# 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 MIA05CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA097.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N53954 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance resulting in an overrun. Also causal was the pilot's failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB DFW05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA108.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N215LF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswind and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN05IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA071.md): Boeing 737-282 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N789TM · Minor damage
  > the improper operation of the loading bridge which resulted in the loading bridge impacting the airplane. Contributing factors were the failure of the ground personnel to marshal the airplane on the assigned aircraft stop line, lack of supervision and…
- [NTSB CHI05CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N2833F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to compensate for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control. Factors included the crosswind and the windsock.
- [NTSB ANC05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA062.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N4563B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX05WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA150.md): Cessna A150L · Healesville, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 24, 2005 · VH-UPS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA146.md): Robinson Helicopter R22A · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N8406J · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's #3 exhaust valve due to an excessive valve guide clearance. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately check the valve guide clearance during the last…
- [NTSB CHI05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA108.md): Interstate S-1A-90F · Lancaster, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N37395 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation and the unsuitable terrain encountered, the tree and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC05FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA075.md): Cessna 172R · Armonk, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2005 · N61AF · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA096.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Deland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2005 · N24HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX05CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA145.md): Cessna 180 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2005 · N270KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind/wind gust condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB IAD05WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05WA065.md): Reims F150L · Steinfeld, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2005 · D-EHGS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05WA106.md): Cessna T310R · Barth, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2005 · D-IHDS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2005 · N2256H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA144.md): Bishop RV6A · Dulzura, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2005 · N426BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA070.md): Ross/Stonecipher Vans RV-6 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2005 · N345JE · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the contamination in the inverted oil system's separator.
- [NTSB SEA05MA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA085.md): Lockheed P-3B · Chico, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2005 · N926AU · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA142.md): Rankin Quickie Q2 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2005 · N8337F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA106.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Perry, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2005 · N228T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was collision with a piece of farm equipment.
- [NTSB SEA05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA084.md): Cessna T210N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N2AK · Destroyed
  > An airborne fire which was fueled by leaking hydraulic fluid (the ignition source for the fire was undetermined) from the landing gear hydraulic system located under the cockpit instrument panel due to inadequate maintenance from other maintenance personnel.…
- [NTSB NYC05LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA074.md): Beech A36TC · Southbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N3810X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the counter weight aft snap ring to hold the associated plate and pin in place, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA095.md): Bell 206B · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N2285B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountered dynamic rollover while lifting off from an area in the everglades with 6-7 foot tall sawgrass nearby.
- [NTSB LAX05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA141.md): Bailey Lowing Loadster · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N8058Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA140.md): Beech 35-C33A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N299X · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the number 4 engine cylinder due to improperly torqued cylinder hold down nuts. A finding in this accident was the lack of a shoulder restraint system in the airplane, which contributed to the occupants' injuries.
- [NTSB IAD05LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA057.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Hampton, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N8251F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a tailwind, and his failure to perform preflight performance calculations.
- [NTSB CHI05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA104.md): Weatherly 620B · Downs, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N9026F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder which was the result of the maintenance facility's failure to detect the fatigue crack in the number two cylinder during the engine overhaul. A factor to the accident was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA103.md): Cessna 150M · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N45522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight in close proximity to a severe thunderstorm associated with…
- [NTSB CHI05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA101.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2005 · N9332D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control during landing. The pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA077.md): Beech V35B · Tupelo, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N6645G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the inadequate in-flight planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA05CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA094.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N4264E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA107.md): Bell P39 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N6968 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the reported partial failure of the left wheel brake.
- [NTSB CHI05LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA099.md): Cessna 195A · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N1082D · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA060.md): Cessna A185E · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N4557F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated…
- [NTSB SEA05CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA083.md): Hughes 269A · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N7054C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC05CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Wellington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N1086F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind.
- [NTSB DFW05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA105.md): Beech A36 · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N4311S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the oil filter resulting in oil starvation and eventual seizure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA073.md): Anderson Mini Mustang · Mullins, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N416A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA074.md): Cessna 172H · Oakwood, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N1643F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.
- [NTSB WAS05WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA010.md): Sikorsky S-61 · Terengganu, Malaysia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 16, 2005 · 9M-PCM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA076.md): Beech A36 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N33CF · Substantial damage
  > An engine power interruption during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA071.md): Brennan Flightstar · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N125KM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA072.md): Cessna 172B · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N7653X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA056.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA40 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N127X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilots lack of experience, and the uphill terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N39230 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were crosswind weather conditions and a lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA098.md): Curl Avid Air Magnum · Cando, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N774CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors to the accident were the crosswind and the muddy drainage ditch.
- [NTSB SEA05CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McCammon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8715E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident included the trees and fence.
- [NTSB MIA05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA093.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N270FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach during a precautionary landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in a go-around and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the…
- [NTSB LAX05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA138.md): Cessna 150F · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8324G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA104.md): Beech J35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8396D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent and improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC05TA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA058.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8190Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to the right wing and forward fuselage. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.

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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=31&year=2005

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