# NTSB investigations, 2003, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA016.md): Piper J3C-65 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2094M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft and a subsequent midair collision. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to determine that…
- [NTSB LAX04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA071.md): Piper PA-11 · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N5516H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown in soft terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA069.md): Allison KR-2 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N82KR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor jet. A contributing factor was the owner/operators failure to have a condition inspection performed on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX04CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N4380T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX04LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA247.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N63149 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise/oscillation.
- [NTSB LAX04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2003 · N5216J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX04CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA063.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Morenci, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N1451T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA054.md): Cessna 172S · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N518ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an en route altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance, and resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. The rising terrain and the blind/box canyon were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX04TA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA052.md): Eurocopter France AS 350 B3 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N846BP · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the rotor drive system due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the uncoupling of the drive shaft during takeoff-initial climb. A factor associated with the accident is the undertorqued drive system bolts.
- [NTSB LAX04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA053.md): Cessna 172P · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2003 · N97056 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate altitude during a go-around following a simulated forced landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA049.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N971PA · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The reason for the partial power loss in the left engine was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX04CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA048.md): Robinson R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N7193J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. A factor to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB LAX04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA043.md): Cessna 208B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N717BT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to taxi behind another airplane conducting an engine run-up, which resulted in a jet blast encounter.
- [NTSB LAX04FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA042.md): Cessna 177RG · Blk Canyon City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N431DL · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the single-drive dual magneto that resulted from inadequate lubrication of the breaker cam. Also causal was the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel during a recent inspection, which should have…
- [NTSB LAX04CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA059.md): Cessna 172N · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N75816 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise oscillation and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA036.md): R. James Thorne Nieuport 12 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N124TK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA035.md): Eurocopter AS350 B3 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2003 · N820NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the hydraulic test switch, which resulted in a loss of the hydraulic system pressure, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N8322N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB LAX04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA021.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N9338W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX04TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA017.md): MD Helicopter 900 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N179PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA014.md): Mayfield RAF 2000 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N4132R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare.
- [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 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 LAX03LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA302.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N4167B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) selection of the wrong runway (downwind) for the approach and landing. The failure of the left engine to respond to throttle application for undetermined reasons during the go-around was also causal. The high density altitude was…
- [NTSB LAX04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA003.md): Balloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N7021U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's diverted attention that resulted in the inadequate handling of the burner during ground operations.
- [NTSB LAX03LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA295.md): de Havilland DH-8-202 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N455YV · Substantial damage
  > the ground agent's inadequate visual lookout during push back, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the airplanes.
- [NTSB DEN03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FAMS1.md): Beech F33A · Greer, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N927JL · Destroyed
  > The airplane is missing for unknown reason.
- [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 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 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 LAX03LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA275.md): Bacon Questair #20 Venture · Carefree, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N29G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his delay aborting the landing.
- [NTSB LAX03CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA272.md): Cessna 182J · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N2898F · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA260.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N3182H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during the subsequent off-airport landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX03CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA261.md): Cessna 150C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX03LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA304.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N3817T · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA249.md): Cessna 180 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N2935A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03GA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA244.md): Bell 206L-3 · Whiteriver, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N6184D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum translational lift airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions at near maximum required torque and above the in ground effect hover altitude, that resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and…
- [NTSB LAX03CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA257.md): Lancair 235 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N235WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Inadvertent entry into a porpoise pilot-induced oscillation, and high density altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA240.md): Cessna 180C · Punkin Center, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N767RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA217.md): Rans S-10 Sakota/A · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N222EJ · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA235.md): Robinson R44 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N8329B · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX03LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA231.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N5327G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway sign collision.
- [NTSB LAX03CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA248.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N787WW · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged landing flare and inadvertent entry into a porpoise pilot-induced oscillation.
- [NTSB LAX03TA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA229.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N6979R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance while hovering resulting in a tail rotor blade strike.
- [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 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 LAX03CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA220.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N7508E · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and his failure to relinquish the controls.
- [NTSB LAX03CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA219.md): Stinson 108-3 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N6216M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. The gusting and shifting wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA216.md): Cessna 210D · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N3826Y · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak.
- [NTSB LAX03CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA215.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N332MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and, his improper use of the collective, throttle, and anti-torque controls during the attempted recovery. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to completely relinquish the controls, and the…

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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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AZ&year=2003

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