# 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 ATL04CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA188.md): Cessna 172L · Kill Devil Hlls, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N986AC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight encounter with a downdraft on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA117.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Telida, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N41185 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA110.md): Piper PA-18 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N82491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent collision with trees during an uncontrolled descent. Factors contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB FTW04TA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA237.md): Bell OH-58C · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N9273T · Destroyed
  > **This probable cause was modified on 2/22/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional details.** The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude, resulting in collision with the water. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA143.md): Robinson R22 Beta 2 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N7533E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, and the flight instructor's improper flare. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI04IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA260.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N253AA · Minor damage
  > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds during climb out after takeoff, which damaged the left engine fan module and ruptured a fuel line to the fuel-oil cooler causing an engine fire.
- [NTSB ATL04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA187.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N4647Z · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the carburetor which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA213.md): Cessna 185F · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N29BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the influence of non-prescribed pain medication.
- [NTSB MIA04FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA135.md): Cessna 336 · Magee, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N3832U · Destroyed
  > The student pilot/ airplane owner's lack of training in night operations, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA186.md): Cessna 172RG · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N948SM · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA185.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N90375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB ANC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA109.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N1629V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA190.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N20GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX04LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA318.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N601WN · No damage
  > the flight's encounter with the wake turbulence from a preceding heavy airplane while on approach.
- [NTSB LAX04CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA317.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N5300R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway and adequate obstacle clearance. A factor was the bright morning sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW04LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA238.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sweeny, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N555MC · Substantial damage
  > The fracture failure of the left engine crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA142.md): Robinson R22 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N777UH · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's premature flare, resulting in a hard landing, and his failure to align the helicopter with the direction of travel, resulting in a rollover.Contributing factors were the low rotor RPM and inadequate airspeed. The reason for the loss of engine…
- [NTSB SEA04LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA189.md): Cessna P206A · Clearwater, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N4661F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing in an open field. Factors include soft uphill terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA188.md): Beech A-36 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N100EV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff early enough to allow him to stop the aircraft before it went off the departure end of the runway. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, water contamination in the fuel, a partial loss of power,…
- [NTSB CHI04FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA257.md): Cessna 182T · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N843MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed and the inadvertent stall he encountered during the go-around. A factor was the tree he impacted during his uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI04CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA258.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N7662C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.
- [NTSB SEA04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA186.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Brooks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N26327 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance on final approach to land resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and the flight…
- [NTSB NYC04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA210.md): Cessna 172B · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N7422X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the oil filter adapter seal, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure, and subsequent catastrophic engine failure, and forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA209.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N579AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA316.md): Smith S-51D · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N51VS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, failure to correct the descent rate, and failure to execute a go-around during an unstablized landing approach.
- [NTSB IAD04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA046.md): Scott Rans S-12 · Seneca, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N195CB · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of pilot certification.
- [NTSB CHI04LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA256.md): Claxton S-12 · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the pistons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The previous damage to the pistons due to earlier seizure occurrences was a factor.
- [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 CHI04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA242.md): Aeronca Champion 7GCBC · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N9657S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during gusty wind conditions on landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA183.md): Piper PA-18 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N5546Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA178.md): Schleicher K6-CR · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N23Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and his unreported mental conditions.
- [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 ANC04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA108.md): Bailey Merlin GT · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N354B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during the subsequent aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA187.md): WSK PZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N10RN · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the tow plane pilot and the glider pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate during the initial climb. A direct crosswind and wind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA334.md): British Aerospace BAE 125-1000A · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N520QS · Substantial damage
  > An electrical arc from an undetermined source initiated a hydraulic line rupture, which resulted in an equipment bay fire.
- [NTSB IAD04WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04WA047.md): Robinson R44 · Vattlefjall, Sweden · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2004 · SE-JHJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL04LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA177.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N962AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a television tower.
- [NTSB ATL04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA180.md): Wood/Thorpe T-18 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N49RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA179.md): Cessna 152 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N35FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to detect the presence of water in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N172WW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and by failure to comply with service instruction for low engine compression.
- [NTSB FTW04LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA236.md): Lancair 360 · Orange, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N163DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA254.md): Cessna 150F · Ancona, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N6544F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became incapacitated (unconscious) for undetermined reasons which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA253.md): Williams Glastar GS-1 · Hayward, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N501YR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI04FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA255.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Park Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N1223S · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water during approach. The low altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA181.md): Hughes HU-369-D · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N5211R · Substantial damage
  > The tail rotor assembly failed due to a fatigue fracture of the input gearshaft in the tail rotor gearbox assembly, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA176.md): Lemoine Marvin J. Jr. Christian Eagle II · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N83BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while conducting aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB ATL04CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA192.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N268DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the after landing check list, which resulted in his inadvertent gear retraction during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL04CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N9621W · Substantial damage
  > Ground collision with an animal (deer) during an attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL04CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA182.md): Maule M4-210C · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N270JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB WAS04WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS04WA015.md): Cessna 210 · Livingstone, Zambia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2004 · ZS-KOX · Destroyed

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=12

## 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=11&year=2004

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