# 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 CHI05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N8103V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA244.md): Cessna 414 · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N77DN · Substantial damage
  > The right main gear collapsed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI05CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA236.md): Yamokoski Glastar · Marcellus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N4970Y · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the tall corn he encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA239.md): Beech 36 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N6222V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot becoming distracted by his passengers during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA233.md): North American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N8828H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA227.md): Cessna 172S · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N632FA · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA207.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Trufant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N8951H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the watering pivot during the aerial application maneuver and the unsuitable terrain he encountered during the emergency landing. A factor was the sunglare encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA205.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N602EA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB CHI05CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA193.md): Piper PA-22 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N2654A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA190.md): Mooney M20M · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N355RZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…
- [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 CHI05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N601RE · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA175.md): Cessna A185F · Elk Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N90MW · Substantial damage
  > The gear retraction not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA166.md): Cessna 182F · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N3184U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA143.md): Thomas Zenith CH701 · Redford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N613DT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine thrust was the result of the propeller blades overstress separation from the propeller hub for an undetermined reason. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA140.md): Cessna 310C · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N311V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons and the flightcrew's failure to maintain aircraft control following the loss of power.
- [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 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 CHI05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA124.md): Cessna 172S · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N860SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA120.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N2274U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.
- [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 CHI05CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA095.md): Cessna 172P · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N777UM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the low altitude.
- [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 CHI05LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA079.md): Cessna 210E · Bronson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2005 · N2380F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to detect contaminated fuel that led to a loss of engine power. The unsuitable terrain encountered was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA063.md): Beech BE-58 · Niles, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2005 · N12AZ · Destroyed
  > The steep nose down descent from cruise for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain in a steep nose down attitude.
- [NTSB CHI05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA060.md): Cessna 172RG · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2005 · N9515B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI05CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA051.md): Cessna 414A · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N194JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by his failure to remove the accumulated airframe ice which resulted in deteriorated aircraft takeoff performance. Airframe ice, the snow bank and the fence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI05FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA049.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N5398M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…
- [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 CHI05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N63887 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA013.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indian River, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N425C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.
- [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 CHI04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA292.md): Cessna 150M · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage
  > The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.
- [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 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 CHI04CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA261.md): Abbott RAF 2000 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N702BX · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the scoring and overheating of the cylinders as a result of the pilot/owner's improper servicing of the modified engine cooling system. Additional factors included the pilot/owner modifying and servicing the engine…
- [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 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 CHI04LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA231.md): Stephen T-Bird TBT06 · Gobles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N655DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb capabilities of the airplane. The downdraft and the trees were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA233.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N631SD · Substantial damage
  > The autorotation performed by the dual student and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI04LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA232.md): Cessna 182S · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N537CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.
- [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.

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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=13&state=MI

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