# 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 808 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC03FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA153.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Montauk, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N5636V · Substantial damage > A loss of control during climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N288PA · Substantial damage > The disengagement of the left control wheel from the control column, which was due to the attaching screw backing out of the nut plate. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the installation and the improper length of the screw. - [NTSB LAX03CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Waimea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N8318A · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor (CFI) delayed remedial action in response to the excessive descent rate initiated by the student during the practice autorotation. Also causal, was the CFI's inadequate supervision of the student during the flight. A possible… - [NTSB FTW03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA178.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Ship Shoal 80 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N147BH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the safety fence while landing on an off-shore helipad. - [NTSB CHI03WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03WA198.md): Beech BE-58TC · Toronto, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2003 · N6058T · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA200.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N569RA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA070.md): Helio H-391B · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N17081 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA151.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Manorville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N86985 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper airspeed and his delayed remedial action to jettison the banner. - [NTSB NYC03CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA152.md): Maule MX-7-235 · East Brady, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N70LB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA226.md): Bell 47 G5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N7938J · Substantial damage > The failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB DEN03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA131.md): Stinson 108-3 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N121N · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB DEN03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA123.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N4386G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the out-of-calibration waste gate actuator, a blown tire, and the airport sign. - [NTSB DEN03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA122.md): Mooney M20J · Leadville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N37JK · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to attain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the wind shear, runway light, fence post, and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB DCA03WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA043.md): Boeing DC-10 · Parana, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2003 · OB-1749 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA068.md): Cessna 170B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N63DJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB SEA03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA130.md): Cessna T210M · Essex, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N761QN · Substantial damage > The unexpected transit of a deer across the runway which impacted the aircraft during the pilot's aborted landing. - [NTSB SEA03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA129.md): Cessna 182J · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N3367F · Substantial damage > The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found… - [NTSB NYC03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA150.md): Grumman American AA5B · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N1966L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, after a loss of engine power as reported by the pilot. Factors in this accident were the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the crosswind condition. - [NTSB NYC03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA148.md): Beech F-35 · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N205 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to descend into clouds, and his exceeding the maximum speed and design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA03WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA137.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Estancia, Paraguay · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2003 · PT-VOO · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA03WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA136.md): Cessna 182 · Uriman, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2003 · YV-1015P · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX03LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA225.md): American Eurocopter AS350BA · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N2273A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the published electrical system emergency procedures for a hot battery, and his misjudged landing flare during the terminal phase of the autorotation maneuver at low level. - [NTSB DEN03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA121.md): Pringle Rans S-7 Courer · Manti, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N6687 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight and high density altitude are contributing factors. - [NTSB DEN03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA120.md): Conn Vans RV-4 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N78DR · Substantial damage > partial propeller blade separation for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the forced landing approach that resulted in his overshooting the road on intended landing and colliding with trees. A contributing factor… - [NTSB CHI03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA203.md): Aerotrike DPS · Brandon, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff when he departed from a bean field, and the airplane stalled as a result of low airspeed during takeoff climb. Factors to the accident included the pilot's total lack of experience, the… - [NTSB CHI03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA201.md): McIlraith Sea Rey · Tomah, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N216ST · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA199.md): Aviat A-1B · Okobojo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N700KY · Substantial damage > The failure of the float strut during a water landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA195.md): Ruminski Ultra Pup · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N124TR · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped. - [NTSB SEA03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA128.md): Mooney M20-J · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N201DV · Substantial damage > In-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB SEA03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA127.md): Lockheed 402-2 · Headquarters, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N3380G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors contributing to the accident included the unfavorable wind condition, the downdraft, and the trees. - [NTSB SEA03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA125.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N37799 · Destroyed > The cross threading and separation of the clutch assembly while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of engine power followed by a hard landing. An inadequate maintenance overhaul was a factor. - [NTSB SEA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA124.md): Beech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an… - [NTSB SEA03FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA123.md): Beech A24-R · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N254M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX03FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA224.md): Cessna 182Q · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N129JB · Destroyed > in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA207.md): Globe GC-1B · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N78053 · Substantial damage > an in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's rotation to an excessive pitch up attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the lack of stall… - [NTSB CHI03LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA208.md): Cameron Balloons O-77 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N8085G · No damage > The pilot's excessive descent rate. Factors to the accident were the trees lining the landing area. - [NTSB CHI03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA197.md): Cessna 175 · Wessington Spri, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N7256M · Destroyed > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining clearance from the barbed wire fence during the go-around. Factors to the accident were the fence, and the brush. - [NTSB ANC03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA069.md): Cessna 172 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N63541 · Substantial damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly maintain the airplane's brake system, which resulted in a loss of the right brake during landing roll due to a chafed brake line. - [NTSB ANC03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA066.md): Cessna 421C · Sitka, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N777DX · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures by not following the published approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, and the pressure induced by conditions/events (the… - [NTSB SEA03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA202.md): North American P-51D · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N2869D · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the cooling system pressure relief valve and the pilot's failure to follow procedures. An engine over temperature, a coolant leak as a result of a relief valve failure, an obstructed windshield which was covered with coolant fluid, and an… - [NTSB NYC03CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA149.md): Beech BE36 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N540Q · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was a wet runway. - [NTSB FTW03WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA183.md): Cessna 208B · Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2003 · HP 1403APP · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA192.md): Debay Dragonfly Mark II · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N25JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known deficiency with regard to an improper carburetor calibration that led to the loss of engine power. The improperly calibrated carburetor and the trees were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA117.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N6088M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA116.md): Butler Bowers Fly Baby 1A · Lincoln, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N197DE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall. - [NTSB NYC03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA147.md): Robinson R-22 · West Liberty, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N7001Z · Substantial damage > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control while hovering, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB NYC03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Linden, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N314TM · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt. - [NTSB DEN03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA116.md): Cessna T210M · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N761XE · Substantial damage > the failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, and the improper maintenance adjustment performed on the landing gear switch prior to the accident flight. - [NTSB CHI03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA196.md): Bell 206B3 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N52L · Substantial damage > The dynamic rollover encountered by the pilot. Factors were the inadequate remedial action by the pilot due to his failure to prevent the rollover, and the inadequate facility with regard to the design of the landing platform. - [NTSB CHI03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA194.md): Cessna 172M · Roscommon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N172DE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=809 ## 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=808 --- 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, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.