# NTSB investigations, 2003

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 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 MIA04WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA046.md): Cessna 172 · Lamentin, Martinique · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2003 · N8547X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA037.md): Cessna 441 · Greenacres City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N111RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled descent into a canal. A factor was the pilot's impairment by the drug chlorpheniramine.
- [NTSB LAX04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA083.md): Cessna 210 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N6539X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA050.md): Cessna 182A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N5894B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student.
- [NTSB ANC04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA017.md): Piper PA-12 · Togiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N3624M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA082.md): Cessna 172N · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2003 · N461BD · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition, which resulted in the loss of directional control. The crosswind and wind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA049.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Wellington, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2003 · N14763 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the dry grass and the concrete box he encountered during his excursion off the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA052.md): Morgan S-17 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N5609B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to an excessive crosswind component, resulting in an uncontrolled groundloop/swerve. Contributing factors were the crosswind gust and the soft, sandy terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA064.md): Atkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N8117L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA061.md): Mooney 20F · Campobello, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2996L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and a collision with trees and the ground during an uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ANC04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA016.md): Piper J3C-65 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2094M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft and a subsequent midair collision. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to determine that…
- [NTSB NYC04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA051.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Byron, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N358SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective, and failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA053.md): Cessna 172R · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N363SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA079.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N53879 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pin that secured the right rudder pedal to the brake cylinder arm due to improper installation of the pin. Also causal was the manufacturer's confusing maintenance instructions regarding the installation of the right rudder pedal pin and…
- [NTSB DEN04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA033.md): Aerospatiale AS 365 N-2 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N291LL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance from the hangar. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · King, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N742CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and obstacle clearance while performing a simulated engine out resulting in an in-flight-collision with a power line and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA059.md): Socata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N1879S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA030.md): Cessna 172M · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N1363U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Factors include dark night conditions and trees.
- [NTSB LAX04WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA080.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Pacific Ocean, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 26, 2003 · ZKUAC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA089.md): Cessna 172L · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N7668G · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.
- [NTSB CHI04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N7575V · Substantial damage
  > The impact with a deer during landing roll. A contributing factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA062.md): Cessna 172R · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N26486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor is lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL04IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA067.md): Sabreliner NA-265-60 · Birminghham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N124DC · No damage
  > The lack of lubrication of the right main wheel bearing which resulted in the overheating.
- [NTSB WAS04RA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS04RA010.md): Boeing 727-223 · Cotonou, Benin · Accident · 141 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 25, 2003 · 3X-GDO
- [NTSB MIA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA038.md): Cessna 172RG · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2003 · N4721R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper emergency landing gear extension procedure which resulted in the right main landing gear not locking in the down position subsequent right main landing gear collapsing on landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA078.md): Beech A36TC · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2003 · N364JR · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with terrain for an undetermined reason while the pilot was maneuvering to return for a landing during an unknown emergency.
- [NTSB LAX04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA077.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Avalon, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2003 · N3747U · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to properly execute the published missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB LAX04FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA076.md): Agusta A109A · Redwood Valley, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2003 · N25RX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent in-flight encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with rising…
- [NTSB SEA04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA029.md): Beech 58P · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N181AM · Destroyed
  > The second pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after takeoff. Proper climb rate not verified by the flight crew, fog, freezing fog, dark night conditions and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA075.md): Learjet 24B · Helendale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N600XJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA005.md): Piper PA-44 · Prospect, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N432PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight decision, which included an inappropriate altitude selection for intentional single engine operation. Factors were the inability of the flight instructor to restart the right engine for undetermined reasons, and the…
- [NTSB FTW04WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA050.md): Cessna 172 · Shiona, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2003 · HC-BAS · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA063.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N111TK · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA032.md): Piper PA-12 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N4159M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Factors contributing to the accident include the resulting fuel exhaustion, the snow covered field and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA047.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N598S · Destroyed
  > The pilot became disoriented and attempted to land the helicopter at the wrong ramp resulting in his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the approach. The light poles were a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N221Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the worm drive bearing that resulted in the failure of the landing gear extension/retraction gearbox, which ultimately resulted in the extension of the landing gear not being possible. A factor to the accident was the airport sign that the…
- [NTSB NYC04CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA049.md): Bell B407 · Morehead, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N508MT · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel's failure to identify the hazardous condition. Factors were blowing snow and night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA036.md): Cessna 310P · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N5811M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nose gear failing to lock in position, gear collapse, and damage to the airplane during landing…
- [NTSB IAD04CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA006.md): Piper PA-30 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N7532Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted a hard landing. A factor was the glare from the setting sun.
- [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 CHI04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N56598 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes during landing by the pilot, resulting in failure of the left main landing gear tire and a loss of directional control. Contributing factors were the failure of the main landing gear, as well as the grass and the ditch adjacent to…
- [NTSB ATL04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA050.md): Baker KR-2 · St. Marys, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N93PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climb out which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA050.md): Cessna 208B · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N9469B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA074.md): Beech B55 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N20480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in a low fuel state and a precautionary landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA073.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N7189U · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA051.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N69RS · Substantial damage
  > The collapsing of the right main landing gear during the landing roll out as a result of impacting an animal on the runway during takeoff.
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2003&page=2

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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