# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, MI 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. Page 1 of 3 · 113 cases ## Latest cases - [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 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 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 CEN23LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA374.md): Cessna A188B · Bay Port, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N8075G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN22LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA403.md): Beech A36 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2022 · N2270L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [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 CEN20LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA372.md): Cessna 414 · Ray, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N698D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff. - [NTSB CEN19FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA279.md): Aero Commander 200 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 20, 2019 · N200HS · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB CEN19LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA249.md): Cessna A185 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2019 · N5806J · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power. - [NTSB CEN19FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA165.md): Beech V35 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N1561Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA17CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA271.md): Cessna A185 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N873SL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN15CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA049.md): Cessna 210 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N8219M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended in the down and locked position prior to touchdown, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with a runway exit sign. - [NTSB CEN14FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA110.md): Cessna 310R · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2014 · N3829G · Destroyed > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain during an instrument landing system approach at night in instrument flight rules conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate training of the pilot, the operator's failure to provide a… - [NTSB CEN12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA436.md): Beech 58 · Sugar Loaf Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N2023V · Substantial damage > The pilot did not complete the before-landing checklist and, subsequently, failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with his passengers’ conversation. - [NTSB CEN11FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA417.md): Beech A36 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N88MN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not execute a missed approach in weather conditions below minimums. - [NTSB CEN09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA426.md): Cessna A188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N9010R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA278.md): Cessna 185 · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N80MW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA225.md): Aero Commander 200D · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N260M · Substantial damage > The pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI08FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA055.md): Cessna 310R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CHI06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA201.md): Beech A36 · Mason, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N9205Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush on takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the building and vehicles that were contacted. - [NTSB CHI06FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA152.md): Beech B36TC · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N65EL · Substantial damage > The non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the… - [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA009.md): Cessna U206G · Hanover, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N5227X · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the bounced landing and subsequent overload failure of the nose landing gear wheel. A factor associated with the accident was the grass airstrip. - [NTSB CHI05LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA233.md): North American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N8828H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot. - [NTSB CHI05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA175.md): Cessna A185F · Elk Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N90MW · Substantial damage > The gear retraction not performed by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI05LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA079.md): Cessna 210E · Bronson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2005 · N2380F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to detect contaminated fuel that led to a loss of engine power. The unsuitable terrain encountered was a factor. - [NTSB CHI05FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA063.md): Beech BE-58 · Niles, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2005 · N12AZ · Destroyed > The steep nose down descent from cruise for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain in a steep nose down attitude. - [NTSB CHI04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA058.md): Cessna 310R · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N6102X · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA023.md): Cessna A185E · Cedarville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N3399L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB CHI02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA188.md): Cessna 310R · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N5061J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system, including his failure to reposition the fuel selectors to the main fuel tanks prior to landing, as directed in the pilot operating handbook. Additional causes to the accident were the pilot not maintaining… - [NTSB CHI01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA225.md): Cessna U206G · Freemont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N756DM · Substantial damage > The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field. - [NTSB CHI00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA089.md): Beech A36 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N311JR · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions which included icing and his inability to maintain aircraft control and a proper glidepath during the approach. Factors associated with the accident were the icing weather conditions and the… - [NTSB CHI99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA239.md): Cessna 411 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N660EM · Substantial damage > Engine explosion/fire during start for undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA072.md): Beech 95-C55 · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N4920M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the… - [NTSB CHI98LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA341.md): Cessna 210D · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1998 · N524BL · Substantial damage > the cracked left main landing gear saddle, resulting in the pilot's inability to get the gear into the down and locked position. - [NTSB CHI97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA241.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Eagle, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N8237R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his decision to switch fuel tanks too late, and fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA081.md): Beech 58 · Yipsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1996 · N4108S · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining visual separation with the parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's over- confidence in his personal ability to taxi onto the parking ramp with the snowfall he was encountering. - [NTSB CHI94LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA252.md): Cessna 210L · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N90074 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper touchdown position on the runway. A factor associated with the accident is the moving vehicle on the adjacent road. - [NTSB CHI94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA249.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Waterford, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N93572 · Substantial damage > undetermined. - [NTSB CHI92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA214.md): Cessna A185E · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N4573F · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent stall mush. - [NTSB CHI92DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC01.md): Cessna 188A · Imlay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N9946G · Destroyed > The pilot induced premature liftoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the resulting stall. - [NTSB CHI91FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA266.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N6704V · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention.. - [NTSB CHI91DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM07.md): Cessna 188B · Munger, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N4962Q · Substantial damage > A premature liftoff by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the soft runway surface and a stall/mush. - [NTSB CHI89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA158.md): Beech S35 · Lindon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N7972K · Substantial damage > The restricted movement of the ruddervator control due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA102.md): Cessna 206 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N8535Q · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action. - [NTSB CHI87DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC04.md): Beech S35 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N9011S · Destroyed > Acft was making a low pass about 200 ft AGL over rwy 27L to allow ATCT personnel to inspect landing gear position after reporting landing gear difficulties. After twr personnel informed the plt that the gear appeared to be down, the plt requested to land on… - [NTSB CHI87LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA091.md): Beech BE 36 · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N12KT · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during the preflight inspection, he determined that both gas tanks were full and 'everything was in order.' After aprx one hour of local flight, the plt entered a left downwind for rwy 27 at gratiot community airport, Alma, Michigan. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA227.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N28208 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had a habit of landing left of the centerline. While landing with a right crosswind, the aircraft drifted to the left and the left wing struck three construction sawhorses, placed off the left side of the runway. - [NTSB CHI86FEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM07.md): Cessna 188B · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N53140 · Destroyed > During an ag spray operation, the plt flew over the area before starting his swath runs. On his first run, he flew over wires at the end of the field. On the return swath run, he attempted to fly under the wires. While doing so, the acft struck a newly… - [NTSB CHI86FEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC03.md): Cessna U-206B · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N3855G · Substantial damage > The acft collided with terrain following a landing on rwy 18. According to the plt, a gust of wind lifted the right wing of the acft during roll out. The propeller then struck the ground and the acft rocked back onto the right wing. 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