# 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. Page 36 of 39 · 1,930 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC04IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA025.md): Boeing 767-300 ER · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · PH-MCL · No damage > The inadequate quality of material in the main landing gear bogie pivot pin, which resulted in a premature fracture of the pin. - [NTSB LAX04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA127.md): Piper PA-31 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · C-GPTE · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing on one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons was a factor. - [NTSB FTW04TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA075.md): Bell 206B · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N16MV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA073.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N3419A · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained by the flight instructor during the landing roll. The snow on the edge of the runway, and the wind gusts were factors. - [NTSB ANC04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA024.md): Robinson R44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N323TC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while hover taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and a rollover of the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition. - [NTSB LAX04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA126.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N6774K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA125.md): Knapple/Wray Lancair IV-P · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N330KT · Destroyed > the pilot/builder's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB CHI04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB CHI04FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA066.md): Beech B90 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N777KU · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with terrain due to pilot fatigue (lack of sleep). - [NTSB NYC04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA069.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Davis, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N44LJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a snow patch on the runway. A factor related to the accident was the snowdrift. - [NTSB NYC04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA223.md): Aero Commander 112 · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N1261J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision making which resulted in the airplane entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, a vacuum pump failure, and… - [NTSB NYC04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA070.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N121UC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA137.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jean, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N9199Z · Destroyed > !!This case was modified January 31, 2006!! the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the rising terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude in a mountainous area. - [NTSB LAX04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA136.md): Cessna 177A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N30599 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway. - [NTSB IAD04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA011.md): Cessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N4974U · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle. - [NTSB CHI04LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA068.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N2258M · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate remedial action which resulted in the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the snow covered terrain which was encountered by the airplane. - [NTSB CHI04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA071.md): Cessna 182Q · Rozel, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N735RD · Destroyed > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low… - [NTSB NYC04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA068.md): Cessna 172E · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N369WP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were a tailwind and icy runway. - [NTSB LAX04CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA130.md): Cessna 172S · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N262TA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance. - [NTSB CHI04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA070.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N4332P · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified… - [NTSB NYC04CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA072.md): Cessna 172 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N8880V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were wind gusts and the pilot's lack of flight experience. - [NTSB CHI04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA076.md): Cessna 177 · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N3468T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing. - [NTSB ANC04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA023.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N226P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB ANC04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA022.md): Bertrand/Warner Thorp T-18 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N98WB · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings. - [NTSB SEA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N2216M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor. - [NTSB NYC04CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA074.md): Danbrook Corbin Jr Ace · Pittsgrove, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N823DP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX04LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA138.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N55073 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA131.md): Cessna 185F · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N4836Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB LAX04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N5107K · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA123.md): Balloon Works Firefly 11 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N7244X · Substantial damage > the failure of the deflation vent line, which resulted in the pilot not being able to control the balloon in the increased wind conditions. - [NTSB DEN04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA047.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N83702 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain landing flare and maintain adequate rotor rpm. - [NTSB DEN04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N9892J · Substantial damage > the pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA072.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Sunburg, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N186AC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land off-airport. A factor to the accident was the snow covered ditch. - [NTSB NYC04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N734AT · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA04WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA052.md): Beech A36 · Punta Brava, Paraguay · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2004 · ZP-TSJ · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA122.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N630N · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was a wind gust. - [NTSB DEN04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA044.md): Cessna 152 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N66952 · Substantial damage > the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the snow… - [NTSB ATL04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alma, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach. - [NTSB ANC04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA021.md): Beech J35 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N8389D · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability. Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach. Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate… - [NTSB MIA04CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA053.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N246SG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout which resulted in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage. - [NTSB LAX04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA121.md): Bell 47-G3B2 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N8AG · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees while approaching the landing zone. - [NTSB IAD04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA010.md): Piper PA-20 · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N2634A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain runway alignment during the landing rollout. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the snow banks that prevented visual reference to the runway lights. - [NTSB SEA04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA040.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2004 · N6503C · Substantial damage > The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) and a taxiway sign were factors. - [NTSB DCA04WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA026.md): Fokker 50 · Sharjah Airport · Accident · 46 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2004 · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA032.md): Cessna 208B · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2004 · N1276P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision to initiate a takeoff into a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated crosswind component, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and subsequent collision with terrain… - [NTSB NYC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N1563X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank. - [NTSB NYC04CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Grt. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6760A · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the cross wind. - [NTSB LAX04WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA128.md): Robinson R22 · Bribie Island, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 9, 2004 · VH-HBI · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damage > The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree. - [NTSB ANC04LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA031.md): Cessna 182M · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N71886 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=37 ## 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=36&year=2004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.