# NTSB investigations, 2005, MN 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 CHI06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Marshall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N711HG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in both engines while on approach due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations leading to him refueling the outboard tanks only. - [NTSB CHI06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA043.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Arco, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N621PH · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after experiencing spatial disorientation. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper planning/decision… - [NTSB CHI06CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA039.md): Larson Aero Comp-6 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2005 · N4334Z · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder inadvertently reversed the aileron control systems during installation and failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot/builder’s failure to perform an adequate aircraft… - [NTSB CHI06LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA036.md): Cessna T310R · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N5094C · Substantial damage > The presence of wing ice during landing. Contributing factors were the icing conditions and flight into known adverse weather by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA027.md): Agusta A109-E · Robbinsdale, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N30NM · Substantial damage > The loss of lift for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA020.md): Stinson SR-6A · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N15127 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate wind compensation and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA019.md): Piper PA-12 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · CF-JVT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent brake application during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA012.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N2698Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the… - [NTSB CHI06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA004.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N13585 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI05CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA258.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fertile, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N291ND · Substantial damage > The flightcrew's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB CHI05TA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05TA251.md): Cessna 182R · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2005 · N505NR · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI05CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA245.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N4550N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve adequate airspeed on takeoff which resulted in the airplane entering a stall/mush when it flew out of ground effect while crossing a large drainage ditch on takeoff. - [NTSB CHI05LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA228.md): Auseth Kitfox IV · Little Grand La, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N912PJ · Substantial damage > The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI05LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA223.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N795WW · Substantial damage > The delayed go-around and inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. - [NTSB CHI05LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA234.md): Grumman G-164 · Georgetown, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N553Y · Substantial damage > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees. - [NTSB CHI05CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA215.md): Rosner Acro Sport II · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N89CJ · Substantial damage > The airplane nosed over during landing as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane when he applied excessive braking. - [NTSB CHI05CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA255.md): Let L 33 Solo · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N93205 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing due to the wind gusts. The wind gusts were a factor. - [NTSB CHI05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA195.md): Cessna 180 · Bowstring, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N4652B · Substantial damage > The unsuitable water conditions for takeoff selected by the pilot and his inability to maintain aircraft control in the rough water. Contributing factors were the aborted takeoff initiated by the pilot, the rough water conditions and the high, gusty winds. - [NTSB CHI05CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA187.md): McDaniels Kitfox Classic IV · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N6261M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed while recovering from a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate wind compensation and failure to maintain aircraft… - [NTSB CHI05FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA162.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · Destroyed > An observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger… - [NTSB CHI05CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA168.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · CGGJB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the taxiway sign. - [NTSB CHI05CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N9027F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA152.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N73328 · Substantial damage > The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA148.md): Reay Titan Tornado II · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N122AR · Destroyed > The pilot performed an unauthorized aerobatic loop and failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI05MA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05MA111.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N763NC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the Captain of the other aircraft's decision to shutdown the left engine during taxi with no hydraulic pressure on the right side hydraulic system to effectively operate the brakes, steering, or thrust reversers. A factor was the fatigue fracture of the… - [NTSB CHI05LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA097.md): Cessna 310 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N3622D · Substantial damage > The collapse of the nose landing gear as a result of the pilot performing improper maintenance on the airplane due to his failure to properly safety the nose landing gear door. - [NTSB CHI05CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA084.md): Cessna 172 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N8954B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the snow covered surface on which the landing was being made, and the… - [NTSB CHI05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Rochester, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2019Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper… - [NTSB CHI05CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA066.md): Robinson R44 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N7091C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering to center the helicopter on a cart. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI05LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA064.md): Cessna A185F · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N1767R · Substantial damage > A failure of the tail wheel locking mechanism which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2005 · N8205U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. ## 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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&year=2005 --- 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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