# NTSB investigations, 2004, ID

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 SEA05TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05TA028.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA025.md): Cessna 208B · Bellevue, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N25SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA017.md): Trikes GTE 503 SL · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver while not maintaining clearance of the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA014.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N162WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the required glidepath, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance after visual contact with the runway during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB SEA05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA009.md): Cessna A185F · White Bird, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N101AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed for takeoff and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper preflight planning, the fence, and the closed exhaust stack.
- [NTSB SEA05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA008.md): Higgins Acro-Sport II · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N214JH · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's wood propeller separated from the airplane during cruise. A factor was the ditch that the airplane impacted during the landing roll subsequent to the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA191.md): Cessna 172D · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N2650U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. High terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA190.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N20GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA04LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA189.md): Cessna P206A · Clearwater, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N4661F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing in an open field. Factors include soft uphill terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA185.md): Cessna 180H · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2004 · N3458Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper touchdown point for landing on the backcountry airstrip. Contributing factors were downdraft weather conditions and the pilot's excessive speed for landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA180.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Picabo, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N880SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the propeller control for takeoff performance needed to outclimb obstacles. The pilot's failure to use the checklist, trees, and a fence are contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA174.md): Luscombe 8A · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2004 · N1983B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot's very low total time in this make and model aircraft (one hour), and the soft terrain the aircraft encountered along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA172.md): Tubbs PA-18-225 DD · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N7993A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. Factors include a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB SEA04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA160.md): Beyers Kitfox IV · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2004 · N90TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough grass runway, and the trees on the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA164.md): Cessna U206G · Rose Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N9752Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.
- [NTSB SEA04CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA149.md): Robinson R-22 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2004 · N8356R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a flare prior to contacting the ground while attempting to land the helicopter on a dark night. Factors include a distraction created by the flicker of a low rotor rpm light, the glare of nearby flood lights, and the lack of…
- [NTSB SEA04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA146.md): Schweizer 269C · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2004 · N62126 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA04CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA140.md): Aviat A-1B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N991C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA135.md): Cessna A185F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N78RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA04LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA145.md): Bell 222U · Louie Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N277LF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the tailwind condition and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA04FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA127.md): Extra Flugzeugrau EA 300/L · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N609JW · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain during descent while conducting an aerobatic maneuver. Low altitude flight was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA126.md): Ammeter RV-6 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N16JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident are rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA125.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wendell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N7502Y · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA124.md): Mooney M20R · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB SEA04CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA123.md): Cessna T210M · Mallard Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N761TD · Substantial damage
  > Improper touchdown during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was soft ground conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA120.md): Sheppard Kitfox IV · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N316R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA110.md): Quicksilver MXL · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an undetermined in-flight operational phase resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include strong gusty winds in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB SEA04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA105.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · NX26WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel aircraft during an aborted landing. Factors include a slight tailwind, and a mound (berm) of earth in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA104.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2004 · N2579N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and the forced landing site.
- [NTSB SEA04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA103.md): D'Amico Kitfox Series 7 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N1852N · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the elevator pitch control assembly and the pitch rod during the takeoff as a result of an unsecured bolt.
- [NTSB SEA04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA099.md): Grumman G-164B · Midvale, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N8440K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the high tension powerline. A factor was the powerline.
- [NTSB SEA04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA093.md): Grumman G-164 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2004 · N657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the irrigation pivot.
- [NTSB SEA04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA095.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · Borah Peak, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N117BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA074.md): Schramm Helicycle · Montour, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N3275Q · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA072.md): Cessna 170B · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N8252A · Substantial damage
  > The right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB SEA04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA071.md): Keller Prospector FK1 · Gibbonsville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N5XK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident are unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA065.md): Grumman G-164 · Nezperce, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N48564 · Substantial damage
  > The circumferential fracture of the number seven cylinder head while en route to an aerial fertilizer application, leading to a forced landing on soft terrain, resulting in the collapse of the right main gear leg. Factors include soft terrain at the location…
- [NTSB SEA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N2216M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N5753Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rear ski cable and the owner's improper substitution of the right rear ski cable with an unapproved ski cable. A factor was the slushy snow.
- [NTSB SEA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA038.md): Cessna 172N · Rigby, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N734CB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to follow procedures, i.e., operating the non-icing certified aircraft in known icing conditions contrary to the pilot operators handbook which resulted in ice accretion and ultimately a stall and loss of control in flight.…

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

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

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