# 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 MIA05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA054.md): Cessna 182S · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2005 · N182CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA061.md): Maule M-4-210C · McAlister, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N9866M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to complete an emergency pre-landing checklist, which resulted…
- [NTSB DCA05WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA028.md): Boeing B-747-200 · Dusseldorf, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2005 · N808MC · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA075.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2005 · N6745Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA064.md): Bell 206L3 · Villarrica, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2005 · CC-CKC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA074.md): Mdhi 369E · Pahoa, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N142MK · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the tail rotor blade abrasion strip due to a degraded adhesive bond and fatigue fracture of the metallic abrasion strip. The ultimate cause for the degraded bond is unknown.
- [NTSB DFW05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA059.md): Beech BE-36 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N1750A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while on final approach to land. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the dark night light conditions, the non-availability of a visual approach glide…
- [NTSB ANC05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA024.md): Piper PA-19 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N5417H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing/taxi area, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with a berm, a loss of control on the ground, and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions,…
- [NTSB SEA05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA039.md): Piper PA-20 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N1535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA038.md): Cirrus SR22 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N6057M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA053.md): Lee Harold Swarthout Velocity Xlrg · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N121HS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence and a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA077.md): Cessna 182 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N832TC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during a go-around. A contributing factor was the prevailing night condition.
- [NTSB DFW05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA060.md): Sabreliner 40 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · XB-JGI · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft hydraulic system as result of improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DCA05WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA027.md): Cessna 208B · Colquiri, Bolivia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2005 · CP2412 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI05FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA056.md): Cessna 421C Riley Turbine E · Overland Park, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N844JK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05RA063.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Guerrero, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2005 · N2144C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N8203U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA050.md): Grumman G-1159 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N74RQ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR operation by which he failed to comply to the missed approach procedure, and his improper evaluation of the weather resulting in an encounter with fog and his loss of visual contact with the runway during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA073.md): Cessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2157H · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA034.md): Cessna 414 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N5DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a complete weather briefing, which resulted in an inadequate weather decision, and flight into known icing conditions. A factor was the airplane not being equipped for flight in icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA066.md): Bell 206B · Pinehurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N8040T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA057.md): Cessna 182J · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2855F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB DCA05WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA032.md): Boeing B-767-332 · Nice, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2005 · N174DN · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA057.md): Cessna 421C · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N421HG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare and the directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the instrument meteorological conditions, the icing conditions, the limited visibility afforded by the windshield antiice/deice system, and the…
- [NTSB ANC05TA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA022.md): Cessna 185 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N9452N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, and snow-covered, icy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB WAS05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA004.md): Aerostar 600 · Cornelia, South Africa · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2005 · N7478S · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA037.md): Aero Commander AC200D (Meyers) · Hatch, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N49J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Inadequate airspeed, the pilot's diverted attention, and low altitude flight were factors.
- [NTSB MIA05CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA051.md): Robinson R22 · Gulf Port, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N26498 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DFW05TA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05TA056.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N296RL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA055.md): Cessna T-37B · Hollister, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · 66-8003 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots of the AT-502B and the T-37B failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft. Contributing factors included the lack of a transponder and radios on the AT-502B, and the reduced visibility due to…
- [NTSB WAS05WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA008.md): Rotorway Exec 162 · Georgetown, Guyana · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2005 · 8R-GLA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA043.md): Boeing 737-247 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N373DL · Substantial damage
  > The catering truck driver's failure to maintain clearance of the parked airplane by his inadvertent depressing the accelerator. A factor in this accident was the catering truck driver's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA033.md): Ghiles MCR-01 VLA · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N3085Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an oil hose collapse, which resulted in failure of the #4 connecting rod.
- [NTSB ATL05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA047.md): Beech C-23 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N9JY · Substantial damage
  > The overload fracture of the engine oil cooler for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA045.md): Cessna 152 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N24218 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel system blockage.
- [NTSB MIA05LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA052.md): Paul Pajak RV-6A · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N654PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing which resulted in loss of engine power and collision with trees and ground during the resultant forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA070.md): Cessna 150H · Pauma Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N22562 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent.
- [NTSB LAX05CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA071.md): Robinson R22B · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N1122R · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control during a practice autorotation, and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA069.md): SlipStream Revelation · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA068.md): Cessna T210L · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · N5177V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA032.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Coconut Creek, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · N889JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factors included an avionics failure, pilot disorientation, and instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the severity of the impact was the…
- [NTSB SEA05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA036.md): Cessna U206F · Prevost, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N8313Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not identifying unsafe landing conditions, and his subsequent intentional swerve during the landing roll resulting in impacting a ditch. Contributing factors were the ice/frost on the grass/dirt one-way runway (1,560 feet in length), the unexpected…
- [NTSB NYC05FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA042.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N49BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a single-engine missed approach with the airplane in a slow airspeed, full flap configuration, which resulted in a minimum control speed (Vmc) roll. Contributing factors included an inoperative engine for undetermined…
- [NTSB MIA05FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA050.md): Cessna T337G · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N42WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment related to pitch, an abrupt pitch-up during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in inadvertent…
- [NTSB LAX05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA065.md): Cessna T210M · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N761YH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position.
- [NTSB DFW05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA069.md): Nolen Lite Squared · Holdenville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N222JN · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB DFW05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA055.md): Beech 95-B55 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N7912R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow check-list procedures and the required placard instructions, which resulted in the fuel selectors being selected to the improper fuel tanks for take-off, resulting in a loss of engine power to the left engine. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB CHI05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA054.md): Cessna 152 · Stockton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2005 · N714UV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind and dusk light conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=40

## 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=39&year=2005

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