# 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 CHI06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA021.md): Enstrom F-28A · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N266Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and…
- [NTSB SEA06FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA015.md): Agusta A109E · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N950AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the number 2 Power Flight Control switch and his inability to obtain the proper climb rate to clear a concrete wall barrier. Contributing factors included the checklist not being followed and the limit override switch not…
- [NTSB NYC06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA019.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N8176B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB MIA06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA013.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N1567C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a practice autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA022.md): Cessna T188C · Beatty, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N2876J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA021.md): Dirks Glaser DG-300 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N30AS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent retraction of the gear and failure to deploy the spoilers, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA023.md): McClintock Glasair SH-2 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N165WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA024.md): Colson/Goodbread Rans S-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N62078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA009.md): Swing Brian S Quickie Q2 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N1711Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB NYC06CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA023.md): Beech M35 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N120V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA012.md): Cessna 152 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N49005 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA020.md): Stinson SR-6A · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N15127 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate wind compensation and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA014.md): Aeronca 7AC · Yelm, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N85534 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA028.md): Learjet 25D · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N888DV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear and to verify they were in the down and locked position prior to touchdown. A related factor was his diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX06CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA020.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N8154H · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA022.md): Cessna 180 · Manitowish Wate, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N20KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the trees the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA019.md): Piper PA-12 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · CF-JVT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent brake application during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA016.md): Cessna 210L · Baker, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N59051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N4055Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors were the excessive descent rate, the obstacle (horse), the high density altitude, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA086.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · St Marys, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N39216 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway.
- [NTSB CHI06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA016.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N391CA · No damage
  > The passenger falling while exiting the aircraft using the door-stair during normal deplaning.
- [NTSB CHI06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA017.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Cuba, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N5065N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA018.md): Cessna 172N · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2005 · EC-EME · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA007.md): Cessna 208B · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2005 · N1263Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA008.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2005 · N3308S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB NYC06FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA015.md): Cessna 411 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N7345U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the left engine, and the pilot's lack of multiengine certification.
- [NTSB DFW06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA024.md): Boeing 727-225 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N679MG · No damage
  > The captain's improper decision to maneuver a transport category airplane in a confined and unapproved area with engine thrust, which resulted in ground damage and personal injury to an individual.
- [NTSB DFW06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA014.md): Cessna 182J · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N3331F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for prevailing wind conditions and his delay in executing a go-around. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA013.md): Hiller UH-12E · Pasadena, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N909BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA010.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Steamboat Spgns, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N101HK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience, the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the dark night and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA006.md): Cessna 172 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N6832A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's delayed aborted…
- [NTSB WAS06RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06RA004.md): Boeing 737-200 · Lagos, Nigeria · Accident · 117 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2005 · 5N-BFN
- [NTSB SEA06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA010.md): Michael Moneyhan Magnum · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N686JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the uneven terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident included the uneven terrain and the sunglare condition.
- [NTSB NYC06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA016.md): Boeing 737-832 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N378DA · No damage
  > An encounter with turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX06WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA018.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ballidu, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2005 · VH-NIT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA016.md): Nord 3202 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N22532 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude evasive maneuver away from another airplane, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DFW06CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA015.md): Chamberlain Vans RV6 · Eunice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N296PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA011.md): Bell B206 L-3 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N941SL · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing as result of a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA009.md): Vans RV7A · Reklaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N555YF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI06WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA015.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2005 · GBYLE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N6000A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering over the airport environment. Dark night conditions, trees, and ground fog were factors.
- [NTSB SEA06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA011.md): Cessna 402B · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N402CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude, which led to him landing short of the runway and impacting the runway's elevated lip. Contributing factors were the elevated runway lip and the right main landing gear failure.
- [NTSB NYC06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA017.md): Cessna 150L · Shelburne, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N1693Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA014.md): Beechcraft BE-24R · Esperance, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N2536W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA013.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N46475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..
- [NTSB DEN06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA005.md): Aviat A-1 · Kaycee, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N6QR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the hard landing.
- [NTSB WAS06WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA003.md): Cessna 210 · Windhoek, Namibia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2005 · V5-AAG · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA009.md): Cessna A185F · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2005 · N7377H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aborted water takeoff run which resulted in the airplane colliding with a canyon wall. A contributing factor was the submerged object that the airplane struck during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB NYC06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA012.md): Weber Glastar · Summersville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N722W · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor float needle.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=7

## 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=6&year=2005

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