N6211E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's improper decision to attempt to takeoff from a short, grass taxiway instead of departing from a runway aligned with the prevailing winds,…
- [NTSB MIA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Potts Camp, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N89811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA115.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N2474Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor is the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA039.md): Mooney M20R · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N1005P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA114.md): Cessna 182S · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N97TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA064.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N219ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA035.md): Aero Commander 100 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N4123X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper usage of the airplane's fuel mixture control, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA053.md): Beech E-90 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2003 · N711TZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his failure to maintain safe clearance from the high terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA087.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2003 · N553RA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and not verifying the airplane had been refueled.
- [NTSB NYC03WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA070.md): Cessna 182K · Hodkovice, Czechia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2003 · N2448Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA03WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA084.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2003 · N216AT · No damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA085.md): Piper PA-34-200T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N930DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI03IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA096.md): Cessna 208B · Saginaw, MI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N1114N · Minor damage
  > Failure of the engine bleed air pressure regulator. A contributing factor was the anti-chaffing tape on the air supply line.
- [NTSB ANC03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA032.md): Rockwell 500-S · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N903AK · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of…
- [NTSB MIA03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA077.md): Champion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2003 · N2517E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA051.md): Panzl PAN · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2003 · N11ZL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his lack of familiarity with the airplane, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. Contributing factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.
- [NTSB DEN03IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA054.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Cedar City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N214SW · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's diverted attention, the snow and slush-covered runway, the fog, and the runway marker.
- [NTSB CHI03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA084.md): Bell 430 · Highland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N431UM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night).
- [NTSB ATL03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA081.md): Beech A100 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N227BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach and touchdown airspeeds that resulted in the overrun of the runway during a landing. Factors were the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA133.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N1169S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and descent rate. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudged speed and distance.
- [NTSB LAX03LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA114.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N31AP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an inadequate climb attitude during takeoff resulting in the proper climb rate not being established.
- [NTSB CHI03FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA086.md): Cessna 172N · Foley, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N5315D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors was the pilot's lack of instrument rating, the pilot's disregard of the preflight…
- [NTSB ATL03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA063.md): Cessna A152 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N762JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA054.md): Piper PA-28R · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N7635J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA062.md): Cessna 320D · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N4137T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA03IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03IA046.md): Boeing DC-9-82 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N298AA · No damage
  > The flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Factors include sunglare from the wet paved surfaces, and a visual illusion created by the airport surface…
- [NTSB SEA03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA045.md): Cessna 501 · Carey, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA113.md): Piper PA24 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.
- [NTSB IAD03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA038.md): Cessna U206A · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N4896F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA036.md): Cessna R172K · Richmond, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA109.md): Cessna 150G · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N493RA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA111.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N91594 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA058.md): Aviat A-1B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N60HY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA083.md): Nabole Steen Skybolt · Chanute, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N75JD · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for undetermined reasons. The pilot's improper decision and unsuitable terrain are contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA03WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03WA048.md): Cessna 172G · Trefoil Island, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2003 · VH-RPI · Destroyed

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=36

## 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=35&year=2003

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