# NTSB investigations, 2005

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 SEA06LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA003.md): Beech B-60 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N924GF · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse during the landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA322.md): Cessna 172P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N5394K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA251.md): Cessna 150M · Crystal Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N45339 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA001.md): Beech D-95A · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N5606S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly shut down the operating engine when the passenger interfered with the rudder pedals as he attempted to identify the inoperative engine.
- [NTSB ANC05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA151.md): Cessna 182 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N3569Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05MA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA202.md): Agusta A109A II · Edmonds, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N655GS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for an undetermined reason during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA05WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA165.md): Cessna 182 · Barinas, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2005 · YV-1353P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA164.md): North American T-28C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N176RD · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA144.md): Howard Whyte Nieuport 28 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N62610 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect spring type terminal contacts which were accidentally supplied by the engine distributor.
- [NTSB DEN05LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA150.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N113AW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left rudder cable resulting in a loss of directional control by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the improper repair procedures on the seat frame.
- [NTSB CHI05LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA276.md): Stits Playboy SA3B Lightning · Kimball, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N4747G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot following takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude at the time of occurrence, the high density altitude, and the propeller.
- [NTSB ATL05CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA165.md): Cessna C172F · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N8513U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC05LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA150.md): Cessna 550 · Ft Yukon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N77ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of anti-icing equipment during cruise flight, which resulted in ice ingestion into both engines (foreign object damage), the complete loss of engine power in both engines, and an emergency descent and landing on tree covered terrain.…
- [NTSB LAX05CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA320.md): Aeronca 7AC · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2005 · N1938E · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA253.md): Cessna 172S · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2005 · N5343U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA05FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA201.md): Cessna P210N · Salmon, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N45SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA321.md): Cessna 150 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N1238Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN05CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA149.md): Cessna 206 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N206FB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control during the ground roll.. Contributing to the accident was the soft dirt.
- [NTSB ATL05CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA164.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Guyton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N1012H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA05WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA203.md): Hughes 269C · Daisen, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2005 · JA7670 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA162.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Puerta del Segu, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2005 · CY-EYO · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA319.md): Rose Kitfox · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2005 · N656T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a loose master ignition relay wire.
- [NTSB CHI05CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA275.md): Cessna T206H · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2005 · N206WK · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected wave that the airplane encountered during the landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA161.md): Vans RV-3 · Bell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N993FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility…
- [NTSB LAX05LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA318.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N5031T · Substantial damage
  > controlled flight into mountainous terrain due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his inadequate in-flight decisions, which created a low fuel state emergency situation that led directly to the CFIT during flight assist efforts…
- [NTSB LAX05LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA317.md): Cessna A185F · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N8548Q · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA254.md): Bell UH-1H · Pisa Flores, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2005 · N3140U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI05LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA277.md): Cessna 560XL · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N699QS · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA147.md): Cessna 182 · Southampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2005 · N5203N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2005 · N7788Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, during a banner pick up, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB IAD05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA148.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2005 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA05MA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA199.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Haena, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N355NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to an encounter with a microburst. Contributing to the accident was inadequate Federal Aviation Administration surveillance of Special Federal…
- [NTSB SEA05CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA200.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N5207C · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with terrain during a precautionary landing. Factors include instrument meteorological conditions and pilot disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX05WA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA323.md): Beech A36 · Tenterfield, NS, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2005 · VH-BKM · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA142.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Millstone, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with trees.
- [NTSB IAD05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA141.md): Lindstrand Balloons 77A · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N4024P · No damage
  > The ground crewman's failure to release the basket of the balloon when it resumed flight during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was the wet grass at the landing site.
- [NTSB DEN05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA147.md): Cessna T210L · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N94263 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA274.md): Robinson R44 · Drummond, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N9158U · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire.
- [NTSB NYC05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N99137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA160.md): Bell 206B3 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N39MK · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and main rotor contact with tail boom.
- [NTSB LAX05LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA315.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N5756Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA314.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N82001 · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged landing flare, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB IAD05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA140.md): Beech BE-36 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N8014T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA272.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N103RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning…
- [NTSB SEA05CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA197.md): Cessna 180H · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N1037V · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors.
- [NTSB NYC05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA145.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK-117-B2 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N117MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with this accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX05IA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05IA312.md): Airbus Industrie A320 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N536JB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of two anti-rotation lugs due to repeated cyclic pre-landing tests, which allowed the nosewheels to deviate from the 0-degree position on landing gear retraction. A contributing factor was the design of the Brake Steering Control Unit…
- [NTSB LAX05CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA313.md): Hiller UH 12-E · Five Points, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N141HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA248.md): Piper PA-46T · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N7WS · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA247.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N909KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the barn. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&page=10

## 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") = 2005
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&year=2005

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