# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI04LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA279.md): Ernst Pitts S2E · Hanover, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N8005X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to perform a low-level, ostentatious aerobatic display and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI04CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA291.md): Johnson Titan Tornado I · Carlton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident included the diminished takeoff performance due to the incorrect propeller pitch setting and the tree that the airplane impacted.
- [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 ANC04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA120.md): Piper PA-12 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N4409M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA114.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N1018D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident were trees.
- [NTSB NYC04LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA219.md): de Havilland DHC-22A · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N665WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent…
- [NTSB NYC04CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA216.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N44LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI04LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA278.md): Cessna 208B · Gwinner, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N7392B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the circling maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to execute the approach when weather conditions were below minimums and the low light (dark night) conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA194.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Nordhorn-Lingen, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2004 · PH-TWG · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA193.md): Piper PA-28 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N56775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform remedial action during the landing sequence. A factor contributing to the accident was the wet runway surface.
- [NTSB MIA04FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA128.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N5157T · Destroyed
  > The pilots operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment based on witness statements describing an excessive rpm drop and rough running engine after starting, during the engine run-up, and after becoming airborne, his failure to abort the…
- [NTSB FTW04FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA243.md): Cessna 421C · Bee Caves, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N729DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. After the power loss, the pilot failed to follow checklist procedures and did not secure (feather) the left propeller,…
- [NTSB FTW04CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA240.md): Carter-Jones Volmer Sportsman · Grand Prarie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N70HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete a pre-landing checklist, which resulted in a gear down landing on the water. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention as a result of abnormal engine indications.
- [NTSB CHI04WA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA277.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wilhelmshausen, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2004 · D-ECBG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA281.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N98222 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.
- [NTSB ANC04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA113.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N6522T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were high…
- [NTSB LAX04LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA328.md): Cessna 210B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N9757X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use a runway with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA048.md): Boeing A75N (PT17) · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N57003 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to take off downwind, which resulted in reduced airplane performance, and the tail wind.
- [NTSB DEN04LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA147.md): Cessna 172 · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N5338H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in failure to attain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL04CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA191.md): Pinkham Challenger II · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N2079S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power in-flight due to water ingestion and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufactures instructions for…
- [NTSB FTW04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA242.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N282HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA146.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Lordsberg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N11BE · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the dirt devil/whirlwind.
- [NTSB CHI04LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA265.md): Kenny Mariner-MF Boat · Eagle River, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N744PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft during flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA190.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Euharlee, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N801SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane and subsequent in-flight separation.
- [NTSB SEA04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA195.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N43779 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA04GA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04GA192.md): Cessna U206G · Essex, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N206SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airplane's location, which resulted in his improper decision to fly into the wrong drainage, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a turn to reverse course after he realized his navigational error.…
- [NTSB LAX04CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA326.md): Iar Sa Brasov 823 · Denair, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N823WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI04LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA262.md): Navion Navion G · Knox, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N2453T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered, the dark night conditions, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC04FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FAMS2.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N712TS · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence is undetermined. The airplane is missing.
- [NTSB SEA04FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA191.md): Cessna 172D · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N2650U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. High terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA215.md): Robinson R-44 · Kentallen, Scot, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2004 · G-SPAL · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC04LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA214.md): Ryan ST3KR · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N57015 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA324.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Peters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N931CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather and the subsequent encounter with the outer boundaries of a level 5 thunderstorm, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD04WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04WA049.md): Cessna 182R · Montreux, Switzerland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2004 · HB-CJB · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA241.md): Piper J3C-65 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N98659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA04MA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA082.md): Boeing MD-11 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N601FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over-rotation during a go-around maneuver initiated because of a bounced landing. The go-around maneuver was initiated at a low speed and high pitch angle, and after reverse thrust was selected, contrary to Boeing and FedEx training guidance.
- [NTSB CHI04WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA294.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Kolari, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2004 · OH-AKF · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA263.md): Robinson R-44 · Appin, Scotland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2004 · GSPAL · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA130.md): Lemuel May Leza-Lockwood Aircam · Ashland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N9074W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for his failure to assure that the fuel shutoff valves located in both engine compartments were turned on and also the failure of the pilot to have a checklist to outline preflight items.
- [NTSB LAX04LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA322.md): Wolf Glassair IIS · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N110UX · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing that resulted in a stall and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA323.md): Aero Commander S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N8822Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from high tension wires in dark night conditions. The reason for the loss of engine power after the wire collision was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX04CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA321.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N22XM · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm, and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI04LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA283.md): Cessna 172M · Houstonia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N80237 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the piston end of the connecting rod and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA264.md): Cessna 401 · New Century, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N408TE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during approach to an alternate airport. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his flight into adverse weather,…
- [NTSB CHI04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA296.md): Piper PA-16 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N5891H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI04CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hurdland, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N8275W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and directional control during the takeoff and his failure to properly abort the takeoff after the encountered tailstrike. A factor to the accident was the stall/mush encountered during the attempted takeoff and…
- [NTSB CHI04CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA261.md): Abbott RAF 2000 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N702BX · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the scoring and overheating of the cylinders as a result of the pilot/owner's improper servicing of the modified engine cooling system. Additional factors included the pilot/owner modifying and servicing the engine…
- [NTSB LAX04LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA320.md): Hebb Avid Magnum · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N970JH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while using crossed controls, which led to a stall.
- [NTSB FTW04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA239.md): Cessna 150L · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N11418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA145.md): Bell 214B-1 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N214B · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent activation of the engine's fuel shut off valve, resulting in the reduction of engine power to 50 percent due to an improper cannon plug wire repair on the engine's wire harness assembly. Contributing factors include the improper wire repair,…

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2004

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