# 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 SEA04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N5753Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rear ski cable and the owner's improper substitution of the right rear ski cable with an unapproved ski cable. A factor was the slushy snow.
- [NTSB FTW04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA071.md): Beech BE-23 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N234DD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with trees and transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA063.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N38988 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot due to his diverted attention during landing. Factors were the pilot's failure to execute a go-around, the overload of the right main landing gear, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA065.md): Cessna 150F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8745S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin.
- [NTSB NYC04CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA064.md): Cessna 172M · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N61648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX04WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA120.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Eildon, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2004 · VHTRZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA134.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N5032G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain
- [NTSB LAX04CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA118.md): Mooney M20C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N9675M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB LAX04CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA117.md): Cessna A185F · Fowler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8702Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA072.md): Cessna 172-SP · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N2124Z · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll.
- [NTSB CHI04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA064.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N5039S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into icing conditions resulting in ice accretion on the wing and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N738EJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during the landing. The snowbank was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA074.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N21266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure, which resulted in a run-away airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA119.md): Cessna 182S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2004 · N2462X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise.
- [NTSB DEN04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA043.md): Cessna T206H · Walcott, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2004 · N51192 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not following proper IFR procedures for tracking a VOR radial while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions, and not maintaining clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the mountain, and the cloudy weather condition.
- [NTSB IAD04CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA009.md): Cessna 172R · Fredrick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2004 · N5165M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA050.md): Mooney M20K · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2004 · N252WF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the airplane mechanic's improper maintenance/installation and failure to ensure that the B-nut on the inlet side of the fuel manifold was properly tightened, which resulted in a fuel leak, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL04IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA073.md): Cessna 208B · Auburn, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2004 · N125AR · No damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the wire rope portion on the rudder control cable assembly due to improper installation and inadequate procedures by the aircraft manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N4861F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA070.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N8936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA063.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N158SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the baggage cart E-hitch pin, which resulted in the baggage cart separating from its tug, and subsequently impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA111.md): Cessna T210L · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N2234S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA04FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA049.md): Beech C90 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N75GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an encounter with rain showers and turbulence, a loss of aircraft control, and overstress of the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA110.md): Tailwind W-8 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N192S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation during descent, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB LAX04FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA113.md): Cessna 414A · Laupahoehoe, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N5637C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's disregard for an in-flight weather advisory, his likely encounter with marginal VFR or IMC weather conditions, his decision to continue flight into those conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude resulting in an…
- [NTSB NYC04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA062.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N39WA · Substantial damage
  > An improperly maintained ramp area, which resulted in a loss of airplane control while taxiing on ice. Factors in this accident were, high winds, and the down-sloping ramp.
- [NTSB LAX04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N28385 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach and delayed go-around, resulting in an undershoot of the runway. The inadequate supervision of the flight and flight instructor's delayed remedial action was also causal.
- [NTSB ATL04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N1107C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted lift off without adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush and collision with trees while transitioning from an aborted landing to takeoff climb. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA038.md): Cessna 172N · Rigby, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N734CB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to follow procedures, i.e., operating the non-icing certified aircraft in known icing conditions contrary to the pilot operators handbook which resulted in ice accretion and ultimately a stall and loss of control in flight.…
- [NTSB FTW04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA067.md): Bell 206-L4 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N207RT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N70256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting a closed runway for landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information and the snowbank across the closed runway.
- [NTSB MIA04WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA051.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Los Angeles, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2004 · N1531S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N33363 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate visual outlook during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience, the snow bank, and the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ATL04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA071.md): Cessna 150G · High Falls, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N2981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA036.md): Bell 206B · Turner, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2004 · N92CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel. A collapsed fuel screen was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA107.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2004 · N7922W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW04WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA066.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2004 · PP-VTF · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA065.md): Cessna 120 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2004 · N1961V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dusk lighting conditions and unlit airfield.
- [NTSB NYC04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA060.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N6234M · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up.
- [NTSB IAD04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA008.md): Rockwell 112A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N1381J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #2 piston connecting rod cap, which resulted in a hole in the engine crankcase and a loss of engine power. A factor was dark night lighting condition.
- [NTSB FTW04WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA074.md): Garlick OH58A · La Laya, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2004 · XB-IMA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N1361U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. A factor in the accident was an inoperative airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB DCA04WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA020.md): Boeing 757-236 · Copenhagen, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2004 · OY-GRL · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.
- [NTSB ATL04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA070.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N125MG · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the dual-student's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA054.md): Piper PA-32-300RT · Capitan Miranda, Paraguay · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2004 · ZP-TNA · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA048.md): Robinson R44 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2004 · N77KK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with bushed resulting in in-flight contact and susequent dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB LAX04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA106.md): Cox Thorpe T-18 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2004 · N64EC · Substantial damage
  > both pilots' failure to see and avoid one another that resulted in the airplane's encounter with downwash induced wake vortices from the helicopter, and the airplane pilot's subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA105.md): Beech B36TC · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2004 · N321JT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged speed and altitude, which led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a subsequent runway overrun. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB DEN04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA040.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2004 · N8240U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in fuel starvation/exhaustion and a stall spin.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=38

## 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=37&year=2004

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