# NTSB investigations, 2005, NJ

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 NYC06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA035.md): Robinson R44 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA038.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N6858P · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the helicoil by the non-certificated mechanic, and the inadequate inspection of the installation by the certificated mechanic.
- [NTSB NYC06FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA025.md): Cessna 172A · Pohatcong, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N7467T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision during descent.
- [NTSB NYC06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA022.md): Cameron Balloons O-90 · Bethlehem Twp., NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N4066X · No damage
  > The ground crewmember's inadvertent entanglement in the balloon's vent lines.
- [NTSB NYC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA013.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N46475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..
- [NTSB IAD05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA142.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Millstone, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N6494J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to perform a emergency landing to a runway, with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain airspeed after aborting that landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.…
- [NTSB NYC05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA143.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N64763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA135.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N14CS · No damage
  > The lineman's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the main rotor system. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the accident helicopter make and model.
- [NTSB IAD05CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA131.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2005 · N209SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance during the approach.
- [NTSB NYC05FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA140.md): Cessna 177A · S. Hackensack, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N30491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB IAD05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA124.md): Cessna 421C · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N6159X · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with animals during the landing - flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB IAD05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA118.md): Boeing 737-824 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2005 · N73270 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The airport's failure to install markings on a parking "block" that bordered the taxiway, which failed to provide adequate clearance between taxiing airplanes and airplanes parked in the block. Factors in the accident were air traffic control's use of the…
- [NTSB NYC05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N915DJ · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated at the right main landing gear brake caliper and piston, during taxi, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD05LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA112.md): Schweizer 269C · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N399HF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to ensure that both pilots knew who was performing the maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA125.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N98730 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA099.md): Cessna 525 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N13FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, his failure to consult performance data, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the excessive airspeed, overweight condition,…
- [NTSB IAD05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA098.md): Grumman G164A · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N48408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB IAD05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA096.md): Piper PA-25 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6289Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA095.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Branchville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6061L · Substantial damage
  > An electrical fire of unknown origin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the In-Flight Electrical Fires checklist.
- [NTSB NYC05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA113.md): Meyer Atlantis · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N98Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while returning to the airport after takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA088.md): Cessna T206H · Vineland, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N72806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his decision to land at a closed airport.
- [NTSB IAD05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA082.md): Beech C35 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · Stockholm, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N21005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB IAD05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA080.md): Navickas Load Runner 2000 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N200LR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the wooded area, into which, the pilot had to autorotate.
- [NTSB IAD05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA077.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.
- [NTSB NYC05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA091.md): Auster Mark 6 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2005 · N3675 · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the right tailwheel steering arm.
- [NTSB NYC05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA089.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N22DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a known deficiency, which resulted in a loss of control during landing at the destination airport. A factor was the fuel control units' improper flight idle fuel flow rate.
- [NTSB NYC05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA085.md): Cessna 525A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2005 · OY-JET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to plan a flight to a runway of insufficient length, his improper in-flight decision to land on that inadequate runway with a tailwind, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC05CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA082.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N64815 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA059.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N5150B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
- [NTSB IAD05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA053.md): Mooney M20J · Rocky Hill, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N4398H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the night lighting conditions, and the airplane approaching the opposite runway.
- [NTSB IAD05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA052.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N36725 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a practice published instrument approach in night visual meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA068.md): Canadair CL-600-2A12 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N169TA · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper recovery from a bounced. A factor in the accident was windshear.
- [NTSB NYC05CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N9235J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure adequate obstacle clearance while conducting a practice forced landing approach, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC05LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA061.md): Boeing 737-72T · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2005 · N50TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing flightcrew's misjudged clearance of the parked Gulfstream during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB NYC05IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05IA055.md): British Aerospace BAE-125-700A · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2005 · N703TS · Minor damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in an overrun landing on a contaminated runway. Factors were inadequate crew coordination, gusty winds, and a slush covered runway.
- [NTSB IAD05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA042.md): Piper J3C-65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N87955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the flight instructors delayed remedial action, and crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA054.md): Boeing 777-200 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N78008 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing were the gusty crosswind and tailwind conditions, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance planning data to account for gusty crosswinds…
- [NTSB IAD05FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA040.md): Cessna 182P · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N6685M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA039.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA037.md): Cessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2005 · N54812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilots lack of experience, and the snow bank.
- [NTSB DCA05MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA031.md): Bombardier CL-600-1A11 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 2, 2005 · N370V · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' failure to ensure the airplane was loaded within weight and balance limits and their attempt to takeoff with the center of gravity well forward of the forward takeoff limit, which prevented the airplane from rotating at the intended rotation…
- [NTSB NYC05LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA056.md): Piper PA-30 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N7547Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to lower the landing gear during 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") = 2005
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NJ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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