NTSB investigations, MI

408 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB CEN27LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MIOct 17, 2026 · N3368N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Howell, MISep 13, 2026 · N942RM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA292Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MIAug 14, 2026 · N48446NTSB CEN26LA285Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStaudacher Jon ZZ 102 · Vicksburg, MIOn August 12, 2026, about 1906 eastern daylight time, a Staudacher ZZ 102 experimental airplane, N134ZZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vicksburg, Michigan. The airline transport pilot and one passenger were seriously…Aug 12, 2026 · N134ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MIThe 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…Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.Sep 16, 2025 · N65176 · Substantial damageNTSB OPS25LA054Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Freeland, MIOn July 16, 2025, about 1542 eastern daylight time (EDT), SkyWest Airlines (SKW) flight 3751, a Bombardier CL-600-2D24, N833SK, departed from a closed runway at MBS International Airport (MBS), Freeland, Michigan. The flight continued without further incident…Jul 16, 2025 · N833SK · No 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 ERA25FA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobert Fidler Lancair 320/360 · Zeeland, MIOn 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…Jun 29, 2025 · N360RF · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Charlevoix, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.Jun 2, 2025 · N71149 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Iron River, MIThe airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.Feb 24, 2025 · N34284 · 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 CEN22LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Mecosta, MIThe pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.Jul 30, 2022 · N2902N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Marshall, MIThe airplane’s collision with a deer during takeoff.Nov 20, 2021 · N22WU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA420Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Rogers City, MIThe separation of the right wing’s forward lift strut from the fuselage due to a missing nylon-insert lock nut. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s decision to operate the airplane even though a condition inspection had not been…Sep 11, 2021 · N778H · 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 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 CEN20LA431Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Rapids, MIThe airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.Sep 29, 2020 · N79300 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Ray, MIThe pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff.Aug 30, 2020 · N698D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA387Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · Casco, MIThe pilot's decision to takeoff towards known obstacles which resulted in an impact with a power line.Aug 11, 2020 · N465JP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cadillac, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.Jun 4, 2020 · N68EE · 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 CEN19LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's premature movement of the landing gear selector to the "up" position during takeoff, which allowed the landing gear to retract before a positive climb rate was established, and the lack of a positive climb rate, which led to the airplane settling…Jul 10, 2019 · N2930Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19TA009Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportKreling Supercat · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude and adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Oct 9, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters MD-369 · Orchard Lake, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife.Sep 3, 2018 · N1601Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18TA374Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Harrisville, MIThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the loss of lateral control of the airplane and collision with trees at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart with a center of gravity…Sep 1, 2018 · N5321E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBest Off Skyranger · Houghton Lake, MIA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jul 8, 2018 · N4329R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot’s failure to remove the pitot tube cover during the preflight inspection, which resulted in his delayed decision to reject the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.Jul 1, 2018 · N66568 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes Aero Predator "C" · Copemish, MIThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a passenger in high-density altitude conditions from a runway with tall grass present, which resulted in the powered-parachute's poor takeoff performance and its inability to clear a tree line and led to a…May 29, 2018 · N369SL · Minor damageNTSB CEN18FA160Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBelair Raven · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.May 5, 2018 · C-FNKZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Jackson, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll.Jul 5, 2017 · CGBFY · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17FA076Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · FieldFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Ypsilanti, MIthe jammed condition of the airplane's right elevator, which resulted from exposure to localized, dynamic wind while the airplane was parked and rendered the airplane unable to rotate during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were (1) the effect of a large…Mar 8, 2017 · N786TW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Ionia, MIA failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing.Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damageNTSB OPS16IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600 2D24 · Detroit, MIThe local controller's failure to visually scan and ensure that the runway surface was not occupied by a vehicle or other aircraft before issuing a takeoff clearance to the pilot. Contributing to this incident was the relieved controller's failure to monitor…Jan 27, 2016 · N316PQ · No damageNTSB GAA16CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Nov 17, 2015 · N84157 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA386Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBarrow Ted A ONE Easy · Battle Creek, MIThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to his diverted attention to the canopy opening in flight.Aug 28, 2015 · N227TB · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAventura II · Fenton, MIThe failure of the student pilot to ensure that the experimental seaplane was airworthy prior to take off.Jul 17, 2015 · N1204A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Grosse Ile, MIThe airplane's collision with a deer on the unfenced runway during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident is the airport's failure to establish a continuous fence between the runway and the nature conservancy.Jun 22, 2015 · N640BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Marquette, MIThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIThe collision with a deer during a night takeoff.Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA454Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S17 · Lowell, MIThe pilot’s overconfidence, which led to his improper decision to continue flight in the recently purchased, unregistered airplane without acquiring training and to his continued erratic handling of the airplane and subsequent loss of airplane control.Aug 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Manistee, MIThe pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a…Aug 5, 2014 · N468LE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Flushing, MIThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor not having access to brake controls, which limited his ability to regain directional control at slower…Jul 22, 2014 · N4453P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA368Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMckenzie Douglas E Stol CH750 · Dodgeville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in an impact with a tree and terrain.Jul 13, 2014 · N792MC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · St. Joseph, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered-parachute during takeoff.Sep 23, 2013 · N6122F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight.Aug 5, 2013 · N3559E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pontiac, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff and his interference with the flight instructor's ability to provide remedial action.Jun 6, 2013 · N549TT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lansing, MIA loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve.Nov 28, 2012 · N1912Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MIThe pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Rivers, MICollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damage