# NTSB investigations, 2003, AR 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA051.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N69RS · Substantial damage > The collapsing of the right main landing gear during the landing roll out as a result of impacting an animal on the runway during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA044.md): Beech H-35 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N7929D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence. - [NTSB FTW04FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA036.md): Beech S35 · Harrison, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2003 · N350JL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, and his failure attain the proper glidepath. - [NTSB FTW04CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA030.md): Bell 206L1 · Paris, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N103AE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the main rotor tiedown prior to engine startup. Contributing factors were the pressure induced by conditions/events, improper preflight of the aircraft, and dark night conditions, - [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. - [NTSB CHI03LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA323.md): Cessna 150L · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N21915 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA311.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N3299X · Substantial damage > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. The ditch was a factor to the accident. - [NTSB CHI03LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA297.md): Ayres S-2R · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N5671X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA265.md): Cessna 188B · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N5647G · Substantial damage > Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI03FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA277.md): Bell TH-13T · Light, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N38CD · Substantial damage > The total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA273.md): Ayres S2R-T660 · Blytheville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N4114A · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and altitude/clearance not being maintained from the transmission wires. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI03LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA253.md): Cessna 140 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N72971 · Substantial damage > The deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA195.md): Airbus Industrie A340-300 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · D-AIGK · Minor damage > The flight crew's inadequate evaluation of the weather and their decision to continue the along the route of flight resulting in an encouter with severe turbulence. Contributing factors were the captain's instructions to continue food servicing in the cabin,… - [NTSB CHI03LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA245.md): Cessna 150L · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N6791G · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA230.md): Murch Rotec Rally 3 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N317RE · Substantial damage > The frayed rudder cable that failed during the turn to final. A factor was the ditch the airplane encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA187.md): Mikoyan MIG-15BIS · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N15PE · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA174.md): Cessna A188B · McGehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N4247Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the tailwind condition, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land and the ditch. - [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 CHI03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA189.md): Bowers Fly Baby · Altus, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1878 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the tree and evasive maneuver performed during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA180.md): Cessna 170B · Widener, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N4478B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires. - [NTSB CHI03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA175.md): Cessna 210M · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N9TK · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition. - [NTSB CHI03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA176.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Dyess, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N8375K · Substantial damage > The loose fittings on the bleed air system which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the watery and the muddy conditions and the inadequate fastening of the bleed… - [NTSB CHI03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA171.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Marked Tree, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N4004U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. Contributing factors were the low altitude flight/maneuver and the static wire. - [NTSB CHI03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA164.md): McCulloch J-2 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N4381G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weight a balance calculations and inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB CHI03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA156.md): Dromader M-18 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N51402 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstruction at the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the road and ditch. - [NTSB CHI03LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA155.md): Sesin EXEC90 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N8246J · Substantial damage > The unqualified maintenance performed by the pilot and the inadequate autorotation by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the overtemperature of the engine cooling system. - [NTSB CHI03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA148.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Reydell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N135RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb. - [NTSB FTW03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA159.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N6136Z · Substantial damage > The shearing of the torsion shaft which resulted in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Needham, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N7546R · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA114.md): Cessna 182S · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N97TD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions. - [NTSB FTW03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA109.md): Cessna 150G · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N493RA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA111.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Prattsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N91594 · Destroyed > The pilot's execution of VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Fog conditions and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating are contributing factors. - [NTSB FTW03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA110.md): Cessna 177A · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N30461 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA098.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N61802 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB FTW03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA094.md): Cessna 210L · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2003 · N22432 · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line. - [NTSB FTW03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA079.md): Cessna 172S · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N142ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB FTW03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA078.md): Champion 7FC · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N5271V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. ## 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" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AR&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.