# NTSB investigations, MI: Landing

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 CEN27LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA008.md): Cessna 175A · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 8, 2026 · N6741E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA329.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N8086G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA308.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Norton Shores, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N5LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA293.md): Gildea William D Jabiru Calypso · Lake Isabella, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N495JG
- [NTSB CEN26LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA291.md): Vans RV8 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2026 · N412CV · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB CEN26LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA240.md): Beech 58 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N96GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA226.md): Beech A36TC · Kingsford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2026 · N3701N · Substantial damage
  > The pin on the nose gear brace assembly that engages with the cam on the nose landing gear door actuator shaft was not seated inside the cam, which rendered the nose landing gear inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN26LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA233.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2026 · N4101M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper planning during the simulated aborted launch which resulted in a touchdown on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA200.md): Cessna 172 · Naubinway, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N3984F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA089.md): Piper PA24 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2026 · N7085P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA052.md): Gray RG12 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 26, 2025 · C-FGEW · Substantial damage
  > On November 26, 2025, at 0920 eastern standard time, a RG12 airplane, C-FGEW, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Benton Harbor, Michigan. The pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under…
- [NTSB CEN25LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA390.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-90 · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2025 · N418RX · No damage
  > The passenger’s loss of balance during landing that resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN25LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA369.md): Zodiac CH 650B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N22LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA361.md): Piper PA-30 · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2025 · N26RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the tow bar before flight.
- [NTSB CEN25LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA325.md): Helio H-391B · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2025 · N4431U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA319.md): Beech S35 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2025 · N861T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA294.md): Cirrus SR22 · Stanwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2025 · N627WT · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA260.md): Cessna A185F · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · N888DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CEN25LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA244.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N1229V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to land at the manufacturer’s recommended approach speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN25LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA213.md): Airbus Helicopters EC130 · Clay Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2025 · C-GPVB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA112.md): Cessna 172L · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2025 · N7550G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.
- [NTSB CEN25LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2024 · N76061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Willis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2024 · N51046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.
- [NTSB CEN24LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA307.md): Beech 58 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N484WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA280.md): Cessna 195A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2024 · N1524D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which led to a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN24LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA265.md): Cessna 180 · Le Roy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2024 · N7827K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA251.md): Cessna 170 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N9793A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop with the left main landing gear axle failing, a runway excursion, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN24LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA201.md): Cessna 170A · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2024 · N9206A · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN24LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA181.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N815CD · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN24LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N8618V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway.
- [NTSB CEN24LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA136.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Grind Stone City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2024 · N4159Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet turf runway with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA134.md): Cessna T182T · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N1103H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CEN24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA023.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2023 · N8088E · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA287.md): Aerofab LA-4 · Big Prairie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N993PT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a submerged log during a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA217.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N4376H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.
- [NTSB CEN23LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA200.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N165CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN23LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA213.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2023 · N586SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during simulated engine-out procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA286.md): Honda HA-420 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2022 · N704JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusty wind which exceeded the maximum crosswind of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA410.md): Waco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2022 · N21GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s improper flare during landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attach and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA398.md): Cessna 172I · Olivet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2022 · N46202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA126.md): Embraer Executive EMB-500 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2022 · N68NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on the contaminated runway with previous reports of unfavorable braking action.
- [NTSB CEN22LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA030.md): Raytheon G36 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N754HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet grass strip.
- [NTSB CEN21LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA430.md): Waco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2021 · N53GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN21LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA352.md): North American AT-6F · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2021 · N6601C · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA382.md): Cessna A185 · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N185DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN20CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA254.md): Volmer VJ22 · Erie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N59262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before attempting a water landing, resulting in a nose over during touch down. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a checklist available to the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN20CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA191.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N9863Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA193.md): Cessna 182 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5179D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.

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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
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 = 550)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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