# 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 LAX04LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA141.md): Vogt KR2S · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N4027Y · Substantial damage
  > a failure of the fuel pump, which induced a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA140.md): Alan Wilson Tandum Air Bike · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N240JC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an ignition system component.
- [NTSB FTW04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA079.md): Cessna 210 · Blountville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N9660T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery which resulted in a bounced landing, collapse of the left main landing gear, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the…
- [NTSB ANC04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA033.md): Piper PA-15 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N4492H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA04WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA047.md): Sikorsky SK-64 · Bintutu, Malaysia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2004 · N158AC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA046.md): Jerome Q-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N143GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of deteriorating weather conditions (increasing rain) and his failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on landing (long/hard touchdown). Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and rain.
- [NTSB NYC04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA078.md): Raven Industries Rally RX7 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N4110M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the inadvertent flight in variable wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with power lines. Factors were the variable wind conditions and the unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB LAX04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA139.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pine Mtn Club, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N7687J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. The pilot's failure to obtain preflight weather information for the route of flight was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA145.md): Cessna 120 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N3029N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a narrow runway. A contributing factor were the gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA013.md): Schweizer 269C · Media, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N75070 · Substantial damage
  > A lack of previous lubrication to the tail rotor drive shaft forward fitting teeth, which resulted in their gradual wear, the eventual slippage of the shaft, and the subsequent loss of tailrotor thrust and forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA086.md): Lake LA4-270T · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N193TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant water landing with the landing gear extended. Contributing factors were the sunglare and the pilot's failure to verify the position of the flaps and landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW04CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA084.md): Cessna T210M · Grape Creek, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N50MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA082.md): Alon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA080.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Bourbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N8438B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection in that the worn brake disks were not replaced which resulted in diminished braking capability during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the utility pole that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA079.md): Robinson R44 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N7184G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from the transmission wire during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the transmission wire and the pole.
- [NTSB ATL04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA078.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N70FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the inadequate grounding of the nose wheel steering clutches, as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel to ensure the nose wheel steering clutches were…
- [NTSB NYC04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Corry, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N4166P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA083.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N43005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CHI04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA081.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB DCA04RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04RA024.md): Beech 200 · Bosnia, Bosnia & Herzegovina · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2004 · Z3-BAB
- [NTSB CHI04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA078.md): Cessna R182 · Elberfeld, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N5450T · Destroyed
  > The in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA077.md): Saab-Scania Saab 340B · Romulus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N420XJ · Substantial damage
  > The visual lookout not maintained and the procedures not followed by the Push Tug Operator during the pushback. Factors were the parked airplane, the dark night, and the inadequate surveillance of the pushback by airline management.
- [NTSB SEA04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N7321K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04IA045.md): Boeing 737-300 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N368SW · No damage
  > The First Officer's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the need for a sidestep maneuver while on short final for a full-stop landing. Factors include sun-glare from wet paved surfaces, a visual illusion created by the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Spencer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N4669L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA043.md): Garlick UH-1H · Liberty, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N6257P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor slider lugs due to fatigue while the helicopter was maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N738EK · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA080.md): Grumman G-164C · Hazen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N6721K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering during an aerial application flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA077.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Arlington, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N9103Z · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and exceeding the design limits of the aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD04CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA012.md): Cessna 182P · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N7388N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
- [NTSB FTW04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA081.md): Cessna 182A · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N30408 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA079.md): Cessna 210N · Valley Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N6175Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA027.md): Hiller UH-12B · Bradenton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N5304V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA132.md): Gillespie Sport Copter Vortex · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N96XV · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the incorrect installation of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in an inflight loss of control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA075.md): Cessna 120 · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N73034 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA076.md): Bell 206 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N35Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while lifting off a dolly to a hover. This resulted in the tail rotor blades and main rotor blades colliding with the ground and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB ANC04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC04FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA026.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N24RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudged distance/speed while landing, and the flightcrew's failure to follow prescribed emergency procedures, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a building. Factors associated with the accident are the…
- [NTSB SEA04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA042.md): Cessna 150J · Longview, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA164.md): Robinson R22M · Kumealon Inlet, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2004 · C-FILW · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA133.md): Eurocopter AS 350B · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N358NT · Minor damage
  > the tail rotor pitch change lever failed in fatigue due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DCA04WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA051.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets 390 Premier I · Cannes, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2004 · LX-LCG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX04WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA129.md): Aero Commander 500 · Hobart Tasmania, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2004 · VH-LST · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA135.md): Bell 407 · Madera, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N601MT · Minor damage
  > the failure of the number 6 hangar bearing due to overheating. A factor in the accident was the operator's likely inadequate compliance with service bulletins and airworthiness directives on this issue, along with an inadequate maintenance inspection program…
- [NTSB FTW04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA082.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N3092H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA078.md): Beech C90 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N21 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to extend due to an improperly installed attachment bolt by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW04GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04GA076.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N255TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the axial movement of the compressor rotor blades contacting the compressor vanes resulting in a subsequent compressor stall. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the compressor section during the engine overhaul…
- [NTSB CHI04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA083.md): Cessna 195 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N4351V · Minor damage
  > The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was…
- [NTSB ANC04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA028.md): Cessna 172P · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N124ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over when it encountered a ditch.

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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=35&year=2004

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