# NTSB investigations, MN: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 CHI08CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA004.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the lack of an endorsement by the pilot, the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot, and the glassy water.
- [NTSB CHI07CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA233.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35C · Northfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N135EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during the off-airport landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the dirt/rock pile.
- [NTSB CHI07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA013.md): Cessna 180B · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N9117T · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA113.md): Cessna 195 · Pine Creek, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2006 · N3456V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N190PH · Substantial damage
  > The missed approach not performed by the pilot and the directional control not maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, wind information not available due to inoperative meteorological equipment, and a Notices to Airman…
- [NTSB CHI05CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA255.md): Let L 33 Solo · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N93205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing due to the wind gusts. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA173.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N248ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night.
- [NTSB CHI04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA112.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N9919L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA111.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N40725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing. Contributing factors were the aircraft's low altitude and the pilot's limited flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA017.md): Hughes 369HS · Evansville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N49TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the surface of the lake during the aerial application pass. The low altitude operation, glassy water, and his visual perception were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA007.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Cromwell, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N68PS · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI03FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA219.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Jackson, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N33774 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
- [NTSB CHI03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA036.md): North American T-28B · Glenwood, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N114DH · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command. The low altitude maneuvering by the pilot-in-command was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA005.md): Cessna 172L · Fish Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · N713SX · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained while maneuvering on short final for landing on the lake. The glassy water was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA221.md): Air Tractor 301 · Ulen, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N3167P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA208.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Askov, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N897TH · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA154.md): Mooney M20J · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N201Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA327.md): Bell 206B-III · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N56MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance when he maneuvered above the glassy lake. A factor to the accident was the glassy lake condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA311.md): Cessna 150M · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N6142K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI01FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA209.md): Beech B19 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, her failure to recover from the bounced landing, and the nose gear overload.
- [NTSB CHI01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA191.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N3656B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain on takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA156.md): Cessna R182 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N7579T · Substantial damage
  > the takeoff checklist not followed and the inadequete soft field takeoff proecedure by the pilot. The short/soft field was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA109.md): Cessna 414 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2001 · N8247Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining the proper airspeed during the circling approach, the inadvertent stall and the subsequent loss of control. Factors were the pilot's decision to continue the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA098.md): Cessna 170B · South Haven, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N2577D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the diminished aircraft handling, the pilot's maneuver to avoid the tree line, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff…
- [NTSB CHI00LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA291.md): Beech A36TC · Moorehead, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA020.md): Bell 206B · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N565KS · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA008.md): Beech 65-B80 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N138BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his diversion of attention during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB CHI96LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA242.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N5026K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the distance and speed during the landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the tall grass and ravine at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA244.md): Schweizer G-164B · Morris, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N36316 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N8673S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance at the beginning of the spray run. A factor was turbulence due to the different Air temperatures of adjoining terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA103.md): Beech A-36 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N1525G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate altitude to avoid collision with the terrain. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument flying experience, and the…
- [NTSB DCA94MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA022.md): Jetstream BA-3100 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · 18 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N334PX · Destroyed
  > The captain's actions that led to a breakdown in crew coordination and the loss of altitude awareness by the flightcrew during an unstabilized approach in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were: the failure of the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA007.md): Boeing 75N1 · St Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N81235 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA285.md): Piper PA-28 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N172ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's delayed in-flight decision. A factor to the accident is the pilot in command's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI93DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DER01.md): Pitts S1 · Madison, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N17FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA146.md): Champion 7GCBA · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N9902Y · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA094.md): Beech B90 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1993 · N442TC · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall due to ice in the pitot/static system.
- [NTSB CHI93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA087.md): Piper PA-32 · Austin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N3658W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude. The pilot's continued flight into IMC, diverted attention and the environmental conditions were factors.
- [NTSB CHI92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA081.md): Robinson R-22B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N4046H · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA240.md): Piper J-3 · Saint Leo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N1402N · Substantial damage
  > Performance data was misjudged resulting in a positive climb not being attained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER08.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · St. Hilaire, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N8714V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI91DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER05.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Lasalle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N73284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. A related factor is the pilot's misjudged altitude above the crop.
- [NTSB CHI91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA108.md): Piper PA-30 · Thief River Fls, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N8290Y · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure of the pilot, while intercepting the ILS localizer, by not maintianing the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB CHI90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N89038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER02.md): North American P-51D · Mayer, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N512ED · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB MKC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA138.md): Hiller 12-E · Watson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N62397 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged his flare and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB MKC89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA140.md): Cessna 188B · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N4724R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Tall grass (high vegetation) at the end of the strip was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI88FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA092.md): Cessna 207 · Hardwick, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1988 · N207CA · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the aircraft for aprx 8 minutes in erratic diving, climbing, and steep-turning maneuvers which culminated in a 12 degree descent to the ground. The sound of the eng was heard throughout the sequence and other evidence indicated engine power…
- [NTSB CHI88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1988 · N8122U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA028.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N2716Z · Substantial damage
  > After the acft was in the traffic pattern, the instructor (CFI) initiated a simulated forced landing. Just before touchdown on final apch, the student (a rated pvt plt) allowed the acft to drift to the right. The CFI attempted a go-around, but was delayed in…

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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" = 'MN' 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" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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