# NTSB investigations, 2005, WA

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA06LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA033.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N979AS · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel baggage handler failed to maintain clearance from the aircraft with cargo handling equipment during ground operations and inadvertently damaged the airplane's pressure bulkhead which subsequently decompressed during climb to cruise.
- [NTSB SEA06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA026.md): Hitchens EDI 90FT · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N900EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons while on a one-half mile straight-in VFR GPS final approach. Factors included his unsuccessful remedial action, and contact with the terrain in an open soft field.
- [NTSB SEA06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA027.md): Cessna TP206A · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N2697X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's higher than normal airspeed on landing which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the fog and the wet runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA06CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA024.md): Cessna 210-5 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N1876Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an airport sign during the visual approach. The sign was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA030.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N7692B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear after landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA021.md): Cessna 180 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N108EE · Substantial damage
  > The airline transport pilot, who was receiving recurrent training, failed to maintain aircraft control, which was followed by an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA018.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2005 · N1959P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear due to the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension system after his aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power. Factors include the malfunction of the voltage regulating system, which lead to the…
- [NTSB SEA06FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA015.md): Agusta A109E · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N950AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the number 2 Power Flight Control switch and his inability to obtain the proper climb rate to clear a concrete wall barrier. Contributing factors included the checklist not being followed and the limit override switch not…
- [NTSB SEA06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA014.md): Aeronca 7AC · Yelm, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N85534 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA010.md): Michael Moneyhan Magnum · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N686JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the uneven terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident included the uneven terrain and the sunglare condition.
- [NTSB SEA06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA006.md): Boeing B75N1 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5158N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility pole during a precautionary landing. The utility pole was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB SEA06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA013.md): North Wing Apache ST Trike · Medical Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA008.md): Williams Challenger II · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N8069J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA004.md): Beech G35 · Longview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N4647D · Substantial damage
  > Ruddervator flutter which resulted in the buckling of the empennage. The reason for the ruddervator flutter was undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA001.md): Cessna 150D · Greenwater, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N4175U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertently flying into IMC weather conditions, his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for flight, and his subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into trees. Contributing factors were the fog and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA06LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA003.md): Beech B-60 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N924GF · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse during the landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05MA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA202.md): Agusta A109A II · Edmonds, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N655GS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for an undetermined reason during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB SEA05CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA197.md): Cessna 180H · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N1037V · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA198.md): Cessna 170A · Ione, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N9527A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires.
- [NTSB SEA05LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N49189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA05LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA192.md): North American AT-6D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N3617F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to switch to the fullest fuel tank prior to departure which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the aircraft landed hard damaging the landing gear…
- [NTSB SEA05LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA187.md): Cessna 182E · Toutle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N2942Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (improperly) preflighting the airplane. A contributing factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB SEA05LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA185.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Mead, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N1829P · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the tailwheel assembly spring resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a berm. The berm was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA179.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N7546T · Substantial damage
  > The oil pressure gauge line fitting coming loose from the engine, resulting in the loss of oil to the point where internal engine components were starved for oil, leading to extensive internal damage and seizing of the engine. Factors include a set of eight…
- [NTSB SEA05LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA177.md): Tichacek N-3 Pup · Mead, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N7702X · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA174.md): Navion Navion G · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N1622T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a runway overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to raise the flaps prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA166.md): Luscombe 8A · Otis Orchards, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N2094K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control as a result of excessive braking while landing, which resulted in the nose over.
- [NTSB SEA05LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA161.md): Cessna A185F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N4867C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA158.md): Cessna 150M · Renton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N66234 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation, resulting in a midair collision. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate traffic advisory…
- [NTSB SEA05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA163.md): Steele Safari · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N13MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during cruise flight. Factors include soft, grassy terrain at the location where the pilot executed the autorotational landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA159.md): Cessna 172M · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N724TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA154.md): Grumman American AA1B · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N9861L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty cross-wind weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA143.md): Beech A36 · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N3119T · Substantial damage
  > The temporary loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA141.md): Cessna 206E · Stuart Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N9428G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed on final for the current runway surface conditions, and the intentional obstruction avoidance maneuver he executed when it became clear the aircraft was about to go off the end of the runway. Factors include the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB SEA05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA138.md): Bell 47G-2A · Oroville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N38926 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle cable housing, which permitted the engine's RPM to decay to the idle position. Contributing factors were the trees and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA136.md): Beech E-55 · Lopez, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N686T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a dual loss of engine power during normal descent due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the incorrect installation of the left and right wing fuel sight gage/float assemblies by unknown…
- [NTSB SEA05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA122.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Brewster, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N8554F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent anti-torque pedal input, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees while hovering.
- [NTSB SEA05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA118.md): Rash Vans RV-6A · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N330CJ · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA114.md): Avia Stroitel AC-4B · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N1198Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA112.md): Cessna 150G · Buckley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2005 · N2751S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05IA115.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Tacoma, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N27PG · Minor damage
  > The initiation and propagation of a fatigue crack, over 5,273 hours of cyclic in-flight usage, through approximately 80 percent of the aircraft's right wing spar lower cap.
- [NTSB SEA05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA110.md): Beech A-36 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N9017V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the fuel injection control system, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on base leg for a full-stop landing. Factors include soft terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA107.md): Cessna 150L · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N1770Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N7263J · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking of the upper torque link attach lugs on the right main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA096.md): Piper PA-12 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N7755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on a sandbar which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA089.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8023R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA086.md): Williams Helicopter UH-1B · Uniontown, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N334WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a power pole. The power pole was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA05FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA072.md): Stinson 10-A · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N39482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach for landing and maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. A tailwind and trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA069.md): Cessna A188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N4784Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. A tailwind, hilly terrain and inadequate airspeed were factors.

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

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

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