NTSB investigations, MI

49 cases where the phase of flight was Uncontrolled descent.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, MI per year, 1964–2026: 49 cases
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19654
19664
19671
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19693
19702
19716
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19742
19751
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19771
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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 = 650)
  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 CEN11CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310J · St. Johns, MIThe failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.Oct 1, 2010 · N3051L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MIThe dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.May 20, 2005 · N2274U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Foster City, MIThe incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.Jun 17, 2002 · N5034D · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA121Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYoder GP-4 · Mount Pleasant, MIThe inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command.May 5, 2002 · N59JY · DestroyedNTSB CHI91FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention..Aug 13, 1991 · N6704V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FA012Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Kalkaska, MIDec 12, 1980 · N559PA · DestroyedNTSB CHI80FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Ganges, MIOct 10, 1979 · N8437P · DestroyedNTSB DCA79AA016Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing 727-31 · Saginaw, MIApr 4, 1979 · N840TW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Big Bay Denoc, MIFeb 4, 1978 · C-GYEF · DestroyedNTSB CHI77FEC48Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Romeo, MISep 24, 1977 · N5194S · DestroyedNTSB CHI77FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Palo, MIDec 19, 1976 · N99258 · DestroyedNTSB CHI77AC095Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95 · L'Anse, MISep 20, 1976 · N2080C · DestroyedNTSB CHI76FEM53Accident · 2 fatalClosedThorp T-18 · Menominee, MIAug 7, 1976 · N12BS · DestroyedNTSB CHI76AC081Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Gadwin, MIJun 18, 1976 · N2227A · DestroyedNTSB CHI76AC047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172L · Bay City, MIJan 31, 1976 · N3971Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI76FEM05Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-36 · Munger, MIJul 23, 1975 · N9919P · DestroyedNTSB CHI75AC020Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Manistique, MIAug 22, 1974 · N6438Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI74AC065Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Traverse Cty, MIJan 27, 1974 · N9329Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI73AC093Accident · 3 fatalClosedStinson 108-3 · Freeland, MIMay 27, 1973 · N4125C · DestroyedNTSB CHI73AC079Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E35 · Hanover, MIMar 30, 1973 · N3506B · DestroyedNTSB CHI73AC063Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Berrien Spgs, MIJan 14, 1973 · N4033J · DestroyedNTSB CHI73AC058Accident · 2 fatalClosedLear 23 · Romulus, MIDec 15, 1972 · N20M · DestroyedNTSB CHI73DEC04Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Troy, MIAug 26, 1972 · N8889F · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC078Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Stockbridge, MIApr 2, 1972 · N7321J · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC067Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Saginaw, MIFeb 27, 1972 · N3806N · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC032Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Concord, MIOct 8, 1971 · N4700L · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC018Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Marshall, MIAug 27, 1971 · N7905W · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC017Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Cadillac, MIAug 27, 1971 · N7039B · DestroyedNTSB CHI71AC079Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182L · Ionia, MIApr 13, 1971 · N42241 · DestroyedNTSB CHI71AC071Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35-B33 · Bellaire, MIApr 3, 1971 · CF-RGX · DestroyedNTSB CHI71FBJ56Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Gladstone, MIJan 25, 1971 · N22587 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70FDW23Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47-J2 · Union Lake, MIJun 20, 1970 · N73271 · DestroyedNTSB CHI70AC072Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Fowler, MIApr 19, 1970 · N7815W · DestroyedNTSB CHI70A0029Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Charlotte, MINov 8, 1969 · N6095C · DestroyedNTSB CHI70F0290Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech F35 · Freeland, MISep 13, 1969 · N3357C · DestroyedNTSB CHI69A0098Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 23 · Mackinaw Cty, MIJun 1, 1969 · N2365J · DestroyedNTSB CHI69A0052Accident · 1 fatalClosedGlobe GC-1B · Reed City, MINov 17, 1968 · N78061 · DestroyedNTSB CHI69F0008Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172D · Tecumseh, MIJun 1, 1968 · N2652U · DestroyedNTSB CHI68A0059Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8E · Jeddo, MIJan 3, 1968 · N842B · DestroyedNTSB CHI67A0090Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 337A · Sault St Mar, MIJan 17, 1967 · CFUIC · DestroyedNTSB CHI67A0070Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 680F · Bangor, MINov 26, 1966 · N226AA · DestroyedNTSB CHI67A0050Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Dowagiac, MIOct 9, 1966 · N3279W · DestroyedNTSB CHI66A0082Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Jackson, MIApr 1, 1966 · N1118P · DestroyedNTSB CHI66A0080Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney MK 20C · Freeland, MIMar 31, 1966 · N5647Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI66A0041Accident · 2 fatalClosedLear Jet 23 · Jackson, MIOct 21, 1965 · N804LJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI66F0377Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Saline, MIOct 16, 1965 · N30575 · DestroyedNTSB CHI66A0031Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172 · White Cloud, MISep 30, 1965 · N8413U · DestroyedNTSB CHI65A0073Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Pontiac, MIFeb 12, 1965 · N3509Z · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X1189Accident · 4 fatalClosedCurtis-Writ C-46A · Detroit, MIDec 30, 1964 · N608Z · Destroyed