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 LAX03IA199Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZthe simultaneous failure of both horizontal stabilizer trim channels on two separate occasions for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Spring, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to wake turbulence.NTSB FTW03LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportApex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TXThe failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive…NTSB DEN03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Colorado Spring, COthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in which he mismanaged his fuel supply by failing to switch tanks resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI03LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.NTSB CHI03LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCulloch J-2 · Magnolia, ARThe pilot's inadequate weight a balance calculations and inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CHI03LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anoka, MNThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign.NTSB ATL03FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TNThe pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ANC03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLongren Centaur L-13 · Chickaloon, AKThe loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.NTSB LAX03TA204Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 B2 · Riverside, CAThe flying pilot's failure to align the helicopter during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was the check pilot's failure to initiate remedial action.NTSB LAX03LA197Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G4 · Porterville, CAloss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD03CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Sutton, WVThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors included the high density altitude conditions, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's high density altitude performance characteristics.NTSB DEN03LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSharp Corben Baby Ace D · Wamsutter, WYA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Santa Fe, NMthe inadvertent encounter with turbulence associated with thunderstorms. A contributing factor was the icing conditions.NTSB DEN03LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Eureka, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include high density altitude, hilly terrain, low airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB CHI03LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Standard D-25 · West Bend, WIThe pilot's excessive braking during landing roll. Contributing factors to this accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.NTSB CHI03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Harvey, NDThe aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. The inadequate short field takeoff procedure by the pilot and the short grass runway were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Tribune, KSThe in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.NTSB ANC03LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliamson Glastar · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced…NTSB SEA03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Royal City, WAThe 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 SEA03LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Laurel, MTAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. The aircraft subsequently nosed over.NTSB SEA03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Kent, WAThe 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 SEA03FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Atlanta, IDClearance from trees was not maintained during the initial climb. A proper touchdown point was not attained, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and trees were factors.NTSB NYC03LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Crisfield, MDThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the windshear and the crosswind.NTSB NYC03FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pittsfield, METhe inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…NTSB MIA03LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gulf Hammock, FLThe insufficient information provided to the pilot by the mechanic that installed the auxiliary fuel tank for his failure to install a placard to indicate that both fuel on/off valves should not be on at the same time resulting in a total loss of engine power…NTSB MIA03FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Carthage, MSThe failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to following the in-flight weather avoidance assistance instructions offered by the controller and his continued flight into known adverse weather condition (thunderstorm), resulting in overload failure of the…NTSB LAX03LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX03LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing MD-82 · Fort Worth, TXThe encounter with severe turbulence during descent, prior to the cabin crew taking their seats, which resulted in serious injury to two flight attendants.NTSB LAX03CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB FTW03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.NTSB DEN03TA103Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R172E · Albuquerque, NMthe student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control.NTSB DEN03TA102Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL03LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChinook Plus 2 A13-SWB · Elsanor, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · East Vincent, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.NTSB MIA03FA120Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · Madison, FLThe pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over.NTSB LAX03LA192Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportArgus CA-7 · Angleton, TXthe pilot's loss of lateral aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot's intentional flight with an asymmetrical fuel loading, and his improper use of the fuel system. A factor in the accident was the insufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer…NTSB LAX03LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's improper use of the throttle control, the certified flight instructor (CFI) inadequate supervision, and the student's control interference, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.NTSB ATL03CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyers RV-6A · St. Simons Isld, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in his failure to remove the seatbelt (flight control gust lock) from the right side flight control stick.NTSB ANC03LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll of a short field landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB NYC03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7EC · Louisville, KYThe pilots inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB MIA03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (water contamination of the fuel) resulting in loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and damage to airframe during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX03LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tanks.NTSB DEN03IA101Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Dodge City, KSthe inadvertent activation of the flight deck door's upper pressure relief latch during closure of the door, resulting in the deployment of the upper decompression panel which subsequently struck the captain. Contributing factors included the operator's…NTSB LAX03LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Phoenix, AZThe instructor's inadequate supervision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The wind gusts were a factor.NTSB LAX03LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude from terrain during an aerial application, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's diverted attention while resetting a circuit breaker.NTSB LAX03FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International Aero-Commander 112TC · Santa Nella, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by conducting VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, and mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI03LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDromader M-18 · Dumas, ARThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstruction at the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the road and ditch.NTSB CHI03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBraunschmidt RV-6A · Tea, SDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered. Contributing factors to this accident were the crop and the collapse of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB ANC03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Telida, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.