# 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 LAX04CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA262.md): Manoucher Lancair 360 Mkii · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N360MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the airplane's distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA191.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N4634J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision by his delay in taking corrective action during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI04MA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04MA182.md): Bell 407 · Newberry, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N503MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of fog conditions. A contributing factor was inadequate weather and dispatch information relayed to the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL04IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA156.md): Airbus Industrie A320-233 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N951LF · Minor damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the nacelle/cowl doors, which resulted in a separation of the doors during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA132.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N23811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Gusts and high vegetation were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA261.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N91MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of downwind takeoff direction and improper use of the collective control prior to reaching translational lift, which resulted in a settling with power condition and a collision with the ground. Also causal was the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB FTW04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA182.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N8222K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ENG04IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG04IA021.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Beechjet 400A · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N455CW · No damage
  > High-altitude ice crystals that had accreted on the compressor vanes and were ingested into the high pressure compressor when the pilots retarded the power levers causing compressor surges and flameouts of both engines. Contributing factors were the lack of…
- [NTSB CHI04TA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04TA193.md): PZL-Mielec M-18T · Pine Ridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N7077N · Substantial damage
  > The propeller went to an overspeed condition as a result of contamination of the propeller control unit due to improper servicing by the operator and the mechanic. A factor was the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA153.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Beef Island · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N4826C · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire on the number two engine, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA129.md): Logston Starduster SA100DL · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N35RL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi from another aircraft standing on the runway resulting in a collision. The aircraft standing on the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA163.md): Mooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N302SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC04FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA161.md): Beech E95 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N7090N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while performing a go-around after experiencing a loss of power to the left engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the loss of power to the left engine.
- [NTSB NYC04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA166.md): Robinson R-44 II · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N277MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB LAX04LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA283.md): Cessna 182A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N4094D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX04LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA260.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N6106H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain an adequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain during a high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB LAX04LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA259.md): North American T28B · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N5832X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the conclusion of a low pass, which led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX04CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA263.md): Cessna R182 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N9108C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction while on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX04CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA258.md): Boeing A 75N1 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N56416 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot undergoing instruction's overcontrol of the aircraft by his excessive use of the rudder control and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing factors to the accident were…
- [NTSB IAD04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA031.md): Cessna 172C · Edinburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N8358X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.
- [NTSB DEN04FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA104.md): Cessna 172I · Paris, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N46174 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors…
- [NTSB DEN04CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA103.md): Lindstrand Balloons 120A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N410LB · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain/obtain the proper descent rate.
- [NTSB ATL04LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA198.md): Thunder & Colt 210A · Huntersville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N91101 · No damage
  > Gusty weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL04CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA162.md): Cessna 172 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N6555D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ANC04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA077.md): Hughes 369D · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · C-GLHQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while the helicopter was standing, which resulted in the coasting main rotor blade contacting the tail boom. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N3267D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane impacting the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB ANC04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA076.md): Cessna 180J · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N888FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a…
- [NTSB SEA04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA128.md): Hughes 269C · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56PH · Substantial damage
  > A significant power loss for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to a full autorotational landing. Factors include no suitable terrain in the area, and soft swampy terrain at the point where the pilot found it necessary to perform the forced…
- [NTSB LAX04LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA257.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Castaic, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N2542H · Substantial damage
  > a catastrophic engine failure due to oil exhaustion, which was caused by the failure of maintenance personnel to completely tighten the oil screen.
- [NTSB IAD04FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA030.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N45032 · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW04LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA102.md): Mooney M20S · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10059 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN04CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA101.md): Whitlock Rotorway Exec 162F · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N518W · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the failure of the supercharger.
- [NTSB ATL04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA199.md): Adventura II · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA152.md): Stein Skybolt Skybolt · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N8048G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment, and the fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56776 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL04LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA148.md): Cessna 401B · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N7983Q · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL04CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA154.md): Glassic Composites SQ-2000 XL · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10736 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N6AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA130.md): Petsche Kitfox Kitfox 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N1078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA04FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA127.md): Extra Flugzeugrau EA 300/L · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N609JW · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain during descent while conducting an aerobatic maneuver. Low altitude flight was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA162.md): Robinson R-22 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N152SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control.
- [NTSB FTW04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA180.md): Cessna 150M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA183.md): Cessna 340A · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N60PP · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller.
- [NTSB CHI04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA181.md): Beech BE-N35 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N80HL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the piston pin plug that lead to engine oil starvation/exhaustion and the subsequent overload fracture of the piston rod and crankcase.
- [NTSB CHI04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA180.md): Texas Helicopter M-74 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N10009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath to the landing zone. A factor was the truck pad.
- [NTSB SEA04CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA126.md): Ammeter RV-6 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N16JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident are rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA256.md): Eurocopter AS350 B2 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N196BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A low ceiling and fog were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW04CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA181.md): Cessna 180E · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing.

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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=20&year=2004

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