# NTSB investigations: NONE, 2005

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA046.md): Cameron Balloons N-180 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N4506B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the number 2 burner, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a collision with a tree short of the intended landing zone.
- [NTSB CHI06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA029.md): Hughes 269A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA022.md): Cameron Balloons O-90 · Bethlehem Twp., NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N4066X · No damage
  > The ground crewmember's inadvertent entanglement in the balloon's vent lines.
- [NTSB LAX06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA021.md): Dirks Glaser DG-300 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N30AS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent retraction of the gear and failure to deploy the spoilers, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL06LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA008.md): Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N300HX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and an in-flight collision with a embankment. A factor was the dirt bank/rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA012.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N5161Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA002.md): Aerostar S57-A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N3635U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in flight planning decision to takeoff and land (splash and dash) in close proximity to trees. Contributing factors are the trees and the water.
- [NTSB DEN06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA009.md): Lindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N211LB · No damage
  > the improper decision by the pilot to continue with the landing and the hard landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the high winds and the proper descent rate not being possible.
- [NTSB DEN06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA016.md): Abruzzo Grom-1 · Kendall, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N96YD · Minor damage
  > the downdraft forcing the balloon into the power lines. A contrbuting factor was the clear air turbulence and the power lines.
- [NTSB IAD05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA148.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2005 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA141.md): Lindstrand Balloons 77A · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N4024P · No damage
  > The ground crewman's failure to release the basket of the balloon when it resumed flight during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was the wet grass at the landing site.
- [NTSB LAX05CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA284.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Waialua, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent spin entry while practicing a stall maneuver and his failure to regain control of the glider before impacting a lake.
- [NTSB DFW05CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA223.md): Aerostar International RX-8 · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2005 · N6339G · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow landing instructions, which resulted in serious injury. A contributing factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB CHI05CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA172.md): Waco CTO · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N7446 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA232.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Blair, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N9295Z · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA164.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Driggs, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing. The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA255.md): Let L 33 Solo · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N93205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing due to the wind gusts. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB ATL05FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA128.md): Cessna 172N · Penrose, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N73747 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeoff, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN05LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA108.md): Grob G103 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N916G · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's intentional tow release at too low an altitude when he erroneously perceived the tow plane was about to crash. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA224.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N31AP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude and his decision to turn toward higher terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA081.md): PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N341PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA114.md): Avia Stroitel AC-4B · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N1198Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA196.md): Elan DG 300 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N303LV · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's failure to release from the towline in a timely manner, and to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot's failure to recognize and correctly recover from the stall in a timely manner, and the inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX05CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA190.md): S.A. Centrair Pegase 101D · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N70LE · Substantial damage
  > loss of thermal lift during flight that resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI05CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA133.md): Aerostar S-57A · Sparta, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N71072 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate due to the wind gust resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the tree struck during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA089.md): Hughes TH-55 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2005 · N681BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate object clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain, and the subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CHI05CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA119.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N65855 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA125.md): Aerostar International S53A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N699WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines.
- [NTSB LAX05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA171.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N633S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight decision to continue a flight with weak thermal lift activity, and his delayed recognition of a loss of altitude while attempting to find a thermal in which to soar. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB LAX05LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA162.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Del Mar, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N3002J · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the high rate of descent and an inadequate bounced landing recovery technique. a factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA143.md): Firefly Balloon Firefly 11 · Saint Helena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N15001 · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wind shear during landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA135.md): Cameron Balloons A-210 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N210EW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flying pilot to attain a proper climb rate and maintain an adequate clearance from rising terrain. Also causal was the commercial pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA072.md): Schleicher ASW19b · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N19HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing area which resulted in overshooting the touchdown point. A factor was the in-flight encounter with weather (No thermal lift).
- [NTSB LAX05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA131.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a scenic flight, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin and secondary stall/spin encounter. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, his inadequate…
- [NTSB DFW05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA096.md): Glaser-Dirks DG 600 · Kent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2005 · N787T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during a cross-country soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA077.md): Let Blanik L-13 · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N14420 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, undershoot and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DFW05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA075.md): Schweizer SGS1-26B · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2005 · N7569 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment in distance/altitude and his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. Contributing factors were the lack of thermal lift and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA094.md): Cameron Balloons A-250 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2005 · N3037V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate handling of the balloon during boarding resulting in a passenger falling and sustaining a serious injury.

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
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") = 2005
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=2005

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