# 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 ANC04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA047.md): Cessna 182 · Minto, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N2833R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Lyons, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5048E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign.
- [NTSB CHI04CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA110.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Shakopee, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N819TT · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hovering flight and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in order to prevent a loss of control. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's lack of dual instruction…
- [NTSB CHI04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA109.md): Aeronca 7AC · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N83291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA100.md): Alon A2 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5674F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a crack in the gascolator bowl.
- [NTSB ATL04FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA099.md): Cessna 172N · Moselle, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N75812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower.
- [NTSB ATL04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA091.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Delco, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N32891 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB SEA04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA072.md): Cessna 170B · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N8252A · Substantial damage
  > The right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ATL04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA097.md): Durr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N511WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel.
- [NTSB ANC04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA045.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N55AD · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to insure that the carburetor heat was activated by the dual student following a simulated loss of engine power, which resulted in carburetor ice and the actual loss of engine power during a descent. A factor associated with…
- [NTSB LAX04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA193.md): Robinson R22B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2004 · N8492A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB FTW04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA118.md): Cessna 182U · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2004 · N7435Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions.
- [NTSB CHI04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2004 · N82943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not verifying the position of the fuel selector prior to the takeoff, resulting in the loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Factors to the accident were the power pole and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA110.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N497MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions associated with thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB FTW04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA111.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Holliday, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N9030Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the upper tail rotor shaft due to excessive misalignment after two hard landings. Also causal was the manufacturer's failure to provide specific maintenance procedures for checking the alignment of the upper tail rotor shaft.
- [NTSB FTW04CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA112.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N5196J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, and his failure to establish a climb. Factors were the high density altitude and crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN04CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA066.md): Cessna 182K · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N2861R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded.
- [NTSB CHI04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA107.md): Bell 206L-1 · Boonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N137AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his diverted attention, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC04IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA046.md): Cessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N302PW · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a minor injury to a passenger. On February 7, 2006, this occurrence was reclassified from an accident to an incident and this narrative was modified.
- [NTSB SEA04WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA091.md): Cessna 180J · Echo Bay, BC, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2004 · N9768P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA04FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N1910Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and the reinstallation of an unserviced magneto during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the magneto malfunctioning, a loss of engine power, and the airplane being ditched into the water.
- [NTSB LAX04LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA297.md): Aviat A-1A · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N40AW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA113.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N6257H · Substantial damage
  > The propeller overspeed for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA109.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N9862D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while landing. Factors related to the accident were the lack runway displaced threshold markings, the trees located at the end of the runway, and the…
- [NTSB LAX04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA201.md): Cessna U206A · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N4941F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB LAX04LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA192.md): Aeronca Champ 7AC · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N83587 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA190.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Holoaloa, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8198A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB IAD04FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N5369P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.
- [NTSB ATL04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA096.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.
- [NTSB ANC04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA041.md): Champion 7GC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8529E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and subsequent collision with a ditch. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA074.md): Terry E. Morris Glasair III · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2004 · N333ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and establish a climb during an attempted go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain. His failure to follow air traffic control instructions is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA189.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2004 · N6062D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA115.md): Learjet 55 · La Romana, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2004 · N355UJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN04FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA064.md): Cessna 150H · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2004 · N105DP · Substantial damage
  > the failed magneto and the lack of suitable terrain (lake) for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA071.md): Keller Prospector FK1 · Gibbonsville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N5XK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident are unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA070.md): Cessna 195 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N127DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA04CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA077.md): Cessna 172S · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N5280D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA194.md): Cessna 205 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N1815Z · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue fracture and separation of the pilot's control wheel, which resulted in a momentary loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN04IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA063.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Colorado Spring, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N17231 · Minor damage
  > The failed air conditioning fan by-pass check valve and the subsequent overtemperature of the air conditioning pack.
- [NTSB CHI04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA095.md): Beech C23 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot not maintaining airplane control during the go-around and the flight instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action resulting in the airplane's uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB NYC04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA108.md): Andrews Zenith Tri-Z · Kennedy, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N569Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA087.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N6425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, the right main landing gear wheel separating, and the airplane impacting trees and incurring structural damage.
- [NTSB MIA04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA075.md): Richard A. Denisar RV-4 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N199RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landing
- [NTSB FTW04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA110.md): Cessna 175B · Locust Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N8172T · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the generator, which resulted in oil starvation. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA105.md): Cessna A185E · Hastings, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N185TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not verifying the fuel selector valve's position during the preflight leading to the fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during the flight's initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA040.md): Piper PA-12 · Copper Center, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N3029M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, and a subsequent encounter with snow-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA072.md): North American SNJ-5B · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N31443 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the airplane departing the right side of the runway, collapsing the left main landing gear, the left wing striking the ground, and the airplane…
- [NTSB MIA04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA071.md): Beech Be-300 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N301KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate management of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA109.md): Spannagel RV-8A · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N82LS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of inadequate clearance between the journals and bearings.
- [NTSB CHI04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA106.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N40RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…

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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=30&year=2004

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