# NTSB investigations, 2003, IN

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 CHI04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA032.md): Hughes TH-55A · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N9240D · Substantial damage
  > The fractured cluster fitting resulting in a loss of directional control during initial climb and the improper repair of cluster fitting by unknown personnel. The night conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA006.md): Piper J-3 · Florence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N71027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA005.md): Waco CTO · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N9577H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA324.md): Beech 35-33 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N978T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign.
- [NTSB CHI03LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA319.md): Bell 206L-1 · Shoals, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N74AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate during the touchdown once visual reference was reduced by the dust in the rotor downwash. Factors were the dusty gravel landing area and the pilot's visual lookout not being possible due to the dust the rotor…
- [NTSB CHI03LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA310.md): Cessna 182D · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N8702X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA291.md): Beech B36TC · Uniondale, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during…
- [NTSB CHI03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA268.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tocsin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N37923 · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting the low altitude turn and his failure to maintain clearance from the corn crop. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA241.md): Young Pietenpol Air Camper · Peru, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2003 · N81171 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the landing. A factor was the trees he impacted.
- [NTSB CHI03LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA229.md): Cessna 172P · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N99040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and the failure to perform a go-around during landing. The planned approach with a quartering tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N9941W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The barrels were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA195.md): Ruminski Ultra Pup · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N124TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped.
- [NTSB CHI03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA187.md): Piper PA-24 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N6315P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA193.md): Cessna 172H · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N3832R · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA188.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brazil, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1660H · Substantial damage
  > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the fence, which the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA107.md): McBride Avid Flyer · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N29MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed which resulted in a landing overrun. The pilot's lack of experience in make and model airplane, and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA101.md): Beech K35 · Richmond, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N614Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires.
- [NTSB CHI03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA095.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Knox, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N45297 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA074.md): North American/Aero Classics P-51D · Urbana, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N93TF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a spin.
- [NTSB CHI03IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA055.md): Boeing 737-83N · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N303TZ · Minor damage
  > The ground tow personnel not maintaining clearance from the de-icing vehicle during the tow back to the gate. Factors were the de-icing vehicle that parked by the airplane's left wing, the ground personnel not following the operator's towing…

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

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

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