# 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 769 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56776 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. - [NTSB ATL04LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA148.md): Cessna 401B · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N7983Q · Substantial damage > The fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll. - [NTSB ATL04CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA154.md): Glassic Composites SQ-2000 XL · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10736 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL04CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N6AU · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA130.md): Petsche Kitfox Kitfox 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N1078P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind. - [NTSB SEA04FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA127.md): Extra Flugzeugrau EA 300/L · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N609JW · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain during descent while conducting an aerobatic maneuver. Low altitude flight was a factor. - [NTSB NYC04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA162.md): Robinson R-22 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N152SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control. - [NTSB FTW04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA180.md): Cessna 150M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA183.md): Cessna 340A · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N60PP · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller. - [NTSB CHI04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA181.md): Beech BE-N35 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N80HL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the piston pin plug that lead to engine oil starvation/exhaustion and the subsequent overload fracture of the piston rod and crankcase. - [NTSB CHI04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA180.md): Texas Helicopter M-74 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N10009 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath to the landing zone. A factor was the truck pad. - [NTSB SEA04CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA126.md): Ammeter RV-6 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N16JA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident are rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX04LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA256.md): Eurocopter AS350 B2 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N196BH · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A low ceiling and fog were contributing factors. - [NTSB FTW04CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA181.md): Cessna 180E · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8676X · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA204.md): Aerostar S53H · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N5001J · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the balloon and his failure to maintain clearance with the transmission line. A contributing factor was the presence of the transmission line. - [NTSB CHI04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA173.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N248ND · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night. - [NTSB CHI04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA177.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8118L · Destroyed > The loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB ATL04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA145.md): Cessna 172 RG · Fernandina, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N6321R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear prior to landing. - [NTSB ANC04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N172JL · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA125.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wendell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N7502Y · Substantial damage > A cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor. - [NTSB NYC04LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA160.md): Piper PA-12 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N2489M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA253.md): Anderson Harmon Rocket II · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N28BE · Destroyed > the in-flight separation of the elevator, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an uncontrolled descent. The underlying cause and mechanism of the elevator separation could not be determined. - [NTSB LAX04CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA255.md): Cessna 172N · Chemehuevi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N734PW · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA124.md): Mooney M20R · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign. - [NTSB NYC04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA158.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N5903L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to assure the takeoff performance needed to out climb obstacles. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway, the high density altitude, and airplane being loaded above it's maximum gross… - [NTSB FTW04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA176.md): Rockwell S-2R · Jonesville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N8486V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. - [NTSB DCA04WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA069.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-3 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2004 · CS-TMR · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI04WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA171.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2004 · N47984 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI04IA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA178.md): Beech 1900D · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N87SK · Minor damage > The fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear during landing roll. - [NTSB SEA04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA122.md): Robinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N856HA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors. - [NTSB NYC04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA157.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Wilmot, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6248V · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time. - [NTSB IAD04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Paxton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack… - [NTSB FTW04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA175.md): Aeronca/Bubeck Bubeck-Aeronca · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6030T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the night visual conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA098.md): Cessna T210N · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N5408A · Substantial damage > the improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors included the number 2 main bearing and crankshaft shifting forward, causing the alternator drive shaft and other… - [NTSB DEN04CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA100.md): Aeronca 7AC · Limon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N1480E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain in the takeoff area. - [NTSB DEN04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N737YJ · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA179.md): Waco YMF-FSC · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N620CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the ditch were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI04CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA176.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N7072B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA174.md): Cessna 182N · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N92422 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA170.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N55930 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to his loss of aircraft control. Factors were the wind gusts, the ditch, and the fence. - [NTSB ANC04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA073.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N8918Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA04LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA121.md): Exp Acft Assn Wi Chapter 60 Moni · Rochester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N87TW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the tree. - [NTSB SEA04CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA123.md): Cessna T210M · Mallard Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N761TD · Substantial damage > Improper touchdown during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was soft ground conditions. - [NTSB NYC04LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA165.md): Cessna 172C · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N38RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA156.md): Cessna 182Q · Brighton Beach, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N6550F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA159.md): Luscombe 8F · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N803B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear. - [NTSB IAD04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N10DJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA174.md): Grumman AA-1 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N6241L · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were the soft and muddy runway conditions and the unfavorable winds. - [NTSB DEN04CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA097.md): Cessna 172E · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N3581S · Destroyed > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the low airspeed and altitude. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=770 ## 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=769 --- 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.