# 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 771 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW04FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA168.md): Bell 206-L1 · Vermillion Bay, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N5006F · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms and the pilot's inadequate in flight preparation and planning. - [NTSB FTW04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA177.md): Mooney M20R · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N9147H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds. - [NTSB ANC04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA067.md): Rufli Theodore J Rufli · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N6191R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. - [NTSB SEA04LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA115.md): Piper PA-20 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the owner/pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and a warped/realigned fuselage that contributed to the sensitivity of the aircraft's response to pilot rudder… - [NTSB SEA04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA114.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N73909 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering. Trees were a factor. - [NTSB NYC04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N65612 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing. - [NTSB LAX04TA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA248.md): Bell 206B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N305FD · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged autorotative flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA246.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2874H · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB FTW04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N60713 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA093.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI04CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA169.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N88089 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight given the crosswind wind condition. Additional causes were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. The crosswind and the runway light… - [NTSB CHI04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA163.md): Grumman G-164A · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N5339 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the low altitude turn after takeoff. A factor to the accident was the low altitude and the swampy terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI04CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA162.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Britton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N1013N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB ATL04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA139.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N9578C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building. - [NTSB NYC04FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA144.md): Cessna P210N · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2004 · N99HW · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control and the subsequent overstress and separation of the wing during an encounter with convection induced turbulence. - [NTSB ATL04TA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA137.md): Bell 206B · Graysville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 2004 · N3902W · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to hover with a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA113.md): Piper J-3 · Glenoma, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N27135 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering at a very low level in hilly terrain. Factors include hilly terrain, and thickly forested slopes in the area where the pilot was maneuvering. - [NTSB SEA04FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA111.md): TeST TST-10 M · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N410JP · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing. A proper glidepath was not maintained was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA116.md): Champion 7GCB · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N9827Y · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB NYC04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA145.md): Cessna 172R · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N356ES · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty winds. - [NTSB MIA04WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA101.md): Douglas DC-3 · Vichada, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2004 · HK-1212 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA04FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA100.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Baker, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N54134 · Destroyed > The flight crew's inadvertent flight into thunderstorms resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded, loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. A factor in the accident was the lack of required advisory by ATC about a radar… - [NTSB CHI04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA146.md): Cessna A188B · Prosser, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N731MP · Substantial damage > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing factors. - [NTSB ANC04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N4685A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve, and the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the installation of oversized tires on the… - [NTSB WAS06WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA017.md): Cessna 185 · Sukabumi, Indonesia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2004 · L1811 · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA112.md): Cosmos Phase II · Bandera, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an airport sign during the landing roll. Inadequate compensation for the wind gust and the sign were factors. - [NTSB NYC04WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA149.md): Beech 24 · Baden, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2004 · D-EEPP · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA099.md): North American T-28C · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N28BZ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA164.md): Cessna 401 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N3234Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to execute a stabilized approach for landing. An additional factor was the presence of the runway lights. - [NTSB CHI04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA160.md): Champion 7FC · Carmi, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N7690E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, his decision to continue the takeoff when the aircraft had left the runway surface, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the continued takeoff. An additional cause was the… - [NTSB ATL04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA136.md): Beech A23 · Columbia, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N1435L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during climb and the pilot's failure to execute a go-around before completing the approach to land. - [NTSB ATL04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA135.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N82451 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA244.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N232E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway. - [NTSB CHI04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA158.md): Monocoupe 90AL-115 · St. Paul, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N1161 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain while maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA159.md): Bracken CB540 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N5439N · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees. - [NTSB ATL04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA134.md): Cessna T210N · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N7393C · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his airspeed, distance and intended proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with an embankment. - [NTSB ATL04CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA133.md): Cessna 172 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N52846 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the on ground collision with the ground, and the subsequent collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB SEA04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA110.md): Quicksilver MXL · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an undetermined in-flight operational phase resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include strong gusty winds in the area of the accident. - [NTSB NYC04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA143.md): Stearman 4E · Loganton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N785H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was uneven terrain. - [NTSB MIA04WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA110.md): Cessna 402B · Bonaire, NT · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2004 · N69404 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA025.md): Robinson R-44 · Killingly, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N70144 · Destroyed > The pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees. Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud… - [NTSB SEA04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA109.md): Balloon Works Fire Fly 9 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N3097R · Minor damage > Pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. Wind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX04GA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04GA243.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N8214J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and loss of control. - [NTSB LAX04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA242.md): Vans RV-9A · The Sea Ranch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N93AZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment, resulting in a collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA164.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6567 · Substantial damage > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel and axle during take-off. Contributing factors were the fatigue of the bolts on the right main landing gear and the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA157.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to… - [NTSB SEA04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA108.md): Cessna 421B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N332CC · Substantial damage > On ground encounter with terrain during the takeoff roll as a result of the left side brake not operating. Inadequate maintenance inspection, overload of the nose landing gear and soft terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA04FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA106.md): North American SNJ 5 · Oroville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · C-GKGE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. Rising terrain was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA107.md): Steward Rocky 162F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N717CS · Substantial damage > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation. - [NTSB SEA04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA105.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · NX26WF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel aircraft during an aborted landing. Factors include a slight tailwind, and a mound (berm) of earth in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=772 ## 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=771 --- 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.