# NTSB investigations, 2004, MA

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 IAD05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA017.md): Chumsae Kitfox Speedster · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2004 · N124KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA019.md): Vigneau RAF 2000 GTX · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N9327B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in gyroplanes.
- [NTSB IAD05CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA014.md): Cessna 172S · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2004 · N2120M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB IAD05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA007.md): SanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N166DK · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB IAD05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA005.md): Beech C24R · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N6598C · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the fuel pressure line to the fuel pressure gauge fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA002.md): Bradley Renegade · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2004 · N210SQ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's inability to climb over a stand of trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA202.md): Cessna 305A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N5208G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA191.md): Mooney M20K · Edgartown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N231LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA186.md): Cessna 150E · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6159T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC04CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA184.md): Pascucci RAF 2000 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N62188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA166.md): Robinson R-44 II · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N277MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB IAD04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Paxton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…
- [NTSB NYC04FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA136.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Leominster, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N21072 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling, and dark night.
- [NTSB NYC04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA134.md): Cessna 172M · Worcester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N73704 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA133.md): Mosher Avid Heavy Hauler · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N5139W · Destroyed
  > The malfunction of the elevator control system, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA128.md): Cameron Balloons N90 · Whately, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N6123U · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was windshear.
- [NTSB NYC04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA132.md): Aviat A-1B · Halifax, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N17MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA118.md): Cessna T-50 · Sharon, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N45P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the excessive weight, and degraded climb performance.
- [NTSB NYC04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA114.md): Cessna 305 A · Taunton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N2070E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a landing on soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA018.md): Beech A36 · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N3243P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine-driven fuel pump's return line B-nut fitting.
- [NTSB NYC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA109.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N9862D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while landing. Factors related to the accident were the lack runway displaced threshold markings, the trees located at the end of the runway, and the…
- [NTSB NYC04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA102.md): Cessna 172P · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N5425K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA093.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N201UV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA091.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2004 · N6535J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Spencer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N4669L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Grt. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6760A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the cross wind.
- [NTSB IAD04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA008.md): Rockwell 112A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N1381J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #2 piston connecting rod cap, which resulted in a hole in the engine crankcase and a loss of engine power. A factor was dark night lighting condition.
- [NTSB DCA04IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04IA018.md): Embraer 135 · Bangor, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N734EK · Minor damage
  > Severe wear of the internal threads of the rudder interconnection contol rod which led to disengagement.

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

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

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