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NTSB investigations, 2003, TX

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB FTW04LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Marfa, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Grand Saline, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Amarillo, TXThe leakage of the left brake master cylinder cap, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the failure of the left brake.Dec 20, 2003 · N6850D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Clarendon, TXthe loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware.Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA040Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHackney Vans RV-6A · Carthage, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall,Dec 14, 2003 · N528DH · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBull SE5-A · Rio Hondo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and the prevailing tailwind.Dec 13, 2003 · N42LB · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.Dec 10, 2003 · N47413 · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane during the final approach. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.Dec 9, 2003 · N98287 · DestroyedNTSB FTW04CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spring, TXThe CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor.Dec 8, 2003 · N747LF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMBB BK 117 B-2 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while repositioning in a confined landing zone. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the confined area available to the pilot.Nov 29, 2003 · N440HH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TXThe loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TXthe loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · La Grange, TXThe pilot's failure to properly navigate during the day VFR cross-country flight, which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.Nov 21, 2003 · N739YK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Montgomery, TXThe non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing a simulated engine failure on final approach. A factor was the windshear.Nov 18, 2003 · N418MA · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Tolar, TXThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the fog.Nov 16, 2003 · N777SG · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · San Angelo, TXThe pilot's improper weather evaluation and the wrong runway selection. A contributing factor was the tailwind.Nov 12, 2003 · N1361E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Nov 12, 2003 · N95604 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft, and the crosswind.Nov 5, 2003 · N5203W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-10 · Ponder, TXThe pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGeneral Motors FM-2 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.Oct 18, 2003 · N681S · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrill RV-6 · Snyder, TXThe failure of the propeller blade for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Oct 17, 2003 · N3XS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Fentress, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 17, 2003 · N511BF · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres · Midland, TXA loss of engine power due to a ruptured oil line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.Oct 15, 2003 · N4013Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Manvel, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.Oct 15, 2003 · N3760R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04TA012Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Eagle Pass, TXThe failure of the aft segment of the tail rotor drive shaft for undertermined reasons. A contibuting factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the foced landing.Oct 7, 2003 · N8524Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA004Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportColliander RV-8 · Van, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog.Oct 6, 2003 · N27JW · DestroyedNTSB FTW04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPrice Cuby Acro Trainer · Canutillo, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making.Oct 4, 2003 · N300HS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBratton Experimental Homebuilt Swearingen SX300 · Floresville, TXThe separation of one propeller blade while in cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 2, 2003 · N301SX · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Gail, TXThe loss of control for undetermined reasons.Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 26, 2003 · N43376 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the after landing check.Sep 25, 2003 · N168ME · Substantial damageNTSB DCA03IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw, TXThe improper maintenance of the tailcone evacuation system, which prevented the evacuation slide from inflating during an evacuation due to smoke/fumes in the cabin.Sep 25, 2003 · N462AA · No damageNTSB DEN03FA155Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Beaumont, TXthe first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed. Contributing factors included performing intentional stalls at too low an altitude to afford a safe recovery, the pilot's failure to add power in an attempt to recover, and the…Sep 20, 2003 · N45BP · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 25B · Del Rio, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance and speed during the approach to landing, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the landing.Sep 19, 2003 · N666TW · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Porter, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.Sep 10, 2003 · N233S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Knox City, TXThe student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 8, 2003 · N8158S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.Sep 6, 2003 · N7632G · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA211Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Dallas, TXThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure to maintain clearance with the safety fence during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.Sep 4, 2003 · N143CF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6/C-H2 · Vigo Park, TXThe loss of propeller pitch control for undetermined reasons.Aug 28, 2003 · N394R · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Ozona, TXThe pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Aug 25, 2003 · N731BA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Colorado City, TXThe loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mason, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A contributing factor was the sunglare.Aug 20, 2003 · N9877Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210D · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to comply with the checklist resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was self-induced pressure.Aug 18, 2003 · N139RC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-36TC · Temple, TXThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his failure to abort the takeoff roll resulting in an overrun.Aug 16, 2003 · N93PP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TXThe loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.Aug 15, 2003 · N20EJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.Aug 8, 2003 · N9347T · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Alpine, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.Aug 2, 2003 · N251BC · Substantial damage