# 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 LAX04LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA206.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N7584W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA207.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N4144C · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering the airplane with a dual student.
- [NTSB LAX04CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA208.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N84245 · Substantial damage
  > the backhoe driver's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering near a taxiway, which resulted in its collision with a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB ATL04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA115.md): Loehle Ent. 2/3 Earlybird Jenny · Grantham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N112PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA082.md): Kaman K-1200 · West Fork, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N162KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during logging operations. Contributing factors were the trees, mountainous (steeply sloped) terrain, and the pilot's decision to conduct operations in this terrain with a 200 foot long line.
- [NTSB NYC04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA132.md): Aviat A-1B · Halifax, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N17MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA083.md): Cessna 206C · Guaviare, Colombia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2004 · HK-2708 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA082.md): Beech K35 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N551PK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing, collision with a berm during landing rollout, and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA119.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Winsted, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N2301F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main rotor drive belts for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX04FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA205.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N304PA · Destroyed
  > The incorrect use of an abbreviated callsign by the TRACON sector radar controller to issue a descent clearance to N434PA and the sector controllers failure to detect that the clearance had been read back with the full callsign by the pilot of N304PA. Also…
- [NTSB FTW04IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA147.md): Bell 206L-1 · Smi-28 · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N83MT · No damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cortland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N7123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an undershoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA138.md): Cessna 172RG · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N6562V · No damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer.
- [NTSB ANC04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA053.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B2 · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N60618 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a ditching and submersion of the helicopter when the emergency float system did not deploy. Factors contributing to the accident were improper rigging of the mechanical…
- [NTSB SEA04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA081.md): Cessna 172P · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2004 · N54477 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors include gusty crosswinds, the dual student's failure to adequately compensate for those winds, a wet…
- [NTSB MIA04IA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04IA088.md): Beech A36 · Daytona Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 2004 · N3670S · No damage
  > Improper maintenance/installation by the propeller overhaul/repair facility, which resulted in stress related fatigue and the eventual separation of the propeller pitch change pin.
- [NTSB FTW04WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA126.md): Cessna 172M · Curico, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2004 · CC-CWP · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA125.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Oil City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2004 · N24007 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall..
- [NTSB SEA04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA080.md): 2003 Nash Kitfox II · Broadview, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N308KF · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA119.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N151LL · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of an electrical wire, which resulted in arching and the initiation of a fuel vapor explosion. A factor related to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect a cracked rubber fuel vent line nipple.
- [NTSB FTW04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA123.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N89SE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilot's to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB DCA04MA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA045.md): ATR 72 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N438AT · Destroyed
  > the captain's failure to execute proper techniques to recover from the bounced landings and his subsequent failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI04CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA118.md): Piper PA-12 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N2368M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA196.md): Dornier DO27A4 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N276MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA120.md): Cessna 170B · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N1754D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA081.md): Beech A23A · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N3659Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX04LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA203.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N126PS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing a return to runway maneuver, which led to a stall and spin. Factors in the accident were: 1) the deteriorated condition of the glider towrope, which resulted in towrope failure…
- [NTSB IAD04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N26644 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines.
- [NTSB FTW04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA127.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N203H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to attain flying airspeed after takeoff. A factor was the overloading of agricultural chemicals that exceeded the airplane's maximum takeoff weight.
- [NTSB FTW04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA124.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N3708E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA071.md): Cessna A185E · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N185K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to verify an adequate fuel supply and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The inadequate indication of his fuel quantity system is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA117.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · DeKalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N81898 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and his flight instructor to identify the location of the relocated threshold and proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane striking the construction barricade while on approach. A factor to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA116.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Genesee Depot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N215WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during the hover landing and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA115.md): Villeneuve RV-3 · Mayetta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N12JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush flight condition. A factor to the accident was the crosswind and the trees.
- [NTSB ANC04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA052.md): Douglas C-54B · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N44911 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel tank explosion in the left wing auxiliary fuel tank, and subsequent fuel fire that occurred during engine start for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA118.md): Cessna T-50 · Sharon, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N45P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the excessive weight, and degraded climb performance.
- [NTSB LAX04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA204.md): Rocket Flyers LLC · Tipton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N724TL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of air migrating into the fuel control unit. The ultimate reason for the air entry into the fuel control unit was not determined.
- [NTSB FTW04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA135.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N21131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA070.md): Crimmins Smyth Sidewinder · Natrona, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N92AC · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to contamination, resulting in the fuel selector valve becoming totally blocked. Contributing factors were the inadequate conditional inspection, and the lack of nsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA069.md): Branham Vans RV-6 · Paragonah, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N29KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The berm and the pilot not stopping to refuel the airplane were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA078.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N6291T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA121.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N94577 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA04CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA080.md): Beech H35 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N87AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach which resulted in the airplane undershooting the runway and not attaining the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA111.md): Riggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N321TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB ANC04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N2521S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, and an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA04WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA079.md): Swearingen SA-227 · Carepa, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2004 · HK-4275 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA068.md): Ercoupe 415G · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2004 · N94405 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the clear air turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB CHI04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA114.md): Cessna 172P · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2004 · N65752 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC04FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA117.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N4NY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of hydraulic system pressure due to a failure of the hydraulic pump belt. Factors in this accident were the pilot's misidentification of a hydraulic failure, the pilot's subsequent failure…

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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=28&year=2004

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