# NTSB investigations, 2004, PA

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 NYC05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N9962F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA025.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2004 · N941MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground controller to coordinate the runway crossing of a maintenance tug, with the local controller, which resulted in a ground collision with an MU-2 airplane during it's takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N15037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.
- [NTSB IAD05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA018.md): Piper PA 28-181 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2004 · N720GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his decision to depart from a rain-soaked runway with strong quartering tailwinds, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA013.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N592ML · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's misjudged clearance from a parked airport vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the vehicle operator's improper decision to park within a taxiway safety area.
- [NTSB IAD05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA008.md): Cessna 180 · Freedom, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N2922C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N586FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA003.md): Aero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N81DC · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC04FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA220.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N54397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD04CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA045.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Dover, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2004 · N1032B · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate prior to ground contact, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the relatively high winds (for balloon flight.)
- [NTSB NYC04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA195.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pittsfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N7068H · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA194.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N6816J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.
- [NTSB NYC04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA189.md): Cessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA187.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N6311P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Exton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2004 · N91075 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB IAD04FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA033.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N38355 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N262MC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA167.md): Cessna 210M · Quarryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N6043N · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC04LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA165.md): Cessna 172C · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N38RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N10DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA143.md): Stearman 4E · Loganton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N785H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA137.md): Cessna 182C · Kutztown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N8681T · Destroyed
  > The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA131.md): Cessna 120 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2004 · N1996V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all available takeoff area and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA022.md): Masak Scimitar · Alexandria, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N12PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA121.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N94577 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC04IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA116.md): Dornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N441JS · No damage
  > The opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA105.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N861DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA173.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N2613R · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA097.md): Cessna 182T · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N182VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA089.md): Cessna 172P · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2004 · N62058 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA013.md): Schweizer 269C · Media, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N75070 · Substantial damage
  > A lack of previous lubrication to the tail rotor drive shaft forward fitting teeth, which resulted in their gradual wear, the eventual slippage of the shaft, and the subsequent loss of tailrotor thrust and forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Corry, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N4166P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…
- [NTSB IAD04CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA012.md): Cessna 182P · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N7388N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
- [NTSB IAD04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA011.md): Cessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N4974U · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.
- [NTSB NYC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N1563X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA063.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N158SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the baggage cart E-hitch pin, which resulted in the baggage cart separating from its tug, and subsequently impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA057.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2004 · N1XF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.

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

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

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