# NTSB investigations, MI: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 · 103 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA124.md): Wilkinson Daniel V Rotorway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N52988 · Destroyed > The failure of the sprag clutch which resulted in the disengagement of the drive unit and the pilot's misjudged landing during the autorotation. A factor was the low altitude at which the failure occurred. - [NTSB CHI07FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA107.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Lake Michigan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N77181 · Substantial damage > In-flight separation of the left engine thrust reverser translating cowling due to intermittent binding and jamming of the reverser on the accident flight and on previous flights. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance action by the operator due… - [NTSB CHI07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA016.md): Cessna 175 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N9408B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA260.md): Endless Skies L164 · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N2627J · Substantial damage > The kit builder's improper installation of the aileron bracket leading to the aileron flutter during cruise that resulted in the wing spars' failure. - [NTSB CHI06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA190.md): Armpriest Breezy · South Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N316DA · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall by pilot during climb following propeller blade damage from the compartment door separation after takeoff. The low altitude and airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes. Contributing factors were the compartment door… - [NTSB CHI06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA111.md): Lee SQ 2000 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N416 · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear assembly during landing and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing factors were the collapse of the left and right main landing gear and the gusty, crosswind… - [NTSB CHI05CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA267.md): West Revolution Mini 500 · Ida, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N20925 · Substantial damage > The pilot's abrupt (improper) control action which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom. Contributing factors were the false indication provided by the engine tachometer, the pilot's decision to immediately initiate an autorotation instead of… - [NTSB CHI05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA143.md): Thomas Zenith CH701 · Redford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N613DT · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine thrust was the result of the propeller blades overstress separation from the propeller hub for an undetermined reason. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA213.md): Cessna 208B · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N1037N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify that the cargo door was latched properly prior to flight and the subsequent in-flight opening of the door. A contributing factor was the box which departed the cargo compartment and struck the horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB CHI04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA159.md): Bracken CB540 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N5439N · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees. - [NTSB CHI04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA081.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N1203J · Substantial damage > The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI04IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Lapeer, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N77HX · Minor damage > Complete failure of the right anti-torque cable while on final approach for landing. A factor was the diminished tail rotor control resulting from the broken cable. - [NTSB CHI03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA235.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N86233 · Substantial damage > The pilot's directional control not possible resulting from the rudder control assembly separation during the landing. A factor was the construction vehicle that the airplane impacted. - [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 CHI03IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA096.md): Cessna 208B · Saginaw, MI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N1114N · Minor damage > Failure of the engine bleed air pressure regulator. A contributing factor was the anti-chaffing tape on the air supply line. - [NTSB CHI02LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA277.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Martin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N48417 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and his inability to abort the takeoff due to the obscured windshield. Contributing to the accident was the bent hopper latch and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI02IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA275.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N110XJ · No damage > A malfunctioning yaw damper. - [NTSB CHI02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA218.md): Cessna TR182 · Copemish, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N756CS · Destroyed > The in-flight engine and cabin fire caused by a fatigue fracture of the left exhaust stack assembly. An additional cause was the part's inadequate design by the aftermarket part manufacturer. A factor to the accident was the soft field in which the emergency… - [NTSB CHI02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damage > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damage > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA213.md): LaPorte MXL II Sport · Gaines Twp., MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N4416Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor planning which resulted in foreign object damage to the propeller, and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred which resulted in the pilot not being able to properly flare the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were… - [NTSB CHI01IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA073.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Grand Rapids, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2001 · N785CA · Minor damage > The uncommanded deployment of the right flight spoiler due to the fatigue fracture of the spoiler lug. - [NTSB CHI00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA258.md): Beech K35 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6099E · Substantial damage > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA215.md): Lutke Rotoway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N1183M · Substantial damage > the loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of the top engine mount and the subsequent loss of the main rotor drive belt tension. A factor was the confined area landing zone. - [NTSB CHI00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA188.md): Schleicher ASW-20L · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N4804W · Substantial damage > the control stick movement being restricted by the pilot's seat-type parachute and the excessive descent rate and airspeed during landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA135.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Ithaca, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N962WM · Destroyed > the door separation for undetermined reasons and the foreign object damage due to the door impact to the tailboom and tail rotor drive system. - [NTSB CHI99IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA115.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Grand Rapids, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N600ME · No damage > the frozen elevator control. Factors were the rain and the low temperatures. - [NTSB CHI99FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA105.md): Beech C-45G · Romulus, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1999 · N234L · Destroyed > the aircraft control not maintained and the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering to the landing area. The open door was a contributing factor. - [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 CHI98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA281.md): Luckey Dragonfly II · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N14U · Substantial damage > an improper inflight decision when he mistook the road for the runway of the nearby airport to land on. A factor in this accident was the total failure of the engine's crankshaft. - [NTSB CHI98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA151.md): Dassault DA-20 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N617GA · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's inability to rotate during takeoff due to restricted movement of the elevator controls for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA146.md): Dangremond Challenger II · Wayland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N199DD · Destroyed > the pilot's improper installation of the right wing forward strut attachment bolt. - [NTSB CHI97IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA195.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Flint, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N963N · Minor damage > An electrical short in the wiring of the left wingtip oscillating position light auto transformer and a failure of the system circuit breaker. - [NTSB CHI97IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA073.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Romulus, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N828MA · No damage > a fractured fusion weld in the piston of the roll spoiler servoactuator, which allowed the plug at the base of the piston to separate and jam the piston. A factor relating to the incident was: the inadequate design of the airplane's roll spoiler servoactuator… - [NTSB CHI97FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA056.md): Cessna 210N · Highland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1997 · N29WW · Destroyed > in-flight breakup of the airplane for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB CHI97IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA034.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · Romulus, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1996 · N310NW · No damage > restricted movement of the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever bearing in the rudder artificial feel and trim unit. A factor relating to this incident was: company management not implementing the respective service bulletin. - [NTSB CHI97FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA030.md): Boeing 737-222 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N9038U · No damage > a passenger sustained a fractured ankle during an emergency evacuation for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA185.md): Corey Cirrus VK-30 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N7033G · Destroyed > incomplete cure of the bonding material in the cruise flap, improper material in the cruise flap hinge, and improper welding of the cruise flap push rod end caps. Factors were delamination of the cruise flap, partial failure of the cruise flap hinge, and… - [NTSB CHI96IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA109.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1996 · N340NW · No damage > a defective diode in the number two stabilizer actuator that produced an intermittent loss of electrical motor power during transient, closed loop control of the actuator. A factor was the intermittent open circuit in the elevator servo controller… - [NTSB CHI94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA013.md): Hughes 269A · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N7032U · Substantial damage > the fatigue failure of the tailboom support strut attachment lug. - [NTSB CHI93FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA378.md): Aero Commander 690A · Lansing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N242TC · Destroyed > was the pilot-in-command not maintaining aircraft control during the intermittent operation of the electrically operated attitude gyro. Factor's associated with this accident are an fluctuating (intermittent) electrical system inverter and the… - [NTSB CHI93DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEM02.md): Sheats FALCON-XP · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N534AA · Substantial damage > an inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/owner and the separation of the wing skin. - [NTSB CHI93IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA248.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N158US · No damage > the failure of a navigation system (#1 INS) for reason or reasons undetermined. - [NTSB CHI93DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEM01.md): Amato Corben JR. ACE · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N17BA · Substantial damage > inadequate lubrication of the tailwheel bearings and inadequate preflight by the pilot/owner which resulted in a seized tailwheel. - [NTSB CHI93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA145.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N654N · Substantial damage > failure of the landing gear actuator cable. - [NTSB CHI93IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA078.md): Fokker F-28 MK 1000 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1993 · N452US · No damage > Improper lubrication of the horizontal stabilizer gearbox by company maintenance personnel. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate service procedure. - [NTSB CHI92DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC04.md): Tennessee Engineering & Manf Z-MAX · Manchester, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed > An inadequate design of the rudder control system by the pilot/builder of the airplane, a pullup performed by the pilot, and a total failure of the rudder flight control system. - [NTSB CHI92LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA209.md): Beech E35 · Escanaba, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N3488B · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA185.md): Cessna 150H · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N22120 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's selection of a rough and uneven terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision making. - [NTSB CHI92DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM02.md): Gillespie/Pitts S1C · Freeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N71309 · Substantial damage > A total failure of the rudder control cable and unavailability of rudder to control the airplane during its landing process. Factors which contributed to the accident were directional control and remedial action not being possible on behalf of the pilot. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&occurrence=130&page=2 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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