# NTSB investigations, 2004

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 WAS05WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA005.md): Robinson Helicopters R44 · Vlakfontein Far, South Africa · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 2004 · ZS-RPZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA036.md): Cessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2004 · N8141T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA057.md): Orr Long-Ez · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2004 · N321EZ · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to ignition system failure due to rain water grounding/shorting of the magneto switches.
- [NTSB SEA05LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA032.md): Aerostar 601 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N601DF · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the lack of lubrication and subsequent failure of the left engine's right turbocharger for undetermined reasons, and subsequent forced landing after takeoff. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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 LAX05FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA056.md): Eurocopter France AS350BA · Panamint Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N410JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged lateral distance from a mountainside and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain and obstacles while performing a low altitude filming maneuver.
- [NTSB IAD05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA027.md): Enstrom 280C · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2004 · N175BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff and his failure to flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC05CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N300WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in airframe ice with subsequent degradation of aircraft performance, and inadequate airspeed during the landing flare.
- [NTSB DFW05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA049.md): Beech BE35 · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N860R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night ilumination.
- [NTSB DFW05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA047.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N506MJ · No damage
  > The failure of an air conditioning pack, which resulted in a haze filling the cabin. A contributing factor was the failure of the passenger to follow evacuation instructions.
- [NTSB DFW05IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA048.md): Beech A36 · Natchitoches, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N920GL · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to pre-ignition and detonation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing and the unapproved installation of a turbocharger.
- [NTSB DFW05CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA046.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N118FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA045.md): Piper PA-31P · Gallup, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N573B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed which resulted in the loss of control, and impact with wires, a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA036.md): Champion 7-GCAA · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damage
  > The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB ANC05IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA020.md): Boeing 747-123 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N858FT · Minor damage
  > The failure of a high-pressure fuel line fitting, which resulted in an engine fire during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA05WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA031.md): Robinson R-44 II · Fairmont Hot Sp, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2004 · N313AL · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA044.md): Cessna 172S · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N849SP · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI05FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA049.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N5398M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…
- [NTSB SEA05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA047.md): Cessna 182K · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2004 · N2536Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Factors include too high of an airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB LAX05CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA055.md): Top Dog Trike · Torrey Pines, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in the in-flight collision with a power line and a subsequent forced landing. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA026.md): Cessna 150C · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2004 · N7857Z · Substantial damage
  > Several mechanical deficiencies which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the obstruction in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI05FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA048.md): Beech S35 · Herman, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2004 · N5631K · Substantial damage
  > The installation of the improper cylinder base packing seals by maintenance personnel resulting in the loss of lubriation and subsequent failure of the number four connecting rod/bearing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane…
- [NTSB SEA05CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA030.md): Fairchild 24W-41A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N28525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC05WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05WA032.md): Beech 65-90 · Montpellier, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2004 · F-GVRM · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA072.md): Robinson R44 · Saga, Japan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2004 · JA44RH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA019.md): Cessna U206G · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N9909Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA101.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Waialua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N2751Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper landing touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA051.md): Cessna 177RG · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N1JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA043.md): Mooney M20E · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N5550Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadvertent retraction of the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor included the pilot's attention being diverted by the seized engine tachometer.
- [NTSB SEA05CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA029.md): Beech 58TC · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · N7858B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed on landing touchdown and rollout, and his subsequent excessive braking. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB NYC05LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA040.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · N714KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach to the runway. A factor related to the accident was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA031.md): Flight Design CT-2K · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2004 · D-MAFL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DFW05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA045.md): Cessna 421C · Henderson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2004 · N369RK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear trunnion lug. A contributing factor was the non-compliance of the service bulletin by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA05TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05TA028.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA038.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N402A · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with the airplane during push-back. A factor was the icy ramp area.
- [NTSB CHI05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA047.md): Learjet 25B · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N252BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was not able to maintain directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the nose gear strut seal which prevented the nose wheel from centering. A factor associated with the accident was the berm that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N32034 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB LAX05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA054.md): Cessna 182P · La Mirada, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N9187G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission tower while on an extended base leg of the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the sun glare condition.
- [NTSB IAD05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA025.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N60CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance/speed, and his intentional landing on an unsuitable taxiway at night. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA041.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Texas City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N992RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while performing aerobatics at a low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA042.md): Robinson R22 · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N993RW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained.
- [NTSB DEN05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA039.md): Raytheon C90A · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N55EP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper climb rate and the pilot's premature initiation of the turn (low altitude flight maneuver). Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the low altitude, the fog,…
- [NTSB DEN05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA040.md): Daniels Vans RV-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N204X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA027.md): Breit Zodiac (CH-601-HDS) · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N826JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff. A factor was the wake turbulence from the preceding airplane.
- [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 DEN05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA041.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N78AT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, the inadequate preflight planning and decision making and the fence.
- [NTSB MIA05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA043.md): Cessna 172S · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N375LP · Substantial damage
  > The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA083.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N285AM · Minor damage
  > an in-flight separation of the left cockpit door due to the failure of the hinges from repeated exposure to wind or propeller slip stream forces while in the open position. The hinge failures were the ultimate result of the failure of persons unknown to…
- [NTSB DFW05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA043.md): Akers Douglas RA40 Defiant · Slaton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N765MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the opening of the canopy in-flight and the pilot's diverted attention.

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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") = 2004
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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