# NTSB investigations, 2003, GA

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 ATL04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA062.md): Cessna 172R · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N26486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor is lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA050.md): Baker KR-2 · St. Marys, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N93PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climb out which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA045.md): Beech B200 · Morlan, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N85BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision when he continued the flight below the decision height and collided with trees. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL04IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA048.md): Cessna 560XL · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N632QS · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the nose wheel gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA038.md): Beech 55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N4482S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to follow the engine failure after liftoff emergency procedure to feather the left engine propeller resulting in a loss of control during climbout, and the subsequent collision with a commercial building. A…
- [NTSB ATL04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA036.md): Cessna 170B · Suches, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2003 · N2521D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA019.md): Spegele Mustang II · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N262CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA017.md): Mooney M20K · Carrollton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N4085H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA009.md): Cessna 150G · Jeykll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N4662X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning and the mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA002.md): North American T6G · Clayton, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N2831D · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was gusting tailwinds.
- [NTSB ATL04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA001.md): Johnson Walter A Hornet · Saint Marys, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N1928J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance and the pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the attempted forced landing that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA150.md): Sherman Holie Freebird · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron control rod, and subsequent loss of control in-flight.
- [NTSB ATL03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA145.md): Cessna 180 · Pavo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N2807A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL03FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA142.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N13375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall.
- [NTSB ATL03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA141.md): Bellanca CH-300 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N796W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL03FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA140.md): Beechcraft A36 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N1980K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into the ground for the purpose of suicide while impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB ATL03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA137.md): Mooney M-20C · Monticello, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N2764W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA136.md): Beech BE-55 · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N62JF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to secure the cabin door which diverted his attention and resulted in the failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA132.md): Stinson 108-2 · Camilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N936D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL03FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA128.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rome, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N99748 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA124.md): Boeing 717-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2003 · N970AT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to follow powerback procedures and directives.
- [NTSB ATL03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA122.md): Air Tractor AT401B · Girard, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N61227 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the internal supercharger blower seals.
- [NTSB ATL03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA120.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Canon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N727FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water and corrosion in the fuel system. A factor was the collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA106.md): Polstra Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N721PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in a forced landing to rough terrain and subsequent collision with small trees and a tree stump.
- [NTSB ATL03FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA107.md): Piper PA-31P · Augusta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N577FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on initial take off climb resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and a swamp. A factor in the accident was a reported loss of engine power…
- [NTSB ATL03CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03CA105.md): Ayers RV-6A · St. Simons Isld, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N221SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in his failure to remove the seatbelt (flight control gust lock) from the right side flight control stick.
- [NTSB ATL03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA098.md): Cessna 172N · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2003 · N140PF · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low pass. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA097.md): Cessna 172P · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N6512K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA095.md): Aerospatiale AS355F2 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N42AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB ATL03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA089.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N32038 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, which would have indicated that MVFR to IFR conditions prevailed over the route with embedded thunderstorms and rain, and his decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB ATL03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA091.md): Homebuilt Unkown · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N201EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA084.md): Beech A23 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1483L · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to secure the fitting on a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA113.md): Boeing 757-222 · Lithonia, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N504UA · No damage
  > The flight into adverse weather encountered by the flight crew, and the flight attendant's restraint not available when she was informed to take her seat. The convective associated turbulence was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA079.md): Boeing Stearman A75L3 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N4908N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL03FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA077.md): Cessna 414 · Waleska, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N822DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA068.md): Rockwell 690B · Homerville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53LG · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with unforecasted severe turbulence in cruise flight resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded due to an overload failure of the airframe, and collision with a swampy area.
- [NTSB ATL03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA067.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N13591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA064.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N219ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA081.md): Beech A100 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N227BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach and touchdown airspeeds that resulted in the overrun of the runway during a landing. Factors were the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA063.md): Cessna A152 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N762JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA062.md): Cessna 320D · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N4137T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ATL03FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA055.md): Beech A-36 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N333RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by which he failed to maintain the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low the ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA051.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N642AS · No damage
  > The flight's encounter with severe turbulence that resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ATL03FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N54406 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Related factors were the guy wire and the fog.
- [NTSB ATL03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA048.md): Cessna 150F · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N8115F · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA047.md): Beech C23 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N2190W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA042.md): Cessna 182 · LaFayette, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N1415C · Substantial damage
  > In flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA036.md): Beech 65 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N115HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power in both engines. A factor was a tree.
- [NTSB MIA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Jessup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N6098G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.

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

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

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