# NTSB investigations, MI: Loss of control - in flight

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 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 CHI08FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA033.md): Cessna 172I · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.
- [NTSB CHI08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA024.md): Cessna C-182 · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1431S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty…
- [NTSB CHI07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA111.md): Cessna 150F · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N8893S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA059.md): Cessna 425 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N425TN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the aerodynamic stall/mush encountered at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI07LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA051.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N888PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain.
- [NTSB CHI06FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA232.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2006 · N133BH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [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 CHI06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA116.md): Palulis John Exec 162F · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N42996 · Substantial damage
  > The compensation for wind conditions not performed by the pilot during hover. An additional cause was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA073.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N55CW · Destroyed
  > The excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N8540B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB CHI06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA023.md): McClintock Glasair SH-2 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N165WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA001.md): Pyramid Aventura II · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N9696K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain or maintain airspeed which resulted in the encountered stall/mush. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during his precautionary landing. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA163.md): Becker RAF 2000 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N481KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while in the traffic pattern. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of gyrocopter experience.
- [NTSB CHI05CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA156.md): Bell 206L-3 · Algonac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N311JX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining helicopter control, the loss of tail rotor effectiveness he encountered, and his not maintaining clearance from objects during the approach. Factor were the low altitude, the transmission lines, and the garage.
- [NTSB CHI05CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA155.md): Cessna 172 · Willis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6324E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA139.md): Grimes SNS-9 · Niles, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2005 · N143WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to the inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI05CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA029.md): Gray Skybolt · St. Clair, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N80TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery.…
- [NTSB CHI04CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA258.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2004 · N7662C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.
- [NTSB CHI04FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA197.md): Robinson R22 Alpha · Mount Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N103MH · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA140.md): Cessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N3915V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA132.md): Cessna 150 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2004 · N959B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA109.md): Aeronca 7AC · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N83291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA026.md): Master Donald C BD5B · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N515KH · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the aircraft during the final approach.
- [NTSB CHI03FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA320.md): Cessna 152 · Three Oaks, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N25787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA287.md): Staudacher S-1000 · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N6195V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in aircraft control not being maintained during the landing approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the VASI system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA228.md): Ference Varieze · Macomb, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N617JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the window canopy before takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control. The pilot's diverted attention is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA080.md): Mooney M20J · Tower, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2003 · N201ZM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA076.md): Cessna T210L · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA063.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N5677X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the overload of the aircraft. Spatial disorientation, an inoperative turn coordinator, and the pilot's misinterpretation of the flight instruments were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA037.md): Stinson 108-1 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N8469K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N5066M · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI02FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA228.md): Aeronca 7AC · Caro, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N84546 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB CHI02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA181.md): Bell 206B · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CHI02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N2494B · Substantial damage
  > The failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · Destroyed
  > The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…
- [NTSB CHI02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA046.md): Miller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N417EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI01LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA325.md): Bell 47G-2 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N46R · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA181.md): Masko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA104.md): Airbus Industrie A320-200 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N357NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot induced oscillations and the delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the first officer used an improper trim setting and the captain did not identify and correct the setting during the taxi checklist, and the wet…
- [NTSB CHI01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA002.md): Moseler RAF 2000 GTX SE · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N1187Z · Destroyed
  > The main rotor contacting with the vertical stabilizer, the loss of the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA264.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N9174W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control in response to the uncommanded roll, and the excessive descent to the runway resulting in the hard landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's attempted recovery from the uncommanded roll, the high…
- [NTSB CHI00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA257.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N3103B · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N98117 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA172.md): Cessna 172N · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N3416E · Substantial damage
  > the CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB CHI00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA157.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N2379T · Substantial damage
  > altitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, including takeoff performance data not being…
- [NTSB CHI00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA132.md): Bell 206B · Eckerman, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N9TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain translational lift following an aborted landing and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness encountered by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the low rotor rpm and the trees.
- [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 CHI00FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA006.md): Dassault DA-900B · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N523AC · Minor damage
  > The copilot's improper use of the autopilot system while leveling the flight from descent, resulting in an inadvertent pilot-induced pitch oscillation of the airplane. A factor was the flight attendant not wearing a seat belt at the time of the occurrence.
- [NTSB CHI99LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA349.md): Cessna 150 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N40LM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent spin. A factor was the pilot snagged the banner pole.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&state=MI

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