# NTSB investigations, 2004, AZ 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 1 of 2 · 72 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N1JM · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB LAX05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA053.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2004 · N971AE · Substantial damage > A loss of control during the final approach to land for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX05FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA046.md): Cessna T207A · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N1783U · Destroyed > a loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence. - [NTSB LAX05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA045.md): Cessna T310R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N592DM · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions beyond the capability of the airplane and his failure to ensure that the airplane's wings were free of ice and/or snow contamination that accumulated while the airplane was on the… - [NTSB LAX05CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA044.md): Cessna 150J · Amado, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N60469 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA040.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N9827D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane. - [NTSB LAX05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA038.md): Beech 99 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N1049C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxing in a nonmovement area at night. - [NTSB LAX05FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA035.md): Cessna 337B · Drake, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N133JW · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's performance of maneuvering flight at an altitude insufficient to allow for… - [NTSB LAX05FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N6854P · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX05CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA028.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N20519 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations. - [NTSB LAX05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA025.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N106LN · Substantial damage > An inconsistency between the engines' two N2 sensor signals caused the fuel control to enter a fixed mode, which limited the power available. Contributing to the accident was the lack of altitude and airspeed available to give the pilot time to select a… - [NTSB LAX05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA027.md): Cessna 172RG · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2004 · N6140R · Substantial damage > Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing. - [NTSB LAX05TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA018.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N6188L · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the PC line from the governor to fuel control, resulting from fretting damage induced by excessive vibration, which was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the proper bearings in the… - [NTSB LAX05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N856ER · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go takeoff. - [NTSB LAX05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA009.md): Brackett And Peltz Kit Fox III · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N543BP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall. The nature and scope of the problem reported by the pilot is undetermined. - [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 LAX05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA002.md): Classic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N43064 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 7 cylinder exhaust rocker arm as a result of a grinding operation during manufacture. - [NTSB LAX05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA001.md): Cessna TU206A · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N4835F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to remain on the designated taxiway surface, which resulted in the airplane's collision with the ditch. The dark lighting condition was a factor to the accident. - [NTSB LAX04LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA328.md): Cessna 210B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N9757X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use a runway with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB LAX04LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA322.md): Wolf Glassair IIS · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N110UX · Destroyed > a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing that resulted in a stall and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX04LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA333.md): McDonnell Douglas MD 900 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2004 · N9016W · Substantial damage > fracture of a Tension-Torsion strap in the anti-torque fan due to progressive fiber failure of the composite strap material from compression and/or transverse shear stresses that occurred with repeated manipulation of the cockpit anti-torque control pedals… - [NTSB LAX04LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA313.md): Redgate Europa Classic · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N912EE · Destroyed > an in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA310.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N2873H · Destroyed > the pilot's encounter with a dust devil during landing flare, which resulted in a hard touchdown. - [NTSB LAX04CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA307.md): Champion 7ECA · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N2583F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and his failure to maintain directional/airplane control during landing rollout. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB LAX04LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA305.md): Gibbs Kitfox IV · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N728KF · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the turbulence and the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX04FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA304.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N561ER · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance from each other while performing formation aerobatic maneuvers. - [NTSB LAX04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA296.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N562NA · Substantial damage > the collision with an elk during the landing roll. The dark night lighting conditions was a factor. - [NTSB LAX04CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA303.md): Rockwell 112TC · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2004 · N54RR · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to use a checklist and to verify that the gear were extended. - [NTSB LAX04CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA289.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N8414E · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged flare, resulting in a stall and hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX04CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA288.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N5327G · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [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 LAX04LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA261.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N91MH · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of downwind takeoff direction and improper use of the collective control prior to reaching translational lift, which resulted in a settling with power condition and a collision with the ground. Also causal was the pilot's failure to… - [NTSB LAX04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA254.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N513TS · Destroyed > Inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was caused by the improper installation and/or adjustment of the collective locking system, which… - [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX04LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA285.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Cibecue, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N5226R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during the landing approach and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the brownout conditions created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's… - [NTSB LAX04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA250.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N35389 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX04LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA266.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N6505L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing after encountering a dust devil. - [NTSB LAX04LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA249.md): Bell 206B · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N97AZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately clear the left skid of obstacles resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions. - [NTSB LAX04LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA240.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N4602Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during tow operations and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX04LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA232.md): Beech S35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N6127Q · Substantial damage > oil exhaustion due to a leak from the bottom oil drain line gasket and o-ring for the turbo charger. - [NTSB LAX04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA223.md): Boeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N48579 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin. - [NTSB LAX04CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA224.md): Cessna 177B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N7PP · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX04LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA229.md): Simmons BD-5 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N501BD · Substantial damage > The overheating and failure of the number 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent. - [NTSB LAX04CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA214.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N62712 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB LAX04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA213.md): Bachman Lancair IV-P · Supai, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N299SD · Destroyed > the loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA211.md): Cessna T182T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N5341G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. - [NTSB LAX04CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA209.md): Cessna 180 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N6430X · Substantial damage > the pilot under instruction's excessive and improper use of the rudder control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. - [NTSB LAX04FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA207.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N4144C · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering the airplane with a dual student. - [NTSB LAX04CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA208.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N84245 · Substantial damage > the backhoe driver's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering near a taxiway, which resulted in its collision with a taxiing airplane. - [NTSB LAX04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA200.md): Cessna 182K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N2493Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2004&state=AZ&page=2 ## 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 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AZ&year=2004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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