# 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 ATL04TA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA137.md): Bell 206B · Graysville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 2004 · N3902W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to hover with a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA113.md): Piper J-3 · Glenoma, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N27135 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering at a very low level in hilly terrain. Factors include hilly terrain, and thickly forested slopes in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA04FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA111.md): TeST TST-10 M · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N410JP · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing. A proper glidepath was not maintained was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA116.md): Champion 7GCB · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N9827Y · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA145.md): Cessna 172R · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N356ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA04WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA101.md): Douglas DC-3 · Vichada, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2004 · HK-1212 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA100.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Baker, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N54134 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's inadvertent flight into thunderstorms resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded, loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. A factor in the accident was the lack of required advisory by ATC about a radar…
- [NTSB CHI04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA146.md): Cessna A188B · Prosser, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N731MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N4685A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve, and the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the installation of oversized tires on the…
- [NTSB WAS06WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA017.md): Cessna 185 · Sukabumi, Indonesia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2004 · L1811 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA112.md): Cosmos Phase II · Bandera, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an airport sign during the landing roll. Inadequate compensation for the wind gust and the sign were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA149.md): Beech 24 · Baden, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2004 · D-EEPP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA099.md): North American T-28C · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N28BZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA164.md): Cessna 401 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N3234Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to execute a stabilized approach for landing. An additional factor was the presence of the runway lights.
- [NTSB CHI04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA160.md): Champion 7FC · Carmi, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N7690E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, his decision to continue the takeoff when the aircraft had left the runway surface, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the continued takeoff. An additional cause was the…
- [NTSB ATL04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA136.md): Beech A23 · Columbia, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N1435L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during climb and the pilot's failure to execute a go-around before completing the approach to land.
- [NTSB ATL04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA135.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N82451 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA244.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N232E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA158.md): Monocoupe 90AL-115 · St. Paul, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N1161 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA159.md): Bracken CB540 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N5439N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.
- [NTSB ATL04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA134.md): Cessna T210N · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N7393C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his airspeed, distance and intended proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL04CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA133.md): Cessna 172 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N52846 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the on ground collision with the ground, and the subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB SEA04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA110.md): Quicksilver MXL · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an undetermined in-flight operational phase resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include strong gusty winds in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA143.md): Stearman 4E · Loganton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N785H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA04WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA110.md): Cessna 402B · Bonaire, NT · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2004 · N69404 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA025.md): Robinson R-44 · Killingly, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N70144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees. Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud…
- [NTSB SEA04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA109.md): Balloon Works Fire Fly 9 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N3097R · Minor damage
  > Pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. Wind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04GA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04GA243.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N8214J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA242.md): Vans RV-9A · The Sea Ranch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N93AZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA164.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel and axle during take-off. Contributing factors were the fatigue of the bolts on the right main landing gear and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA157.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to…
- [NTSB SEA04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA108.md): Cessna 421B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N332CC · Substantial damage
  > On ground encounter with terrain during the takeoff roll as a result of the left side brake not operating. Inadequate maintenance inspection, overload of the nose landing gear and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA106.md): North American SNJ 5 · Oroville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · C-GKGE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. Rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA107.md): Steward Rocky 162F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N717CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA105.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · NX26WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel aircraft during an aborted landing. Factors include a slight tailwind, and a mound (berm) of earth in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA141.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Warren, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N21VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a forced landing after experiencing a loss of thermal lift. A factor was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB LAX04FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA241.md): Cessna 337 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N63BB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB FTW04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA163.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N2101M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA140.md): Cessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N3915V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N18ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of soft tundra.
- [NTSB NYC04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA142.md): Schweizer 269C · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N2065T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted ground resonance. Contributing to the accident was the improperly serviced landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB MIA04WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA098.md): Cessna 172 · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2004 · CP-1613 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA162.md): Cessna 188B · Rush Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N21650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole and power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI04LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA155.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N77DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the subsequent overload and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC04WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA222.md): Bell 206B · Alice Springs, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 14, 2004 · VH-PHF · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA097.md): Gulfstream American AA5B · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N4516V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulted in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN04LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA091.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N6867P · Substantial damage
  > fracture and subsequent total failure of the nose gear strut. A contributing factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA090.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Aleros CH 2000 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8502F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high airspeed, resulting in an unstabilized approach.
- [NTSB ATL04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA126.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8451E · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.
- [NTSB ANC04FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA063.md): Beech C-45H · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N401CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, rain, and the…

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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=23&year=2004

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