# NTSB investigations, 2003, LA

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 FTW04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA063.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N111TK · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA077.md): Bell BH-212 · Galliano, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N5017H · No damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control due to sheared, loose, and bent bolts which secured the tail rotor pitch control bellcrank support bracket.
- [NTSB FTW04IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA043.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N125TA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the inoperative forward fuel boost pump caution light switch.
- [NTSB FTW03FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA225.md): Cessna 310J · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N2010E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane during a go-around. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA216.md): Bell 206B-3 · Kisatchie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N197AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA204.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N301AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA259.md): Bell 206L-3 · E.I. 276, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N41128 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during takeoff. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the planned approach to position the helicopter with a crosswind in order to…
- [NTSB FTW03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA166.md): Bell 47G-2 · Franklinton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2003 · N90485 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover due to his failure to properly remove the tie-down strap on the right skid prior to takeoff. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to abort takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW03TA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03TA156.md): Bell 407 · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N991SP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness due to the inadequate maintenance performed by other company personnel.
- [NTSB FTW03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA135.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7172D · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilots landing instructions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA136.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Batchelor, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2003 · N36531 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff with adequate runway available. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA122.md): Enstrom F-28F · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N86238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA117.md): Bell 407 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N501PH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA106.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2003 · N945PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control following a loss of tail rotor drive. A contributing factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA102.md): Enstrom 280FX · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA092.md): Mooney M20J · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N658FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the magneto assembly due to inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA088.md): Bell 206L-1 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2003 · N5740L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factors was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW03TA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03TA087.md): Beech T-34B · Hammond, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N20684 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA056.md): Bell 206L-1 · B.S. 53, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N3194P · Destroyed
  > The improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA081.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N22TV · Destroyed
  > The loss of tail rotor drive as a result of baggage coming in contact with the tail rotor blades after the aft cargo door was not secured. A contributing factor was the passenger's failure to follow the procedures for properly securing the helicopter's doors…
- [NTSB FTW03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA071.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N9226L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.

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

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

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