NTSB investigations, 2003
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 SEA03WA077Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-46-350 · Lop Buri, ThailandNTSB SEA03LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Cirrus · Ephrata, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor.NTSB LAX03LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Grand Canyon, AZThe out of rig condition of the landing gear control linkages, which prevented the on-ground antiretraction safety device from working. Also causal was the pilot's inadvertent movement of the gear selector to the up position while taxiing.NTSB LAX03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB LAX03FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Eagleville, CAthe pilot's encounter with mountain wave activity with downdrafts and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of…NTSB IAD03MA049Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSino-Swearingen SJ30-2 · Loma Alta, TXThe manufacturer's incomplete high-Mach design research, which resulted in the airplane becoming unstable and diverging into a lateral upset.NTSB IAD03FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Jackson, OHThe flight instructor's improper decision to turn back to the airport at an insufficient altitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, during a simulated engine failure.NTSB FTW03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB DEN03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Colo. Springs, COthe stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the…NTSB DEN03LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Colo. Springs, COthe student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision,…NTSB DEN03FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Longmont, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and low altitude, and the fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI03LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.NTSB CHI03LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Lancair IV · Wamego, KSThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the runway while maneuvering on final approach. A factor to the accident was the pilot's misjudgment of his altitude while on final approach.NTSB NYC03WA100Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-16 · Saint Girons, FranceNTSB LAX03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck.NTSB LAX03LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB IAD03LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDornier 328-300 · Roanoke, VAThe airplane's encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB CHI03LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Marengo, ILThe pilot's improper flare. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.NTSB ATL03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TNThe rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.NTSB ATL03LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Trenton, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL03FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700B · Mobile, ALThe improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…NTSB NYC03LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Newport, RIThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast.NTSB NYC03FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Newport, PAThe pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude, which inhibited his ability to recover from an encountered flat spin. A factor related to the accident was the aft center of gravity, which was beyond the operational limit for the…NTSB DEN03LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sedan, NMthe nonmechanical partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing (due to his low altitude), and the irrigation system (object) that was impacted.NTSB SEA03LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Bonanza, ORSeparation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB LAX03LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Boulder City, NVthe airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.NTSB FTW03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHackney Vans RV-6A · Canton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI03LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Three Rivers, MIThe directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Ironwood, MIThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop on landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.NTSB ANC03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB LAX03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Angwin, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB FTW03LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Pecos, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB DEN03FA070Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, COthe flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in engine start with the throttles advanced and the subsequent impact with the tug. Contributing factors include, the flight crew's improper procedures/directives and failure to…NTSB LAX03LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Corona De Tucso, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while performing low level passes. The pilot's physical impairment due to a high blood alcohol level was also causal.NTSB IAD03LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger Mann Ragwing RW8-PT2S · Hanover, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the wheat in the forced landing field.NTSB CHI03LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Lithonia, GAThe flight into adverse weather encountered by the flight crew, and the flight attendant's restraint not available when she was informed to take her seat. The convective associated turbulence was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Red Owl, SDThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.NTSB SEA03LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Plummer, IDThe jamming of the left parking brake locking tab on a burr on the left brake master cylinder activation rod during the landing roll, resulting in the left brake becoming locked in a position where excessive braking was applied.NTSB SEA03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Trident, MTFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.NTSB NYC03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Waterford, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the collision with the wire. Factors in the accident were the concealment of the poles by trees, the lack of contrast between the wire and grass field.NTSB FTW03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Ardmore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during liftoff. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter of propeller blast from the other airplane starting at the time of takeoff.NTSB DEN03LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kemmerer, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop/swerve and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the wind gust and the ditch.NTSB CHI03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MOThe pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.NTSB ANC03LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A1 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB SEA03LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orofino, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in a loss of airspeed, stall and undershoot of runway.NTSB SEA03LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Coos Bay, ORThe pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees.NTSB IAD03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Randolph, NYThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.NTSB IAD03LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Sterling, MAThe student pilot's misjudgment of his traffic pattern altitudes, which resulted in a premature descent into a tree.NTSB FTW03LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Bossier City, LAThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilots landing instructions.