# NTSB investigations, MI: In flight collision with object 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 · 136 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA110.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N99811 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath to the runway. Contributing factors to the accident included the passenger vehicle, the rising embankment, and the airport perimeter fence. - [NTSB CHI07CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA119.md): Johnson-Whittman Tailwind JW9L · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N1041Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from a fence while on final approach. - [NTSB CHI06CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA198.md): Sargent Bushby Mustang II · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N6186C · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed decision to go-around leading to the impact with the fence during the go-around. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB CHI06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA203.md): Cessna 182 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2006 · N6155B · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted. - [NTSB CHI06LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N3310P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain clearance from the tree. Factors were the crosswind and the tree. - [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees. - [NTSB CHI05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA207.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Trufant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N8951H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the watering pivot during the aerial application maneuver and the unsuitable terrain he encountered during the emergency landing. A factor was the sunglare encountered. - [NTSB CHI05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA205.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N602EA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees. - [NTSB CHI04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damage > The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree. - [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles. - [NTSB CHI04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA047.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N598S · Destroyed > The pilot became disoriented and attempted to land the helicopter at the wrong ramp resulting in his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the approach. The light poles were a factor to the accident. - [NTSB CHI03LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA303.md): Cessna 172G · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N3811L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees. - [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 CHI03LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA278.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N23EG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during the aerial application pass rendering the airplane uncontrollable. The powerlines were a factor. - [NTSB CHI03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA224.md): Aerostar S81A · Highland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N11BQ · No damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees, the reported high winds and gusts, the trees, the power lines and the house. - [NTSB CHI03LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA205.md): Cessna 182Q · Empire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N95890 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard. - [NTSB CHI03FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA149.md): Cessna 172S · Sidnaw, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N975SP · Destroyed > The improper short/soft field landing procedure by the pilot and his lack of recent experience in type of operation. Contributing factors were the short/soft field runway, the trees and his delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB CHI03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees. - [NTSB CHI03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA126.md): Cessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer. - [NTSB CHI03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA084.md): Bell 430 · Highland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N431UM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night). - [NTSB CHI02FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA262.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Newaygo, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4988J · Destroyed > The altitude/clearance disregarded by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The wire and low altitude flight were a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI02LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA256.md): Enstrom 280C · Coopersville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N51689 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wires. Additional factors were the transmission wires and the sunglare. - [NTSB CHI01LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA310.md): Mooney M20K · Croswell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N252YX · Destroyed > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pole and the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA269.md): Cessna P210N · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N5268W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath during the landing approach resulting in the pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the haze, the gusty winds, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI01FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA083.md): Swearingen SA227-AT · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N318DH · Destroyed > The flightcrew not maintaining altitude/clearance during the circling instrument approach. Factors were the pilot in command initiating the flight without proper weather reporting facilities at the destination, the flightcrew not flying to an alternate… - [NTSB CHI01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N15900 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance… - [NTSB CHI01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA024.md): Piper PA28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N98094 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing… - [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA206.md): Mead Kolb Firestar II · Gwinn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the tree and the high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI00FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA139.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N178RA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the trees. - [NTSB CHI00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA015.md): Welch Murphy Rebel · Saint Johns, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N8160X · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining altitude and clearance. Factors were the trees, the flap control not fully engaged, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the kind of airplane flown. - [NTSB CHI99FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA332.md): Piper PA-12 · Neguanee, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N91901 · Destroyed > the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the tower. - [NTSB CHI99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA225.md): Mooney M20J · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N201HG · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds, wind shear, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI99FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N246MA · Destroyed > the altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors. - [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 CHI99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA047.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N59902 · Destroyed > the pilot's descent below the decision height for the instrument approach. - [NTSB CHI99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA004.md): Cessna 182N · Genesee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N92322 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual… - [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires. - [NTSB CHI98FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA274.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1461V · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA225.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N20043 · Substantial damage > was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how… - [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA148.md): Cessna 150K · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N5876G · Substantial damage > the pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which to make the precautionary landing due to weather. Factors associated with the accident were the fog, low ceiling, poor in-flight planning, the precautionary landing, the loose wet gravel on which the… - [NTSB CHI97LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA304.md): Luscombe 8A · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N1269K · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from the obstruction). - [NTSB CHI97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Karlin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N2416D · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line. - [NTSB CHI97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA156.md): Champion 7ECA · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N5253X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The tailwind and location of trees were related factors. - [NTSB CHI97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N8811Z · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear obstructions. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot was inattentive to the airplane's altitude. - [NTSB CHI97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of… - [NTSB CHI97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA019.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N56593 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors. - [NTSB CHI97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA016.md): Hughes 369 · Vestaburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N9251F · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires. - [NTSB CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279.md): Schleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damage > an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&occurrence=220&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" = 220) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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