# NTSB investigations, 2004: Landing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW05CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA046.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N118FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA036.md): Champion 7-GCAA · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damage
  > The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB SEA05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA047.md): Cessna 182K · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2004 · N2536Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Factors include too high of an airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB SEA05CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA030.md): Fairchild 24W-41A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N28525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA101.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Waialua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N2751Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper landing touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N1JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA029.md): Beech 58TC · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · N7858B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed on landing touchdown and rollout, and his subsequent excessive braking. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB NYC05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA040.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · N714KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach to the runway. A factor related to the accident was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA031.md): Flight Design CT-2K · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · D-MAFL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA025.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N60CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance/speed, and his intentional landing on an unsuitable taxiway at night. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA042.md): Robinson R22 · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N993RW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained.
- [NTSB DEN05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA040.md): Daniels Vans RV-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N204X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA043.md): Cessna 172S · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N375LP · Substantial damage
  > The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DFW05CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA042.md): Ohlemeier/Stratton RV-7A · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N207TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare. Contributing factors were the uphill slope of the runway and the soft condition of the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA068.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Utopia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N792FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed while on final approach to land, which resulted in an overrun during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA052.md): Classic Waco YMF · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2004 · N95JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N140ND · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
- [NTSB DFW05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA030.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N82TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the moderate rain and the reported encounter with hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA024.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N420CD · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare and descent rate during landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N253FD · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA029.md): Convair 580 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N161FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure to activate the hydraulic pump which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN05LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA031.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N55250 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA040.md): Cessna 182P · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N21213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night…
- [NTSB DEN05TA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05TA033.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jal, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N734 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Contributing factors include the power lines, the sun glare, the pilot's reduced visual lookout, the pilot’s improper in-flight planning and decision making and the pilot's failure to perform a…
- [NTSB DEN05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA030.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N420QS · Substantial damage
  > nose wheel steering system failure due to foreign material substance contamination.
- [NTSB LAX05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA040.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N9827D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC05LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA024.md): Cessna 172R · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N5294W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA035.md): Cessna 172S · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N967SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA034.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N737CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm.
- [NTSB MIA05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA047.md): Cessna TR182 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2004 · N756KQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the checklist.
- [NTSB DEN05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA037.md): Cessna 172P · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N54165 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign.
- [NTSB ATL05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA023.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Sewanee, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N4088B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in the overload and collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent on-ground loss of control of the airplane (aircraft control not possible) and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB SEA05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA015.md): Luscombe 11A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Also causal were the instructor's inadequate supervision and remedial action. Factors include soft terrain just off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA037.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N502GL · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA027.md): Cessna 170A · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2004 · N9059A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN05IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA025.md): Blair-American USA · Fort Collins, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2004 · N1518 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the Blair-American and the Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and student pilot's failure to give right-of-way to a landing aircraft, which resulted in a runway incursion and subsequent collision. Contributing factors include the student instructor's…
- [NTSB MIA05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA037.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N8077E · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA05CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA034.md): Beech 58 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2004 · N4545M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear during landing resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB NYC05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA018.md): Kinner Sportster · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N14288 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA021.md): Cessna 152 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N49196 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA028.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N20519 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations.
- [NTSB DEN05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA021.md): Temco GC-1B · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N80791 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA039.md): Robinson R-22 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2004 · N7188N · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by an unknown pilot at an unknown time resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopters tailcone.
- [NTSB IAD05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2004 · N8803B · Substantial damage
  > A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight control system.
- [NTSB MIA05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA021.md): J.D. Calhoun Vans Acft RV6A · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N955DC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the nose landing gear. A factor contributing to the fatality…
- [NTSB DEN05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA018.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N8504G · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's high flare resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA027.md): Cessna T182T · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N814FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA05CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA038.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the on-ground collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA019.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC05CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA012.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N86901 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep crusted snow.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?year=2004&page=2

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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") = 2004
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases?year=2004

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