# 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 ANC04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.
- [NTSB LAX04TA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA218.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N216HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA219.md): Cessna R172K · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N758ND · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and hard landing. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA136.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Brookland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA132.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Donna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N3168H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.
- [NTSB MIA04FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA086.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N3331W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX04LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA216.md): Bell 206L-3 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N2019F · Substantial damage
  > The momentary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA217.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N5361R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW04IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA134.md): Beech A23A · Kress, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N6943Q · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA055.md): Cessna 185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N1932U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA088.md): Cessna A185F · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N61611 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain control. Factors include mountain obscuration, clouds and convective weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA214.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N62712 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA130.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N4508Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ENG04RA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG04RA027.md): de Havilland DHC-8-4002 · Sandefjord, Norway · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2004 · LN-WDA
- [NTSB DCA04WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA047.md): Boeing 737 · Iquitos, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2004 · OB-1751-P · No damage
- [NTSB CHI04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA122.md): Cessna 180J · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2004 · GNQK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's checklist and leaving the fuel selector in the OFF positon.
- [NTSB SEA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA084.md): Piper J4/E · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N37982 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.
- [NTSB DEN04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA076.md): Wilford J. Tolman Kitfox 6 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N3079H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusting left tailwind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI04WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA125.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 · Fawcett Lake, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2004 · C-GQHT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA119.md): Beech 200 · Millington, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N500KA · Minor damage
  > The pilots failure to follow the checklist for emergency landing gear extension resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear on touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL04CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA120.md): Stinson SR-8E · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N16181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a loss of control and ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA083.md): Cessna 170B · Tenino, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N3510D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA126.md): Robinson R-44 · Ulenurme, Estonia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2004 · ES-HPV · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA085.md): Cessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N737FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB IAD04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N7793E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pilot's incorrect assessment of the airplane's weight and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA129.md): Cessna T210J · Rosario, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2004 · LV-JPB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA118.md): Beech A36 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N4550S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA087.md): Cessna 185A · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N1624H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the changing wind conditions at the time of the landing. Factors include gusty, variable, crosswinds, and a runway marker near the edge of the runway the pilot was landing on.
- [NTSB SEA04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA085.md): Stinson SR-10E · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N27782 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA130.md): High Craft Buccaneer · Glasco, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane and his diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA084.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N33840 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact in a wooded area.
- [NTSB LAX04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA213.md): Bachman Lancair IV-P · Supai, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N299SD · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA054.md): Cessna 208B · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N9820F · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper evaluation of the weather conditions and improper decision to taxi the airplane in high gusting wind conditions which resulted in the airplane's right wing striking the ground. A contributing factor was the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB NYC04FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA123.md): Cessna 310R · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N3161M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors in this accident were clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA211.md): Cessna T182T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N5341G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX04CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA212.md): Beech A60 · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N931RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a downwind landing. The tailwind was a contributing factor and an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA131.md): Cooke Rotorway Exec · Willis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N319RC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the #1 cylinder valve retainer clip. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA128.md): Lockheed 1329-23E · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N57NR · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the inboard left wing actuator fitting.
- [NTSB CHI04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA120.md): Cessna 188B · Pleasant Hill, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N188SA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. Contributing factors to the accident included the inaccurate fuel gage and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA121.md): Cessna 172C · Fort Leavenwort, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N1806Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA04LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA089.md): Airframes Unlimited Powered Parachute · Richland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident included the loss of directional control and the pole.
- [NTSB NYC04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA125.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N7795E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA210.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N7658B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to follow the recommended procedures for operation of the auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX04CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA209.md): Cessna 180 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N6430X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot under instruction's excessive and improper use of the rudder control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB IAD04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA021.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Ferndale, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N755AF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the pilot's failure to fly to the intended point of landing, and his abrupt course reversal back towards…
- [NTSB ATL04TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA116.md): Hughes 269A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N115ES · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compliance to an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of the saddle fitting. A contributing factor was the…
- [NTSB ATL04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA117.md): Piper PA-32-260 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N3260W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA086.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N1829P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing. Factors include a crosswind, fracture/collapse of the landing gear hydrasorb and an improper weld on the landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB NYC04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA122.md): Garlick Helicipters OH-58A · Columbia, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N59MH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC04CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA124.md): Fraker Mustang II · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N78K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the drive coupling between the engine and the propeller speed reducer. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the drive coupling.

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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=27&year=2004

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