# 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 LAX05CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA030.md): Cessna P210N · Rancho Cordova, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2004 · N6416W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight at night after experiencing the total failure of the…
- [NTSB IAD05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA011.md): Champion 7EC · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2004 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to operate the airplane's brake pedals which resulted in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL05WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05WA029.md): Robinson R22 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2004 · EC-GAU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA014.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N162WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the required glidepath, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance after visual contact with the runway during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB MIA05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA037.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N8077E · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA020.md): American Eurocopter AS350-BA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N655TV · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was likely due to a combination of the reduced clearance between the lock plate and the…
- [NTSB DFW05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA019.md): Bell 206L1 · Sapulpa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N1075P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor drive as a result of a blanket coming in contact with the tail rotor blades, after the baggage compartment door unlatched during flight. A contributing factor was the "dusk" light condition that prevailed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB DFW05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA022.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N995JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N63887 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N411CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power..
- [NTSB MIA05CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA034.md): Beech 58 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2004 · N4545M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear during landing resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA022.md): Champion 7GCBC · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2004 · N1826G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command resulting in the airplane encountering uneven terrain, propeller contact to the ground, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB DCA05WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA008.md): Boeing B767-200 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2004 · GSATR · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA05WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA005.md): Boeing B747-230C · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2004 · TFARR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA018.md): Kinner Sportster · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N14288 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX05FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N6854P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA023.md): Cessna 150M · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N704KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA026.md): Bruce Protech PT2B · Anita, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N46WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and an inadvertent stall/spin resulting in loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. An additional cause was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA023.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N39971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB CHI05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA025.md): Jabat Avid Flyer · Cleveland, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N90JW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the wing skin from the wing structure and the pilot's subsequent inablility to maintain aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine. Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.
- [NTSB ATL05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA021.md): Cessna 152 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N49196 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA024.md): Socata TB 20 · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N1905S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. A related factor was the dark, night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA026.md): Cessna T210M · Lomita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N732RW · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX05CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA028.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N20519 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations.
- [NTSB DFW05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA017.md): Bell 206B · S.Timbelier 187 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N496RL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA016.md): Wilson Loenslo YMF-80 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N6254A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB DFW05FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA015.md): Piper PA-30 · Boise City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N7415Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA021.md): Temco GC-1B · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N80791 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN05CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA020.md): Mooney M20E · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N2695W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection which failed to detect the separation of the right P-lead, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA020.md): Franzreb Loehle 5151 Mustang · Athens, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N711AH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the electrical fuel pump failure, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA039.md): Robinson R-22 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2004 · N7188N · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by an unknown pilot at an unknown time resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopters tailcone.
- [NTSB IAD05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2004 · N8803B · Substantial damage
  > A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight control system.
- [NTSB DCA05WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA007.md): Boeing B747-300 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2004 · D2-TEB · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA05WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA006.md): Boeing B737-300 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2004 · 9M-AAP · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA05WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA025.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2004 · N5474Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA021.md): J.D. Calhoun Vans Acft RV6A · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N955DC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the nose landing gear. A factor contributing to the fatality…
- [NTSB ATL05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA019.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA020.md): Rawdon Bros. T1 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N2706D · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot-in-command's operating the airplane with known deficiencies, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and a loss of control while maneuvering to return to…
- [NTSB LAX05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA025.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N106LN · Substantial damage
  > An inconsistency between the engines' two N2 sensor signals caused the fuel control to enter a fixed mode, which limited the power available. Contributing to the accident was the lack of altitude and airspeed available to give the pilot time to select a…
- [NTSB IAD05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA009.md): Cessna 120 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N1811N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N7852P · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA018.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N8504G · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's high flare resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA027.md): Cessna 172RG · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2004 · N6140R · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA018.md): Cessna 340A-RAM VI · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N340BK · Substantial damage
  > The left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA022.md): Bell 47D1 · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N903B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA023.md): Cessna 182Q · Lebec, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N95902 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW05WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA013.md): Bölkow BO-105-LS · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 2004 · HI-6875P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA017.md): Miller Vans RV4 · Dotsero, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N25HM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA027.md): Cessna T182T · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N814FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=6

## 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=5&year=2004

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