# NTSB investigations, 2003, NV

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 LAX04FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA078.md): Beech A36TC · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2003 · N364JR · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with terrain for an undetermined reason while the pilot was maneuvering to return for a landing during an unknown emergency.
- [NTSB ANC04FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA015.md): Cessna P210N · Tonopah, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N4674A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow approved instrument flight procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles/terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow and low clouds.
- [NTSB LAX04FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA019.md): Beech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N9438S · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA005.md): Cessna 182A · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N3904D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX03FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA298.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N8604N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower local controller and local assist controller to effectively monitor the runway operation and ensure proper separation was maintained between aircraft on intersecting runways.
- [NTSB LAX03LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA294.md): Cessna 172N · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N6548D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the mountainous terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA273.md): Piper PA-46-350P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N103TK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during approach for the airplane's flight configuration, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA270.md): Beech K35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N5343E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA268.md): Beech C35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N607D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA245.md): Hogarty Lancair IV P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N499R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was a high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX03LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA242.md): Smith Miniplane · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N721SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA233.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N8991Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the road and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the second pilot's landing and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX03LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA234.md): Cessna 150H · Dyer, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N22897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX03LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA218.md): Cessna 210 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N9544T · Substantial damage
  > A bolt in the fuel selector that restricted the flow of fuel to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA214.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N6182U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of…
- [NTSB LAX03CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA208.md): Cessna 172K · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N7342G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his premature raising of the flaps during a go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal.
- [NTSB LAX03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA190.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2003 · N5058P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and his mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tanks.
- [NTSB LAX03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA177.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2003 · N991RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA165.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N503HC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the student, which resulted in the improper deployment of the spoilers by the student. A factor was the high vegetation on the landing surface.
- [NTSB LAX03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA159.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N68567 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA161.md): Cessna 177RG · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N8034G · Substantial damage
  > the airplane collided with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA157.md): Sabre Trike 330 · Jean, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in an inadvertent liftoff at an inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA141.md): Cessna 182P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N43VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
- [NTSB LAX03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA124.md): Cessna 172P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N553CH · Destroyed
  > the applicant pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA121.md): Beech V35A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N95DC · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA100.md): Cessna 172N · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2003 · N9885J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in a box canyon.
- [NTSB LAX03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA095.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N6413N · Substantial damage
  > A sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.
- [NTSB LAX03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA062.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N84889 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance.

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

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

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