# NTSB investigations, 2003, TX

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA047.md): Cessna T210N · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA045.md): Cessna 172K · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA049.md): Cessna 195B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N6850D · Substantial damage
  > The leakage of the left brake master cylinder cap, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB FTW04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA042.md): Cessna 210 · Clarendon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware.
- [NTSB FTW04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA040.md): Hackney Vans RV-6A · Carthage, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N528DH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall,
- [NTSB FTW04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA041.md): Bull SE5-A · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N42LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N47413 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.
- [NTSB FTW04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N98287 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane during the final approach. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA039.md): Robinson R22 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N747LF · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA069.md): MBB BK 117 B-2 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N440HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while repositioning in a confined landing zone. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the confined area available to the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.
- [NTSB FTW04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA027.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA026.md): Cessna 172N · La Grange, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N739YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly navigate during the day VFR cross-country flight, which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB FTW04FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA024.md): Cessna 550 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N418MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing a simulated engine failure on final approach. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB FTW04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA022.md): Cessna 210M · Tolar, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N777SG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA021.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N1361E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation and the wrong runway selection. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA020.md): Cessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N95604 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA018.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2003 · N5203W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA014.md): Rans S-10 · Ponder, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA010.md): General Motors FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N681S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB FTW04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA013.md): Prill RV-6 · Snyder, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA011.md): Beech 65-A90 · Fentress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N511BF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA009.md): Ayres · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N4013Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a ruptured oil line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N3760R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB FTW04TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA012.md): Hughes OH-6A · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N8524Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aft segment of the tail rotor drive shaft for undertermined reasons. A contibuting factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the foced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA004.md): Colliander RV-8 · Van, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N27JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA002.md): Price Cuby Acro Trainer · Canutillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N300HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB FTW04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA001.md): Bratton Experimental Homebuilt Swearingen SX300 · Floresville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N301SX · Substantial damage
  > The separation of one propeller blade while in cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA233.md): Hughes 269C · Gail, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA232.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2003 · N43376 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA231.md): Cessna 172S · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N168ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the after landing check.
- [NTSB DCA03IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03IA058.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N462AA · No damage
  > The improper maintenance of the tailcone evacuation system, which prevented the evacuation slide from inflating during an evacuation due to smoke/fumes in the cabin.
- [NTSB DEN03FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA155.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N45BP · Destroyed
  > the first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed. Contributing factors included performing intentional stalls at too low an altitude to afford a safe recovery, the pilot's failure to add power in an attempt to recover, and the…
- [NTSB FTW03FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA229.md): Learjet 25B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N666TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during the approach to landing, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA222.md): Aero Commander 680 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N233S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA219.md): Cessna 150F · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N8158S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA212.md): Cessna 172L · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N7632G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW03FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA211.md): Agusta A109E · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N143CF · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure to maintain clearance with the safety fence during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW03LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA209.md): Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 · Vigo Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N394R · Destroyed
  > The loss of propeller pitch control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA203.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N731BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.
- [NTSB FTW03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA199.md): Cessna T188C · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA197.md): Bell 206B · Mason, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N9877Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A contributing factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW03CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA201.md): Cessna 210D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · N139RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the checklist resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB FTW03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA202.md): Beech BE-36TC · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N93PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his failure to abort the takeoff roll resulting in an overrun.
- [NTSB FTW03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA196.md): Holmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N20EJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA192.md): Piper PA-38 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N9347T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA198.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N251BC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.

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

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

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