NTSB investigations, 2003
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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"
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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
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NTSB CHI03FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Jackson, MNThe pilot's intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.NTSB ANC03LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe failure of the pilot of the seaplane and the operator of the jet ski to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision during the airplane's landing flare.NTSB ANC03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Ketchikan, AKThe improper installation of a bolt in the gas generator governor linkage by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees. Factors…NTSB ANC03CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and excessive application of the airplane brakes during the landing roll that resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB NYC03LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sandusky, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain the engine mixture control during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of power, and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA03LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB MIA03LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll resulting in collision with trees after the airplane departed the runway.NTSB MIA03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Plymouth, FLThe pilot's continue operation with known deficiencies (engine vibration) resulting in a partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff and overrun of the runway during the aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX03LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lomita, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Also causal was the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX03LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Quickie Q2 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inadvertent entry into a pilot induced oscillation and failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's likely impairment by an over-the-counter drug substance that degraded his physical…NTSB LAX03LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Porterville, CAFatigue-induced failure of bolts in the helicopter's rotor drive flange, which resulted in a total loss of torque to the rotor drive shaft.NTSB LAX03CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Livermore, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise pilot induced oscillation and hard landing.NTSB CHI03LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Waverly, IAThe main rotor blade push-pull rods being corroded, sustaining fatigue, and separating in cruise and the main rotor blade contacting the tail boom during the emergency landing. Factors were the diminished aircraft control and the vibrations encountered during…NTSB CHI03FA218Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22-Beta · Flint, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inadequate decision to land on an unsuitable area.NTSB ANC03LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Kobuk, AKThe pilot's inadvertent use of diesel fuel in a gasoline engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing after takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…NTSB WAS03WA017Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369HS · Sevenoaks, Kent, United KingdomNTSB WAS03RA016Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA-226TC · Mount Kenya,, KenyaNTSB SEA03LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Sinclair Is., WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the ditch and the fence.NTSB NYC03FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStart & Flug H101 · Rock Hill, NYThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB LAX03LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-10 Sakota/A · Paulden, AZa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN03FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Steamboat Sprng, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, high density altitude, and mountainous conditions.NTSB CHI03LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Racine, WIThe failure of the left main landing gear axle resulting in the brake being locked and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ATL03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation of fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was pilot impairment due to alcohol consumption.NTSB SEA03LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Freeland, WAA 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 NYC03FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Quakertown, PAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03WA147Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-235 · Freeport, BahamasNTSB MIA03LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot.NTSB MIA03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLFailure of the student pilot of N864CP to judge the clearance between his airplane and the stationary N431ER while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB FTW03LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the…NTSB FTW03LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Kerrville, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Logan, UTthe loss of engine power due to partial mechanical failure, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, the improper rigging of the propeller governor control, the high density altitude…NTSB CHI03LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Isle, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.NTSB SEA03LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Newman Lake, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while on final approach for landing. Trees and inadequate visual lookout were factors.NTSB SEA03FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · White Bird, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident included the impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide exposure and the trees.NTSB SEA03CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.NTSB LAX03LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Happy Jack, AZthe partial loss of engine power due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.NTSB DEN03LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Watkins, COthe right seat shifting aft during the take off roll, rendering aircraft control not possible by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the inboard seat pin which did not engage fully, the outboard seat pin which was installed incorrectly, the…NTSB DCA03WA055Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Londonderry, United KingdomNTSB CHI03LA237Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B777-222 · Chicago, ILThe turbulence encountered during the descent which seriously injured a passenger returning to her seat after the seat belt sign was activated. A factor was that it was not possible for the returning passenger to comply with the lit seat belt sign.NTSB CHI03LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Esmond, NDThe obstruction of the windshield by the application chemical restricting the pilot's visual lookout, and the pilot's failure to perform an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the leak in the hopper lid and the drainage ditch.NTSB CHI03LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Staples, MNThe fatigue fracture of the oil jet flange resulting in a total engine failure during the aerial application.NTSB ATL03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeuthan Buccaneer II · Pell City, ALThe failure of the throttle cable due to fatigue resulting in a loss of engine power. Factor were uphill rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC03CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB SEA03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAndelin S1E · Troutdale, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an obstruction of the left brake line by foreign material resulting in asymmetrical braking.NTSB SEA03CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F90 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's misjudgment of distance while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors include rough uneven terrain and a tailwind.NTSB IAD03CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 Katana · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total flying experience.NTSB FTW03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MIG-15BIS · Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN03LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Snowmass Villag, COthe failure of the pilot of balloon #2 to maintain clearance from balloon #1 while overtaking him.NTSB DCA03WA045Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLockheed L-188A · Cranbrook, CanadaNTSB CHI03LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Port Huron, MIThe pilot misjudging the flare during landing, and his inadequate remedial action resulting in the inadvertent porpoise of the airplane.