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NTSB investigations, 2003, ID

180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA04LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Elk City, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Factors include dark night conditions and trees.Dec 26, 2003 · N1363U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear.Dec 17, 2003 · N290AM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Emmett, IDBrake failure as a result of inadequate hydraulic (brake) fluid in the aircraft's closed brake system. Contributing factors were the pilot's overall lack of experience in the aircraft make/model, the cold soaked brake system due to the low temperatures, and…Nov 23, 2003 · N8982C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-600 · Nordman, IDThe total failure of the helicopter's right main rotor shaft while in an ascending hover due to the propagation of a fatigue crack that initiated in a corrosion pit on the surface of a slot in the wall of the subject shaft. Factors include accumulation of…Nov 20, 2003 · N286M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bellevue, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.Nov 20, 2003 · N5244A · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Avid Magnum · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which led to a loss of control.Sep 30, 2003 · N1214W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34 (A-45) · McCall, IDThe inadequacy of the pilot's remedial action taken in an attempt to fly out of an encounter with the wake vortex turbulence created by a preceding aircraft while on short final to land. Factors include calm winds in the area of the final approach course, and…Sep 28, 2003 · N234KC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 H · Council, IDAircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain.Sep 26, 2003 · N9707G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Driggs, IDThe collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication.Sep 20, 2003 · N41053 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLevick RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the gyrocraft departing the runway and the main rotor impacting the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.Sep 19, 2003 · N24DN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA190Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.Sep 13, 2003 · N5547B · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Blanchard, IDThe loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Homedale, IDLoss of engine power during descent due to a failed cylinder head.Sep 3, 2003 · N15367 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Caldwell, IDThe instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student's failure to maintain directional control.Aug 29, 2003 · N1027X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.Aug 26, 2003 · N6126J · DestroyedNTSB SEA03FA179Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, IDA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 23, 2003 · N33170 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the updraft, the terrain drop-off, and the fence.Aug 20, 2003 · N80978 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Nampa, IDLanding gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. On ground collision with a runway light was a factor.Aug 20, 2003 · N4816T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a quartering tailwind during the initial part of the landing roll, and his failure to adequately decrease his brake applications to compensate for the tailwind conditions. Factors include, variable, gusting…Aug 17, 2003 · N185LC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Webb, IDAn over temperature condition within the gas generator turbine which led to first stage turbine blade fatigue as well as first stage blade track warping and consequent blade tip rub. The fatigue and blade tip rub ultimately led to blade separation and failure…Aug 13, 2003 · N57731 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNolen Kitfox Lite Squared · Homedale, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors include a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision…Aug 12, 2003 · N222JN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Driggs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the dust devil.Aug 11, 2003 · N233HY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Melba, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Factors contributing to the accident were the corn crop, and the pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstacles.Jul 28, 2003 · N171FF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Henry's Lake, IDA set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors.Jul 21, 2003 · N146NE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to remove the elevator gust lock prior to flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight.Jul 21, 2003 · N2709Q · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 17, 2003 · C-GBEN · DestroyedNTSB SEA03CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.Jul 17, 2003 · N758LW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Fish Haven, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Rising terrain, an inadvertent raising of the flaps for unknown reasons, and low altitude were factors.Jul 12, 2003 · N27SJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Athol, IDThe failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found…Jul 5, 2003 · N3367F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed 402-2 · Headquarters, IDThe pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors contributing to the accident included the unfavorable wind condition, the downdraft, and the trees.Jul 4, 2003 · N3380G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24-R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain.Jul 4, 2003 · N254M · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Jerome, IDThe malfunction of the cooling system pressure relief valve and the pilot's failure to follow procedures. An engine over temperature, a coolant leak as a result of a relief valve failure, an obstructed windshield which was covered with coolant fluid, and an…Jul 3, 2003 · N2869D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Gooding, IDImproper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight.Jun 27, 2003 · N2825X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337D · Driggs, IDThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 22, 2003 · N86182 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Soldier Bar, IDThe overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.Jun 17, 2003 · N7372Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Boise, IDFailure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..Jun 14, 2003 · N6806U · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 12, 2003 · N104CA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low pass maneuver which resulted in a stall. A related factor was the trees.Jun 8, 2003 · N141F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Middleton, IDThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.Jun 5, 2003 · N7238M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors.May 25, 2003 · N767 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Payette, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a…May 17, 2003 · N3450F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Boise, IDThe landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.May 10, 2003 · N711BG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow,…Apr 27, 2003 · N5595B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 27, 2003 · N8690T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 20, 2003 · N114MK · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 19, 2003 · N6268W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 G · Pistol Creek, IDInadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.Apr 7, 2003 · N756WZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Idaho Falls, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Carey, IDPilot incapacitation for unknown reasons.Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed