# NTSB investigations, 2003, WA

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 SEA04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Moclips, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N8343F · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine power during hover for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA023.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA227-AT · Spokane, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N439AF · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper glidepath alignment during an ILS approach in poor weather resulting in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the unreliable status of the primary (NAV 1) ILS receiver (leaving the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA017.md): Cessna 150C · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N7934Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear attachment during the landing roll. An inadequate maintenance modification was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N2106G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB SEA04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA015.md): Schmitt Exec 162F · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N6463S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt application of excessive collective and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Contributing factors were the ditch and low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB SEA04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA008.md): Luscombe 8E · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1806K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude resulting in an undershoot of the runway and collision with a fence. A fence was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA007.md): Cessna 185 · Trout Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1841R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA002.md): Cessna 172S · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N350ME · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare during the landing. Excessive airspeed and improper remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA001.md): Cessna 340 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N2695S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts off the approach end of the selected runway, and low clouds/fog.
- [NTSB SEA03CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA200.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Basin City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2003 · N4451Z · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not maintained while on short approach to the runway. A factor was the corn stalks near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA198.md): Piper PA-22 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2291A · Substantial damage
  > An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach to landing. A factor was the gravel.
- [NTSB SEA03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA197.md): Thompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N6611 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA03LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA194.md): Luscombe 8F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N9913C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA201.md): Cessna 172S · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N3555L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting to taxi the airplane with a known system deficiency. Factors include worn wheel brakes and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB SEA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA186.md): Schmidt Zodiac 601 XL · Sumner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N819GS · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors include the in-flight collision with trees during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB SEA03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA170.md): Avid Magnum · Greenwater, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N2054F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while manuevering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA163.md): Schulze Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N360W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb. Collision with a vehicle during landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA154.md): Bollinger RV-6A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N272JT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation following the separation of a purge valve assembly as a result of the builders failure to re-safety the face retaining/stop screw on the fuel vapor purge valve after the safety wire on the subject screw was removed in order to change the…
- [NTSB SEA03GA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03GA153.md): Kaman K-1200 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N314KA · Destroyed
  > Corrosion fatigue within the blade retention bolt bushing(s) of the main rotor blade grip resulting in fatigue, cracking and ultimate separation of the upper grip plate. The separation of the upper blade grip plate led to a dynamic imbalance within the rotor…
- [NTSB SEA03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA156.md): Hughes 269C · Marblemount, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N500HS · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of a magneto during hover taxi over water, leading to a forced landing in shallow water near the shoreline. Factors include the aircraft being over a lake at the time that the partial loss of power made it impossible to keep it airborne.
- [NTSB SEA03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA151.md): Hughes 269C · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N53KF · Substantial damage
  > The dual students failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the go-around from a simulated autorotational flare, and the instructor pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action to keep the dual student from allowing the aircraft to impact the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA149.md): Cessna 182C · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N8492T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to execute a go-around. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA148.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N7190K · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA147.md): Cessna Citation 525 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N996JR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane pitch control (trim runway and mistrim condition) resulting from a failure in the airplane's electric pitch trim system. Factors that contributed to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the pitch trim circuitry that…
- [NTSB SEA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA150.md): Cessna 185 · Sinclair Is., WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · C-FHMY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the ditch and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA164.md): Beech A35 · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N8598A · Substantial damage
  > A partially blocked fuel injector which led to an over temperature condition in the cylinders resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Sandy terrain conditions for the landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA141.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Newman Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N16GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while on final approach for landing. Trees and inadequate visual lookout were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA136.md): Cessna 172H · Sullivan Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2805L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA135.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Arlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2545H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point resulting in a runway overrun. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA134.md): Archer S-18T · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2003 · N102PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above Vs (stalling speed) while making a close-in base-to-final turn.
- [NTSB SEA03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA132.md): Hanks Avid Flyer · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N3086G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a simulated emergency descent. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N125ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors included the tree and the sunglare condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA128.md): Mooney M20-J · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N201DV · Substantial damage
  > In-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB SEA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA124.md): Beech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an…
- [NTSB SEA03FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA121.md): Lamb RV-4 · Vail, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…
- [NTSB SEA03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA120.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8070 · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA109.md): Maule M-7-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · C-FCDM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA03CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA112.md): Cessna 177 · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N2279Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to maintain/obtain airspeed and directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA108.md): McCarty Avid Magnum · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N64KM · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's unexpected encounter with control interference when the student applied brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA03FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA106.md): Downer RC-3 · Yelm, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N6723K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the failure of the aircraft to accelerate for undetermined reasons and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA103.md): Cessna 172P · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N9566L · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the flight instructor's lack of experience.
- [NTSB SEA03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA101.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N8468V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a 20 foot high post while applying chemicals to an agricultural field, which resulted in impact damage to the right main landing gear, and ultimately to a collapse of the subject gear during the subsequent…
- [NTSB SEA03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA098.md): Cessna R182 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7568T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be…
- [NTSB SEA03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA107.md): Pippert Zenith Air CH 701 · Rochester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2748 · Substantial damage
  > Loose jet in the carburetor while on climb out resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA095.md): Rans S-14 · Pasco, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · None · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. A physical impairment due to alcohol was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA089.md): Cessna 172 · Republic, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N7301A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N71749 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear steering system for undetermined reasons during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA084.md): Cessna 172 N · Center Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N5326J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The pilot's diverted attention, deer near the runway, and trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA086.md): Grumman G-164B · Basin City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N3629E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque sensor idler gear duplex bearing during agricultural aerial application, resulting in a total power loss and a forced landing. Factors include tall wheat and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA081.md): Luscombe 8A · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1977B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.

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

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

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