# 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 SEA05FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA013.md): Cessna 172P · Olympia, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N53161 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in known adverse weather conditions. Clouds, rain, high wind, dark night, trees, mountainous terrain and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.
- [NTSB MIA05FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA017.md): Cessna P206 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N2588X · Substantial damage
  > The improper setting of the elevator trim by the pilot-in-command, his failure to follow the checklist related to elevator trim setting, and his failure to maintain VS during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and…
- [NTSB MIA05CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA038.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the on-ground collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA021.md): Cessna 210A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N6675X · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA019.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N8158D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI05FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA020.md): Beech A36 · Downing, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N55448 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaing airplane control during cruise flight. Factors present were night and thunderstorm conditions.
- [NTSB ATL05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA018.md): Bellanca Citabria 7ECA · Summerville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N57388 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA017.md): David Nielson Ison Hi-Max 1700 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N105DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA012.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N86901 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep crusted snow.
- [NTSB ANC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA011.md): Champion 7FC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N4851E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA012.md): Douglas Adventure Air Ampib · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N469PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA05WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA026.md): Cessna 337G · San Fernando, Argentina · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2004 · LV-WHH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA022.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N203RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a gear collapse due to an on-ground collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the wind shear, gusty wind conditions, and rough terrain. This…
- [NTSB CHI05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA019.md): Piper PA-24 · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N6764P · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.
- [NTSB ATL05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA016.md): Cessna 172 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N2845Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC05CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA013.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N185CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep wet snow.
- [NTSB MIA05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA019.md): Scottish Bulldog 120/121 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N556WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage to the right main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA024.md): Champion 7GCAA · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N9081L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the published prestart, start, and shutdown procedures.
- [NTSB DFW05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA012.md): Huber DR 107 · Fletcher, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N255HR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver without sufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB DEN05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA016.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N5290B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA013.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N592ML · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's misjudged clearance from a parked airport vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the vehicle operator's improper decision to park within a taxiway safety area.
- [NTSB MIA05LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA016.md): Cessna T210N · Raymond, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N6108Y · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power which was initiated by fretting of the crankcase halves for undetermined reasons, causing rotation of several of the main bearings, oil starvation, and subsequent failure of several of the connecting rods. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB IAD05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA008.md): Cessna 180 · Freedom, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2922C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA024.md): McCulloch J2 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N62SJ · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine exhaust stack for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA017.md): Cessna 182J · Springfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2703F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…
- [NTSB ATL05FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA013.md): Beech BE-60 · Asheville, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N611JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled impact with terrain. Contributing to the cause was inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA010.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N28539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA009.md): Beech BE-200 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N888TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the instrument approach and landing, which resulted in a collision with a sign. A factor was the below instrument approach landing minimum weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA015.md): David Cadorette Fox Model II · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N267KF · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane impacting with a tree and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N4734B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surface and nosing over.
- [NTSB IAD05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA007.md): SanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N166DK · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA011.md): Piper PA-28 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N9284J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA018.md): Kramer Glasair III · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N6158N · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence and fence post impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA016.md): Cessna P210N · Wautoma, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N5485W · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a loss of gyros leading to his exceeding the design load limits of the wings. Factors were the clouds, the deteriorated vacuum manifold…
- [NTSB ATL05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA012.md): Rogers Lancair IVP · Sylvester, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N724HP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA013.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N62711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while on base to final leg, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA018.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N6188L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the PC line from the governor to fuel control, resulting from fretting damage induced by excessive vibration, which was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the proper bearings in the…
- [NTSB LAX05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA016.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N4894V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA010.md): Saab-Scania SF-340B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N376AE · No damage
  > The ground personnel's failure to maintain clearance from the propeller. Contributing factors were the ground personnel's failure to comply with procedures/directives and the ground personnel's failure to properly use equipment.
- [NTSB DEN05CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA015.md): Cessna 310I · Draper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N8175M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL05FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA011.md): Beech BE-P35 · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N32AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow IFR procedures, and continued flight below the minimum descent altitude and collided with trees.
- [NTSB SEA05WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA018.md): Beech C23 · Nagasaki, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2004 · JA3683 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA012.md): Rockwell 112A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N112ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set flaps for takeoff which resulted in the aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with water during an overrun of the runway and seawall.
- [NTSB LAX05FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA015.md): Learjet 35A · San Diego, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N30DK · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain terrain clearance during a VFR departure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain, and the air traffic controller's issuance of a clearance that transferred the responsibility for terrain clearance from the…
- [NTSB IAD05MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05MA006.md): Beech 200 · Stuart, VA · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N501RH · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure, including the published missed approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the flight crew's…
- [NTSB CHI05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA015.md): Strissel Pitts S1S · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N230SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatic flight maneuvers resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA014.md): Cessna P206B · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N8619Z · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise flight. The inverted spin encountered by the pilot was an additional cause.
- [NTSB SEA05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA011.md): Cessna T210H · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N2240R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published procedures/directives (inducing excessive fuel flow to the engine), and the subsequent loss of engine power for nonmechanical reasons while on final approach. Contributing factors were the utility pole and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N586FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA014.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N418AP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's likely inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions created by the rapidly changing cloud conditions that resulted in his spatial disorientation and exceeding the glider's ultimate design loads while in a spiral dive, which resulted…

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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") = 2004
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=6&year=2004

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