# 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 CHI05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA128.md): Cessna T210N · Smith Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N6366Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the…
- [NTSB CHI05CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA133.md): Aerostar S-57A · Sparta, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N71072 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate due to the wind gust resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the tree struck during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N22055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA107.md): Cessna 150L · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N1770Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA111.md): Hamilton Stoddard Glassair II S · Palm City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N401KY · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle cable being loose and detaching from the throttle arm during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA070.md): Snyder Sky Scout · Round Lake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N314ES · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB ATL05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA088.md): Cessna 172 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N496AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees
- [NTSB DFW05CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA137.md): PZL-Mielec M18 · Clover Bend, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2005 · N93982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the dust devil (whirlwind) encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA130.md): Pilatus PC-6 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2005 · N346F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the jump plane pilot to maintain clearance from the parachutist descent area/drop zone until assured that all jumpers had landed, and the parachutist's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for the jump plane during all phases of the jump.…
- [NTSB ATL05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA089.md): Hughes TH-55 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2005 · N681BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate object clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain, and the subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ANC05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA078.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2005 · N65MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB SEA05FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA105.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N312MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain minimum controllable airspeed during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control when the left engine lost partial power. A fatigue failure to an oil tube, which resulted in the partial power loss to the left…
- [NTSB LAX05LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA187.md): Bell 47G-4A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N110DT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX05CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA188.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N192SH · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm when performing a180-degree autorotation, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA135.md): Cessna 210L · Harvey, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N5120Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA134.md): Temco GC-1B · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N3875K · Substantial damage
  > Malfunction of the pilot seat positioning mechanism for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of aircraft control. The runway light struck when the airplane departed the pavement was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA127.md): Cessna 150F · Neodesha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N8337G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the…
- [NTSB MIA05WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA110.md): Beech BE-300 · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2005 · YV783CP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA108.md): Beech 58 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N6654Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel which resulted in damaged landing gear pulleys, resulting in the failure of the landing gear downlock to engage, and collapse of the main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB IAD05FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA068.md): Cessna R182 · New Fairfield, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N756PN · Destroyed
  > Failure of the aluminum-clad, number two connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the relatively short forced landing area.
- [NTSB DFW05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA134.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N8120K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach.
- [NTSB DFW05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA136.md): Cessna 152 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N67770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA133.md): Grumman 164-B · Fontaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N3629K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during a downwind takeoff with a full load of fertilizer. Factor contributing to the accident were the prevailing tailwind and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA132.md): Weatherly 201B · Tornillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N1284W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of a cylinder.
- [NTSB DFW05CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA131.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N198AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to calculate take off-distance performance data, which resulted in insufficient runway length for take off. Factors were the tailwind and high gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA125.md): Hurley Searey · South Beloit, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N60667 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA104.md): Hiller UH-12E · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N3030H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain landing skid clearance during hover taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA082.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N553SH · Substantial damage
  > the dual student’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the inadequate supervision by the instructor.
- [NTSB ATL05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA086.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Conway, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N9951Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner aerial sign, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot receiving…
- [NTSB ATL05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA087.md): Beech BE-36 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N17836 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA080.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N1087A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edinburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N217AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX05LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA186.md): Classic Waco YMF-5 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N181AS · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice aggravated by the poor operating condition of the magnetos and the improper magneto-to-engine timing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA185.md): Robinson R44 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N963JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improperly planned approach and misjudged distance/speed. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA130.md): Cessna 182P · Lowell, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N9425M · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the second pilot's inadequate planning/decision to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. Contributing factors were the prevailing quartering tailwind, the pilots selection of the wrong runway, and…
- [NTSB DFW05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA128.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N39821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel and his inadequate monitoring of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI05CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA126.md): Young Zodiac 601XL · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N601AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare resulting in an in-flight collision with the runway pavement.
- [NTSB CHI05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA123.md): Cessna C-172M · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N13558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA085.md): Canadair CL600 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N699CW · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during climb which resulted in the flight attendant injury. A factor was the flight crew failure to follow written procedures during transfer of flight controls.
- [NTSB SEA05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA103.md): North American Navion · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N8874H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a hardened and brittle fuel selector valve O-ring. Factors include no suitable landing area within the…
- [NTSB SEA05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA101.md): Maule M-4-220C · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA107.md): C.W. Smith Rans S6 Coyote II · Louisville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Galling of the front piston and cylinder of the Rotax 503 2-stroke engine, consistent with the engine running hot and lean for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA106.md): Pitts S1S · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N5WD · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust piping, and a fire.
- [NTSB LAX05LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA183.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N3004U · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD05FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA067.md): Cessna 172S · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N778LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA129.md): Miller Rand Robinson KR-2 · Galliano, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N684LM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB DEN05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA115.md): Hepperlen RV-8 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N25MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the ground roll.
- [NTSB CHI05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA122.md): Cessna R182 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N7361Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA124.md): Cessna 172S · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N860SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing.

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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=27&year=2005

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