# 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 ATL04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA095.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carthage, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N2908E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC04LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA107.md): Boeing 737-700 · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N448WN · No damage
  > An encounter with turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW04LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA062.md): Cessna 180A · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N8956Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA061.md): Robinson R22 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N555UH · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA105.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N861DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA04WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA073.md): Cessna 310P · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2004 · YV-310C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA187.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N2920C · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance repair procedures and use of improper parts.
- [NTSB LAX04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA186.md): Cessna 172S · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N669SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Goliad, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N852JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB LAX04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA185.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N39515 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were wind gusts and tailwind/crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA183.md): Cessna 182C · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N8872T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA093.md): Cessna 182S · North Augusta, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04TA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04TA103.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N14075 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator. A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.
- [NTSB DEN04IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA060.md): Canadair CL-600-2C10 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N609QX · No damage
  > The total failure of the airplane's number 1 system hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB ANC04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N1755P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane entering deep snow alongside the runway, and nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA068.md): Yakovlev Yak 54 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N14026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align with the runway. Factors include rough/uneven terrain, inadequate preflight planning and diminished forward visibility.
- [NTSB NYC04CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA104.md): Cessna 172N · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N6583D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA070.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · N. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N916LJ · Substantial damage
  > The erratic operation of the pitot-static system associated flight instruments due to water contamination, and the pilot's failure to take the appropriate corrective actions.
- [NTSB MIA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA067.md): Cessna 206 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5019U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload resulting in the total loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a ditch during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N74270 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with jet blast effects. Factors in the accident were the pilots' inadequate situational awareness of the potential for the jet blast encounter after hearing the Global Express airplane on the frequency call ready for taxi, and, the…
- [NTSB IAD04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA016.md): Pilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N860MK · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…
- [NTSB FTW04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA106.md): Cessna 172K · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N84623 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA126.md): Boeing 737-300 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N662SW · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with turbulence which resulted in the injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB CHI04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA104.md): Cessna 172M · New Munster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N73213 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA106.md): Cessna 182S · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N518CR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA102.md): Cessna 172P · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N5425K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA182.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N25645 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD04CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA015.md): Waco ASO · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N11253 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN04IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA059.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N210GL · No damage
  > arcing of the windshield deicing system. Factors contributing to the incident were the improper inspection of the windshield's exterior seal, deterioration of the windshield seal, and water penetration through the deteriorated seal.
- [NTSB CHI04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Marion, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N6160K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB LAX04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA191.md): North American Aviation Div. Navion · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N91729 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N2609F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became critical.…
- [NTSB FTW04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA107.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Friona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N2320T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were prevailing crosswind, rain, and the restricted vision from water on the windscreen, and a vehicle parked near the runway.
- [NTSB DEN04CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA058.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N151AC · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors contributing to the accident were inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot, the high wind, the gusts, and the crosswinds.
- [NTSB ATL04LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA092.md): Cessna 140 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N527ST · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the leaf spring gear strut.
- [NTSB IAD04CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA014.md): Cessna 152 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N4713B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW04WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA137.md): Lancair IV-P · Novalato, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2004 · XB-IPZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA094.md): Firefly F8B · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N2200D · Minor damage
  > The overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.
- [NTSB LAX04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA179.md): Beech 95-A55 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N686H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, which led to a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the uneven intersection of the two runways, and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the premature…
- [NTSB DEN04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA057.md): Cessna 182F · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N3524Y · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.
- [NTSB CHI04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA101.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Overland Park, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N5844P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the trees and the night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA065.md): Grumman G-164 · Nezperce, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N48564 · Substantial damage
  > The circumferential fracture of the number seven cylinder head while en route to an aerial fertilizer application, leading to a forced landing on soft terrain, resulting in the collapse of the right main gear leg. Factors include soft terrain at the location…
- [NTSB LAX04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA178.md): Beech V35 · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N7923M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA100.md): Christen A-1 · Curtis, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N9599B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display of a "hammerhead stall" during intial climb and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the post impact fire.
- [NTSB ATL04FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA090.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N869CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation.
- [NTSB ANC04WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04WA107.md): Bell 206B · Newgrange, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2004 · G-AYMW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA038.md): Grumman G21 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N22932 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop/swerve by the second pilot during the landing roll, and the first (check) pilot's inadequate supervision of the second pilot, which resulted in a loss of control and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB MIA04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA069.md): Louis Amato Buccaneer · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper preflight preparation resulting in loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reverse direction to land resulting in an inadvert stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with…

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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
```

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