# 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 DFW05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA120.md): Mayfield Sparrowhawk · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N8023Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocraft during takeoff. A contributing factor was the failure of the pre-rotator cable.
- [NTSB DEN05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA077.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N949DL · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose gear actuator resulted in penetration of the forward pressure bulkhead and a loss of pressurization.
- [NTSB DEN05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA075.md): Cessna T188C · Fowler, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N666DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ludell, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA091.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N2113P · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair to the main landing gear assembly resulted in the actuator bracket failure and the right main gear collapse. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA076.md): Cessna 170B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N4606C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB NYC05MA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05MA083.md): Boeing 717-200 · Union Star, MO · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N910ME · No damage
  > A loss of reliable airspeed indication due to an accumulation of ice on the air data/pitot sensors. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's improper response to the erroneous airspeed indications, their lack of coordination during the initial…
- [NTSB IAD05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA063.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N36973 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD05LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA062.md): Aeronca 65 · Sanborn, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N34482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW05IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA119.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · S.Timbalier 265 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N588SC · No damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the oil pump assembly.
- [NTSB SEA05LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA100.md): Cessna 152TW · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N7866Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last part of the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway identification sign in the vicinity of the intersection of…
- [NTSB MIA05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA103.md): American General AG-5B · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N1193G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle control for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing, resulting in a nose-over after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX05LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA166.md): Beech C35 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N709D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to the improper overhaul procedure of the fuel pump by an overhaul facility, and the use of parts that did not meet hardness specification.
- [NTSB LAX05FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA167.md): Beech 95-B55 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N8771R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was mountain obscuration and clouds.
- [NTSB ENG05RA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05RA020.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Rome, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2005 · I-DACN · No damage
  > import
- [NTSB DCA05WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA078.md): Boeing 757 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2005 · G-BYAO · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA096.md): Piper PA-12 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N7755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on a sandbar which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA081.md): Zeidman RV-6A · Kennett Square, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N42RZ · Substantial damage
  > A fuel pump malfunction, as reported by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC05CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA082.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N64815 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA164.md): Robinson R44 · Gustine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N144SM · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of the nut/bolt assembly connecting the left cyclic push-pull tube to the non-rotating swashplate by maintenance personnel, which led to a loss of roll control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN05FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA074.md): Cessna T210G · Ouray, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N6807R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, loss of control, and resulting exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft. which led to an in-flight structural failure. Factors in the accident included the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI05MA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05MA111.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N763NC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the Captain of the other aircraft's decision to shutdown the left engine during taxi with no hydraulic pressure on the right side hydraulic system to effectively operate the brakes, steering, or thrust reversers. A factor was the fatigue fracture of the…
- [NTSB DEN05CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA073.md): Champion 7ECA · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N11065 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. Contributing factors included the miscalculated weight and balance and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA113.md): Mattson Zenith 601XL · Dike, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N824M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI05CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA115.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N4987R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA075.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Elim, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N3535F · Substantial damage
  > An improper installation of a fuel line fitting by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent in-flight engine compartment fire during cruise flight that was discovered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC05LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA074.md): Cessna 170B · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N8305A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA097.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lowell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N8805W · Destroyed
  > The number four exhaust valve sticking in the open position during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's failure to have an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic look at the engine after it had run rough immediately after start-up prior to this and a number…
- [NTSB NYC05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA080.md): Palen Sopwith Camel · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N7157Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the uneven runway, and the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB LAX05LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA162.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Del Mar, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N3002J · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the high rate of descent and an inadequate bounced landing recovery technique. a factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA161.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus 2b · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N15MM · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot encountered a downdraft that forced him to land in rough terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA117.md): Rockwell International NA-265-80 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N972NR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to damage to the first stage compressor by a foreign object (bird).
- [NTSB ATL05FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA079.md): North American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N453WA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the outboard right-wing lower attachment bracket due to fatigue cracking and the subsequent in-flight separation of the right wing assembly.
- [NTSB SEA05WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA095.md): Cessna 207 · Tanauan City, Philippines · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2005 · RPC-3216 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA101.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cordoba, Argentina · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2005 · LV-LXO · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA165.md): Grumman G-164C · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N6535K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the fractured piston pin boss on the number 5 cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA163.md): Cessna 140 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N89671 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA061.md): Schneidhorst Slingshot · Lima, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor to the accident was the overheating of the powerplant which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N11239 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the…
- [NTSB MIA05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA100.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N98117 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply was available for the intended flight.
- [NTSB LAX05LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA160.md): Cessna 172RG · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N4970V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to properly lean the mixture, which resulted in a power deficiency, a degraded climb capability, and the inability to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush condition while departing during high density…
- [NTSB LAX05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA159.md): Beech 23 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N2388Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the mixture control cable. The fatigue crack resulted from inadequate installation techniques by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA158.md): Champion 7ECA · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N42LC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA073.md): Interstate S-1A · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N37209 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind and a short landing area.
- [NTSB ANC05LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N9206Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N238PP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA157.md): Cessna 182R · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N6205N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A contributing factor was the wet dirt at the runway edge.
- [NTSB ATL05LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA078.md): Earnest Jodel D-9 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N5164J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent undershoot.
- [NTSB SEA05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA094.md): Cessna 120 · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2005 · N77377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA151.md): Gulfstream 695A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2005 · N337DR · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitation of the pilot.

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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=29&year=2005

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