# NTSB investigations, MI

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN09LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA567.md): Aeronca 11AC · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3383E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear attach point.
- [NTSB CEN09CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA577.md): Ketonen Schreder · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N161HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.
- [NTSB CEN09LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA557.md): Cessna 150F · Rosedale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6446F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
- [NTSB CEN09CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA568.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N9649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA554.md): Socata TBM 700 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N715V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing during gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA545.md): Dekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N811AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA549.md): Piper PA-15 · Lakeview, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N4585H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA559.md): Navion Navion G · Eau Claire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N2418T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548.md): Piper PA-15 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4380H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA517.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.
- [NTSB CEN09CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA513.md): Beech A36TC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N336TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA512.md): Hooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N37JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA502.md): Cessna 337F · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N337BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN09IA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA606.md): Saab 340B · Traverse City, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N452XJ · No damage
  > The flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.
- [NTSB CEN09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA485.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N77FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA467.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N36299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA426.md): Cessna A188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N9010R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N103MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA338.md): Garrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N213KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA319.md): Mileski Zenair · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N701MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA334.md): Aerotrike Safari · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N8035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA311.md): Thornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N39JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA269.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N238SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known adverse weather approaching the airport.
- [NTSB CEN09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA122.md): Beech A36TC · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N92WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA083.md): Cessna 206H · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N6053B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with instrument flight procedures and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB DCA09FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA011.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8698A · Substantial damage
  > The lack of vigilance on the part of the ramp agent driving the baggage tug. Contributing factors include the night conditions, and low visibility due to fog and rain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA015.md): Cessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA006.md): Beech 23 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA278.md): Cessna 185 · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N80MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA271.md): Cessna T182T · Munising, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N140NE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-landing taxi.
- [NTSB CHI08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA275.md): Cessna 150H · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N23461 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA263.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N1281 · Substantial damage
  > The deer that ran onto the runway contacting the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA264.md): Cessna 172 · Pullman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298.md): Lake LA-4 · Algonac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.
- [NTSB CHI08CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA259.md): Piper PA-34-200T · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N9114K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI08TA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08TA239.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Mount Clemens, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N204TU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unintentional lowering of the collective control during approach to land, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA236.md): Beech H35 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N5430D · Substantial damage
  > The checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA229.md): Prendergast RV-7A · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N5025G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA225.md): Aero Commander 200D · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N260M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA206.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N8942W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the short field takeoff procedure not followed by the pilot. An additional cause was the delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA191.md): Drochak Aventura II · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N621CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA178.md): Mooney M20K · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N252EM · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA194.md): Cessna 150F · Johannesburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N7886F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA160.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.
- [NTSB CHI08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA141.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N176SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor obstacle clearance from a tower during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA132.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N5049F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA129.md): Cessna 208B · Ada, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N893FE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA136.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N24BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider…
- [NTSB CHI08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA118.md): Luscombe 8A · Remus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&state=MI

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