# NTSB investigations, 2003, CO

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 DEN04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N5609B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contributing factors were the crosswind gust and the soft, sandy terrain.
- [NTSB DEN04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA030.md): Robinson R22 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N341MK · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA029.md): Maule M-4-210 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N4621T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was his inexperience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB DEN04FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA027.md): Swearingen SA226-TC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N60U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the taxiing aircraft to maintain clearance and adequate visual lookout for the stopped aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN04IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA026.md): Boeing 737-3M8 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N303FL · No damage
  > The restricted movement of the flight control yoke and tiller wheel steering for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA023.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA226TC · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N332BA · Substantial damage
  > the operator's improper maintenance and servicing of the airplane's nose landing gear assembly, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll. Contributing factors include the nose section of the airplane's subsequent contact with…
- [NTSB DEN04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA021.md): Cessna T210N · Johnstown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N6961N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB DEN04IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA024.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N254GL · Minor damage
  > the ground personnel’s failure to maintain aircraft clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel, the flight crew's inadequate visual outlook and the parked airplane.
- [NTSB DEN04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA019.md): Boeing 737-500 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N956UA · No damage
  > the in-flight encounter with heavy to moderate turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N9794G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the gusts.
- [NTSB DEN04IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA014.md): Learjet 45 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N420FX · No damage
  > the failure of the airplane's spoiler system when used as speed brakes due to high resistances in the spoilers' actuator coils.
- [NTSB DEN04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA013.md): Cessna 210G · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N5915F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to recognize the gear warning horn during the landing flare.
- [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 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 DEN03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA154.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Byers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N41698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the ground and his improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the low altitude, the tree, the people, the embankment, and the ravine.
- [NTSB DEN03IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA147.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N192GL · Minor damage
  > the first officer's improper preflight preparation in failing to ensure the cabin airstair door was fully locked and secure. Factors relating to the incident were the cabin airstair door handle not being fully secure and the forward cabin door warning light…
- [NTSB DEN03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA144.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA143.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N25RN · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the thunderstorms, the lack of suitable terrain available for a precautionary landing and the water.
- [NTSB DEN03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA142.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N814ME · No damage
  > the inflight encounter with severe turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA137.md): Cessna 182P · Antonito, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N1344S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN03FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA133.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Steamboat Sprng, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N742BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, high density altitude, and mountainous conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA132.md): Cessna 172P · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N98969 · Substantial damage
  > the right seat shifting aft during the take off roll, rendering aircraft control not possible by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the inboard seat pin which did not engage fully, the outboard seat pin which was installed incorrectly, the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA130.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Snowmass Villag, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N35965 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of balloon #2 to maintain clearance from balloon #1 while overtaking him.
- [NTSB DEN03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA126.md): National Ballooning 858 · Louisville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2003 · N9011J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the balloon. Contributing factors include the high winds, the attempted remedial action by the pilot, the building, fence, and transmission wires.
- [NTSB DEN03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA129.md): Davis Zenair Stol 701 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N20584 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and establish a climb resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. Contributing factors were his premature turn onto the downwind leg, and the plowed/furrowed terrain.
- [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 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 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 DEN03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA117.md): Mooney M20C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N2686W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA118.md): Cessna 210K · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N8264M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high altitude on base turn and final approach, the low airspeed, the pilot's improper use of flaps, the inadvertent…
- [NTSB DEN03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA114.md): Stugart Vans RV-6A · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N29PT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision resulting in the fuel selector positioned improperly and fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN03FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA113.md): Mattison Starduster Too · Ellicott, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N80T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the failed welds at the elevator horn and torque tube. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot performing aerobatics at low altitude, his inability to…
- [NTSB DEN03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA111.md): Hammond Vans RV-6A · La Junta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N199LH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB DEN03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA107.md): Beech S35 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N5751K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in which he mismanaged his fuel supply by failing to switch tanks resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA094.md): Airbus Industrie A319-111 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N910FR · No damage
  > the inflight encounter with severe turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA096.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N299UX · Substantial damage
  > the ground personnel's failure to maintain aircraft/ground vehicle clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel and the airport vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA097.md): Bell 206B III · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N382SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA095.md): Cessna 425 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N425SG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors include the encounter with severe turbulence and hail.
- [NTSB DEN03FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA090.md): Hughes 269C · Watkins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N9643F · Destroyed
  > failure of both pilots to initiate a timely recovery from a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB DEN03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA086.md): Mooney M20K · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N231JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence.
- [NTSB DEN03TA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA082.md): Cessna 182R · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N9849H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair.
- [NTSB DEN03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA078.md): Bell 206-L4 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N70TV · Substantial damage
  > inadequate infligt planning/decision by the flight crew and the check pilot's failure to initiate remedial action in a timely manner. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the check pilot, the check pilot's lack of recency…
- [NTSB DEN03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA073.md): Cessna 175A · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N6884E · Substantial damage
  > the stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA072.md): Cessna 172P · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N54202 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision,…
- [NTSB DEN03FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA074.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N399DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and low altitude, and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA070.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N974DL · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in engine start with the throttles advanced and the subsequent impact with the tug. Contributing factors include, the flight crew's improper procedures/directives and failure to…
- [NTSB DEN03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA076.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N229AM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system and the flight crew's failure to ascertain that the landing gear was down and locked. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance inspections performed by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA080.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N44UG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll out. Contributing factors were the unlocked tailwheel.
- [NTSB DEN03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA063.md): Airbus Industrie A319-111 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2003 · N917FR · No damage
  > in-flight encounter with turbulence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&state=CO&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" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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