# NTSB investigations, 2004, OH

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 NYC05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA033.md): Cessna 172N · Mount Gilead, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N737AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the rapidly deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB NYC05CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA035.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets 400A · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N417CW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the operator of a ground service vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA028.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Vandalia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N54316 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude\clearance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA027.md): Close Air Command · Wilmont, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire while maneuvering to land in an open field.
- [NTSB IAD05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA019.md): Embraer EMB-135BJ · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N995CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper decision to continue taxi without a ground marshaller, and her misjudged clearance from a parked airplane, which resulted in a ground collision during taxi. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue, night…
- [NTSB NYC05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA016.md): Syreini Hipps J3 Kitten · Delaware, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA010.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N28539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Harrison, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N68298 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA008.md): Hughes 269C · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N7423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB NYC04LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N67520 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N172WW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and by failure to comply with service instruction for low engine compression.
- [NTSB NYC04CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA206.md): Cessna 172S · Mount Gilead, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N809SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD04LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA037.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N1222J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA177.md): Avian Falcon II · Middletown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N15053 · Minor damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent fall from the basket, during landing. A factor in this accident was the windy conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N9731V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA158.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N5903L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to assure the takeoff performance needed to out climb obstacles. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway, the high density altitude, and airplane being loaded above it's maximum gross…
- [NTSB NYC04CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA150.md): Henes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N65612 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA140.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N963CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake system malfunction during landing. Factors related to the accident were the malfunction of a landing gear brake as reported by the pilot, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA138.md): Cessna 152 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2004 · N802MC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA123.md): Cessna 310R · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N3161M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors in this accident were clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA124.md): Fraker Mustang II · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N78K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the drive coupling between the engine and the propeller speed reducer. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the drive coupling.
- [NTSB IAD04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA019.md): Krotje VM-1 Esqual · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N626EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA113.md): Cessna C-152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N70SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA110.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N497MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions associated with thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB IAD04FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N5369P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.
- [NTSB IAD04CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA014.md): Cessna 152 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N4713B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N19AG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA079.md): Geoffrion Rotorway Exec 162 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N198BG · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N738EK · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA070.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N121UC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA062.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N39WA · Substantial damage
  > An improperly maintained ramp area, which resulted in a loss of airplane control while taxiing on ice. Factors in this accident were, high winds, and the down-sloping ramp.
- [NTSB NYC04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA058.md): Cessna U206G · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N9940M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to unload passengers and leave the airplane unattended while the engine was running, and the passenger's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. A factor related to the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA067.md): Cessna 421 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N300FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing. A factor in the accident was degraded aircraft performance due to the airframe ice accumulation.

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

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

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