# NTSB investigations 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. Page 765 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC04WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04WA101.md): Cessna U206G · Optand, Sweden · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2004 · SE-GOP · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA087.md): Hughes OH-6A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N243D · Substantial damage > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness during aerial taxi, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a rapid right yaw, which resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the… - [NTSB LAX04CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA286.md): Piper PA-20 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N1529A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW04CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA207.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Troy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N47713 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA212.md): Robinson R44 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N7036J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door. - [NTSB CHI04CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA241.md): Cessna 172R · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N458CM · Substantial damage > The student pilot flared too high and failed to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC04CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA088.md): Cessna 182F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N3481U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the ensuing aborted landing when the airplane encountered soft terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft, swampy area surrounding the landing zone. - [NTSB ANC04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA085.md): Cessna 402C · Huslia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N300SN · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB SEA04WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA155.md): Mooney M20J · Elkins Creek BC, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2004 · N1144P · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA04FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA154.md): Cessna 182P · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N79404 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors. - [NTSB MIA04GA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04GA117.md): Bell 47G-5 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N232MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flights and inadequate inspections after repeated tail rotor guard ground strikes due to improper flaring, which resulted in an in-flight failure of tail rotor drive shaft components, a loss of control, and the helicopter crash. - [NTSB FTW04FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA206.md): Mooney M20J · Olney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N1050W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind. - [NTSB FTW04CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA205.md): Cessna 172N · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N4865G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented. - [NTSB DEN04LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA116.md): Mooney M20R · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N4157 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors was the pilot flaring the airplane too high, his misunderstanding of the instructor's attempt to take control of the airplane. and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the… - [NTSB DEN04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N3352W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA213.md): Cessna 208B · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N1037N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify that the cargo door was latched properly prior to flight and the subsequent in-flight opening of the door. A contributing factor was the box which departed the cargo compartment and struck the horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB NYC04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA187.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N6311P · Substantial damage > A loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA183.md): Cessna 172F · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N7957U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB MIA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA116.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N218JA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect recovery following a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB FTW04FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA204.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N601BV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CHI04LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA207.md): Skystar Kitfox · Westfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N197BR · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB NYC04CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA184.md): Pascucci RAF 2000 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N62188 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB MIA04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N2566W · Destroyed > The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly following maintenance, and the inability of the pilot to control the helicopter resulting in the in-flight… - [NTSB CHI04FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA205.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N4230R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine. - [NTSB ATL04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA165.md): Mooney M20F · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N9663M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power (non-mechanical) for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a fence during emergency landing. - [NTSB SEA04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA153.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N9394P · Substantial damage > Unknown malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons that resulted in a gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB SEA04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA152.md): Paulick Wittman W-10 · Langley, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N70P · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB SEA04LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA134.md): Cessna 150C · Mazama, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7815Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the weather conditions and his failure to maintain the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a collision with trees during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind and high density… - [NTSB SEA04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA150.md): Stinson 108 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N97599 · Substantial damage > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. - [NTSB SEA04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA151.md): Piper PA22-20 · Wht Sulphur Spg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N3838P · Substantial damage > The failure of the private pilot receiving flight training for a tail wheel endorsement to maintain aircraft control, and his excessive braking during the landing roll, subsequently nosing over the airplane. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's… - [NTSB MIA04WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA112.md): Beech BE 36 · Apoquindo, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2004 · CC-PDL · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA202.md): Cessna 140 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N2632N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA199.md): Drzymala RV-4 · Collinsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7XD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW04LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA198.md): Bell 47-G2 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7892B · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA118.md): Beech V35A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N222S · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include the insufficient time to completely extend the landing gear, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA203.md): Knoepflein Lancair Legacy 2000 · Madison, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N98SN · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to high engine temperatures which resulted in a failure of the number three piston, the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known high temperature problems, the pilot's poor inflight planning, and the pilot's failure to… - [NTSB CHI04CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA219.md): Lake LA4-200 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N1056L · Substantial damage > The unsuitable rough water conditions encountered during the attempted water takeoff. - [NTSB CHI04CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA211.md): Stamsta Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N917WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush at a low altitude and subsequent hard landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action to the encountered… - [NTSB ATL04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA164.md): Cessna 172S · Waterloo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N970SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water. - [NTSB NYC04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA182.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Windsor, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N127FP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA181.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N53748 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires. - [NTSB MIA04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA114.md): Cessna 140 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N89617 · Substantial damage > The improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB FTW04WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA203.md): Helio H-295 · La Campa, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2004 · N6347V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA201.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N3159W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines. - [NTSB FTW04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA200.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N75272 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB DEN04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA114.md): Cessna 172N · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N5426J · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the exceeded maximum demonstrated crosswind component. - [NTSB DEN04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA113.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Estes Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N1251R · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain for landing and the mailbox posts. - [NTSB CHI04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA201.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N4345J · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and the pilot used improper aborted takeoff procedures by not reducing the throttle. Factors associated with the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI04CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N77782 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA208.md): Cherkas Murphy Rebel · Dunseith, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · C-GKHN · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged speed/distance, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the inadvertent ground-loop. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=766 ## 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=765 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.