# 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 LAX05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N856ER · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA013.md): Cessna 170A · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N9176A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Related factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA009.md): North American Harvard II T-6 · Leesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N92871 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination which blocked the flow of fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA008.md): Beech F33A · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N18303 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB SEA05WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA012.md): Cessna F-406 · Inverness, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2004 · G-TWIG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA05WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA010.md): Beech 1900C · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2004 · N79YV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA012.md): Beech C24R · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2004 · N18942 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and his delay in selecting the fullest fuel tank.
- [NTSB MIA05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA011.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N61518 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power in one engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft following failure of the right engine for his failure…
- [NTSB DEN05FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA012.md): Beech F35 · Chester, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N3889B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the briefing recommendation, fog, mist, and observation.
- [NTSB CHI05MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05MA011.md): Boeing 747-132 · Lake Michigan · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N709CK · Substantial damage
  > The number one engine separated from the airplane during climb due to the uncontained separation of a portion of the second stage turbine disk rim after the second stage turbine vanes contacted the disk. The second stage turbine vanes contacted the second…
- [NTSB CHI05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA013.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indian River, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N425C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.
- [NTSB CHI05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA012.md): Cessna 150M · Ashley, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N63439 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and his not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight. Factors present were the night condition and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ATL05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA007.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N19TL · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to engine oil contamination, engine oil starvation, and multiple connecting rod bearing failures.
- [NTSB MIA05FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA008.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BO-105 CBS5 · Santa Rosa Bch, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2004 · N916SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of control of the helicopter after encountering night instrument meteorological conditions resulting in collision with water during the resultant uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB DCA05MA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA004.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 32 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · 13 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 20, 2004 · N875JX · Destroyed
  > the pilots' failure to follow established procedures and properly conduct a nonprecision instrument approach at night in IMC, including their descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) before required visual cues were available (which continued…
- [NTSB ATL05CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA015.md): Cessna 172SP · West Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2004 · N37CJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during rollout. A factor was the runway sign.
- [NTSB WAS05WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA001.md): Cessna 208B · Loiborsoit, Tanzania · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2004 · 5H-AXL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA133.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Hyak, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N39TJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control during climb to cruise due to an undetermined flight control malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA001.md): Aviat A-1 · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N79795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA05CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA014.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N607FT · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff which resulted in damage to the right brake system and the airplane being unable to stop prior to the end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA05CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA009.md): Robinson R-22 · Vega Baja, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N2314T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a suitable landing area resulting in a tangled skid with vegetation during an aborted landing and subsequent dynamic roll over.
- [NTSB DFW05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N6870G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA05WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA001.md): Boeing 757 · Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2004 · T-01 · No damage
- [NTSB CHI05CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA010.md): Beech B-55 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N558B · Substantial damage
  > The diverted attention and the inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB ATL05FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA010.md): Beech B-55 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N322WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated flight into known adverse weather conditions (thunderstorms), which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA010.md): Beech 99A · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2004 · N955AA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent below the decision height and subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB LAX05FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA011.md): Cessna 310K · Kula, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2004 · N7049L · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ENG05RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05RA001.md): Boeing 777 · Saint-Denis, Réunion · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2004 · F-OPAR · Minor damage
  > import
- [NTSB CHI05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA006.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Altoona, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2004 · N5520W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to the fuel starvation in the left tank during the flight's descent. A factor was the impacted power line.
- [NTSB SEA05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA009.md): Cessna A185F · White Bird, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N101AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed for takeoff and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper preflight planning, the fence, and the closed exhaust stack.
- [NTSB NYC05FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA006.md): Beech H50 · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N171S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N5272H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB ATL05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA005.md): Moody Easy Riser · Augusta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N87EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA006.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N29459 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA004.md): Luscombe LL-8 · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N1491K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N5057Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrrain during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a rough/rutted and snow-covered airstrip surface, and an inadvertent ground…
- [NTSB NYC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA007.md): Beech A23 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N130SV · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the night.
- [NTSB MIA05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA006.md): Schweizer 269C · Diamond Head, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N119DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff to a hover and aborted landing in a grass area resulting in the grass catching fire from the engine exhaust and the helicopter being consumed by fire.
- [NTSB DFW05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA007.md): Cessna T210N · Seven Points, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N11FB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA006.md): Gunnoe Velocity · Myrick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N92VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper wind evaluation. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the short runway.
- [NTSB CHI05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA007.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Port Austin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N555MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing resulting in the airplane exiting the end of the wet turf runway. Factors were the wind gusts, the wet grass, the reported airplane braking not being possible on the wet grass, and the impacted fence.
- [NTSB SEA05FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N454FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA007.md): Douglas DC-3C · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2004 · HK-1503 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05TA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA008.md): Hughes OH-6A · Jacumba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N6639R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountainous terrain, which resulted in the helicopter's tail rotor blades impacting rocks. A factor in the accident was the pilot's complacency.
- [NTSB LAX05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA009.md): Brackett And Peltz Kit Fox III · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N543BP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall. The nature and scope of the problem reported by the pilot is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA007.md): DeRosier DR-107 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N31SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB IAD05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA005.md): Beech C24R · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N6598C · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the fuel pressure line to the fuel pressure gauge fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N88390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the strong crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI05LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA004.md): Malone Vans RV-6A · Joliet, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N85MM · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor was the…
- [NTSB ANC05FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N4126E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with water during maneuvering flight. Factors contributing to the accident were fog and low ceilings.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=8

## 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=7&year=2004

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