# NTSB investigations, 2005

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 MIA05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA142.md): Cessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N864CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA254.md): Beech 95-B55 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N5888J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA253.md): Malechek Q-200 · Delano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N870BM · Destroyed
  > the in-flight delamination and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA255.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N4401X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the rising hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's inexperience regarding flying during the dark, nighttime condition, and the low…
- [NTSB LAX05CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA256.md): Luscombe 8A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N71780 · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW05CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA203.md): Cessna 172M · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N80735 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA199.md): Mrazek Rans S-14 · Forth Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N5802 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA05RA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA088.md): Airbus Industrie A-340 · Toronto, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2005 · F-GLZQ
- [NTSB CHI05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA209.md): National Ballooning 751-12 · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N3219T · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire due to the loose fuel line connection as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Felton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N5495 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total failure of the second stage turbine rotor.
- [NTSB LAX05WA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA259.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pt. Augusta, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2005 · VH-LMB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA252.md): Beech 35-A33 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N375Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go around, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DCA05RA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA086.md): Boeing 777-200 · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2005 · 9M-MRG
- [NTSB CHI05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA210.md): Barr Barr Six · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N83W · Destroyed
  > The undetermined cause of the fire during the taxi.
- [NTSB CHI05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Willard, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N6846J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the runway and hit a utility pole due to the pilot's delayed decision making and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors included the exessive airspeed during the final approach, the high density altitude, the…
- [NTSB ANC05CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA115.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N9062D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA114.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N6946C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted is a loss of directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA127.md): Yakovlev 55M · New Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1003G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation which resulted in a precautionary off airport landing; and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was weather associated with thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB MIA05FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA140.md): Cessna 172S · Key West, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N65982 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the dark, night flight over water, resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the water. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX05LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA251.md): Cessna 210A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N9468X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX05CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA257.md): Cessna A150M · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N8166V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to select an adequate altitude, which would assure clearance from the mountainous terrain while flying into a box canyon in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA112.md): Schweizer 269C · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N399HF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to ensure that both pilots knew who was performing the maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW05CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA196.md): Cessna 120 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1703N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA207.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Trufant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N8951H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the watering pivot during the aerial application maneuver and the unsuitable terrain he encountered during the emergency landing. A factor was the sunglare encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA206.md): Luscombe 8F · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1841B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining airplane control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB ANC05CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA113.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N120CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a ditch, and the collapse of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB WAS05RA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05RA013.md): Mil Design Bureau Mi-172 · Zuria Mountains, Uganda · Accident · 13 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2005 · AF 615
- [NTSB SEA05WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA160.md): Bell 206L4 · Jeonnam, South Korea · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2005 · HL9163 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA05CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA156.md): Piper PA-20-115 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N7004K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his application of excessive braking as the aircraft started to depart the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA05FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA139.md): Mooney M20C · Natchez, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N6555U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in complex…
- [NTSB LAX05CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA250.md): Ayres S2R-134 · Kerman, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N4003Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain an adequate airspeed during an attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW05LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA193.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540-T · Denison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N95DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA195.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N18VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA117.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N8870R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, the ravine, and the steep drop off embankment.
- [NTSB ANC05FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA116.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N3188C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from objects and terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA085.md): Schweizer 269D · Jacobiparochie, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 29, 2005 · PH-HHB · No damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA248.md): Scandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N159KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA247.md): Beech B23 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N6121N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN05CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA116.md): Cessna 210E · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N2361F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush, the pilot's failure to calculate a weight…
- [NTSB CHI05CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA204.md): Wilson Acrolite 1T · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · C-IAVT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed carburetor fuel metering jet. Factors to the accident included the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, the contamination of the fuel system from degraded automobile-style fuel lines,…
- [NTSB ATL05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA137.md): Cessna T210 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N9501Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB SEA05LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA153.md): Mooney M20J · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N110MP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of both sets of magneto points failing to open due to excessive wear of the nylon cam followers. The excessive wear of the cam followers was due to maintenance personnel's failure to follow the magneto manufacturer's…
- [NTSB SEA05CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA154.md): Grumman American AA1B · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N9861L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty cross-wind weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA05CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA152.md): Cessna 180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N90RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA125.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N98730 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA106.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N28860 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the landing roll. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA194.md): Cessna 175A · Graham, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N6776E · Substantial damage
  > The impending loss of engine power as result of the failure of the generator mounting gasket resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA255.md): Let L 33 Solo · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N93205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing due to the wind gusts. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA205.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N602EA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB ANC05TA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA111.md): McDonnell Douglas 500D · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · C-GBUY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=18

## 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") = 2005
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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