# NTSB investigations, 2004, GA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL05IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05IA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Peachtree City, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N723CD · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and in-flight engine fire.
- [NTSB ATL05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N411CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power..
- [NTSB ATL05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA012.md): Rogers Lancair IVP · Sylvester, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N724HP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA010.md): Beech B-55 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N322WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated flight into known adverse weather conditions (thunderstorms), which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA005.md): Moody Easy Riser · Augusta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N87EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA004.md): Luscombe LL-8 · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N1491K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA190.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Euharlee, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N801SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane and subsequent in-flight separation.
- [NTSB ATL04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA178.md): Schleicher K6-CR · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N23Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and his unreported mental conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA181.md): Hughes HU-369-D · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N5211R · Substantial damage
  > The tail rotor assembly failed due to a fatigue fracture of the input gearshaft in the tail rotor gearbox assembly, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA176.md): Lemoine Marvin J. Jr. Christian Eagle II · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N83BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while conducting aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB ATL04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N45100 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N3047A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N89255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence..
- [NTSB ATL04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA170.md): Cessna 172R · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N26486 · Substantial damage
  > The intentional interuption of the flight controls in flight that resulted in a uncontrolled descent and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ATL04LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA143.md): Cessna 172S · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N2069S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance (over-pressurization) of the nose gear strut, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear upper torque link bolt. The airplane subsequently nosed over during an uncontrollable landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL04FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA159.md): Beech 36TC · Sylvester, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N1525M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight breakup of the airframe.
- [NTSB ATL04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA157.md): Beech A45 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N134BH · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel under-torquing of the crankcase throughbolts during top overhaul, which resulted in crankcase fretting, and the subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main journal. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB ATL04IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA156.md): Airbus Industrie A320-233 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N951LF · Minor damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the nacelle/cowl doors, which resulted in a separation of the doors during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL04CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA162.md): Cessna 172 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N6555D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA152.md): Stein Skybolt Skybolt · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N8048G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment, and the fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56776 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain takeoff performance data, and his intentional takeoff from a closed and short runway which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL04IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA132.md): Pilatus PC-12-45 · LaGrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N718JP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL04CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA144.md): Mooney M-20E · Thomasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N77ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airspeed and distance during approach to land that resulted in an undershoot and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA141.md): Robinson R44 · Barnesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N441MG · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog.
- [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 ATL04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA126.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8451E · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.
- [NTSB ATL04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA124.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N8149Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to use carburetor heat when weather condition were favorable for the for the formation of carburetor ice..
- [NTSB ATL04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA122.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5XY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during takeoff. A factor was crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA121.md): Beech BE-24 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N6005H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use checklist resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA120.md): Stinson SR-8E · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N16181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a loss of control and ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL04IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA138.md): Cessna 172RG · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N6562V · No damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB ATL04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA106.md): Beech BE-65 (LF-23F) · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N870KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power in both engines.
- [NTSB ATL04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA110.md): Cessna 150K · Monticello, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N5656G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA101.md): Beech D95A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N7908M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and distance which resulted in an overshoot of the runway and collision with ground. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N271T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA094.md): Firefly F8B · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N2200D · Minor damage
  > The overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.
- [NTSB ATL04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA089.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA086.md): Cessna 182K · Eden, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2004 · N4GB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA084.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Plains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N3179U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL04IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA085.md): Boeing 717-200 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2004 · N978AT · No damage
  > The failure of the tantalum capacitor and the permanent magnet generator input transformer which resulted in total electrical system failure.
- [NTSB ATL04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA076.md): Bell 206 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N35Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while lifting off a dolly to a hover. This resulted in the tail rotor blades and main rotor blades colliding with the ground and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB ATL04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alma, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach.
- [NTSB ATL04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA071.md): Cessna 150G · High Falls, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N2981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA070.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N125MG · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision, and the dual-student's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.

## 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" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=GA&year=2004

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