# 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 ANC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N9146D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled descent to the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA006.md): Caldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N706C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA006.md): Cessna 182RG · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N6071C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surface and nosing over after encountering soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05IA004.md): Raven Industries S-60A · Auburn, ME · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · C-GGAX · No damage
  > The pilot's maneuver into a tree, which resulted in an inadvertent contact between a branch and a passenger.
- [NTSB DCA05RA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA002.md): Boeing 747-244BC · Halifax, Canada · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2004 · 9G-MKJ
- [NTSB DCA05MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA003.md): Canadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N8396A · Destroyed
  > (1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…
- [NTSB ATL05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA003.md): Bell 206 B · Eutaw, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N300HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA006.md): Piper J-3 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N92469 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a…
- [NTSB SEA05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N6410W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA004.md): Cessna 210 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2004 · N357RB · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA005.md): Murray DA5B · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N1002W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Coahoma, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N8886S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN05FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA011.md): Cessna 182R · Idaho Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N9437H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain, and his inadequate planning and decision making resulting in VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors include the pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at his destination, the low ceiling and the fog.
- [NTSB MIA05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA003.md): de Havilland DH-82C · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N819DH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA005.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N50338 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA003.md): Aero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N81DC · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA010.md): Eurocopter France AS-350B2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N166EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB NYC05FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA005.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Madison, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2004 · N233PA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to separation of the propeller due to under-torqued retention bolts.
- [NTSB DCA05WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA014.md): Boeing 737-800 · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2004 · VH-VOF · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA005.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2004 · N5277J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB NYC05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Harrison, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N68298 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC05FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Germantown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N2771J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA008.md): Hughes 269C · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N7423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB DEN05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA008.md): Cessna 210M · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N732TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN05CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA010.md): Aerostar International S-60S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N6377C · No damage
  > the passenger striking the pilot's leg during the landing, resulting in a fractured leg.
- [NTSB DEN05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA006.md): Aerostar SP-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N87SB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the radio tower. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA004.md): Cessna 185F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N5001R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a checklist, and to remove the flight control locks prior to flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain/water.
- [NTSB NYC05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA004.md): Boeing Stearman B75-N1 · Jaffery, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N49738 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft wind condition and the airplane's inability to climb, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA003.md): Cessna 172M · Eliot, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N80657 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA002.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N2563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while landing. Contributing factors were the reduced visibility, fog, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA001.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N5529K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN05CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA009.md): Thunder and Colt 180A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N784TC · No damage
  > the balloon pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control during descent into high winds resulting in a hard landing and subsequent serious injury to a passenger. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds and…
- [NTSB CHI05WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05WA008.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dijon Longvic, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2004 · N20VP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA005.md): Buss Rotorway Exec · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N82DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the battery switch leading to the helicopter's loss of engine power on base leg. A factor was the crops he encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA002.md): Cessna 172K · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N78211 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB ANC05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA003.md): Scan 30 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N701Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC05IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA002.md): Boeing MD-11F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N275WA · Minor damage
  > The operator's failure to provide sufficient weight and balance information to the flight crew, which resulted in a center of gravity aft of the limit, and a tail strike during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the incident are the operator's improper…
- [NTSB SEA05FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA004.md): Maule MT-7-420 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N186SB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA004.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N17911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a local soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA007.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N14DV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA003.md): Sinclair Zenith 701 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N701TD · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate design/production of the landing gear axle leading to its separation and the airplanes subsequent nose over during the landing roll.. A factor was the axle's separation from its spring.
- [NTSB ANC05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA001.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N5760D · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate and unapproved design of the main landing gear assembly by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the main landing gear during landing, and structural damage to the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misjudged flare.
- [NTSB IAD05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA002.md): Bradley Renegade · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2004 · N210SQ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's inability to climb over a stand of trees.
- [NTSB DEN05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA005.md): Cessna 172N · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2004 · N73764 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA004.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2004 · N74AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie downs were removed from the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA003.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2004 · N24373 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB FTW05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05CA002.md): Thunder and Colt AA-1050 · Crescent, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2004 · G-BSRJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high power transmission lines. Contributing factor was the dark night and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05CA001.md): Aerostar S-60A · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2004 · N70466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB MIA05WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA005.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rio Negro, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2004 · LV-OFE · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05LA003.md): Lockheed 18-56 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N6371C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the choice of runway used and the prevailing tailwind.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&page=9

## 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=8&year=2004

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