# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 2004 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. Page 1 of 2 · 73 cases ## Latest cases - [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 LAX05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA054.md): Cessna 182P · La Mirada, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N9187G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition. - [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 NYC05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA022.md): Cessna 182E · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2004 · N1DZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff without allowing the engine to adequately warm-up; which resulted in a partial loss of power during takeoff and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB LAX05FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA023.md): Cessna 182Q · Lebec, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N95902 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and turbulence. - [NTSB IAD05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA008.md): Cessna 180 · Freedom, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2922C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI05FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA017.md): Cessna 182J · Springfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2703F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the… - [NTSB CHI04FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA284.md): Cessna 182Q · Morris, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2004 · N735VY · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation that resulted flight into night instrument meteorological conditions and a subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night experience and the low cloud ceiling at… - [NTSB CHI04CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA287.md): Cessna 182P · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N4637K · Substantial damage > The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI04CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA259.md): Schroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N227PS · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light. - [NTSB ANC04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA106.md): Cessna 180A · Kasiloff, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N5304D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB NYC04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA212.md): Cessna 182H · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N8463S · Substantial damage > An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions. - [NTSB SEA04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA185.md): Cessna 180H · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2004 · N3458Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point for landing on the backcountry airstrip. Contributing factors were downdraft weather conditions and the pilot's excessive speed for landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA136.md): Cessna 182 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N2725G · Substantial damage > improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA135.md): Cessna 180 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N727DG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds and the dirt devil encountered by the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC04CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA202.md): Cessna 305A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N5208G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA04CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA171.md): Cessna 182P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N1316S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind. - [NTSB CHI04CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA236.md): Cessna 182 · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N92848 · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB FTW04TA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA219.md): Cessna 182Q · Lamar, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N10HP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high wind. - [NTSB SEA04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA170.md): Cessna 180J · Pittsburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N52096 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a pole were factors. - [NTSB CHI04CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA218.md): Cessna 305A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N54517 · Substantial damage > The tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors. - [NTSB ANC04CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA088.md): Cessna 182F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N3481U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone. - [NTSB SEA04FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA154.md): Cessna 182P · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N79404 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors. - [NTSB CHI04CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA194.md): Cessna 182A · Noblesville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N3708D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircraft's low altitude, and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB SEA04CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA142.md): Cessna 182N · Bainville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N92824 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of his airspeed on landing, and his subsequent overrunning of the runway. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB NYC04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA180.md): Cessna 182Q · Pence Springs, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N24VV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and gear collapse. - [NTSB NYC04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA175.md): Cessna 182R · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N9476X · Substantial damage > The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the night conditions. - [NTSB LAX04LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA283.md): Cessna 182A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N4094D · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB ANC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N3267D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane impacting the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft, and low altitude flight. - [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW04CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA181.md): Cessna 180E · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8676X · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA174.md): Cessna 182N · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N92422 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA156.md): Cessna 182Q · Brighton Beach, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N6550F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N4685A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve, and the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the installation of oversized tires on the… - [NTSB MIA04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA095.md): Cessna 182H · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2004 · N8304S · Substantial damage > The inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. - [NTSB ANC04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA060.md): Cessna 180E · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2004 · N5180 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind. - [NTSB NYC04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA137.md): Cessna 182C · Kutztown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N8681T · Destroyed > The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB ATL04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA123.md): Cessna 310 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2004 · N361Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB DEN04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA077.md): Cessna 182E · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N2852Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA210.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N7658B · Substantial damage > The pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to follow the recommended procedures for operation of the auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX04CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA209.md): Cessna 180 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N6430X · Substantial damage > the pilot under instruction's excessive and improper use of the rudder control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. - [NTSB MIA04CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA080.md): Beech H35 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N87AD · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach which resulted in the airplane undershooting the runway and not attaining the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB LAX04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA200.md): Cessna 182K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N2493Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign. - [NTSB ATL04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA105.md): Cessna 182A · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N5099D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing. - [NTSB ATL04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA103.md): Cessna 182P · Sale Creek, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N2277M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB ANC04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA048.md): Cessna 182A · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2004 · N4861D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA047.md): Cessna 182 · Minto, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N2833R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA118.md): Cessna 182U · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2004 · N7435Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions. - [NTSB DEN04CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA066.md): Cessna 182K · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N2861R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded. - [NTSB SEA04WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA091.md): Cessna 180J · Echo Bay, BC, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2004 · N9768P · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&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 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&year=2004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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