# 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. Page 2 of 39 · 1,930 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DFW05FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA040.md): Bell 407 · Ship Shoal 130E · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N976AA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a stationary object while maneuvering for landing. Contributing factors were the inadequate facilities available for landing, the pilot's lack of information regarding the landing area, and the operational status… - [NTSB DFW05CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA042.md): Ohlemeier/Stratton RV-7A · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N207TP · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged flare. Contributing factors were the uphill slope of the runway and the soft condition of the landing area. - [NTSB DEN05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA038.md): Cessna 421 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N421FR · Destroyed > loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were a partially blocked fuel line resulting in restricted fuel flow, the instructor's failure to perform critical emergency… - [NTSB DCA05WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA019.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Ontario, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2004 · N748CC · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA035.md): Bell UH-1H · Rockford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N51AG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. - [NTSB ANC05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA017.md): Cessna U206G · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N496K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were an icy taxiway and wind gusts. - [NTSB LAX05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA053.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N971AE · Substantial damage > A loss of control during the final approach to land for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA036.md): Robinson R22 · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N333UH · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inability to detect a descent because of the obscuration between the water and the horizon due to the gray sky - [NTSB ANC05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA068.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Utopia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N792FC · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed while on final approach to land, which resulted in an overrun during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a gusty tailwind. - [NTSB DFW05WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA039.md): Aero Commander AC-685 · Apodaca, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2004 · XB-GSG · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N4873C · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted… - [NTSB DCA05WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA022.md): Boeing 747-200 · Incheon, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2004 · TF-ARH · Minor damage - [NTSB CHI05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA045.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N922RG · Substantial damage > Failure of the fuel control unit (FCU) bellows which resulted in a significant loss of engine power and the pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadvertent exceedence of the… - [NTSB ANC05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N801FS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful emergency… - [NTSB LAX05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA052.md): Classic Waco YMF · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2004 · N95JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DFW05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA037.md): Crosley Christen Eagle II · Morris, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N222CE · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional spin, which was unrecoverable due to exceeded aircraft weight and balance limitations as a result of improper preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB DEN05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2004 · N23375 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall during low level flight. - [NTSB DCA05WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA020.md): Boeing 747 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2004 · N523MC · No damage - [NTSB LAX05LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA050.md): Schweizer 269C · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2004 · N130JS · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the Designated Pilot Examiner's failure to follow the flight manual procedures and directives regarding throttle settings to be used for practice autorotations. - [NTSB LAX05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA049.md): Robinson R22B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2004 · N145RJ · Substantial damage > The activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA034.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2004 · N538EA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed during the night visual approach resulting in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent into terrain. A contributing factor was the precautionary shutdown of the left engine for undetermined… - [NTSB DFW05WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA035.md): Beech BE-36-TC · Pereira, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2004 · hk4349P · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA034.md): Beech BE-200 · Bay View, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N648KA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control as result of his improper runway selection for takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing right quartering tailwind. - [NTSB CHI05CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA043.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N6563N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A contributing factorwas the approach light. - [NTSB DFW05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA033.md): Mooney M20F · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N3208F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA031.md): Beech B200 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N6PE · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning / preparation. - [NTSB DFW05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA032.md): Hughes 369D · Zachary, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N7148Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking of the compressor adaptor coupling initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter and subsequent disconnection of the compressor from the turbine assembly. A contributing factor was the low operating… - [NTSB DFW05CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA044.md): Bell B206L-1 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N5007F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pumps prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was that the helicopter was at an airspeed and altiutude combination (below height/velocity curve)… - [NTSB CHI05FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA042.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Glenwood, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N587C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a missed approach and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from terrain and obstructions. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his decision to delay descent… - [NTSB ATL05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA034.md): Diamond DA40-180 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N42SE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and to maintain assigned altitude resulting in a collision with a transmission wire and trees. - [NTSB NYC05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA030.md): Day VP-2 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N19LC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX05FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA046.md): Cessna T207A · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N1783U · Destroyed > a loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence. - [NTSB LAX05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA045.md): Cessna T310R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N592DM · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions beyond the capability of the airplane and his failure to ensure that the airplane's wings were free of ice and/or snow contamination that accumulated while the airplane was on the… - [NTSB LAX05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N140ND · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle. - [NTSB LAX05CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA044.md): Cessna 150J · Amado, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N60469 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD05LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA024.md): Hare Seawind · Trenton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N42HA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent loss of airspeed. - [NTSB NYC05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA028.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N54316 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude\clearance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling conditions. - [NTSB DFW05WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA036.md): Cessna TU206G · La Macarena, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2004 · HK2882 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA032.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N141SW · Destroyed > the in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure. - [NTSB SEA05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA026.md): Cessna 140 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N3571V · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during final approach to land which resulted in an undershoot and in flight collision with a fence. A factor was the pilot's alcohol impairment. - [NTSB SEA05FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA025.md): Cessna 208B · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N25SA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor. - [NTSB MIA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure. - [NTSB DFW05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N4750L · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's in-flight mismanagement of the available fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing dark night conditions. - [NTSB DCA05WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA023.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Bucharest, Romania · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2004 · N478GS · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA05FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA022.md): Cessna 185F · Renton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N532PC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the flaps became jammed/stuck in their full-down position during a takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. Factors include a worn/disconnected flap latch mechanism, and the flaps being unable to be retracted. - [NTSB DFW05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA030.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N82TN · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the moderate rain and the reported encounter with hydroplaning conditions. - [NTSB CHI05CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA041.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N7803Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC05IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA016.md): Boeing 747SR-146B SF · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · JA8158 · Minor damage > The fatigue and subsequent fracture of a portion of the airplane's pressure bulkhead, which resulted in a rapid decompression during cruise flight. - [NTSB SEA05LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA024.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N420CD · Substantial damage > An improper flare and descent rate during landing resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB SEA05FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA023.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N1159C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the downdraft. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=3 ## 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=2&year=2004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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