# 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. Page 40 of 42 · 2,062 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA045.md): Robinson R-22B · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N7198U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in a rollover. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, ice covered ramp and a snowbank. - [NTSB LAX03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA075.md): Cessna T210L · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N732DK · Substantial damage > the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure. - [NTSB LAX03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA077.md): Cessna 172N · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N911FC · Destroyed > the student pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in his in-flight collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low ceiling weather condition. - [NTSB LAX03FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA074.md): Beech 95 · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N2733Y · Destroyed > The fracture and separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight due to fatigue and corrosion pits in the blade pilot bore, and an improper overhaul of the separated propeller by repair station personnel. Factors contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB DEN03MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03MA035.md): Piper PA-31T · Denver, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N360LL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Both pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency. - [NTSB DEN03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA036.md): Stinson 108-2 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N9335K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts. - [NTSB WAS03RA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03RA006.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-159 · Busia, Kenya · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2003 · 5Y-EMJ - [NTSB MIA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA047.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N543FH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA045.md): Bornhofen Twinjet 1500 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N750TJ · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the approach end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA085.md): Mooney M20D · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N6639U · Substantial damage > Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment. - [NTSB LAX03FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA073.md): Cessna 402C · Mather, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N6814A · Destroyed > loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the airplane for a single engine missed approach, which resulted in a negative climb performance. A factor was the pilot's decision to… - [NTSB LAX03FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA072.md): Cirrus Design SR 20 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N893MK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the course for the published approach procedure due to his diverted attention. The distraction responsible for the pilot's diverted attention was the erroneous frequency assignment provided by ATC and the resultant task… - [NTSB FTW03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA089.md): Cessna 208B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N944FE · Destroyed > The flight crew's failure to cycle the deice boots prior to conducting a simulated forced landing and their failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent loss of control. A contributing factor… - [NTSB DEN03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N106AW · Destroyed > the loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately… - [NTSB CHI03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA059.md): Cessna 210 · Clarence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N6572X · Substantial damage > A failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made and the night conditions. - [NTSB ATL03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA037.md): Long 2000 · Brewton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N8YF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and collective) and failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering that resulted in the separation of the tailboom assembly. - [NTSB FTW03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA088.md): Bell 206L-1 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2003 · N5740L · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factors was the fog. - [NTSB FTW03FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA086.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2003 · N47257 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude and the prevailing high winds. - [NTSB ANC03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA024.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2003 · N206EH · Substantial damage > The captain's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on an icy runway, which resulted in an excursion from the runway and collision with a snow berm. Contributing factors in… - [NTSB WAS03WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03WA004.md): Cessna 551 (Citation II) · Perigueux, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2003 · HB-VDO · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA040.md): Cessna 207A · Put In Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2003 · N9945M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. - [NTSB SEA03FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA028.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N7282C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his failure to reset the altimeter to the local barometric pressure. Contributing factors were fog and night conditions. - [NTSB NYC03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA038.md): Cessna 150F · Crestline, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N8555G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field. - [NTSB NYC03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA039.md): Boeing 757-251 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N550NW · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of excessive throttle input. - [NTSB FTW03TA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03TA087.md): Beech T-34B · Hammond, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N20684 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the night light conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N6663E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N5136L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of engine power while maneuvering to land, which produced delayed engine response times. A facture in the accident was the cold day. - [NTSB MIA03FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA043.md): Cessna 172P · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N65906 · Destroyed > The pilot's inflight loss of control and the pilot's failure to recover from the resultant dive for unknown reasons which resulted in flight beyond the design stress limits of the airplane and subsequent in flight airframe breakup. - [NTSB LAX03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA071.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N2005U · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB IAD03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N6312E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff. - [NTSB IAD03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA028.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N9170X · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a snowbank, and overstress fracture of the nose gear actuator and engine mount foot attachment. A factor in the accident was the icy runway conditions. - [NTSB CHI03FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA057.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Hill City, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N9523P · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, due to a lack of visual references, and a failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to attempt flight into marginal VFR conditions, his inadvertent flight into… - [NTSB ATL03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA036.md): Beech 65 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N115HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power in both engines. A factor was a tree. - [NTSB SEA03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA027.md): Classic Fighter Industries ME-262 Reproduction · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2003 · N262AZ · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main gear hydraulic actuator locking slide during landing. Factors include an embankment adjacent to the landing runway. - [NTSB LAX03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA083.md): Beech 76 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2003 · N5400M · Substantial damage > failure of the CFI to ensure that the pilot under instruction adequately understood the engine out procedure during the preflight planning phase of the flight; failure of the pilot under instruction to obtain/maintain directional control; and the inadequate… - [NTSB FTW03WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA090.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 31 · Yacuiba, Bolivia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2003 · CP-2404 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW03RA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03RA085.md): Fokker F28 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2003 · HC-BMD - [NTSB ANC03GA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03GA023.md): Bell 212 · McMurdo Station, AY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 17, 2003 · N1079U · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the helicopter with an unstable external load, which resulted in damage to the cargo hook assembly, adjacent throttle controls, and subsequent loss of engine power, precipitating an emergency descent and impact with terrain.… - [NTSB SEA03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA029.md): Dassault Falcon 900EX · (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N11WM · No damage > The aircraft's encounter with moderate turbulence in cruise. - [NTSB LAX03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA068.md): Cessna 152 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N25562 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wet and dirt terrain. - [NTSB DEN03FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA034.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Midway, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N2256J · Destroyed > The malfunction of the elevator control as a result of a jammed elevator control bell crank, rendering control of the airplane impossible. A contributing factor was the foreign object (nut) damage. - [NTSB CHI03IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA055.md): Boeing 737-83N · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N303TZ · Minor damage > The ground tow personnel not maintaining clearance from the de-icing vehicle during the tow back to the gate. Factors were the de-icing vehicle that parked by the airplane's left wing, the ground personnel not following the operator's towing… - [NTSB CHI03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA056.md): Bell 206L-1 · B.S. 53, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N3194P · Destroyed > The improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA070.md): Cessna A188A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2003 · N5638J · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DCA03WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA026.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Stansted, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2003 · N583FE · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA03FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA026.md): Cessna 172K · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N1909V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power in the climb due to the fracture of the number seven engine crankshaft cheek due to the propagation of a fatigue crack initiation point. Factors include a vehicle pulling onto the road that the pilot selected for his forced emergency… - [NTSB NYC03IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA042.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11-C · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · I-DUPA · No damage > A leak of potable water onto the lateral (aileron) flight control cables, and flap extension cables, which subsequently froze them in place. An additional cause was the improper procedures used by mechanics for floorboard removal which stretched the rubber… - [NTSB LAX03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N127WW · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of… - [NTSB IAD03WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03WA027.md): Cessna 411 · Ciudad del Este, Paraguay · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2003 · N7374U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA084.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Alamo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N1537R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=41 ## 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=40&year=2003 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.