# NTSB investigations, 2003, VA

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 NYC04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA035.md): Northam RAF 2000 · Nelsonia, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N999GC · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA025.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N41977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the tail wind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA015.md): Harris BRC 540C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N540CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent activation of the right rudder pedal.
- [NTSB NYC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA004.md): Pfeifler Edge-540 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N540SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB IAD04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA002.md): Cessna 140 · Ridegway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N2370N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA200.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N32DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aborted takeoff after he perceived a power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the airplane encountered after it overran the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damage
  > the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug…
- [NTSB NYC03CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA193.md): Cessna 150M · Jetersville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N63600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass.
- [NTSB NYC03CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA192.md): Cessna 152 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4725B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC03CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA188.md): Lancair IVP · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N789HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published takeoff procedures for the make and model airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA187.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.
- [NTSB IAD03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA073.md): Mooney M20K · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N231PG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA175.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N97168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control,…
- [NTSB NYC03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA141.md): Cessna 170B · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N2741C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03TA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03TA138.md): Air Tractor 402A · Pearisburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N4506L · Substantial damage
  > A compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing. Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N92WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA123.md): Cessna R172K · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N736AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA056.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Montpelier, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N23428 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA111.md): Virginia Wright Model B · Midland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N1911K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA105.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2003 · CFKLW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA102.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N72942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA104.md): Boeing B767-300 · New Market, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N650UA · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB IAD03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA048.md): Dornier 328-300 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N427FJ · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB IAD03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA054.md): Roger Mann Ragwing RW8-PT2S · Hanover, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the wheat in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB NYC03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N21520 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA076.md): Cessna 172P · Shenandoah, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · CGIKO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with snow showers. Factors were the snow and the unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB IAD03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA039.md): Mooney M20R · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N1005P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA036.md): Cessna R172K · Richmond, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD03FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA035.md): Socata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N700PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB IAD03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N6312E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff.

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

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

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