# NTSB investigations 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 798 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX03MA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03MA292.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · GrandCanyonWest, AZ · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N270SH · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard of safe flying procedures and misjudgment of the helicopter's proximity to terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a canyon wall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of Sundance Helicopters and the Federal… - [NTSB LAX03LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA293.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N9921B · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB DEN03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA154.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Byers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N41698 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the ground and his improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the low altitude, the tree, the people, the embankment, and the ravine. - [NTSB DEN03FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA155.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N45BP · Destroyed > the first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed. Contributing factors included performing intentional stalls at too low an altitude to afford a safe recovery, the pilot's failure to add power in an attempt to recover, and the… - [NTSB ATL03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA143.md): Globe GC-1B · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N3721K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine # 6 connecting rod bearing. A factor was the collision with a gate. - [NTSB SEA03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA191.md): Levick RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N24DN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the gyrocraft departing the runway and the main rotor impacting the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts. - [NTSB MIA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA186.md): S. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N82536 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage. - [NTSB MIA03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA185.md): Cessna 172K · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N79491 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX03LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA291.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N71DA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate assembly of the glider and improper preflight inspection, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the spoilers. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. His diverted attention to the control problems… - [NTSB FTW03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA230.md): Piper PA-12 · Wayne, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N3336M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA229.md): Learjet 25B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N666TW · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during the approach to landing, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA325.md): Brice Lancair Legacy · Kimberling City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N27RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in his failure to remove the pitot cover. - [NTSB ANC03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA119.md): Maule M-7-235 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N5657A · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB SEA03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA201.md): Cessna 172S · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N3555L · Substantial damage > The pilot attempting to taxi the airplane with a known system deficiency. Factors include worn wheel brakes and a drainage ditch. - [NTSB SEA03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA193.md): Cessna A150K · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N8351M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N1528T · Destroyed > Failure of one blade in the engine compressor turbine disk due to fatigue which was caused by loss of gap between the blade platforms as a result of corrosion due to a foreign element (phosphate). This resulted in loss of engine power during takeoff and… - [NTSB ATL03FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA142.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N13375 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall. - [NTSB ANC03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA128.md): Cessna 206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N275F · Substantial damage > A failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA122.md): Cessna 180 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare. - [NTSB LAX03CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA296.md): Cessna 182K · Young, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N2646R · Substantial damage > the collision with a bull during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI03LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA312.md): Cessna 182P · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N9072M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB ATL03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA141.md): Bellanca CH-300 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N796W · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB ANC03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA118.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N18PX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,… - [NTSB ANC03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Ninilchick, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N6978B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an… - [NTSB NYC03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA201.md): Raytheon B36TC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N3212D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during an approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA289.md): Butzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1 · Escondido, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N40DB · Destroyed > The pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. - [NTSB FTW03WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA227.md): Aero Commander 690 · Soto La Marina, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2003 · N302WB · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight. - [NTSB ATL03FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA140.md): Beechcraft A36 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N1980K · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into the ground for the purpose of suicide while impaired by alcohol. - [NTSB NYC03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA200.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N32DQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to perform an aborted takeoff after he perceived a power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the airplane encountered after it overran the end of the runway. - [NTSB MIA03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA184.md): Cessna 206 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N206SK · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left… - [NTSB FTW03FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA225.md): Cessna 310J · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N2010E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane during a go-around. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB ATL03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA138.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Seymour, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N22TE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. - [NTSB ANC03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA116.md): Cessna 182 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N3386U · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the distance/altitude to the touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a river bank. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a river bank that formed the beginning of the… - [NTSB ANC03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA115.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N3795Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in the airplane nosing over in the water. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC03LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA210.md): Simoneau Kitfox Classic IV · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N10224 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model. - [NTSB NYC03FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA197.md): Cessna U206F · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb. - [NTSB MIA03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA182.md): Mooney M20J · Atlantic Ocean · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N205Z · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water. - [NTSB LAX03CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA288.md): Cessna 172M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N73179 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare. A contributing factor was the tailwind. - [NTSB ANC03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA121.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N9907V · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were soft, sandy terrain, and a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N5547B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees. - [NTSB LAX03CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA287.md): Aviat Pitts S-2C · Mountain View, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N57BC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with the runway during a low altitude aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB LAX03CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA286.md): Beech 58 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N258SJ · Substantial damage > poor braking action due to the undulating runway surface and crumbling asphalt resulting in an on ground encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the necessity for the pilot to fly an increased approach angle due to the trees at the approach… - [NTSB LAX03CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA285.md): Bell 47G-5 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N7060J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW03WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA228.md): Piper PA-31 · Uraba, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2003 · XB-BAQ · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW03WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA226.md): Cessna 402B · Tecalitran, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2003 · XB-FTA · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA137.md): Mooney M-20C · Monticello, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N2764W · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees. A factor was low ceiling. - [NTSB SEA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA189.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Diamond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N48020 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during hover. - [NTSB NYC03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damage > the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug… - [NTSB FTW03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA224.md): Bell 206-B3 · Galveston 395 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N12HT · Destroyed > The reason for loss of control was undetermined. 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