# 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 41 of 42 · 2,062 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA053.md): Robinson R22B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N530DB · Substantial damage > The directional control not maintained by the unrated helicopter pilot, and the remedial action not performed by the pilot-in-command. The pilot-in-command's lack of certification as a certified flight instructor and the dark night conditions were… - [NTSB WAS03WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03WA007.md): Bell 206B3 · Canberra, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 13, 2003 · VH-AZH · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA052.md): Havir Avid Flyer · Cambridge, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N248H · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall by the pilot following a total loss of engine power and the seizure of the engine. A factor to the accident was the engine overhaul not performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. - [NTSB CHI03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA025.md): Mooney M20F · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N6442Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor. - [NTSB NYC03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA037.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Glady, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N8170V · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the left tailrotor control cable by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX03IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA098.md): Boeing 717-200 · Kahului, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N482HA · No damage > the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist and detect an out of trim condition prior to takeoff. - [NTSB CHI03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA054.md): Cessna 150M · Charleston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N66507 · Substantial damage > the inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA03CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA041.md): Cessna 150K · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N5629G · Substantial damage > The instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climb after lift off from an aborted landing, resulting in the airplane stalling, entering a spin, and crashing into water at the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB LAX03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA066.md): Cessna 182H · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N8567S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > failure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cessna pilot to communicate on the CTAF frequency due to the limitations of his radios. - [NTSB LAX03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA065.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Westlake Villag, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N56484 · Destroyed > a fatigue crack in the propeller hub due to the inadequate design location of the grease fitting and the chamfering process. - [NTSB IAD03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA026.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Middleton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N573PA · Substantial damage > A jammed throttle control assembly for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA082.md): Agusta A-109-K2 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N601RX · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed remedial action and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with the ground. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog, and the pressure to complete the mission induced… - [NTSB DEN03IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA033.md): Boeing 757-222 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N551UA · Minor damage > the arcing wires in the lavatory sensor that resulted in the subsequent fire. - [NTSB ATL03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA035.md): Aviat Husky · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N415JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor was separation of the spring clip from the landing gear steering system. - [NTSB ATL03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA034.md): Cessna 172S · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N5199H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA064.md): Waco SRE · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2003 · N1252W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a collision with a runway sign. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and the malfunctioning brake system. - [NTSB LAX03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA063.md): Davis YAK-3 UR-2000 · Parker, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2003 · N498SD · Substantial damage > failure of the propeller shaft extension mechanism resulting in a loss of power, and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB ATL03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA033.md): Shaw Atlantica 235FG · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2003 · N235BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent liftoff and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA024.md): Bombardier DHC-8-401 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N409QX · Substantial damage > The fracture and spalling of the inner-most pane of the aircraft's port side windshield while on a downwind for a night visual approach due to an imposed load beyond that required for windshield certification (multiple bird strikes). Factors include a dark… - [NTSB LAX03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA062.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N84889 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance. - [NTSB FTW03RA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03RA083.md): Fokker F-28 MK 1000 · Chachapoyas, Peru · Accident · 46 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 2003 · OB-1396 - [NTSB FTW03LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N2981R · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA081.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N22TV · Destroyed > The loss of tail rotor drive as a result of baggage coming in contact with the tail rotor blades after the aft cargo door was not secured. A contributing factor was the passenger's failure to follow the procedures for properly securing the helicopter's doors… - [NTSB FTW03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA080.md): Bell 206B · Putnam, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N115TV · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly interpret and confirm a faulty tachometer instrument indication and his improper flare during the ensuing precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the failure of the tachometer. - [NTSB DEN03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA031.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N16453 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and his improper in flight planning and decision to maneuver on a go around without noting where the power lines were. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to see the… - [NTSB CHI03LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA236.md): Polsgrove Bluegrass Express · Grafton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N113YE · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB LAX03FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N135LA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to comply with his instrument clearance route instruction and to maintain his assigned altitude. A factor in the accident was the poor quality of radio communications due to the severance of underground fiber optic voice and data lines for… - [NTSB LAX03FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA061.md): Mooney M20C · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N5629Q · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB FTW03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA079.md): Cessna 172S · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N142ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB FTW03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA077.md): Carlisle Comp Air 6 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N628 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel selector position which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DCA03WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA023.md): British Aerospace RJ-100 · Diyarbakir, Türkiye · Accident · 75 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 8, 2003 · TC-THG · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA03MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03MA022.md): Beech 1900D · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 21 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N233YV · Destroyed > the airplane's loss of pitch control during take-off. The loss of pitch control resulted from the incorrect rigging of the elevator system compounded by the airplane's aft center of gravity, which was substaintially aft of the certified aft limit.… - [NTSB CHI03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N757LE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA049.md): Cessna 150J · Garner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N60834 · Substantial damage > The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel… - [NTSB ATL03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA032.md): Aero Commander 100 · Geneva, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N3628X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve takeoff due to a mistrimmed elevator, and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA03WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA040.md): Raytheon 390 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2003 · N390RB · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI03FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Barrington Hill, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2003 · N74AA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. An inadequate preflight inspection and the trees encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors. - [NTSB NYC03FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA035.md): Embraer ERJ-145LR · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2003 · N16571 · Substantial damage > The captain's failure to attain a proper touchdown on runway, and his subsequent failure to perform a go-around, both of which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors were the company's inadequate dispatch procedures with their failure to provide all NOTAMS for… - [NTSB DEN03FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA030.md): Silvius Rans S-12XL · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2003 · UNREG · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors include the pilot's use of an over-the-counter antihistamine, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to fly at low altitude. - [NTSB IAD03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA025.md): Mooney 20J · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2003 · N1074Z · Substantial damage > Ice in the fuel system, which resulted in restricted fuel flow and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA046.md): Cessna 310R · Ada, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2003 · N37221 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor. - [NTSB MIA03WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA051.md): Cessna CJ525 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2003 · PT-XJS · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA03WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA039.md): Beech A-36 · Carate, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2003 · N397TM · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA038.md): North American AT-6A · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N57318 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F. - [NTSB LAX03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA059.md): Farmer R B DA5-A · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N7053U · Substantial damage > the detonation of the number 1 and 3 cylinders and the subsequent over temperature of those cylinders and their corresponding pistons. - [NTSB LAX03FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA060.md): Schweizer 269C · Collinsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N98TH · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during the subsequent autorotation. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA076.md): Beech BE-60 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2003 · HI-774CT · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA078.md): Champion 7FC · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N5271V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB FTW03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA075.md): Cessna 401 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N968JW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=42 ## 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=41&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. 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