# NTSB investigations, MI: Loss of control - on ground/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. Page 1 of 5 · 224 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA282.md): Mooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted. - [NTSB CHI07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA186.md): Piper J3F-65 · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N2364K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB CHI07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA172.md): Cessna 195 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N4358V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CHI07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA149.md): Piper J3C · Waterford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered. - [NTSB CHI07CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA137.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N83228 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree. - [NTSB CHI07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA090.md): Cessna 172E · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2007 · N3622S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the runway. The snow banks were contributing factors in the accident. - [NTSB CHI07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N5321D · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow… - [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA024.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted. - [NTSB CHI06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA189.md): Cessna 172R · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2006 · N918TA · Substantial damage > The directional control not obtained/maintained, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the go-around not performed during landing by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of experience by the pilot. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA083.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N222UN · Substantial damage > The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281.md): Univar Ercoupe · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI06LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA062.md): Beech A100 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N700NC · Substantial damage > The inadequate in-flight decision to continue the approach to land, directional control not maintained, and the contaminated runway. Contributing factors were flight to destination alternate not performed, a notice to airman not issued by airport personnel… - [NTSB CHI06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA006.md): Beech 19A · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N5083T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with a sign. - [NTSB CHI05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped. - [NTSB CHI05CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA131.md): Cessna TU206G · West Bloomfield, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N95AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent water landing with the amphibious-float wheels extended causing the airplane to nose over. - [NTSB CHI05CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N3936W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!! - [NTSB CHI05LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA099.md): Cessna 195A · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N1082D · Substantial damage > The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop. - [NTSB CHI05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N985BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the excessive taxispeed. - [NTSB CHI05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA089.md): Franz RV-6 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N215CF · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing… - [NTSB CHI04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA296.md): Piper PA-16 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N5891H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB CHI04CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA259.md): Schroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N227PS · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light. - [NTSB CHI04CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA240.md): Stinson V77 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N15JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB CHI04CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA218.md): Cessna 305A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N54517 · Substantial damage > The tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI04CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA176.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N7072B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA097.md): Cessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N986AV · Substantial damage > The air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind… - [NTSB CHI04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA059.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N46WD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the icy snow covered runway, the tailwind conditions, the snowbank, and the ditch which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA058.md): Cessna 310R · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N6102X · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI03LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA290.md): Cessna 172N · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N739NW · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the parked airplane. - [NTSB CHI03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA145.md): Stinson 108-1 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N8278K · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB CHI03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA111.md): Cessna 150F · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8082F · Substantial damage > The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA110.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N9014A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop on landing. A contributing factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2003 · N693SA · Substantial damage > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll. A factor was the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N56655 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel… - [NTSB CHI02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N66986 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt the landing with a gusting 20 knot… - [NTSB CHI02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA011.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N29461 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off. - [NTSB CHI02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N73630 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. The gusty crosswind and the berm were factors. - [NTSB CHI01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA304.md): Beech C23 · St. Helen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence. - [NTSB CHI01LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA289.md): Cessna 177 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N2949X · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot not performing a go-around and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI01LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA277.md): Blanik L-13 · Marlette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N9297Z · Minor damage > Ground crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA224.md): Maule M-5-180C · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N56646 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor relating to this accident was the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA107.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N79301 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights. - [NTSB CHI01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA092.md): Cessna 172R · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N975BC · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the student pilot's lack of experience and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA081.md): Cessna 172RG · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damage > the excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA078.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N4123K · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane due to inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, the icy runway, and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA061.md): Mooney M20S · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2001 · N2184N · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA036.md): Cessna 172H · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA225.md): Comeau Avid Flyer · Gladstone, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N646R · Destroyed > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA182.md): Cessna 172R · Athens, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N996WW · Substantial damage > the failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the delayed remedial action performed by the flight instructor. A factor to the accident was the runway edge light that was struck… - [NTSB CHI00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA158.md): Truthan Searey · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N89PJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the airplane encountered high winds. Factors which related to this accident were the high crosswind, the wind gusts, and the submerged object. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&occurrence=260&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" = 260) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=260&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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