# NTSB investigations, MI: Aerodynamic stall/spin 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 ANC26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to… - [NTSB CEN26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA213.md): Textron 182T · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 22, 2026 · N116D · Substantial damage > On January 22, 2026, about 18:40 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182T, N116D was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newberry, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA25FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA248.md): Robert Fidler Lancair 320/360 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 29, 2025 · N360RF · Destroyed > On June 29, 2025, at 10:49 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Lancair 360, N360RF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Zeeland, Michigan. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN25LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA147.md): Cessna 150F · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2025 · N6561F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight… - [NTSB CEN24LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA230.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Litchfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N154WF · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s loss of control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial reaction which resulted in a spin. - [NTSB CEN24FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA215.md): Piper PA28 · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off… - [NTSB CEN23LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA254.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N10BR · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall during the off-field landing. - [NTSB CEN22FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA031.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 13, 2021 · N866JA · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover. - [NTSB CEN22FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA029.md): Vans RV · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 5, 2021 · N16TG · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN20CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA100.md): Commander 114 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N374JW · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate communication with the pilot under review about his intention to simulate a single-engine failure and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the pilot did not respond as expected, which… - [NTSB CEN20LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA017.md): Socata TB 30 Epsilon · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2019 · N50TB · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the pilot’s attempted forced landing at low altitude and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA001.md): Socata TBM 700 · Lansing, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 3, 2019 · N700AQ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, and his decision to operate the airplane outside of the approved weight and balance envelope. - [NTSB CEN19LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA242.md): Icon A5 · Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N663BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue attempting the takeoff… - [NTSB CEN19LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA214.md): Piper PA18 · Bay City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N796AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB WPR19TA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA009.md): Kreling Supercat · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude and adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA560.md): Piper PA22 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N3544A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN18FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA371.md): Cessna 340A · Port Huron, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · C-GLKX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate flight planning; the pilot's failure to secure the right engine following the loss of power; and his failure to properly… - [NTSB CEN18FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA339.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N502RL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery. - [NTSB CEN18LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA150.md): Wolfe Kitfox V · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N818TW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in a stall/spin following climb from the departure airport. - [NTSB CEN16LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA366.md): Piper PA 18 · Greenville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2016 · N3286Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature turn during the takeoff climb and subsequent turn to avoid trees, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN16FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA269.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85893 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic… - [NTSB GAA16CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA275.md): Cessna 170 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N1441D · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and nose over. - [NTSB CEN14LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA202.md): Nanchang CJ6 - A · Flushing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N594T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an off-airport forced landing after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to… - [NTSB CEN13FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA416.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N36466 · Destroyed > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the approach and provide remedial action before the stall. - [NTSB CEN13LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA401.md): JDT 1600R · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · UNREG · Destroyed > The failure of the propeller reduction gearbox and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident were… - [NTSB CEN12LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA490.md): Smith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N1ZV · Substantial damage > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN12LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA330.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Ionia, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N127PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery. - [NTSB CEN12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA318.md): Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N192RR · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA294.md): Beckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water. - [NTSB CEN12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA231.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2012 · N75GX · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN12LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA014.md): Peck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N4595P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage > The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb. - [NTSB CEN11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA480.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N50408 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain. - [NTSB CEN11LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA481.md): Degraw Rhino II · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N122DG · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA431.md): Bosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N8AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN11FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA417.md): Beech A36 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N88MN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not execute a missed approach in weather conditions below minimums. - [NTSB CEN11CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA362.md): Beech B24R · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N9321S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN10FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA182.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N853CZ · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN10CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA022.md): Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N94HG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN09LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N103MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff. ## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '241' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence?state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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