# 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 CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N108EE · Substantial damage
  > The airline transport pilot, who was receiving recurrent training, failed to maintain aircraft control, which was followed by an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC06FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA034.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N26399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed…
- [NTSB SEA06IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06IA019.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-5 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N225GV · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) door uplock linkage actuator due to corrosion, which resulted in jamming of the right MLG during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB MIA06WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA023.md): Bell B-206L · Cundinamarca, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2005 · HK-3516 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA06FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA022.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N264BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the Speedway Heliport Operations Manual. Findings in the…
- [NTSB LAX06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N7466P · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the mixture cable at the carburetor control arm, which resulted in a loss of power, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection.
- [NTSB DFW06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA032.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N15145 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor' delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN06FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA018.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Calhan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N70MT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC06LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA033.md): Boeing 737-800 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N734MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown and recovery from a bounced landing. Factors to the accident were the operator's failure to provide sufficient information on the use of autothrottles and bounced landing recovery techniques, along with the Federal Aviation…
- [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA010.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N91399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane encountering a snow berm, and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the snow berm.
- [NTSB NYC06RA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06RA032.md): Cessna 208B · Moscow, Russia · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2005 · P4-OIN
- [NTSB LAX06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA041.md): Tingle Special · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N660T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive use of power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent torque roll shortly after lift off. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when directional control could not be maintained during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA043.md): Cessna T210N · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.
- [NTSB LAX06CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA042.md): Cessna A185E · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N4562F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA021.md): Cessna 172R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N5182Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA040.md): Cessna P210R · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N6122A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an overrun, and his failure to execute a timely go-around during the approach.
- [NTSB DFW06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA036.md): Britten-Norman BN2A-21 · Cayo Province, Belize · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2005 · V3-HFO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN06GA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06GA017.md): Cessna 182R · Alpine, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N9928H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional low level flight/maneuver. A contributing factor was his exercising poor judgment.
- [NTSB CHI06TA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06TA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N400PD · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the main rotor blade's tachometer cable during cruise flight resulting in an observed split tachometer indication/aural alarm and perceived mechanical emergency and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing. A…
- [NTSB ATL06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA017.md): Cessna 120 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N57N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking resulted in a nose over during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA038.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2005 · N2863X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an accelerated stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA017.md): Cessna T210M · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N6029N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to use the before landing checklist. A factor which contributed to the accident was the improper position of the mixture control.
- [NTSB MIA06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Heathrow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N7453J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing in a residential area.
- [NTSB LAX06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA037.md): Hopkins Rutan VariViggen · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N389VV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB DEN06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA014.md): Cessna 172L · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N2870Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed
  > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB ATL06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA016.md): Cessna 177 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N821KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA030.md): Cessna 208 · Southampton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N117SA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA036.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N56038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI06LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA036.md): Cessna T310R · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N5094C · Substantial damage
  > The presence of wing ice during landing. Contributing factors were the icing conditions and flight into known adverse weather by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA06WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA018.md): Cessna U206E · Ituango, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2005 · HK4070W · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL06CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA015.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryson City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2005 · N1186X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA034.md): Beech H35 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N7900D · Substantial damage
  > a touchdown with the gear partially extended. A factor in the accident was an inoperative landing gear warning horn.
- [NTSB LAX06LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA032.md): Cessna 172R · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N23899 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA033.md): Rotorway 162F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N321JN · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (rust, water) as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation.
- [NTSB DFW06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA029.md): Aeronca 7DC · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N81868 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N2241P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…
- [NTSB NYC06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA031.md): Beech F33A · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N1813W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Factors included the night lighting conditions, the time-out and reestablishment of the high intensity runway lighting, and the pilot's failure to go around.
- [NTSB MIA06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA025.md): Piper PA-12 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N2969M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage during a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA035.md): Vans RV-4 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N14GK · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA015.md): Cessna 182 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N5715B · Substantial damage
  > the nose wheel assembly separation for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB DFW06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA028.md): Rehler Gyrocopter · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N100KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. A contributing factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB ATL06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA014.md): Mooney M20M · Summerville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N43CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent propeller strike. The pilots improper decision to attempt a go-around after the propeller strike, resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent…
- [NTSB LAX06LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA030.md): Bell 47D1 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N16356 · Substantial damage
  > a separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX06FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA031.md): Beech F33A · Geyserville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N9204Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude profile during the descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA031.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N5075P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB OPS06IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA001.md): Boeing 737-400 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · UNKNO WN · No damage
  > the local controller's failure to monitor the operation and recognize a developing traffic conflict which resulted in a loss of separation between USA1251 and ComAir 5026. Contributing to the accident was the controller's incorrect prioritization of his…

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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") = 2005
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=4&year=2005

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