# 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 MIA04FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA064.md): Piper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N14A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…
- [NTSB LAX04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA177.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N4130D · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…
- [NTSB FTW04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA103.md): Pdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N18SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA102.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N17882 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain the Certified Flight Instructor encountered during the off-field landing. The low altitude, the downdraft or "sink" experienced during flight, and the soft terrain conditions were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N19AG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA100.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4686J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA176.md): Bell 47G-4A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N7NB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of tail rotor drive due to a disconnection of the drive shaft's splined coupling at the tail rotor gear box. The splined coupling to tail rotor gear box disconnection occurred as a result of tail boom flexing due to the combined effects of an…
- [NTSB LAX04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA175.md): Cessna 177 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N88BM · Destroyed
  > the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB FTW04LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA102.md): Waco RBA · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N12444 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the locked wheel.
- [NTSB FTW04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA101.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N47976 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA098.md): Navion B · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N5223K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The posts, unsuitable terrain and signs were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA089.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB SEA04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA064.md): Grumman G-44 · Belliigham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N65914 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to select the proper touchdown point while conducting a forced landing. Factors included the #1 engine malfunction, the right propeller oil control valve leak, and the shallow subsurface terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA063.md): Glasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Oso, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N161D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Glaser-Dirks (lead glider) failure to maintain clearance from the Glasflugel (trailing glider) resulting in a mid-air collision while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Orem, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N66758 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA097.md): Cessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N986AV · Substantial damage
  > The air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind…
- [NTSB ATL04LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N271EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA062.md): Davenport RV-8F · College Place, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2004 · N284DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA099.md): Beech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2004 · N149CJ · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver's failure to maintain clearance with a taxiing airplane, resulting in the collision between the fuel truck and the airplane. A factor in the accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA061.md): Cessna 305A · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2004 · N5210G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the ground.
- [NTSB MIA04WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA065.md): Cessna 402B · Walker's Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2004 · N269JH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX04WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA180.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Charters Towers, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2004 · VH-HHD · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA173.md): Piper PA34-200 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2004 · N74SA · Substantial damage
  > the CFI 's failure to correctly reconfigure the right engine fuel selector, resulting in a total loss of power to that engine. Also causal was the CFI's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane and an adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA096.md): Swearingen SA226-T · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2004 · N636SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors to the accident were the runway light and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA094.md): Cessna 180 · Long Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2004 · N223WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flared improperly and failed to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC04WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA098.md): Cessna T310R · Lancashire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2004 · N6834L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA066.md): PZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N65ZA · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's interference with flight controls during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the passenger's anxiety/apprehension, the pilot's inadequate brief to the passenger about potential control interference, and the gusty wind…
- [NTSB SEA04FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA060.md): Cessna 182Q · Santiam Junc., OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N96719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA173.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N2613R · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA100.md): Murphy Glasair III · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N119JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway distance due to his misperception of his location point on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA097.md): Cessna 182T · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N182VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA171.md): Maule M-7-260C · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N99KJ · Substantial damage
  > fuel system vapor lock due to the failure of the left exhaust stack clamp pin, which caused a separation of the exhaust stack from the muffler and the porting of hot exhaust gases onto the fuel lines.
- [NTSB CHI04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA091.md): Cessna C-180 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N2916C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators,…
- [NTSB CHI04CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA090.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Yoder, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N232EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the elevator Louis L'Hotellier connector with a safety pin or wire as directed in several airworthiness directives and his inadequate preflight inspection of the sailplane, both of which resulted in the in-flight loss of elevator…
- [NTSB ATL04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA087.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development Alarus CH2T · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N605AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB ATL04CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA083.md): Dantzer Lawrence L Rans S-12 · Lowndesboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N910MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while manuevering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA096.md): Hughes 269B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2004 · N9520F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hover-taxiing. A factor in this accident was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA174.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2004 · N81MF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for an asymmetrical thrust condition and to maintain directional control during the landing flare. The owner/pilot's failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin concerning propeller/power control rigging…
- [NTSB FTW04CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA098.md): Stinson 108-1 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2004 · N8755K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA058.md): Luscombe T8F · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · C-FHUH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a downwind turn resulting in a stall-mush and collision with the ground. Wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA059.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N8420V · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions not maintained. Factors include a tailwind and a rock pile adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA099.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N8276K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor included the entrance of a crawfish boat onto the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA053.md): Cessna C172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N5345G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA057.md): Cessna A188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind resulting in his inability to achieve a positive climb rate and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain and the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC04WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA095.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Annemasse, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2004 · F-GTCS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA093.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N201UV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA094.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N340PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA170.md): Cessna 188B · Planada, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N478Q · Destroyed
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 5 cylinder fuel injector supply line. The fuel line separation was due to company maintenance personnel's failure to secure the b-nut fitting following maintenance. Factors in the accident…
- [NTSB DEN04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA055.md): Mikoyan MiG Mig-17 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N508M · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons resulting in impact with desert 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") = 2004
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=32&year=2004

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