# 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 MIA05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA049.md): Beech B300 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N350CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a missed approach after losing sight of the runway and the misjudgment of distance on the runway which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the fog.
- [NTSB LAX05LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA064.md): Jimmy Hill Lancair 235 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N124JH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath to avoid obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA051.md): Beech BE-90 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N41WE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather [severe icing] conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall impact with rising, mountainous terrain during approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the…
- [NTSB CHI05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N500KW · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his distance/speed which resulted in the overrun and subsequent impact with trees. The wet turf runway and the trees were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA052.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N427KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not maintain altitude or airspeed due to airframe icing as a result of the pilot flying into known adverse weather and failing to comply with the airplane's icing limitation. Factors included the icing conditions and the ice accumulation on…
- [NTSB ATL05LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA046.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N90772 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA044.md): Cessna T206H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N2467X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB SEA05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA034.md): Cessna 182R · Monroe, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N9474E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot manipulating the controls to maintain aircraft control during a night missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include a dark night and low ceilings.
- [NTSB NYC05MA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05MA039.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2 · Oxon Hill, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N136LN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, limited outside visual references, and the lack of an operable radar altimeter…
- [NTSB MIA05LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N9336H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of…
- [NTSB MIA05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N1266T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB ATL05FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N7654Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA05WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA041.md): Sikorsky S76C · Niigata, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2005 · JA6903 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA033.md): Cessna 180 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N8609X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC05LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA056.md): Piper PA-30 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N7547Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA118.md): Cessna TR182 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N6150S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA053.md): Myers Kit Fox Series VI · Cleveland, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N982KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and sufficient airspeed while performing an abrupt pull-up manuever after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N45173 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation.
- [NTSB DFW05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA050.md): Reinhart GP-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N233CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the prevailing crosswind. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI05CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA051.md): Cessna 414A · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N194JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by his failure to remove the accumulated airframe ice which resulted in deteriorated aircraft takeoff performance. Airframe ice, the snow bank and the fence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA042.md): Beech 35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N501B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night.
- [NTSB NYC05WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05WA041.md): Schweizer 269 · Gara, Hungary · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 8, 2005 · HA-MSL · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA057.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Crooked Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 8, 2005 · N440VC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA063.md): Cessna 340 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N340CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttles during an aborted landing attempt that resulted in an engine over-boost condition requiring a reduction in power that then resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA062.md): Cessna 150J · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N51256 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB LAX05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA067.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N8351W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA066.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N151MM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW05LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N9419C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions, and the power line.
- [NTSB DEN05LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA048.md): Boeing 737-724 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N16732 · Substantial damage
  > the snowplow driver's failure to see the airplane during plowing operations. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowplow driver's excessive speed and the snow.
- [NTSB ATL05FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA041.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2005 · N2823H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA061.md): Vail Lancair 235 · Sacaton, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N64BV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW05WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA051.md): Air Tractor AT802A · Wynella Station, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2005 · VH-BQN · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN05IA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA049.md): Gulfstream American G-1159A · Englewood, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N111FA · No damage
  > the flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as an active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Contributing factors include the airport's inadequate snow removal, the snow-covered runway, the visual illusions…
- [NTSB ATL05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA038.md): Aerospatiale AS350-D · Falkner, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N350RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions and failure to maintain altitude clearance resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA040.md): Champion 7FC · Soperton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N8566E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a tailwheel airplane.
- [NTSB NYC05LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA044.md): Aero Commander 690A · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2005 · N17HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a sign.
- [NTSB MIA05CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA048.md): Cessna 172SP · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2005 · N365SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding into an airport sign.
- [NTSB DEN05IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA046.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2005 · N202UX · Minor damage
  > the tug driver's failure to maintain operational control of the tug, resulting in impact with an airplane. Contributing factors include the tug driver's improper procedure, the tug driver's inadequate initial ground equipment training, and the…
- [NTSB ATL05CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA037.md): Stanley, Davey L Pulsar III · Ocean Isle Beac, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2005 · N6133U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05WA023.md): Canadair CL-600 · Kyiv, Ukraine · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2005 · N187AP · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA05CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA035.md): Cessna 310J · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2005 · N310RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors were the icing conditions and the airframe ice.
- [NTSB LAX05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA060.md): Eurocopter France EC135T1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2005 · N135NW · Substantial damage
  > the separation of a main rotor control link due to improper maintenance installation.
- [NTSB LAX05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA059.md): Cessna 441 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2005 · N441CX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a subsequent overrun of the runway. A factor in the accident was limited braking effectiveness resulting from the wet runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA058.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2005 · N4165P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed on final approach, which led to a long landing and a runway overrun. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue flight with indications of apparent serious system anomalies, failure to divert…
- [NTSB MIA05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA044.md): Cessna 210N · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N6195N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain his assigned altitude, and allowed the airplane to descend for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were clouds, rain, and the dark night.
- [NTSB IAD05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA030.md): Beech G35 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N333EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi. A factor was the snow-covered taxiway.
- [NTSB IAD05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA029.md): Cessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N7180Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB IAD05LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Knottsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N6225E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA050.md): Cessna 551 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N35403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) and his failure to fly the published missed-approach procedure. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper use of windshield heat which resulted in the windshield becoming…

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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=40&year=2005

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