# 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 CHI05FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA162.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · Destroyed
  > An observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…
- [NTSB CHI05CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA170.md): Mooney M20K · Kennett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N5791U · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA168.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · CGGJB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CHI05CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA165.md): Piper PA-22-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N5807Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent main gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA122.md): Aeronca C3 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N14532 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to secure the intake valve adjustment jam nut which resulted in excessive valve clearance, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA100.md): PZL Warzawa-Okecie 104 Wilga 80 · Platinum, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N2245T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff initial climb from a remote beach, which resulted in a ditching and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA092.md): Sweeney Preceptor Ultra Pup · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N106TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and his premature lift-off resulting in a stall due to inadequate airspeed. The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA091.md): Piper PA-20 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N7440K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA137.md): Scheibe SF-28A Tandem-Falke · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N12HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing. Inadequate emergency procedures training and high vegetation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Kamaih, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N1735P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, resulting in a loss of engine power, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA130.md): Beech V35 · De Funiak Sprgs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N2056W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and an in-flight collision with tress and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA224.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N31AP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude and his decision to turn toward higher terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N48017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertant stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA090.md): Aeronca 11CC · Charlotte, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N4337E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA121.md): Denmark Mini-Max · Covington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N11949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA120.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N100XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were soft and wet terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA094.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N8626V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's becoming lost/disoriented while maneuvering due to inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in tree-covered terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC05CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA095.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N48CF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's wing.
- [NTSB ANC05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA089.md): Cessna 207A · Excursion Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N39AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing when it struck the building.
- [NTSB SEA05FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA136.md): Beech E-55 · Lopez, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N686T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a dual loss of engine power during normal descent due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the incorrect installation of the left and right wing fuel sight gage/float assemblies by unknown…
- [NTSB NYC05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA120.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N78SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA129.md): Cessna 172S · Glen Saint Mary, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N53269 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a plastic sleeve off the idle stop of the servo fuel injector for undetermined reasons resulting in decreased fuel flow and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA128.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N89073 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground encounter with wet grass and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX05LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA223.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N9254J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a airport boundary fence short of the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity flying the airplane at a high gross weight with a center…
- [NTSB LAX05LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA222.md): Quiksilver MX LII Sport · Palmdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA109.md): Beech BE-35-C33A · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N3YP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the landing surface.
- [NTSB IAD05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA093.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N2842D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA089.md): Longtin Kitfox Model III · New London, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N795JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA171.md): Yonchak Skybolt · El Dorado, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N112MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI05CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA169.md): Kelley Volmer Amphibian B · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N47111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain appropriate airspeed during landing, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA167.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N95145 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA124.md): Cessna 182P · Lanett, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N9133M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to do a go around. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB ANC05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA093.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N88110 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent uncontrolled descent into a lake. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA111.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N3992R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the deteriorated fuel cap seals.
- [NTSB MIA05LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N4515V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after a reported loss of engine power during the takeoff roll, resulting in the in-flight collision with a fence and trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to lower the flaps to 10 degrees as…
- [NTSB MIA05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA126.md): JSH Air LLC II Comp Air 7SLX · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N657TT · Destroyed
  > The abrupt steep pitch-up during the initial climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA221.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N3369P · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to ensure that the landing gear lever was in the full down position prior to utilizing the hand pump, and the certified flight instructor's failure to utilize the blow down emergency landing gear system. The instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB DFW05CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N6626K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected discharge pressure line at the fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA174.md): Learjet 25 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N345MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA109.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N804JH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors include the crosswind and windshear conditions.
- [NTSB DCA05WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA081.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Chittagong, Bangladesh · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2005 · S2-ADN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA173.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Crete, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N997SA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA161.md): Mueller Stewart Headwind B · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N64MF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation leading to the loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's insufficient information on the fuel system and the sign that had to be circumnavigated during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA123.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Shorter, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N1029E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA090.md): Cessna T207 · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N1621U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with an island cliff during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was fog in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA110.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Haverstraw, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N3452L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physiological condition, which resulted in his incapacitation during the flight, and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA05CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA125.md): Cessna 152 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N5372L · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in the in-flight encounter with rain and thunder that resulted in a precautionary landing and subsequent on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA205.md): Beech 35 · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N8753A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during touchdown. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night condition.
- [NTSB DEN05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA103.md): Agusta A119 · Mancos, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N403CF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's inability to get into autorotation prior to impacting the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the helicopter's low altitude when power was lost.
- [NTSB CHI05LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA160.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N21835 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining climb airspeed leading to the airplane's impact with the fence and terrain during takeoff. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning calculations, the fence, and the levee.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=21&year=2005

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