NTSB investigations, MI

222 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).

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NTSB investigations, MI per year, 2008–2026: 222 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = '470' 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"

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NTSB CEN25LA244Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna LC41-550FG · Lambertville, MIThe pilot’s failure to land at the manufacturer’s recommended approach speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with trees.Jul 8, 2025 · N1229V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA241Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Jenison, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.Jul 8, 2025 · N29342 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Zeeland, MIThe 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…Apr 8, 2025 · N6561F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Mason, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.Nov 25, 2024 · N76061 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Oscoda, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.May 28, 2024 · N9206A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing.May 11, 2024 · N815CD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA046Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Ludington, MIThe pilot’s decision to take off with ice/snow contamination on the airplane’s wings, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Nov 26, 2023 · N850JH · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Jackson, MIA loss of engine power to both engines as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing was the inoperative fuel quantity sending unit.Nov 7, 2023 · N118PW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA410Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Sonex · Dowagiac, MIThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the ignition distributor rotor.Sep 10, 2023 · N569SX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA371Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Longez · Genoa Township, MIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 19, 2023 · N29TM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C-99 · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly set the rudder trim position which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate checklist procedures prior to takeoff.Aug 15, 2023 · N261SW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA266Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Howell, MIA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Flint Township, MIThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power from carburetor ice.Apr 20, 2023 · N419W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA067Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Auburn Hills, MIThe catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.Dec 21, 2022 · N8768U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA398Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Olivet, MIThe pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.Aug 28, 2022 · N46202 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA351Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600 · South Haven Charter Township, MIA loss of power to the left engine due to contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to properly configure the airplane for flight with one engine inoperative.Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA22FA314Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210C · Shelby, MIThe non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to…Jul 15, 2022 · N3659Y · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eaton Rapids, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.Jun 14, 2022 · N3553M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Traverse City, MIThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line “B” nut, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.May 10, 2022 · N184NW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Iron Mountain, MIThe total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Dec 25, 2021 · N994PT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA422Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a ground loop.Sep 16, 2021 · N4358V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s decision to depart with a tailwind as a thunderstorm approached, which resulted in a loss of airplane performance due to an encounter with a significant tailwind gust and a subsequent runway excursion.Aug 24, 2021 · N1GG · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6F · Adrian, MIThe loss of control during landing due to the out of rig condition of the tailwheel which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.Jul 28, 2021 · N6601C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Mio, MIThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff roll when the engine did not produce full power.Jun 28, 2021 · N963L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA283Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Edwardsburg, MIThe pilot’s failure to identify rising terrain and to maintain terrain clearance from trees during an aerial application pass that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.Jun 20, 2021 · N8523Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Caro, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 17, 2021 · N22005 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clare, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway.Jan 12, 2021 · N35718 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA104Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · New Hudson, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and the low visibility at the time…Jan 2, 2021 · N8347P · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Coleman, MIThe pilot’s improper installation of the generator drive gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 1, 2020 · N909C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA373Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Midland, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 1, 2020 · N5939P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA337Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik L13 · Frankenmuth, MIThe pilot's failure to stow the speed brake prior to attempting takeoff.Aug 16, 2020 · N334BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7FC · Hessel, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.Apr 2, 2020 · N3JZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sparta, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor's improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.Feb 16, 2020 · N6520W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBAE BAE125 · Detroit, MIThe pilots’ failure to increase approach speed as recommended for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the stall warning system to advise the…Dec 3, 2019 · N469RJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB 30 Epsilon · Kalamazoo, MIA 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.Nov 1, 2019 · N50TB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA001Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lansing, MIThe 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.Oct 3, 2019 · N700AQ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA534Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sawyer, MIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing and impact with vegetation and a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Emergency Power Loss…Sep 3, 2019 · N2909U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway light.Sep 2, 2019 · N31934 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA279Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAero Commander 200 · Howell, MIThe improper installation of the engine’s metal intake screen, which allowed the filter element to become displaced and subsequently lodge in the intake, blocking intake air and causing the total loss of engine power, at low altitude and low airspeed…Aug 20, 2019 · N200HS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ontonagon, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.Aug 3, 2019 · N5167L · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R · Breckenridge, MIA total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil in the engine. The source of the inflight oil leak could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 21, 2019 · N766BF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe 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.Jul 6, 2019 · N796AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA179Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Frankfort, MIA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.May 13, 2019 · N1561Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA258Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dexter, MIThe airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 11, 2019 · N21794 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA134Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAlliant Destiny 2000 · New Era, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering that resulted in collapse of the canopy and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.May 4, 2019 · N65481 · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Mecosta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole.Mar 23, 2019 · N2733M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Iron Mountain, MIThe pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with snow-covered terrain.Jan 19, 2019 · N3298Z · Substantial damage