# 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. Page 24 of 41 · 2,001 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL05CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA102.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Luka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N5TJ · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to the total failure of the exhaust valve on the number 2 cylinder, and the pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overshoot of the runway and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the… - [NTSB SEA05LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA120.md): MBB BO-105 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N314MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue a simulated engine-out autorotation after sensing an excessive descent rate at 100 feet above the ground. Factors include the excessive descent rate, variable winds, and a high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA101.md): Valentin Taifun 17E · Waterbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N13BH · Substantial damage > The pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. - [NTSB LAX05CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA211.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N617MA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB IAD05MA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05MA078.md): Sikorsky S-76C · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N317MY · Substantial damage > An inadvertent encounter with a left quartering tailwind. Factors in the accident were settling with power, the high gross weight of the helicopter, and the crew's failure to accurately assess the winds in the area. - [NTSB IAD05LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA079.md): Cessna 414 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N1654T · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known equipment deficiency. A factor was the tailwind condition. - [NTSB DFW05LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA162.md): Wsk-Pzl Mielec M18B · Eudora, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N16836 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree. - [NTSB DFW05CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA163.md): CarterCopter CarterCopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N121CC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during a forced landing as a result of a loss of cyclic and collective control. Contributing factors were the sheared propeller drive pulley bolts, broken wire on the co-pilots cyclic boost control… - [NTSB DEN05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA091.md): Cessna 340A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N155RP · Substantial damage > total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives. - [NTSB CHI05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA148.md): Reay Titan Tornado II · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N122AR · Destroyed > The pilot performed an unauthorized aerobatic loop and failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA151.md): Kirby Christen Eagle · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N92RK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane drifting during the landing flare and impacting the taxiway light. - [NTSB ATL05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA101.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N646RM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the connecting rod cap separation for undetermined reasons. Related factors were trees and the swampy terrain condition. - [NTSB SEA05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA118.md): Rash Vans RV-6A · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N330CJ · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rising terrain was a factor. - [NTSB LAX05LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA214.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N5229T · Substantial damage > The fracture/separation of an engine intake valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA164.md): Cessna 152 · Burneyville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N93206 · Substantial damage > The students pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ATL05FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA098.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Williamson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N26GA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist and attempted a takeoff with flaps extended, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL05CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA129.md): Luscombe 8E · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N37GH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB ATL05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA100.md): Goodyear GZ-20A · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N1A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather (thunderstorm outflow), and downdrafts, loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and transmission wires. - [NTSB ATL05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA099.md): Cessna 150M · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N45372 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude while on final approach with a tailwind, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB ATL05CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA097.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N5527M · Substantial damage > The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ANC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA088.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N42NC · Substantial damage > A lightning strike during a normal descent for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's left aileron. - [NTSB LAX05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA205.md): Cessna 177B · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N177BJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA077.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield. - [NTSB DFW05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA159.md): Hughes 269A · Rusk, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA161.md): Cessna A188B · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4894R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB DEN05FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA080.md): Schweizer 269C · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N311CP · Destroyed > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted autorotation after the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the flight instructor's improper preflight planning, the high density… - [NTSB CHI05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA143.md): Thomas Zenith CH701 · Redford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N613DT · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine thrust was the result of the propeller blades overstress separation from the propeller hub for an undetermined reason. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N6294C · Substantial damage > The loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA141.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Maize, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N44242 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure adequate takeoff performance, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB ANC05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA087.md): Cessna U206F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N7138Q · Substantial damage > The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control. - [NTSB NYC05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA099.md): Bell 206L · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2005 · N78TD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature and unfavorable winds. - [NTSB LAX05LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA204.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Woodfords, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2005 · N8634 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while turning in strong wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA05CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA116.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N96156 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around which resulted in his failure to obtain altitude/clearance with trees. - [NTSB MIA05FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA123.md): Douglas R4D-8 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N3906J · Destroyed > The inadequate maintenance inspection by company maintenance personnel/pilot and other maintenance personnel of the left engine resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing, and nose case partial separation, which prevented the left propeller from… - [NTSB LAX05LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA203.md): Beech C90 · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N49LL · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB LAX05FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA202.md): Bombardier Aerospace CL-600-2B19 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N960SW · Substantial damage > failure of the nose landing gear to extend to the down and locked position for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA138.md): Mooney M20K · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N231HX · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in diverting to an alternate destination due to low fuel indications which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. Factors were the pilot's improper preflight inspection which resulted in an… - [NTSB CHI05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA146.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N6454J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmarked control lock and the FBO's failure to replace the unmarked control lock were factors in the accident. - [NTSB ANC05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA085.md): Cessna U206F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N51205 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar. A factor contributing to the… - [NTSB WAS05WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA012.md): Boeing 727-200 · Lagos, Nigeria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 12, 2005 · 5N-BCF - [NTSB SEA05CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA117.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Geraldine, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N4768Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with rising terrain. Rising terrain was a factor. - [NTSB NYC05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA098.md): Norcutt Hornet · Shelby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain\maintain the proper climb airspeed during departure, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane make and model. - [NTSB NYC05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA096.md): Hall Maxair Drifter · Gloucester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N9238V · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the empennage, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB MIA05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA122.md): Highsmith Fergy FII B · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N456MH · Substantial damage > The seizing of the rear engine cylinder during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a collision with power lines and structural damage to the airplane during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX05LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA198.md): Cessna 210 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N9457T · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. - [NTSB LAX05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA207.md): Cessna 172R · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N2384L · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX05CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA200.md): Aviat Pitts S-1T · Fillmore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N647J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to affect timely recovery from an intentional inverted flat spin. - [NTSB IAD05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA076.md): Aeronca C-3 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N13002 · Substantial damage > The failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with wires. A factor was the wires. - [NTSB DEN05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA089.md): Bell 206L-3 · Cascade, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N81EA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted landing on mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was strong wind gusts during the attempted landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=25 ## 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=24&year=2005 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.