# 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 ATL04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA167.md): Cessna 172M · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N71409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post, while taxing which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB NYC04LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N2364A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC04IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA152.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Manchester, NH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N348NB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Airbus captain's misjudged clearance, which resulted the left wing of the Airbus contacting the rudder of the stationary Canadair.
- [NTSB NYC04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA164.md): Cessna 172S · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N421RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during touch down, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA104.md): William K. Crawford Tango 2 · Williston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N56KC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway, becoming airborne, and nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA167.md): Beech 200 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N432FA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI04CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA168.md): Peck Vans RV-4 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N43MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL04IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA132.md): Pilatus PC-12-45 · LaGrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N718JP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL04CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA144.md): Mooney M-20E · Thomasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N77ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airspeed and distance during approach to land that resulted in an undershoot and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA04WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA131.md): Socata TB-200 · Mianyang, China · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2004 · B8830 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA120.md): Sheppard Kitfox IV · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N316R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA119.md): Apco Powered Parachute · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of trying a low altitude quick turning maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA171.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N6183M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N9038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing, which resulted in an on ground encounter with rocks during the landing roll, and the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX04LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA251.md): Socata TB-20 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2004 · N110U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the mechanic's use of an incorrect gasket during the installation of the vacuum pump.
- [NTSB NYC04WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA147.md): Cessna U206F · Honiton, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 27, 2004 · G-BGED · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA04LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA102.md): Beech V35B · Bay Saint Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N2167L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to verify the landing gear was extended prior to touchdown resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB IAD04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA026.md): Lake LA-250 · Deep River, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N802RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced water landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA167.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N27TV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.
- [NTSB ATL04FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA141.md): Robinson R44 · Barnesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N441MG · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB LAX04LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA285.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Cibecue, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N5226R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during the landing approach and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the brownout conditions created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA250.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N35389 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA166.md): Beech 23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N23342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. The wind gusts and the runway sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA165.md): Cessna 172S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N229ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions after an inadequate landing flare and subsequent hard landing. Additional causes were the pilot-induced porpoise and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC04FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA070.md): Beech 36 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N7673N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA118.md): Maule M-7-235C · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N1936P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB LAX04LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA266.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N6505L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing after encountering a dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX04LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA249.md): Bell 206B · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N97AZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately clear the left skid of obstacles resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA169.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N49KG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA140.md): Cessna 172S · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N2116P · Substantial damage
  > The CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.
- [NTSB ANC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA071.md): Christen Industries Husky A-1 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N9591C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during the ensuing aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance.
- [NTSB SEA04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA117.md): Cessna 185F · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N4585F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear brake disk attach flange during the landing roll, due to fatigue cracks emanating from numerous corrosion pits present on the surface of the disk, leading to the right brake becoming totally inoperative, and resulting in a…
- [NTSB NYC04WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA172.md): Bell 205A1 · Tschagguns, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2004 · OE-XHK · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA178.md): Cessna 172S · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N810SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA168.md): Bell 206-L1 · Vermillion Bay, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N5006F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms and the pilot's inadequate in flight preparation and planning.
- [NTSB FTW04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA177.md): Mooney M20R · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N9147H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds.
- [NTSB ANC04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA067.md): Rufli Theodore J Rufli · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N6191R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane.
- [NTSB SEA04LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA115.md): Piper PA-20 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the owner/pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and a warped/realigned fuselage that contributed to the sensitivity of the aircraft's response to pilot rudder…
- [NTSB SEA04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA114.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N73909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N65612 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04TA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA248.md): Bell 206B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N305FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged autorotative flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA246.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2874H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N60713 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA093.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI04CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA169.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N88089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition. Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. The crosswind and the runway light…
- [NTSB CHI04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA163.md): Grumman G-164A · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N5339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the low altitude turn after takeoff. A factor to the accident was the low altitude and the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI04CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA162.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Britton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N1013N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB ATL04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA139.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N9578C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB NYC04FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA144.md): Cessna P210N · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2004 · N99HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control and the subsequent overstress and separation of the wing during an encounter with convection induced turbulence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=23

## 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=22&year=2004

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