# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW06CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA042.md): CASA 1.131E · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N131AK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's helmet and goggles shifting while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC06LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA042.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N302H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper Malibu pilot's failure to use the correct radio frequency for traffic advisories, and his selection of the wrong, inactive runway, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA028.md): Mestas Felix R Velocity LWFG-E · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N535BM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA037.md): Hopkins Rutan VariViggen · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N389VV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB DFW06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA028.md): Rehler Gyrocopter · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N100KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. A contributing factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB LAX06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA024.md): Schleicher ASH 26 E · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N26XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and an in-flight breakup. A contributing factor was the spool up delay for the emergency turn and bank indicator.
- [NTSB NYC06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA021.md): Craig Sonerai II LT · Ashland, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N204WC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an unlatched canopy requiring the pilot to hold it closed to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA010.md): Michael Moneyhan Magnum · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N686JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the uneven terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident included the uneven terrain and the sunglare condition.
- [NTSB LAX06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA016.md): Nord 3202 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N22532 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude evasive maneuver away from another airplane, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA006.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA009.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N755SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the other flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA003.md): DallMeyer Zenith CH-701 · Rolla, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N701PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the power required during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA008.md): Williams Challenger II · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N8069J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA003.md): Harms KitFox Series 5 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N40120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in two hard landings and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB IAD05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA144.md): Howard Whyte Nieuport 28 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N62610 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect spring type terminal contacts which were accidentally supplied by the engine distributor.
- [NTSB MIA05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA161.md): Vans RV-3 · Bell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N993FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility…
- [NTSB CHI05FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA272.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N103RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning…
- [NTSB LAX05CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA310.md): Clark Vans RV8 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N559JC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the master electrical power switch, which removed power to the electronic ignition.
- [NTSB CHI05CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA263.md): Keith Avid Amphibian · Buchanan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N54BX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA05LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA189.md): Ballhagen/Shyrock Q-2 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2005 · N12QJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper setting of the engine's valve clearance, leading to the failure of the exhaust valves to fully close and a total loss of power while on a VFR downwind, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed as he tried to…
- [NTSB LAX05LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA281.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N925G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy was properly latched prior to departure. The inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor and flight school was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX05CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA274.md): Beech A36 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N7226M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA237.md): Kircher RV-8 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N505DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic roll during takeoff, the low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the crops and terrain.
- [NTSB DCA05MA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA095.md): Boeing 747-200 · Agana · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2005 · N627US · Substantial damage
  > the flight crews' failure to verify that the number of landing gear annunciations on the second officer’s panel was consistent with the number specified in the abnormal/emergency procedures checklist, which led to a landing with the nose gear retracted.
- [NTSB SEA05LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA172.md): MK II Legacy Sport · Madras, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2005 · N359L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA133.md): Palen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N9163A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA210.md): McCain RV-8 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N2071D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA171.md): Ainsworth Lancair 4P Turbine · Sundre, Alberta, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2005 · N750F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA209.md): National Ballooning 751-12 · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N3219T · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire due to the loose fuel line connection as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX05LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA248.md): Scandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N159KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA187.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Claremore, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2005 · N2331C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed while executing a low altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while inverted. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA121.md): Ratliff Hummel Bird · Pittsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N707TR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA239.md): As+ AC4 · Sparks, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N9276Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing S-turns on final approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment due to ingestion of an…
- [NTSB IAD05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA098.md): Grumman G164A · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N48408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ATL05CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA130.md): Jabiru SK0007 · Aiken, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2005 · N30SP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA119.md): Pratt Ultravia Pelican-PL · Middlebury, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N412JP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA137.md): Scheibe SF-28A Tandem-Falke · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N12HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing. Inadequate emergency procedures training and high vegetation were factors.
- [NTSB ATL05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA121.md): Denmark Mini-Max · Covington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N11949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA128.md): Ellsberg One Design · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N555TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing aerobatics which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.
- [NTSB ATL05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA113.md): Mize Donald Kolb MK III X · Dickson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N194DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during climb out which resulted in the in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX05LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA215.md): Beech BE76 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N5274M · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's decision to attempt a single engine go-around with multiple aircraft system failures, and his improper in-flight decision to pass up one airport for landing and continue the flight to the home base airport with known mechanical…
- [NTSB CHI05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA153.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N962KY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA101.md): Valentin Taifun 17E · Waterbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N13BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.
- [NTSB DFW05CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA163.md): CarterCopter CarterCopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during a forced landing as a result of a loss of cyclic and collective control. Contributing factors were the sheared propeller drive pulley bolts, broken wire on the co-pilots cyclic boost control…
- [NTSB SEA05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA118.md): Rash Vans RV-6A · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N330CJ · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA122.md): Highsmith Fergy FII B · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N456MH · Substantial damage
  > The seizing of the rear engine cylinder during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a collision with power lines and structural damage to the airplane during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA137.md): Mazzon Dragonfly · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N821KM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing and his misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear. Factors were the aborted landing performed by the pilot and the degradation…
- [NTSB DFW05FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA152.md): Beech 76 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2005 · N819ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, the pilot's improper decision to secure the left engine, and his attempt to perform a single-engine go-around.
- [NTSB NYC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA088.md): Klasing Bradley BA100 · Xenia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2005 · N53SK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=99999&year=2005&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") = 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 ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2005

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