# 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 IAD04CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA045.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Dover, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2004 · N1032B · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate prior to ground contact, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the relatively high winds (for balloon flight.)
- [NTSB MIA04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA123.md): Bell 206B3 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N107PH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to a loose pneumatic line on the governor and ditching of the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA122.md): Robinson R-22 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N4062X · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression during recovery from a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and damage to the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW04LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA221.md): Beech C23 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N9714Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA220.md): Bell 212 · Umpire, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N181W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with settling with power resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN04CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA131.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N7530D · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the student's delay in relinquishing the controls and the instructor's improper supervision.
- [NTSB DCA04WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA077.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Taipei, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2004 · B28021 · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA04CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA171.md): Cessna 182P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N1316S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA195.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pittsfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N7068H · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA301.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N53879 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA130.md): Bell 206B3 · Atlantic City, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N2751U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, improper in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to compensate for wind conditions, resulting in collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the intentional low-level maneuver, and the wind…
- [NTSB CHI04WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA235.md): Champion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2004 · N11083 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA237.md): Enstrom F-28A · Leroy, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N9573 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the missing 1/8-27 NPT Allen plug as a result of other maintenance personnel undertorquing the plug. Additionally, the pilot improperly excecuted a run on landing. A factor was the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CHI04CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA236.md): Cessna 182 · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N92848 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ANC04CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA094.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N8238A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down.
- [NTSB SEA04MA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04MA167.md): Bell 407 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N2YN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to take the direct route over mountainous terrain, the dark night conditions, and the pressure to complete the mission induced by the…
- [NTSB NYC04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA196.md): Wahl S-51D · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N151BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA325.md): Piper PA-30 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N8475Y · Substantial damage
  > a collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA043.md): Great Lakes 2T1-A2 · Elkton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N1XG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the runway, which resulted in the airplane striking an obscured runway marker. Factors were the tailwheel airplane's reduced forward and lateral visibility during landing rollout and inadequate maintenance of the airport…
- [NTSB FTW04TA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA219.md): Cessna 182Q · Lamar, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N10HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high wind.
- [NTSB DEN04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA129.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N5975P · Destroyed
  > the failure of the landing gear extension system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA234.md): Cessna 172E · Decorah, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N5410T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a defective magneto, his failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded aircraft performance, and his failure to obtain or maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the…
- [NTSB CHI04CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA240.md): Stinson V77 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N15JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA239.md): Cessna 150H · Golden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N23316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL04CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA169.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring Hope, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N84399 · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA172.md): Tubbs PA-18-225 DD · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N7993A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. Factors include a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB SEA04FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA169.md): Cessna A185F · Toutle, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N7562Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable terrain available for the landing were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA299.md): Cessna 182G · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N2059R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landing surface and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB LAX04FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA300.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N1238L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water's surface, which resulted in his dragging of the right wing pontoon during low-altitude flight. The glassy-surfaced water was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI04LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA245.md): Fall Cub · Rockville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N25MF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation encountered due to the builder's inadequate fuel system design and the subsequent loss of engine power during a maneuver for the landing approach. Factors were the tree and corn.
- [NTSB LAX04CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA298.md): Berry Hatz CB-1 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N592DJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery following a bounced landing, improper use of the rudder control, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N2330T · Substantial damage
  > An undocumented, improper repair attempt, which subsequently resulted in fatigue cracking to the rib cap.
- [NTSB IAD04FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA040.md): Piper PA-31P · Clarkson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N57EF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to select the proper fuel tank which resulted in starvation and subsequent loss of engine power in both engines.
- [NTSB FTW04CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA218.md): Beech BE-58 · Groveton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N8140R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional ground loop to avoid colliding with deer that entered the runway during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the tall grass adjacent to the runway that prevented detection of the deer.
- [NTSB DEN04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N120F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA04WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA071.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Koln-Bonn, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2004 · EC-GNY
- [NTSB ATL04CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA168.md): Christen Industries A1B · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N367SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a trailer. The crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Angela, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N17062 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.
- [NTSB MIA04LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA121.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Ochopee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N42928 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with trees and the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04IA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA302.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N461WN · No damage
  > a loss of separation between Southwest flight 440 and Asiana flight 204 due to the LC2 relief controller's failure to appropriately monitor the operation and recognize a developing traffic conflict. Contributing factors included the FAA's position relief…
- [NTSB FTW04IA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA217.md): Bell 412 · South Pass 65 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N22347 · Minor damage
  > The failure and separation of the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA127.md): Cessna 172S · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N849SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA166.md): Beech BE-99 · Neihart, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N199GL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA170.md): Cessna 180J · Pittsburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N52096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a pole were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA296.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N562NA · Substantial damage
  > the collision with an elk during the landing roll. The dark night lighting conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA215.md): Cessna 172N · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N739AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW04CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA228.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N3379X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and his failure to abort the landing. A factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN04IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA126.md): Cessna 750 · Jackson, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N961QS · Minor damage
  > the failure of the right main landing gear trailing link due to fatigue cracking initiated by an undetected manufacturing defect. A contributing factor was the improper plating process by unknown manufacture personnel.
- [NTSB CHI04CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA230.md): Bowles Questair Venture · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N39SB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA093.md): Hudson Hiperbipe SNS-7 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N898DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a low altitude maneuver preformed by the pilot just after takeoff.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=15

## 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=14&year=2004

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