# 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 MIA03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA071.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2003 · N6369C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological condition after receiving an in-flight weather advisory. Also causal was his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in flight that…
- [NTSB ATL03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA053.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2003 · N4135Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monterey, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N4072R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules (VFR) flight in marginal VFR weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were clouds and night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA105.md): Aero Commander 690A · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N132JH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the departure roll on a narrow runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA104.md): Towner Kit Fox 4 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N95FT · Substantial damage
  > the propeller's separation in-flight as a result of a bird strike.
- [NTSB DEN03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Gateway, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N714NF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA044.md): Cessna 180 A · Malin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during landing. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA072.md): Mooney M20M · Destin, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N101PB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident…
- [NTSB FTW03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA102.md): Enstrom 280FX · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL03FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA052.md): Beech BE-36A · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N343BA · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A factor was low clouds.
- [NTSB ANC03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA029.md): Cessna 208 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N205BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting in a collision with snow and ice covered terrain during the final approach phase of a VFR landing. Factors…
- [NTSB NYC03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N8547N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action when the airplane flew below the glidepath, and a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N62712 · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.
- [NTSB IAD03FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA035.md): Socata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N700PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ENG03RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG03RA009.md): Cessna Conquest · Lake Johnston, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 2003 · VH-LBZ
- [NTSB CHI03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA076.md): Cessna T210L · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA051.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N642AS · No damage
  > The flight's encounter with severe turbulence that resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ATL03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC03IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03IA037.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N8337Q · Minor damage
  > The separation of the main landing gear spring strut during landing touchdown due to corrosion and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures.
- [NTSB NYC03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N170SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action,
- [NTSB NYC03FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA058.md): Cessna 182G · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N3404S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice.
- [NTSB MIA03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA068.md): Beech 36 · Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N41VK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his ensuing failure to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB LAX03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA101.md): Creitz, Robert D RV-3 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N87BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX03FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA102.md): Mitchell CH-801 · Nicholas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N235RJ · Destroyed
  > an in-flight structural failure due to the pilot exceeding the design limitations of the airplane. Drug impairment was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA103.md): Cessna 411 · Colchani, Bolivia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2003 · CP-1885 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA112.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N84868 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC03WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA057.md): Aerospatiale Concorde · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2003 · F-BVFA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N733XP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA056.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N711AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N54406 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Related factors were the guy wire and the fog.
- [NTSB MIA03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA067.md): Boeing 777-223 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N790AN · No damage
  > The flight crew's inadvertent encounter with turbulence while attempting to maneuver through an area of convective activity during descent.
- [NTSB MIA03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA066.md): Cessna 172P · Osteen, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N97890 · Destroyed
  > The intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA097.md): Firefly 11B · Yountville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N1501H · No damage
  > A bystander was impaired by drugs and did not follow the pilot's directive to release the balloon as it began its ascent.
- [NTSB IAD03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA034.md): Cessna 150J · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N51126 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB SEA03FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA041.md): Grubert KIS TRI-R TR-1 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N23KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the turn from crosswind to downwind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain (ground).
- [NTSB MIA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N5177R · Substantial damage
  > The intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command to extend and lock the main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA096.md): Cessna 310 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N5202A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination.
- [NTSB LAX03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA094.md): Luscombe T-8F · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N1822B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA100.md): Cessna 172N · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2003 · N9885J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.
- [NTSB NYC03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA054.md): Cessna 182P · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N21408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA095.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N6413N · Substantial damage
  > A sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.
- [NTSB LAX03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA092.md): Everett BD-10 · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N7FF · Destroyed
  > in-flight breakup of the experimental airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA093.md): Piper PA-30 · Nipomo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N9YB · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA101.md): Bell 407 · High Island 443 · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N740PH · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the hot refueling operation which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the passenger. A contributing factor was the high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA048.md): Cessna 150F · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N8115F · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA069.md): Beech A45 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2003 · N34MR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of both propeller blades in-flight for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown during the forced landing resulting in overrun during landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. A…
- [NTSB LAX03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA091.md): Cessna 172S · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2003 · N3550X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go takeoff. A factor was his improper use of (failure to reduce) the throttle and normal brakes during the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA040.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Garryowen, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N24MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's allowing the aircraft to inadvertently enter into a stall condition at low altitude while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA053.md): Cessna 180 · East Windsor, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N1752C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the snow-covered runway conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA064.md): Cessna 402B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=38

## 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=37&year=2003

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