# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [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 CHI03LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA282.md): Cessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N140GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA191.md): Cessna 140 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N89360 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's improper installation of the landing gear axle, which resulted in the separation of the axle from the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI95LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA321.md): Cessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N76919 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA291.md): Cessna 140 · Mio, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N76429 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N73003 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA238.md): Cessna 140 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N76535 · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions resulting in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind condition and lack of total experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA242.md): Cessna 140 · Blissfield, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2239V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with a utility wire.
- [NTSB CHI89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA093.md): Cessna 140 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1989 · N4240N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, poor aircraft handling, and the resultant hard touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA002.md): Cessna 140 · Hastings, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N76639 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor plt (CFI) knew that the acft was getting low on fuel, but he wanted the student to make one more takeoff & landing. When the acft was climbing thru about 200 ft after takeoff, the eng began losing power. The CFI assumed control of the acft &…
- [NTSB CHI80DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEC05.md): Cessna 140 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1979 · N1788N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM11.md): Cessna 140 · Atwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1978 · N2102N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC05.md): Cessna 140 · W.Bloomfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1977 · N2229N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC60.md): Cessna 140 · Grosse Isle, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1975 · N1970V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC49.md): Cessna 140 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 25, 1975 · N2459V · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FEC41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC41.md): Cessna 140 · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1975 · N76264 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEM69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEM69.md): Cessna 140 · Sanford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1973 · N76013 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73DEM42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEM42.md): Cessna 140 · Levering, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1973 · N76836 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEC21.md): Cessna 140 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1973 · N2177V · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC03.md): Cessna 140 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1971 · N76130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBJ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBJ70.md): Cessna 140 · Fulton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1971 · N77073 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDW24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDW24.md): Cessna 140 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1970 · N2893N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DDW19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DDW19.md): Cessna 140 · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1970 · N76071 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FDW13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FDW13.md): Cessna 140 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 17, 1970 · N2060N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0323.md): Cessna 140 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1969 · N89119 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0294.md): Cessna 140 · St Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1969 · N3591V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0232.md): Cessna 140 · Traverse Cty, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1969 · N2727N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0127.md): Cessna 140 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1969 · N72631 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0555.md): Cessna 140 · St.Ignace, MI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1969 · N3591V · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0228.md): Cessna 140 · Kawkawlin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1968 · N77353 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0225.md): Cessna 140 · Lawton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1968 · N89458 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0163.md): Cessna 140 · Milan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1968 · N77130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0153.md): Cessna 140 · Conklin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1968 · N76925 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0662](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0662.md): Cessna 140 · Manton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1968 · N2239V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0153.md): Cessna 140 · Lake Orion, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1967 · N89252 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0432.md): Cessna 140 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1966 · N89673 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0202.md): Cessna 140 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1966 · N89822 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0093-107174.md): Cessna 140 · Freaser, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1966 · N2378N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66D0663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0663.md): Cessna 140 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1966 · N4147N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0537.md): Cessna 140 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1966 · N2473V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0408.md): Cessna 140 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1965 · N72856 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0042.md): Cessna 140 · Ralph, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 24, 1965 · N72146 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66D0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0136.md): Cessna 140 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1965 · N72873 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI65F0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0177.md): Cessna 140 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1965 · N76943 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65F0115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0115.md): Cessna 140 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1965 · N89480 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0329.md): Cessna 140 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1964 · N72856 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3659](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3659.md): Cessna 140 · Birmingham, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1964 · N2981N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3029.md): Cessna 140 · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1964 · N3626V · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1955](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1955.md): Cessna 140 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1964 · N72856 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1558.md): Cessna 140 · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1964 · N76276 · Substantial damage

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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
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071602&state=MI

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