# NTSB investigations, 2004: Miscellaneous/other

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 DFW05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA047.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N506MJ · No damage
  > The failure of an air conditioning pack, which resulted in a haze filling the cabin. A contributing factor was the failure of the passenger to follow evacuation instructions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA035.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets 400A · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N417CW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the operator of a ground service vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC05FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA026.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · G-GMAC · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's inadvertent engagement of the autothrottle system, and their failure to recognize the engagement during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Factors were the lack of autothrottle switch guards, lack of an autothrottle engagement…
- [NTSB CHI05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA038.md): Hamburger Flugzeugbau HFB 320 Hansa · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N604GA · Destroyed
  > The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the elevator trim system resulting in the reversed elevator trim condition and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing factors included the dark night and low…
- [NTSB CHI05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA014.md): Cessna P206B · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N8619Z · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise flight. The inverted spin encountered by the pilot was an additional cause.
- [NTSB DEN05CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA010.md): Aerostar International S-60S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N6377C · No damage
  > the passenger striking the pilot's leg during the landing, resulting in a fractured leg.
- [NTSB SEA04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA178.md): Helio H800 · Fossil, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N4033G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the aileron wing gust locks prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control during the descent/emergency landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA221.md): Cessna 310Q · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N7940Q · Substantial damage
  > The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field.
- [NTSB NYC04LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA188.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N4171D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb rate during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB DEN04IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA124.md): Boeing 737-500 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N929UA · Minor damage
  > the inaccurate radar information due to the failure of the Airport Movement Area Surveillance radar resulting in the tower calling for the airplane to abort the takeoff, subsequently causing tire and brake damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA205.md): Cessna 172N · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N4865G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB ANC04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA099.md): Cessna U206G · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2004 · N9178G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA177.md): Avian Falcon II · Middletown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N15053 · Minor damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent fall from the basket, during landing. A factor in this accident was the windy conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA277.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N5167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended, by use of the emergency gear extension system, which resulted in its partial collapse during landing rollout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow POH procedures relating to…
- [NTSB NYC04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA174.md): Bombardier CL-600 · Snow Hill, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N995CA · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive maneuvering in response to a TCAS alert, which resulted in a serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB ANC04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA079.md): Hughes 500D · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · C-GVHG · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to use proper procedures while securing a sling load to the helicopter, which resulted in foreign object damage to the helicopter's main rotor system while idling.
- [NTSB ATL04IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA156.md): Airbus Industrie A320-233 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N951LF · Minor damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the nacelle/cowl doors, which resulted in a separation of the doors during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA077.md): Hughes 369D · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · C-GLHQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while the helicopter was standing, which resulted in the coasting main rotor blade contacting the tail boom. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DCA04IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04IA052.md): Airbus Industrie A340-311 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · G-VFLY · No damage
  > The incorrect loading of baggage into the aft cargo compartment instead of the forward compartment, which resulted in aft CG light in-flight.
- [NTSB LAX04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA225.md): Stinson 108-2 · Susanville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N9816K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield.
- [NTSB ANC04IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA058.md): Boeing 757-251 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N550NW · No damage
  > The failure of the flight attendant to follow the appropriate door opening procedure by remaining clear of the door handle when the passenger door was opened from the outside by customer service personnel, which resulted in a wrist injury to the flight…
- [NTSB LAX04TA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA264.md): Bell 212HP · Chester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 2004 · N362EH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive use of the cyclic and collective controls in response to the helicopter's unexpected rocking motion, which led to a main rotor contact with the upper wire cutter mounted on the cabin roof. A factor in the accident was the rough, sloping…
- [NTSB FTW04IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA147.md): Bell 206L-1 · Smi-28 · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N83MT · No damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB NYC04IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA116.md): Dornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N441JS · No damage
  > The opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N61415 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB CHI04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA106.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N40RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…
- [NTSB NYC04TA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04TA103.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N14075 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator. A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.
- [NTSB SEA04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA068.md): Yakovlev Yak 54 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N14026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align with the runway. Factors include rough/uneven terrain, inadequate preflight planning and diminished forward visibility.
- [NTSB MIA04IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04IA056.md): Airbus Industrie A300F4-605R · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2004 · N682FE · Minor damage
  > The flight crews' inadvertent setting of the parking brake during flight resulting in the airplane being landed with the parking brake set and failure of all 8 main landing gear tires during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA04IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04IA045.md): Boeing 737-300 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N368SW · No damage
  > The First Officer's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the need for a sidestep maneuver while on short final for a full-stop landing. Factors include sun-glare from wet paved surfaces, a visual illusion created by the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA074.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N21266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure, which resulted in a run-away airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA063.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N158SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the baggage cart E-hitch pin, which resulted in the baggage cart separating from its tug, and subsequently impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB SEA04IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04IA035.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · C-GTAQ · No damage
  > The flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Factors include sun glare and shadows around the runway/taxiway environment, and visual illusions created by the…
- [NTSB CHI04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA053.md): Beech E-90 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2004 · N48TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight by not complying with the airplane's before takeoff checklist to verify that the cabin door was secured leading to its in-flight separation from the airplane. A factor was that the door was not secured.

## 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=2004

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