# 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 CHI04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA014.md): Croke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N701US · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA019.md): Spegele Mustang II · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N262CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA018.md): Cessna 172M · Sanford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N64255 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll resulting in a collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA003.md): William F. Lair RV-6A · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N710WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA018.md): Bell UH-1H · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N114FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a planetary reduction gear.
- [NTSB FTW04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA009.md): Ayres · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N4013Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a ruptured oil line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N3760R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA012.md): Cessna 172F · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N5204F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the delayed aborted takeoff, and the…
- [NTSB SEA04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA005.md): Bell 206B · Swisshome, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N86W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees and underbrush) and the operators failure to maintain a "hazard map" as indicated in their procedures manual…
- [NTSB LAX04CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA013.md): Cleveland Orson Starduster II SA-300 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N379C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
- [NTSB DEN04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA010.md): Mooney M20K · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N5659L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA023.md): Cessna A185E · Cedarville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N3399L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA013.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N90463 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot not maintaining directional control of the helicopter and the improper flare initiated before landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA010.md): Wright Redux Association 1903 Wright Flyer · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N203WF · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate planning/decision by the pilot to begin a flight in gusting wind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, and the stall encountered by the pilot during takeoff. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA009.md): Beech A33 · Grandview, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N471T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the fuel selector handle which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the hay bale that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA029.md): Yakovlev YAK55M · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N55YA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA008.md): Sibila VP 1 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N4087F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA012.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Lemoore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N7950V · Substantial damage
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA011.md): Domeier RV-7A · Augusta, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N707DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the supercharger and alternator drive belts which resulted in foreign object damage to the valve timing system and subsequent loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor was the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA017.md): Mooney M20K · Carrollton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N4085H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA015.md): Cessna 210L · Hickory, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N732AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N63942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.
- [NTSB NYC04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA007.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cheswold, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N5320L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with an unlit utility pole. Factors related to the accident were the unlit utility pole, and the dark…
- [NTSB NYC04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA006.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Queen Anne, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N18NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers with positive and negative Gs, which resulted in a G induced loss of control, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N9291P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in the airplane veering off the centerline of the runway and impacting an object, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA103.md): Mooney 20F · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N7127V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA011.md): Cessna 172RG · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N6543V · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and failure of the left landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin.
- [NTSB DEN04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N891GP · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the CFI's inadequate supervision, the private pilot's delayed relinquishing of control, and the…
- [NTSB DEN04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA008.md): Cessna 182R · Lysite, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N4981E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.
- [NTSB DEN04IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA012.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N375FE · Minor damage
  > the manufacturer's improper installation of the inboard slat drive mechanism's lower left hand anti-torque strut, which resulted in the axial migration of the rod-end bearing, the binding of the anti-torque strut, and the subsequent activation of the slat…
- [NTSB ATL04WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA042.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Pamplona, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2003 · N100BR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA014.md): McCan Velox Revolution II · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N296VX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude too low to initiate a recovery.
- [NTSB ATL04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA013.md): Cessna 172P · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N52254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA003.md): Fairchild 42 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N106M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the carburetor by the aircraft mechanic who had recently worked on the carburetor, which failed to detect a cracked float, resulting in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was…
- [NTSB LAX04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA009.md): Luscombe 8F · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N1918B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Fog and rising terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA010.md): Avions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N239HL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The pilot's failure to correctly set the pitch trim before takeoff was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA007.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N331DM · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision making and fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation/exhaustion, the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ANC04LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA002.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N3573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a ground loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA009.md): Cessna 182C · Clarence Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N8511T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around decision. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW04FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA007.md): Bell 206L-3 · W. Cameron 509 · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N81671 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the low ceilings, and the miscommunication between the pilot and the company's communication center in…
- [NTSB CHI04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA008.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N3848H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance from the approach end of the airstrip, along with his decision to land at an unlit airstrip at night. Factors involved in the accident were the the night lighting conditions, the unlit airstrip, and the corn crop…
- [NTSB CHI04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA007.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Cromwell, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N68PS · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA001.md): Cessna 180 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N9278C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA004.md): Seabase Magnum · Olney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N1966G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft to verify the fuel quantity, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA003.md): Cessna 177B · Chinook, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N30921 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include…
- [NTSB NYC04CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA005.md): Howard DGA-15P · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N9271H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA008.md): Velocity XL · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N658SE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB DEN04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA006.md): Firefly Balloons Galaxy 11B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N2190S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-wind landing, resulting in a hard landing, the subsequent tipping of the balloon's basket, a post impact flash fire, and the ejection of two passengers. Contributing factors include the high wind…
- [NTSB MIA04CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA001.md): American General AA-1 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N5668L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA006.md): Twin Commander Acft. 680FL · Harrison, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N680WS · Destroyed
  > The loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist while on final approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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=8&year=2003

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