# 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 CHI05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N985BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB SEA05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA071.md): Park Kitfox IV · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N70265 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor
- [NTSB NYC05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA067.md): Cessna 182S · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N9521F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA131.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a scenic flight, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin and secondary stall/spin encounter. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, his inadequate…
- [NTSB IAD05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA052.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N36725 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a practice published instrument approach in night visual meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB ANC05LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA055.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander · Klawock, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N29884 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the aluminum alloy landing gear bracket assembly, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA070.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N303PR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…
- [NTSB CHI05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA089.md): Franz RV-6 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N215CF · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing…
- [NTSB ATL05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N48820 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor mixture cable which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA069.md): Cessna A188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N4784Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. A tailwind, hilly terrain and inadequate airspeed were factors.
- [NTSB MIA05LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA086.md): Frank D. Amador Searey · Green Cove Spr, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N43427 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder's improper installation of the left rudder control cable, which resulted in the cable becoming jammed, a loss of directional control during takeoff, and the airplane departing the runway and impacting a tree.
- [NTSB LAX05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA130.md): Cessna 421B · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N637SC · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the landing gear shaft roll pin that resulted in a main gear collapse during the taxi.
- [NTSB CHI05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA088.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N5015K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. The soft ground was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA069.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N6651W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA054.md): Piper PA-18 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N9091D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during an aborted landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA100.md): Cessna 172L · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3889Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN05FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA047.md): Beech E55 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3FJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the left engine loss of power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot allowing the airspeed to drop below Vmc during an attempted single-engine go-around.
- [NTSB CHI05LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA086.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N56715 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the subsequent insufficient airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions, the fence, and the pole which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA068.md): Cessna 310J · Union City, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3064L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA068.md): Canadair CL-600-2A12 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N169TA · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper recovery from a bounced. A factor in the accident was windshear.
- [NTSB LAX05CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA129.md): Beech D50C · Montague, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N50G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and failure to verify that an adequate fuel supply was in the right main tank prior to flight, resulting in a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power in the right engine. Also causal was the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB IAD05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA051.md): Cessna 182N · Marion, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N3292S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an encounter with icing conditions and the accretion of ice on the airframe. Also causal was the pilot's improper setting of the flaps in icing conditions in accordance with operating…
- [NTSB IAD05LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA050.md): Piper PA-31P-350 · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N134DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by flying below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in the airplane striking trees.
- [NTSB DFW05CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA097.md): Cessna 152 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N5086Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI05CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA085.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N8150F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA128.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2005 · N4789G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA05WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA166.md): Britten-Norman BA-2A-8 · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2005 · YV-1115C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA05FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA085.md): Commander 114-B · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2005 · N60204 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during takeoff/initial climb over the water at night due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N9235J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure adequate obstacle clearance while conducting a practice forced landing approach, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB MIA05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA084.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N811BC · Substantial damage
  > "This case was modified may 30, 2006." The airplane's inadvertent impact with one of several deer that had entered the airport property and crossed the runway during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA127.md): Cessna 172L · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N7832G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA065.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N1830V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper soft-field takeoff procedures and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the attempted aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL05CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA070.md): Cessna 152 · Goose Creek, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N714TK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB ANC05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA053.md): Cessna 140 · Denali Park, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N2204N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff and cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WAS05WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA009.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets HS 800XP · Milan, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2005 · CS-DNL · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA05WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA091.md): Bell UH-1F · Banda Ache, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2005 · N4040P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA068.md): Cessna T337E · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N1711M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and impact with water.
- [NTSB MIA05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA088.md): Schweizer 269D · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N4767 · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with the ocean for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA067.md): Aviat A1A · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N119WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA083.md): Cessna 172S · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N53589 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crews inadvertent encounter with turbulence in clouds while being vectored by ATC while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the ATC personnel's (ARTCC) inadequate weather avoidance assistance.
- [NTSB CHI05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA083.md): Mooney M20E · Bloomfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N6092Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The low altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N722RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft by his failure to detect an open fuel drain which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, low ceiling, fog and…
- [NTSB LAX05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA126.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N8243L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA125.md): Cessna 182 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N5748B · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the right side steering link rod for the nose landing gear steering system.
- [NTSB CHI05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA082.md): Matthews Christen Eagle II · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N85SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed, and the stall/spin encountered during aerobatic maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the pilot exceeding the published airplane's aft center of gravity limit and a factor in the pilot rated…
- [NTSB CHI05FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA080.md): Piper PA-28-235 · West Union, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N8966W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and the pull-up to avoid obstacles which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB ATL05FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA066.md): Cessna T206H · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N222YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB ANC05LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA052.md): Cub Crafters PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N955DW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the dual student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA067.md): Hoover Challenger II STD · La Grande, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N4018G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, snow, obscuration, and the mountainous, rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05WA064.md): Beech A23A · Ottengruner, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 2005 · N4705J · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=34

## 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=33&year=2005

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