# 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 ATL04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA026.md): Cessna 150G · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N2678J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the dragging of the right wing tip and the on ground collision with a roadway.
- [NTSB ATL04IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA028.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fayetteville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39541 · Minor damage
  > Flight control elevator attachment turnbuckle corrosion and fracture resulting in the loss of aircraft control in flight.
- [NTSB MIA04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA011.md): Let NP Kinovice Z37A · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N137MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to re-enter the pattern resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees and the ground during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI04CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA020.md): Shapowal Rotorway Exec 90 · Cushing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N442DS · Substantial damage
  > Selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot due to the static wire across the approach path. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the static wire and the low light (dusk) conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA025.md): Cessna U206F · Edgefield, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N3007R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA023.md): Cessna 172M · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2003 · N80543 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA024.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Troy, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2003 · N5920P · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, in-flight collision with trees and ground.
- [NTSB MIA04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA010.md): Cessna 152 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N94445 · Substantial damage
  > In flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA022.md): American AA-1 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N5968L · Substantial damage
  > The absence of compression in two of the airplane's four cylinders, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain the engine in an airworthy condition, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA014.md): Learjet 45 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N420FX · No damage
  > the failure of the airplane's spoiler system when used as speed brakes due to high resistances in the spoilers' actuator coils.
- [NTSB CHI04IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Lapeer, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N77HX · Minor damage
  > Complete failure of the right anti-torque cable while on final approach for landing. A factor was the diminished tail rotor control resulting from the broken cable.
- [NTSB ATL04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA022.md): Diamond DA 20-C1 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N575MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush and collision with a taxiway sign. A factor was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N69190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA014.md): Cessna 182G · Athol, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB NYC04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA013.md): Loranger Emeraude CP301A · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N29GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with insufficient fuel for the flight, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A…
- [NTSB MIA04FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA008.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Balm, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N73979 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a building.
- [NTSB MIA04FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA007.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N75510 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the…
- [NTSB MIA04CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA009.md): Cessna 172N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N734JT · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent full retraction of the flaps, while recovering from a bounced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA017.md): Hughes 369HS · Evansville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N49TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the surface of the lake during the aerial application pass. The low altitude operation, glassy water, and his visual perception were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA009.md): Beech A36 · Seaside, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N136SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. High winds, gusts and rain were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA015.md): Harris BRC 540C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N540CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent activation of the right rudder pedal.
- [NTSB LAX04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA021.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N9338W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA020.md): Cessna 170 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N3979V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA021.md): Godwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N797RP · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA014.md): Tracy Kolb Mark III · Prineville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft (pusher).
- [NTSB NYC04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA012.md): Preiss Vans RV-9A · Deshler, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N786HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. Factor were the pilot's excessive airspeed at touchdown, and his improper use of the wing flaps, by lowering them at touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA04CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA006.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N198GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach to land, which resulted in him undershooting the runway.
- [NTSB MIA04CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA005.md): Cessna 172N · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N933JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation which resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed, which resulted in the airplane not being able lift off during the takeoff roll, and damage to the airplane when it overran the runway and…
- [NTSB LAX04FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA019.md): Beech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N9438S · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA014.md): Rans S-10 · Ponder, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA008.md): Luscombe 8E · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1806K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude resulting in an undershoot of the runway and collision with a fence. A fence was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA007.md): Cessna 185 · Trout Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1841R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA010.md): General Motors FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N681S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB CHI04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA016.md): Oostdik M-18-X · Pana, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N53TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attention was diverted to a person on the ground which resulted in his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees. A contributing factor to the accident were trees.
- [NTSB CHI04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA015.md): Schweizer 269C · Fenton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N456JP · Substantial damage
  > The intentional low altitude flight maneuvering and the ostentatious display by the pilot. The water was a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA020.md): Beech A23-24 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N2394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in an overrun and on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA013.md): Prill RV-6 · Snyder, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA011.md): Beech 65-A90 · Fentress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N511BF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA004.md): Cessna 195B · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3050B · Substantial damage
  > A fracture of the left brake master cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in failure of the left brake, a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop during landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Factors…
- [NTSB NYC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Wax, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N3807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC04IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA010.md): Beech 1900D · Albany, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N850CA · No damage
  > The maintenance technician's improper maintenance performed on the airplane, and his failure to perform a functional check, which resulted in a restricted movement of the elevator trim wheel. Factors were the captain's inadequate preflight inspection, and…
- [NTSB MIA04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA004.md): Airbus Industrie A-319-112 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N764US · No damage
  > An intermittent fault with the airplane's Brake Steering Control Unit (BSCU) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a momentary loss of brakes and steering, and a serious injury to a flight attendant during the resultant sudden stop during taxi for…
- [NTSB LAX04TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA017.md): MD Helicopter 900 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N179PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA016.md): Beech A36 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N700TT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to thermal fatigue failure of the first stage turbine wheel resulting in release of a section of its rim. The thermal fatigue was due to the engine exceeding its temperature limits during one or more start cycles.
- [NTSB LAX04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA015.md): Bell UH-1B · Durham, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N234SJ · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the power turbine shaft retaining bolt resulting in extensive power turbine area damage and a loss of shaft output power.
- [NTSB LAX04CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA014.md): Mayfield RAF 2000 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N4132R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare.
- [NTSB DEN04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA013.md): Cessna 210G · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N5915F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to recognize the gear warning horn during the landing flare.
- [NTSB DEN04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA011.md): Cessna 177 · Nageezi, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N2246Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and improper fuel management. Contributing factors include fuel exhaustion resulting in the loss of power, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA019.md): Beech A36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N25496 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the fuel nozzle. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's improper installation instructions for the nozzle pressure port plug on the fuel manifold valve. A factor…

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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=7&year=2003

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