# NTSB investigations, 2003, OR

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 SEA04CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N727MR · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained during landing. Factors include an icy runway and a snow bank.
- [NTSB SEA04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA027.md): Erickson SHA Glasair TD · Vansycle, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N434SW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the anemometer pole/wires during low altitude flight. Contributing factors were the pole and the pilot's low altitude flight.
- [NTSB SEA04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA026.md): Upright RV-7A · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2003 · N29CV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Cloudy weather, continued flight into adverse weather, inadequate preflight planning and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA024.md): Shear Titan Tornado · Brooks, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N183T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering due to a hypoglycemic condition.
- [NTSB SEA04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA022.md): Beech S35 · Warren, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N10BX · Destroyed
  > The vacuum pump failure and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident included the instrument meteorological weather conditions and the pilot's improper recovery from the descent.
- [NTSB SEA04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA018.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Monmouth, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N7825S · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during hover operations.
- [NTSB SEA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA013.md): Cessna 172M · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N80628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while on final approach. Dark night conditions, trees and a low glidepath were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA012.md): Garnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N9565A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.
- [NTSB SEA04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N7452F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a practice auto rotation landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA009.md): Beech A36 · Seaside, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N136SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. High winds, gusts and rain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA014.md): Tracy Kolb Mark III · Prineville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft (pusher).
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA005.md): Bell 206B · Swisshome, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N86W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees and underbrush) and the operators failure to maintain a "hazard map" as indicated in their procedures manual…
- [NTSB SEA03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA193.md): Cessna A150K · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N8351M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA189.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Diamond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N48020 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during hover.
- [NTSB SEA03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA182.md): Pitts S-2A · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N5301W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance and altitude while on final approach which led to touching down short of the runway. The pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA180.md): Lancair LC41 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N166PD · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design of the drogue chute mechanical jettison system, which resulted in its failure to separate from the aircraft during in-flight spin recovery tests, and the incorrectly wired drogue chute cable cutter activation unit, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB SEA03CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA178.md): Beech C24R · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6536C · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include a fence and a ditch bank located upwind of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA176.md): Mooney M20D · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N6619U · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a mis-seated intake valve on the #1 cylinder resulting in leakage during the compression stroke and low compression. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA160.md): Hughes 269C-1 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N61442 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter encountering a ground resonance condition following a failure to maintain hovering flight. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the high pressure state of the landing gear shock absorbing…
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA152.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N4250X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA145.md): Andelin S1E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N732E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an obstruction of the left brake line by foreign material resulting in asymmetrical braking.
- [NTSB SEA03CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA138.md): Beech F90 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N299KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors include rough uneven terrain and a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA133.md): Cessna 402 B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.
- [NTSB SEA03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA126.md): Druckman 102 · Alsea, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N102DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll, when his foot became lodged between the rudder pedal and the heel brake. An additional factor is a fence near the area where he was taking off from.
- [NTSB SEA03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA125.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N37799 · Destroyed
  > The cross threading and separation of the clutch assembly while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of engine power followed by a hard landing. An inadequate maintenance overhaul was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA118.md): Herrin Hornet · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N1424 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA115.md): Cessna 182C · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N8762T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB SEA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA090.md): Beech 95 C-55 · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA088.md): Aeronca 7EC · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N4712E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A tailwind and gusting conditions were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA082.md): Cessna 182J · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2913F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA069.md): Cessna 175B · Bonanza, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8159T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7057F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA063.md): Herb Six Northstar · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2003 · N606HS · Substantial damage
  > The compressive buckling and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA062.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N6298 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA059.md): Cessna T207 A · Merlin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N9785M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while in cruise flight. Factors include low ceilings and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA055.md): Piper PA-22 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N4857A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the cosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA043.md): Cessna 208B · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N9793B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA044.md): Cessna 180 A · Malin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during landing. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA039.md): Kesterson Nieuport 11 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N110DK · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during takeoff. Factors include soft/muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA036.md): Cessna 172N · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA038.md): Beech A23 · Fort Klamath, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N2392W · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA032.md): Cessna 180 B · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2003 · N59180 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB SEA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA024.md): Bombardier DHC-8-401 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N409QX · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and spalling of the inner-most pane of the aircraft's port side windshield while on a downwind for a night visual approach due to an imposed load beyond that required for windshield certification (multiple bird strikes). Factors include a dark…

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

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

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