# NTSB investigations, 2005, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX06FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA075.md): Beech V35A · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N7944R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…
- [NTSB LAX06CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA074.md): Avid Mark IV · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N99BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX06FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA071.md): Learjet 35A · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N781RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA070.md): Socata TBM 700 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N198X · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA068.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N3953R · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB LAX06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA067.md): Forrest Haynes Lancair 320 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N320WH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA066.md): Beech 36 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N5942S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…
- [NTSB LAX06LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA065.md): Beech F33A · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N3084N · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in his in-flight collision with the Cessna airplane.
- [NTSB LAX06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N7383A · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low…
- [NTSB LAX06FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA063.md): Boeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2005 · VT-AIM · Substantial damage
  > the incorrect installation of the inflation valve cores in the number 11 and number 12 wheel assemblies that allowed the tires to be operated in an over deflected condition that resulted in their failure.
- [NTSB LAX06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA060.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N177LH · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB LAX06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA058.md): Cessna 177RG · Dixon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2005 · N8040G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA057.md): Grafton Rand KR-1 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2005 · N47186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX06FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA055.md): Beech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2005 · N3590R · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA056.md): Boeing B75N1 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N65696 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during traffic pattern operations at a non-towered airport.
- [NTSB LAX06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA054.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Kingsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N3039B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during descent, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Fog, low ceiling, and obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB LAX06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA062.md): Ryan Navion · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N4403K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA081.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2005 · N4601M · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with downdrafts. A contributing factor was the unsuitable vegetation-covered mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA050.md): Mooney M20A · China Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2005 · N6004X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB LAX06FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA049.md): Navion G · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N2455T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree and transmission wires while performing a low altitude maneuver. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment and performance due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB LAX06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA048.md): Cessna 182A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N3936D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.
- [NTSB LAX06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA046.md): Cameron Balloons N-180 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N4506B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the number 2 burner, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a collision with a tree short of the intended landing zone.
- [NTSB LAX06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Panamint Spring, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2005 · N8091H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA043.md): Cessna T210N · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.
- [NTSB LAX06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA040.md): Cessna P210R · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N6122A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an overrun, and his failure to execute a timely go-around during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX06CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA038.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2005 · N2863X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an accelerated stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA036.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N56038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX06LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA032.md): Cessna 172R · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N23899 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA035.md): Vans RV-4 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N14GK · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA030.md): Bell 47D1 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N16356 · Substantial damage
  > a separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX06FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA031.md): Beech F33A · Geyserville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N9204Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude profile during the descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2005 · N182HG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB LAX06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N83785 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB LAX06CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA039.md): Cessna 182T · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N51732 · Substantial damage
  > substantial damage to the airplane during unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA021.md): Dirks Glaser DG-300 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N30AS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent retraction of the gear and failure to deploy the spoilers, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX06CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA028.md): Learjet 25D · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N888DV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear and to verify they were in the down and locked position prior to touchdown. A related factor was his diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX06LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA015.md): Hughes 369D · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N268ST · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in the accident were the position of the sun relative to the helicopter's flight path, which lessoned the…
- [NTSB LAX06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA013.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N4252P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA017.md): North American T-39A · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N39FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A wet runway surface was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX06FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA014.md): Lancair LC-41-550FG · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N285JB · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and their decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was overcast conditions, and terrain obscuration. A finding of the investigation is that…
- [NTSB LAX06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA019.md): Harmel RV6A · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N221MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-induced oscillations encountered on landing following the pilot's misjudged landing flare and premature release of elevator backpressure during touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA010.md): Cessna 182B · Mokelumne Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N2728B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA008.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2005 · N14715 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA005.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N943D · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA002.md): Bell 206B · Pixley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N201SC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire during a low altitude aerial application flight.
- [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 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 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 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 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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&state=CA&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") = 2005
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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