# NTSB investigations, 2003, TN

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 ATL04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA057.md): Interplane Skyboy-2 · Covington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor was the unqualified person (pilot).
- [NTSB DCA04MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA011.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-10-10F · Memphis, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 18, 2003 · N364FE · Destroyed
  > 1) the first officer's failure to properly apply crosswind landing techniques to align the airplane with the runway centerline and to properly arrest the airplane's descent rate (flare) before the airplane touched down; and 2) the captain's failure to…
- [NTSB ATL04LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA068.md): Cessna 182L · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N3191R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Wind gust was a factor
- [NTSB ATL04FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA051.md): Cessna 414 · Greeneville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2003 · N1592T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in icing conditions on a circling approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA035.md): Cessna 210D · Millington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N3728Y · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the main hydraulic landing gear system actuator resulting in an emergency gear up landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA032.md): Luscombe 8F · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N9929C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load.
- [NTSB ATL04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA022.md): Diamond DA 20-C1 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N575MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush and collision with a taxiway sign. A factor was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N69190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA021.md): Godwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N797RP · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N1919X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA006.md): Piper J-3 -C65 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N38272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper us of flight controls during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in an collision with the specially equipped automobile.
- [NTSB ATL03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA151.md): Sheppard S-2 · Obion, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2003 · N39S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the elevator control pushrod, that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.
- [NTSB ATL03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA138.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Seymour, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N22TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL03CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03CA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N3542K · Substantial damage
  > An on-ground collision with an animal (deer) during an attempted takeoff..
- [NTSB ATL03FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA134.md): Beech BE-35 · Kingsport, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N4289B · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's mismanagement of the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winchester, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N8496R · Substantial damage
  > A maintenance personnel failure to follow propeller inspection procedures that resulted in a fatigue failure of a propeller blade and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA117.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N6088M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA115.md): Beech 58P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N36TL · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA111.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rockvale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N555MR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA125.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N68551 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA101.md): Beech 58P · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N60BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA093.md): Cessna 172K · Bristol, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N7412G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA092.md): Cessna 172H · Somerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N1748F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA090.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Chattanooga, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N829AS · No damage
  > Excessive wear on the bushings and the right aileron inboard and outboard power control unit output link resulting in the upward movement of the right aileron during cruise climb, uncommanded right roll. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB ATL03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA085.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N43266 · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Trenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N6621G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA080.md): Rans S-12 · West Point, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the inflight collision with a utility line. A factor was utility lines.
- [NTSB ATL03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA069.md): Cessna 310 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N244S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA065.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Kimble, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N81664 · Destroyed
  > The interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve.
- [NTSB ATL03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA058.md): Cessna 172 M · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N1754V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA053.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2003 · N4135Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA046.md): Beech A36 · Morristown, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N100DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to initiate flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in the in-flight encounter with weather and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was airplane performance deteriorated due…
- [NTSB ATL03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA045.md): Cessna P210N · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N6ZZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA035.md): Aviat Husky · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N415JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor was separation of the spring clip from the landing gear steering system.

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

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

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