# 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 ANC05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA059.md): Cessna U206E · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N9417G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose down, and structural damage to the wing. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft sand.
- [NTSB MIA05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA090.md): North American AT-6C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N7690U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA055.md): Cessna 337G · Oakland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N53548 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into the trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Olney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N733UV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA100.md): Mitchell KR-2S · Cameron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N316RP · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the misjudged landing flare which resulted in the bounced landing. Additional causes were the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB SEA05FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA075.md): Raytheon Bonanza · South Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N448T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Factors include night conditions and flat featureless terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA092.md): Cessna 337 B · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N463DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA091.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N716SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA143.md): Firefly Balloon Firefly 11 · Saint Helena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N15001 · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wind shear during landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA136.md): Cessna T210M · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N732SY · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA135.md): Cameron Balloons A-210 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N210EW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flying pilot to attain a proper climb rate and maintain an adequate clearance from rising terrain. Also causal was the commercial pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA072.md): Robinson R44 II · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N7535S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA068.md): Enstrom F-28C · Morrison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N5690K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the approach which resulted in a landing short of the helipad.
- [NTSB CHI05LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA097.md): Cessna 310 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N3622D · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear as a result of the pilot performing improper maintenance on the airplane due to his failure to properly safety the nose landing gear door.
- [NTSB SEA05FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA074.md): Cessna 208B · Roosevelt Roads, PR · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2005 · N1241X · No damage
  > The fracture of multiple compressor turbine blades while the airplane was in a cruise flight configuration resulting in a loss of engine power. Sulphidation type corrosion was a factor in failure of the blades.
- [NTSB LAX05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA134.md): Newell Thomas RV6-A · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2005 · N16TN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the fuel system not being flushed out after it was involved in a previous accident where the fuel tanks were damaged.
- [NTSB LAX05CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA137.md): Cessna 172S · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2005 · N520ER · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently recontacting the runway.
- [NTSB ENG05WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05WA008.md): Lockheed L382G (C-130) · Yellowknife NWT, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2005 · C-GHPW · No damage
- [NTSB DFW05LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA102.md): Spearman Raptor · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2005 · N750TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB NYC05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA070.md): Cessna 177RG · Warren, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N7545V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the balked landing checklist while attempting to abort a landing. Factors in the accident were his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and a gust of wind.
- [NTSB NYC05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA069.md): Cessna 152 · Williamsburg, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N24779 · Substantial damage
  > An improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.
- [NTSB LAX05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA133.md): Clark Aerosport Scamp · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N234HC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot/builder's excessive adjustment (lean) of the mixture setting at the carburetor. The pilot/builder's failure to perform a more comprehensive ground test prior to flight was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA073.md): Shorethose Kitfox Series 5 · Cresent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N704LS · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft handling not maintained during the landing rollout. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA147.md): Maule MA-7-235C · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N1033C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA060.md): Cessna 172 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N8897V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA054.md): Clark/Loken Christen Eagle II · South Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N130MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA099.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA094.md): Tschida Glastar · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N5DK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the fuel flow restriction at the internal engine fuel filter due the presence of the silicone sealant material. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB CHI05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA092.md): Mooney M20M · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N21816 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently exceeded the design limits of the airplane during the recovery from the loss of control due to the unanticipated severe turbulence. Factors to the accident were the turbulence in clouds and the main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA072.md): Schleicher ASW19b · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N19HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing area which resulted in overshooting the touchdown point. A factor was the in-flight encounter with weather (No thermal lift).
- [NTSB ANC05LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N8960C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA057.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N9028C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N8400L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. A crosswind, a fence post and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA079.md): Cessna 150 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N7771E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping.
- [NTSB MIA05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA089.md): Aerostar Yak-52TW · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N610RG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control in a variable wind condition during landing resulting in the airplane departing the runway subsequent landing gear separation and impact with trees.
- [NTSB LAX05LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA206.md): Piper PA-24-250 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N7737P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the normal landing gear system to extend for undetermined reasons that resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA096.md): Champion 7ECA · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N11177 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently using the wrong runway for takeoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aborted takeoff, the wet grass runway, and the road embankment.
- [NTSB SEA05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA081.md): Cessna 185F · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N4948Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds that at times were crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA05FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA072.md): Stinson 10-A · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N39482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach for landing and maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. A tailwind and trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA078.md): Shannon Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N115YP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA101.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N68472 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN05TA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05TA072.md): Bell OH-58C · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N198PD · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the N1 tachometer generator which resulted in a precautionary landing. Contributing factors include the frayed wire and the unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA067.md): Cessna 182M · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N92112 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making, the crosswind and the gusty surface winds.
- [NTSB CHI05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N82051 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI05CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA095.md): Cessna 172P · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N777UM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA093.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N36691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB LAX05FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA132.md): Cessna T210L · Tranquility, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N8126L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation and a likely accumulation of airframe ice that led to a high speed descent and a structural breakup once the aerodynamic forces exceeded the strength limits of the structure. A factor in the…
- [NTSB IAD05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA053.md): Mooney M20J · Rocky Hill, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N4398H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the night lighting conditions, and the airplane approaching the opposite runway.
- [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA066.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3015L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factor's included the quartering tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=33

## 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=32&year=2005

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