NTSB investigations, MI

36 cases where the phase of flight was Unknown.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, MI per year, 1964–2026: 36 cases
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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 = 990)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN24LA336AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182D · Coopersville, MIThe loss of airplane control while landing.Aug 31, 2024 · N9020X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA442Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Battle Creek, MISep 27, 2022 · N7207NTSB CEN15LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiackino Donald W Rotorway 162F · Marquette, MIThe loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 28, 2015 · N556DG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11IA264Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MIThe mechanic's incomplete securing of all the wheel well bin's fasteners, which resulted in separation of the bin from the airplane.Mar 30, 2011 · N8505Q · No damageNTSB CEN10CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Traverse City, MIDamage to the firewall for undetermined reasons.Jun 15, 2010 · N52519 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07FA279Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 Trinidad · Pointe Aux Pins, MIUndetermined.Aug 24, 2007 · N96DF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 175 · MIUndetermined. Missing aircraft.Nov 11, 2002 · N7091M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Brooklyn, MIThe forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.Jul 22, 2001 · N7537F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPeters RAF 2000 · Manistique, MIundetermined.Jul 29, 2000 · N11ZK · DestroyedNTSB CHI00FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 175 · MIundetermined.Nov 12, 1999 · N6533E · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Muskegon, MIpoor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made.Oct 5, 1998 · N8655S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · St. Ignaces, MIThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.Sep 14, 1997 · N9399W · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Grand Haven, MIundetermined.Apr 21, 1997 · N242BS · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTom Kilgore KR-2 · Alanson, MIimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the ground.Jun 8, 1995 · N49TK · DestroyedNTSB CHI94FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172I · Kalamazoo, MIUndetermined.Nov 21, 1993 · N35549 · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Grand Haven, MIundetermined.Mar 15, 1993 · N15206 · DestroyedNTSB CHI92FAMS3Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 150H · Manistee, MIUndeterminedSep 12, 1992 · N6759S · DestroyedNTSB CHI92FAMS2Accident · 4 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172N · Lake Michigan, MIUndetermined.Jul 18, 1992 · N4500E · DestroyedNTSB CHI90DEM09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportComben Bowers Flybaby IA · Cheboygan, MIUndetermined.Sep 13, 1990 · N1175B · DestroyedNTSB CHI90DEM08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Holland, MIUndetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · DestroyedNTSB CHI90FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Charlevoix, MIThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.Apr 20, 1990 · N8333Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI90IA064Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-151 · Detroit, MIA fire in the aft cargo compartment for undetermined reasons(s).Jan 10, 1990 · N602US · Minor damageNTSB CHI90LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Engadine, MIA collision with trees and the terrain for undetermined reasons.Dec 2, 1989 · N2440P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Howell, MIFailure of the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation during a climb after takeoff. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.Nov 23, 1989 · N819CM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87DEC03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNavion G · Erie, MIWith the landing gear extended, the aircraft impacted with trees in a near inverted attitude and was destroyed. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was seriously injured. There were no witnesses to the accident and the pilot could not remember the events…Jun 23, 1987 · N2386T · DestroyedNTSB CHI85FA156Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · White Cloud, MIAt about 0250 EST, control tower psnl at the grand rapids arpt heard a 'mayday' call from N23TC, but when they tried to communicate with the acft, there was no response. The call was repeated svrl times. A check at the local arpt revealed there was an acft…Apr 5, 1985 · N23TC · DestroyedNTSB CHI85FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Pontiac, MIThe aircraft departed the airport with one dry air pump inoperative and the other pump reading low. Aircraft control was lost during an instrument approach in IMC approximately 2.5 hours later. Both pump driveshafts were found sheared in the wreckage and both…Dec 12, 1984 · N9011Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI84FA042Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Easton Township, MIThe acft crashed aprx 3 mi from the departure arpt. According to witnesses, it was flying at aprx 200 ft AGL when the right wing dipped & then the acft went nearly straight into the ground. An inspection of the airframe & flt control sys revealed no evidence…Nov 12, 1983 · N6903D · DestroyedNTSB CHI74AC030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 337 · Mackinac Cty, MIOct 3, 1973 · N1876M · DestroyedNTSB CHI74AC013Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · St.Ignace, MIAug 7, 1973 · N4737L · DestroyedNTSB CHI73ACO34Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Hubbard Lk, MISep 18, 1972 · N5695Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI70AC084Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210B · Mackinac Is, MIMay 30, 1970 · N9697X · DestroyedNTSB CHI69A0044Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 65-80 · Houghton, MIOct 23, 1968 · N303D · DestroyedNTSB CHI67A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Detroit, MISep 3, 1966 · N6725A · DestroyedNTSB CHI66A0097Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · North Point, MIJun 8, 1966 · N6686P · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X0580Accident · 4 fatalClosedAero Comdr 560E · Detroit, MIFeb 15, 1964 · N3823C · Destroyed