# NTSB investigations, MI: On ground/water 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA033.md): Cessna C-425 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2006 · N425JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while parking the aircraft, and failed to maintain clearance from the building as the airplane taxied forward. A factor was the terminal.
- [NTSB CHI06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA065.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N8325H · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a deer during landing.
- [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 CHI05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA007.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Port Austin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N555MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing resulting in the airplane exiting the end of the wet turf runway. Factors were the wind gusts, the wet grass, the reported airplane braking not being possible on the wet grass, and the impacted fence.
- [NTSB CHI04CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA281.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N98222 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.
- [NTSB CHI04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA077.md): Saab-Scania Saab 340B · Romulus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N420XJ · Substantial damage
  > The visual lookout not maintained and the procedures not followed by the Push Tug Operator during the pushback. Factors were the parked airplane, the dark night, and the inadequate surveillance of the pushback by airline management.
- [NTSB CHI04LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA037.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N297JB · Substantial damage
  > The Phillips screwdriver impacting the left tire on takeoff roll, and the deflated tire which did not allow directional control to be maintained during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA276.md): Beech 1900D · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N79SK · Substantial damage
  > The airplane colliding with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.
- [NTSB CHI01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA145.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N5259N · No damage
  > The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA066.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2001 · N784CA · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadvertent failure to place the column shifter into the parking gear. A factor to the accident was the vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA124.md): Saab-Scania SF-340B · Hancock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N404XJ · Substantial damage
  > the deer which ran onto the runway and were subsequently struck by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA086.md): Beech 58 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N58AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not obtaining proper runway centerline alignment during landing. Associated factors were the pilot's obscured view through the iced windshield, the runway lights not activating simultaneously with the approach lights, incomplete visual detection of…
- [NTSB CHI98LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA330.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N4887S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the runway marker. A factor contributing to this accident was the runway marker.
- [NTSB CHI98LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA290.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Mentha, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N3659T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to land the airplane on the gravel covered road with an uneven surface that had corn growing next to its edge. A factor in this accident was the pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.
- [NTSB CHI96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA081.md): Beech 58 · Yipsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1996 · N4108S · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot not maintaining visual separation with the parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's over- confidence in his personal ability to taxi onto the parking ramp with the snowfall he was encountering.
- [NTSB CHI94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA262.md): Grumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N7025N · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA124.md): Cessna 177RG · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1994 · N7581V · Substantial damage
  > the deer which ran onto the runway. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions and the runway lights which were contacted.
- [NTSB CHI92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA176.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Indian River, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8303Q · Substantial damage
  > An on ground collision with a deer during a landing ground roll.
- [NTSB CHI92LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA164.md): Grumman AA5B · Charlotte, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N45199 · No damage
  > The pedestrian's failure to maintain visual outlook and separation from the taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA91MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA010.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MI · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 3, 1990 · N3313L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Lack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of…
- [NTSB CHI88LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N8253E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The plt of north American P-51D, N6341T, was southbound on twy alpha as the plt of Piper PA-28 cherokee, N8253E, taxied from the run-up area to the hold line for rwy 33, which was near the intxn of twys alpha & india. The plt of the tail- wheel equipped P-51…
- [NTSB CHI87LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA174.md): Cessna 172N · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N6341D · Substantial damage
  > The plt lndd at ngt & taxied the acft to a hangar area for a passenger stop. After the passenger deplaned, the plt proceeded to make a u-turn around a t-hangar & onto an automobile service road that wasn't normally used for acft. Whilethe plt was attempting…
- [NTSB CHI87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1987 · N757UT · Substantial damage
  > On takeoff roll, while practicing touch and go landings, the training flight collided with a deer. The instructor reported that after landing, full power was applied for takeoff and during rotation, a deer ran onto the runway and collided with the left side…
- [NTSB CHI87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Byron Center, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N5593J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that following a preflight inspection and engine run-up, he attempted a soft field takeoff on the 2070 foot turf rwy. According to the plt, he aborted the takeoff aprx 1035 feet down the rwy because he held the nose too high and he was dragging…
- [NTSB CHI86LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA227.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N28208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he had a habit of landing left of the centerline. While landing with a right crosswind, the aircraft drifted to the left and the left wing struck three construction sawhorses, placed off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA089.md): Beech 58P · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N58PC · Substantial damage
  > At 1215 EST, a ground vehicle operator (S-1) rprtd that the braking action was poor on the rwys & taxiways (twys). In the next 9 min, 5 snow plows were cleared onto twys a & e. a short time later, the plt of N58PC was cleared to taxi fm the general aviation…
- [NTSB CHI84LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA221.md): Beech 58 · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N1557W · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that after he made a normal landing, he retracted the gear instead of the flaps. However, there were indicates that the gear was not fully extended during touchdown. The landing gear circuit breaker was found popped. The landing gear safety…
- [NTSB CHI84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA039.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1983 · N47519 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was struck by a truck as it taxied on the ramp after landing. The fire department reported the truck left a 25 ft skid mark as it came out from an area of parked acft and struck N47519.
- [NTSB CHI83LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA331.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N71SA · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff portion of a night touch-and-go, the acft collided with a deer that ran into the acft.
- [NTSB CHI83LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA275.md): Cessna 152 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N93407 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The aircrew of a Cessna 152, N93407, landed on rwy 17 & turned off on taxiway e. they were instructed to hold short of rwy 23 & they complied. Shorly after the Cessna landed, the plt of a Boeing A75 stearman, N801RB, also landed on rwy 17 & turned off on the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA199.md): Beech B-60 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N821BE · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with another parked and unoccupied acft while parking. The tail of the moving Beechcraft was damaged substantially. Damage to the parked acft was minor. The weather was VMC but a light rain was falling.
- [NTSB CHI83LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1982 · N7730C · No damage
  > The pilot was giving a plane ride to his brother, his brother's grandson and the child's mother. The child's grandmother wanted to take pictures and walked into the parking area next to the taxiway. While looking through the viewfinder, her depth perception…
- [NTSB CHI82DA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA346.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1982 · N54847 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot taxiing to takeoff collided with fuel pumps.
- [NTSB CHI82DA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA257.md): Beech 36 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N52GS · Substantial damage
  > After the engine was started, the pilot found that he needed a new microphone. He stated that he leaned over to the right to help the passenger open the door and apparently bumped the throttle. The aircraft moved and struck a parked Grumman American AA-5A,…

## 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" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&state=MI

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