# NTSB investigations, 2003, AK 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 1 of 3 · 120 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA017.md): Piper PA-12 · Togiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N3624M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2003 · N3983W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall. - [NTSB ANC04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N44047 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershot landing, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ANC04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a… - [NTSB ANC04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA010.md): deHAVILLAND DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N13VF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the final landing approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a… - [NTSB ANC04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA009.md): Beech 1900C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2003 · N112AX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles when approaching the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night, snow showers, and the pilot's failure to maintain… - [NTSB ANC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA011.md): Cessna 402 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N402ET · Substantial damage > Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate… - [NTSB ANC04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA008.md): Cessna 170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N4448B · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip. - [NTSB ANC04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA007.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N49JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of deep/soft snow. - [NTSB ANC04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA006.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N7509K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure to the student… - [NTSB ANC04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2003 · N1486A · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a… - [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 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 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 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 ANC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2914M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture. - [NTSB ANC03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA126.md): Cessna 170A · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N9006A · Substantial damage > An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA125.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N27987 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the prelanding checklist, which resulted in a wheels up landing when he neglected to lower the airplane's landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention associated with turbulence and a wet airstrip. - [NTSB ANC03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA123.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N330T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA124.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N1386A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron control movement. - [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 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 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 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 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 ANC03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N710MH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a… - [NTSB ANC03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA112.md): Dusseau Kitfox · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N20TZ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an overrun during the emergency landing, and subsequent nose over in swampy terrain. - [NTSB ANC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA111.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N4418Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft. - [NTSB ANC03CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA110.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N8597D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA120.md): Cessna 150 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N6767F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after encountering muddy terrain during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the muddy runway. - [NTSB ANC03CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA109.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N4564B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an intentional go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2003 · N206J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were wet and muddy runway conditions, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. - [NTSB ANC03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA107.md): Piper PA-18 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2003 · N4500W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC03FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA106.md): Cessna T206H · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N72598 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions consisting of clouds/mist and low ceilings, and the… - [NTSB ANC03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA105.md): Cessna 170 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N1293D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of soft sand. - [NTSB ANC03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA103.md): Cessna 180 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA102.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N513F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent ground loop. A factor in the accident was a crosswind. - [NTSB ANC03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA101.md): Cloud-Wag Aero Sportsmen · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N35CL · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance and speed, which resulted in the airplane not attaining the proper landing touchdown point and overrunning the landing site. - [NTSB ANC03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA100.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N2608S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB ANC03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA098.md): Aerospatiale SA319B · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N319LF · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with ground resonance during landing, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. - [NTSB ANC03CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA097.md): Cessna 170B · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · N8016A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA095.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N2941M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind… - [NTSB ANC03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FAMS1.md): Alon A-2 (Aircoupe) · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N6520Q · Destroyed > Undetermined.. - [NTSB ANC03FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA096.md): Reims 406 · Barrow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N6591L · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with ocean waters while maneuvering for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA099.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N11GA · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an overrun and an on ground/water collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB ANC03CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA114.md): Cessna 206 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2003 · N59352 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells. - [NTSB ANC03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N3695P · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft sand of the sandbar. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&state=AK&page=2 ## 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 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AK&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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