# 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 LAX05TA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA156.md): Sikorsky S-70A · Calabasas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N160LA · Substantial damage
  > fatigue of the forward keeper due to known flaws in the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB IAD05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA059.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N5150B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
- [NTSB DFW05CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA121.md): Bell 206L-1 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N9877Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA109.md): Piper PA-31T · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N2338V · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the hydraulic powerpak drain line which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability to properly lower the landing gear despite the pilot's execution of the emergency extension procedures. A contributing factor was the runway light…
- [NTSB SEA06WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA060.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA227-AC · Stratford, New Zealand · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2005 · ZK-POA · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2005 · N106PM · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA093.md): Johnson Johnson Chris-Tena · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2005 · N72JJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA121.md): Cessna 172SP · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2005 · N66113 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA155.md): Bell 206L-1 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2005 · N3895D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA115.md): Lancair Legacy · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2005 · N204RH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA090.md): Cessna 170B · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N6352Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA079.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA05WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA102.md): Cessna TU206F · Tela, Honduras · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2005 · HR-AHQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA154.md): Kittleson Quickie Q-200 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N200AL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA153.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Tracy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N5300V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB ENG05RA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05RA011.md): British Aerospace BAE-146-200 · Verona, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2005 · I-FLRI · Minor damage
  > import
- [NTSB DFW05LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA116.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N63E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blockage of the firewall fuel filter with an unknown contaminant. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC05FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA070.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N3691T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum airspeed during a low-altitude turn to return to the airport, and his improper in-flight decision to initiate a steep, low altitude turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and an in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB NYC05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA087.md): Kolb Mark III · Clay Center, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA078.md): Cessna 150F · China, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N6256R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA152.md): Grumman G-164A · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N5304 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to multiple cracks in the number 7 cylinder. The reasons for the cracks were not determined
- [NTSB IAD05WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05WA149.md): Cessna 206 · Klagenfurt, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2005 · D-EKFV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW05WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA114.md): Bell 407 · La Primavera, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2005 · XA-RRV · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA077.md): Bell 206L 1 · Cherokee, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N66RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls during a hover that resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ANC05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA067.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N5061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with willows and a creek bank. A factor associated with the accident was the soft landing area.
- [NTSB DFW05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA113.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2005 · N4514Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in detecting contaminated fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA112.md): Boeing 737-700 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2005 · N727SW · No damage
  > An encounter with moderate turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA05WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA102.md): Kaman K-1200 · Korea, South Korea · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2005 · HL9167 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA089.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8023R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA099.md): Piper PA32-301 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N146SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway.
- [NTSB DFW05FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA111.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8314L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA076.md): Piper PA-20 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N7053K · Substantial damage
  > The unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.
- [NTSB ANC05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA065.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N624MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the airplane was a leaking brake assembly and diminished braking efficiency.
- [NTSB ANC05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA063.md): Cessna 185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N2658S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual inspection schedule, which resulted in a forced landing in an area that contained power lines and trees.
- [NTSB ANC05IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA064.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N277WA · Minor damage
  > The inadequate installation of the cockpit security door locking device, which resulted in smoke in the cockpit during normal cruise, and a precautionary landing. A factor associated with the incident was the manufacturer's insufficiently defined installation…
- [NTSB SEA05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA088.md): Cessna 150L · Eureka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N1387Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway.
- [NTSB NYC05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N8730E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA149.md): Schlitter Randy J Rans S6ES Coyote II · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N32050 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA148.md): Cessna 172N · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N737WF · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
- [NTSB IAD05TA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05TA058.md): Hughes 369FF · Quantico, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N5252Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a building, which resulted in contact with the building, dynamic rollover, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA109.md): Robinson R22 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N422SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA107.md): Whittman Tailwind · Lyndon, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N74849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a wrong runway, the…
- [NTSB ANC05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA069.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N2981D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign.
- [NTSB ANC05CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N4685A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll, and subsequent nose down of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB ENG05WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05WA009.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2005 · PP-VQG · No damage
- [NTSB DFW05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA110.md): Friddle Super Cub Replica · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N10038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N5360F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB ATL05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA075.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N50KV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA086.md): Williams Helicopter UH-1B · Uniontown, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N334WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a power pole. The power pole was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA098.md): Gordon E. Brown Nieuport C-1 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N749GB · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on the downwind leg which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with a guy-wire and terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=31

## 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=30&year=2005

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