# NTSB investigations, 2004: Loss of control - in flight

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 IAD05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA027.md): Enstrom 280C · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N175BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff and his failure to flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB DEN05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA044.md): Cessna 172S · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N849SP · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA05TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05TA028.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [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 SEA05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA027.md): Breit Zodiac (CH-601-HDS) · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N826JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff. A factor was the wake turbulence from the preceding airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA053.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N971AE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the final approach to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA037.md): Crosley Christen Eagle II · Morris, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N222CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional spin, which was unrecoverable due to exceeded aircraft weight and balance limitations as a result of improper preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB DEN05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N23375 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall during low level flight.
- [NTSB DFW05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA034.md): Beech BE-200 · Bay View, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N648KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control as result of his improper runway selection for takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing right quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA05FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA025.md): Cessna 208B · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N25SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA039.md): Schweizer 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · N45012 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA020.md): Unknown Sky Raider · Rappahannock Ac, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB LAX05FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA035.md): Cessna 337B · Drake, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N133JW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for…
- [NTSB DFW05FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N40731 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during an ILS approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions( clouds, low ceiling and drizzle/mist), and the pilot's spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA029.md): Joseph R. Sirgo Aquilla · Eustis, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N2011G · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's control interference, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane impacting a hangar during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA030.md): Hedge Bede-4 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N435BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and spin, while on approach to land. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude and low airspeed at the time of loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI05CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA029.md): Gray Skybolt · St. Clair, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N80TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery.…
- [NTSB LAX05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA020.md): American Eurocopter AS350-BA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N655TV · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was likely due to a combination of the reduced clearance between the lock plate and the…
- [NTSB DFW05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA022.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N995JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for 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 LAX05FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N6854P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA024.md): Socata TB 20 · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N1905S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. A related factor was the dark, night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA016.md): Wilson Loenslo YMF-80 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N6254A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB DFW05FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA015.md): Piper PA-30 · Boise City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N7415Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA017.md): David Nielson Ison Hi-Max 1700 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N105DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA012.md): Douglas Adventure Air Ampib · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N469PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA012.md): Huber DR 107 · Fletcher, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N255HR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver without sufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB NYC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA010.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N28539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA007.md): SanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N166DK · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA013.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N62711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while on base to final leg, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB DEN05CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA015.md): Cessna 310I · Draper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N8175M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA015.md): Strissel Pitts S1S · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N230SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatic flight maneuvers resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA008.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BO-105 CBS5 · Santa Rosa Bch, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2004 · N916SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of control of the helicopter after encountering night instrument meteorological conditions resulting in collision with water during the resultant uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB SEA05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA001.md): Aviat A-1 · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N79795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC05FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA006.md): Beech H50 · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N171S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA005.md): Moody Easy Riser · Augusta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N87EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA006.md): Schweizer 269C · Diamond Head, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N119DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff to a hover and aborted landing in a grass area resulting in the grass catching fire from the engine exhaust and the helicopter being consumed by fire.
- [NTSB LAX05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA009.md): Brackett And Peltz Kit Fox III · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N543BP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall. The nature and scope of the problem reported by the pilot is undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N9146D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled descent to the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA006.md): Caldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N706C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…
- [NTSB SEA05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N6410W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA003.md): Aero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N81DC · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA008.md): Hughes 269C · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N7423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB ANC05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA004.md): Cessna 185F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N5001R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a checklist, and to remove the flight control locks prior to flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain/water.
- [NTSB ATL05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA002.md): Cessna 172K · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N78211 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB DEN05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA007.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N14DV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N7841N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the encountered turbulence, the gusting wind conditions and the airport hangar.
- [NTSB DEN05FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA002.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N92CG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the inverted spin, spiral, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall spin, the spiral, low altitude, and the pilot's delayed attempt to…
- [NTSB CHI04LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA285.md): Piper PA-12 · Perham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N7977H · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA332.md): Bell 222U · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2004 · N222UT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (examinee's) incorrect collective control response to a simulated power loss of the number 1 engine.

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## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&year=2004

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