# NTSB investigations, 2003, ID

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 SEA04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA030.md): Cessna 172M · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N1363U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Factors include dark night conditions and trees.
- [NTSB SEA04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA028.md): Aviat A-1B · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N290AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA021.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2003 · N8982C · Substantial damage
  > Brake failure as a result of inadequate hydraulic (brake) fluid in the aircraft's closed brake system. Contributing factors were the pilot's overall lack of experience in the aircraft make/model, the cold soaked brake system due to the low temperatures, and…
- [NTSB SEA04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA019.md): Kaman K-600 · Nordman, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N286M · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the helicopter's right main rotor shaft while in an ascending hover due to the propagation of a fatigue crack that initiated in a corrosion pit on the surface of a slot in the wall of the subject shaft. Factors include accumulation of…
- [NTSB SEA04FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA020.md): Cessna T210N · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA199.md): Wood Avid Magnum · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2003 · N1214W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA196.md): Beech T-34 (A-45) · McCall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N234KC · Substantial damage
  > The inadequacy of the pilot's remedial action taken in an attempt to fly out of an encounter with the wake vortex turbulence created by a preceding aircraft while on short final to land. Factors include calm winds in the area of the final approach course, and…
- [NTSB SEA03CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA195.md): Cessna 180 H · Council, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2003 · N9707G · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA192.md): Cessna 421B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N41053 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB SEA03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA191.md): Levick RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N24DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the gyrocraft departing the runway and the main rotor impacting the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N5547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA187.md): Cessna 172RG · Blanchard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Homedale, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2003 · N15367 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during descent due to a failed cylinder head.
- [NTSB SEA03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA181.md): Cessna 180 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N1027X · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA03FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA173.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA179.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…
- [NTSB SEA03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA177.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N33170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA175.md): Globe GC-1B · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N80978 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the updraft, the terrain drop-off, and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA03LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA174.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N4816T · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. On ground collision with a runway light was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA171.md): Cessna 185 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N185LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a quartering tailwind during the initial part of the landing roll, and his failure to adequately decrease his brake applications to compensate for the tailwind conditions. Factors include, variable, gusting…
- [NTSB SEA03FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA169.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Webb, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N57731 · Substantial damage
  > An over temperature condition within the gas generator turbine which led to first stage turbine blade fatigue as well as first stage blade track warping and consequent blade tip rub. The fatigue and blade tip rub ultimately led to blade separation and failure…
- [NTSB SEA03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA168.md): Nolen Kitfox Lite Squared · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2003 · N222JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors include a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision…
- [NTSB SEA03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA167.md): Aviat A-1B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2003 · N233HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB SEA03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA158.md): Hughes 269C · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N171FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Factors contributing to the accident were the corn crop, and the pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA146.md): Cessna 182S · Henry's Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N146NE · Substantial damage
  > A set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA144.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N2709Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the elevator gust lock prior to flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA03FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA143.md): Piper PA-34-200T · White Bird, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · C-GBEN · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident included the impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide exposure and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA162.md): Cessna R172K · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N758LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA137.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Fish Haven, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N27SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Rising terrain, an inadvertent raising of the flaps for unknown reasons, and low altitude were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA129.md): Cessna 182J · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N3367F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found…
- [NTSB SEA03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA127.md): Lockheed 402-2 · Headquarters, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N3380G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors contributing to the accident included the unfavorable wind condition, the downdraft, and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA123.md): Beech A24-R · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N254M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA202.md): North American P-51D · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N2869D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the cooling system pressure relief valve and the pilot's failure to follow procedures. An engine over temperature, a coolant leak as a result of a relief valve failure, an obstructed windshield which was covered with coolant fluid, and an…
- [NTSB SEA03CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA119.md): Cessna P206 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N2825X · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight.
- [NTSB SEA03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA117.md): Cessna T337D · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N86182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA113.md): Cessna 206 · Soldier Bar, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N7372Q · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA104.md): Mooney M20C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N6806U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..
- [NTSB SEA03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA100.md): Aviat A-1 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N104CA · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from trees was not maintained during the initial climb. A proper touchdown point was not attained, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA096.md): Aviat A-1A · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N141F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low pass maneuver which resulted in a stall. A related factor was the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA093.md): Cessna 175 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N7238M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB SEA03FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA092.md): Cessna 180H · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N767 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA083.md): Cessna 182J · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2003 · N3450F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a…
- [NTSB SEA03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711BG · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.
- [NTSB SEA03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA074.md): Cessna 182 · McCall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N5595B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow,…
- [NTSB SEA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA070.md): Cessna 182C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N8690T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA066.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Plummer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N114MK · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of the left parking brake locking tab on a burr on the left brake master cylinder activation rod during the landing roll, resulting in the left brake becoming locked in a position where excessive braking was applied.
- [NTSB SEA03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N6268W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in a loss of airspeed, stall and undershoot of runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA056.md): Cessna TU206 G · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N756WZ · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.
- [NTSB SEA03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA045.md): Cessna 501 · Carey, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons.

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

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

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