# 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 LAX05FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA229.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Kapaau, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N4064F · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the tail rotor system as a result of a loss of clamp force and fatigue fracturing of the attachment nut plates. The cause of the loss of clamp force was likely due to an inadvertent tail rotor blade strike during the previous…
- [NTSB LAX05CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9886K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DFW05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9086V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI05CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA183.md): Rockwell S-2R · Guelph, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N4232X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the guy wire during the agricultural application pass. Contributing factors were the guy wire, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB IAD05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA101.md): Aeronca 65CA · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2005 · N36806 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. A factor was an unanticipated hill in the forced landing rollout area.
- [NTSB DFW05LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA180.md): Bell 430 · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2005 · N430CV · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's tail rotor blade's contact with an unknown object during landing.
- [NTSB DCA05MA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA083.md): Boeing 767-232 · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2005 · N113DA · No damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA118.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA117.md): Carlstrom Long EZ · Lewes, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N78LC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The Long EZ pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane, which resulted in a mid-air collision during a formation flight.
- [NTSB IAD05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA100.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Altoona, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N95822 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CHI05WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05WA182.md): Waco UPF-7 · Moose Jaw, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2005 · N2369Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL05FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA128.md): Cessna 172N · Penrose, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N73747 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeoff, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX05WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA234.md): Robinson R44 · Derrybrien, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2005 · EI-DOC · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN05LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA108.md): Grob G103 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N916G · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's intentional tow release at too low an altitude when he erroneously perceived the tow plane was about to crash. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA106.md): Clarke YAK 3UR 2000 · Heber City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N134US · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a leaking carburetor and an inoperative float, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the restart attempt. Contributing factors were the sudden engine power surge during the attempted restart, and unsuitable…
- [NTSB DEN05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA107.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N36044 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI05LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA178.md): Cessna 210E · La Gygne, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N4933U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle control cable which resulted from wear followed by fatigue cracking. A factor associated with the accident was the corn crop which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA177.md): North American P-51D · Tarkio, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N10607 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA126.md): Ellsworth Sky Bolt · Cumming, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N250SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management while maneuvering resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA127.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N301MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective pitch and cylic controls) during a take off to a hover resulting in the helicopter encountering dynamic roll over and rolling over on its right side.
- [NTSB ANC05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA099.md): Cessna 172 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N73788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in the airplane running off the end of the runway and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven terrain off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA141.md): Cessna 206E · Stuart Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N9428G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed on final for the current runway surface conditions, and the intentional obstruction avoidance maneuver he executed when it became clear the aircraft was about to go off the end of the runway. Factors include the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB MIA05WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA137.md): Mooney M20C · Albenga, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2005 · N90TK · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA228.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mount Hotham, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2005 · VH-OAO · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA104.md): Cessna 150L · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N6839G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude. A contributing factor was the inadvertent flap retraction.
- [NTSB CHI05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA179.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N494WN · Substantial damage
  > The pushback tow driver not maintaining visual lookout for the wing walker's visual signal, and the driver not maintaining clearance from the vehicle during the pushback for taxi. Factors to the accident were the standing vehicle behind the airplane, the…
- [NTSB ANC05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA101.md): Hughes 500D · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · C-GLHQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB NYC05LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA116.md): Cessna 421B · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N318RF · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the left main landing gear attachment assembly.
- [NTSB MIA05CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA133.md): Robinson R44 · St. Cloud, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N90SG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a palm tree resulting in the in-flight collision with it, and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX05TA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA226.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N440AT · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA176.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buxton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N6631Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on takeoff due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the ditch that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA125.md): Cessna 172P · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N98530 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing.
- [NTSB ANC05LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA097.md): Helio H-250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N333TB · Substantial damage
  > A fracture failure of the main landing gear leg during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC05FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA098.md): Maule M-7-235 · Seward, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N5661J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with the surface of the lake.
- [NTSB SEA05RA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05RA139.md): Erickson Air-Crane S-64F · Rome, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2005 · N236AC · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC05CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA115.md): Wagner Kitfox II · Albion, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N16AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after inadvertently taking off while conducting high-speed taxi runs. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW05FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA178.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Norman, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N902J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempted aborted landing following a hard landing and propeller strike.
- [NTSB ANC05TA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA106.md): Cessna 185 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N8360Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the landing touchdown and subsequent undershoot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA096.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N18VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and tundra-covered terrain. A factor in the accident was trees.
- [NTSB SEA05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA138.md): Bell 47G-2A · Oroville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N38926 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle cable housing, which permitted the engine's RPM to decay to the idle position. Contributing factors were the trees and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05IA132.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Titusville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N700VR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known intermittent deficiencies of the electric pitch trim switch, resulting in a mis-trim condition of the airplane (nose-up), and subsequent hard landing on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse. A…
- [NTSB IAD05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA096.md): Piper PA-25 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6289Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA095.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Branchville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6061L · Substantial damage
  > An electrical fire of unknown origin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the In-Flight Electrical Fires checklist.
- [NTSB IAD05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA094.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Conesus, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6028V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA157.md): Grumman AA1B · Llano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N1466R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff resulting in an overrun. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA164.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bristol, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N3211R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the static lines between the transmission towers. A factor associated with the accident were the static lines.
- [NTSB NYC05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA113.md): Meyer Atlantis · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N98Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while returning to the airport after takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA092.md): Callahan Rotorway Exec 90 · Weston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N4359N · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an attempted power recovery. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent post crash fire.
- [NTSB ENG05RA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05RA021.md): Boeing 747-200B · Sapporo, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2005 · N714CK
- [NTSB CHI05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA163.md): Becker RAF 2000 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N481KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while in the traffic pattern. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of gyrocopter experience.

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

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