# 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 CHI04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA213.md): Cessna 208B · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N1037N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the cargo door was latched properly prior to flight and the subsequent in-flight opening of the door. A contributing factor was the box which departed the cargo compartment and struck the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CHI04CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N77782 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA199.md): Rockwell 114 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2004 · N114TS · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear failed as a result of the fatigue fracture due to the casting defect (inclusion) during the manufacture process.
- [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 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 CHI04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA175.md): Ercoupe 415C · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N2546H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his delay in executing an aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane running off the departure end of the runway and into a ditch. The tailwind and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA166.md): Beech 23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N23342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. The wind gusts and the runway sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA159.md): Bracken CB540 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N5439N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.
- [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 CHI04LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA137.md): Cessna 175 · Blissfield, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N9401B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land which resulted in exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the drainage ditch which the airplane contacted.
- [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 CHI04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA129.md): Hall Lancair IV-P · Vermontville, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N707SH · Destroyed
  > The failure of Air Route Traffic Control Center controllers to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance as required by FAA directives, which led to the airplane's encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI04CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA142.md): Kauffman Bede IV · Acme, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N115PK · Substantial damage
  > Engine oil starvation and inadequate maintenance by the pilot.
- [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 CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [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 CHI04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA081.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [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 CHI04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA076.md): Cessna 177 · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N3468T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.
- [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 CHI04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA047.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N598S · Destroyed
  > The pilot became disoriented and attempted to land the helicopter at the wrong ramp resulting in his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the approach. The light poles were a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N65455 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain.
- [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 CHI04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA028.md): Cessna 175 · Mears, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N9275B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 CHI04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA021.md): Schweizer 269C · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N191GC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and a roadway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Lapeer, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N77HX · Minor damage
  > Complete failure of the right anti-torque cable while on final approach for landing. A factor was the diminished tail rotor control resulting from the broken cable.
- [NTSB CHI04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA015.md): Schweizer 269C · Fenton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N456JP · Substantial damage
  > The intentional low altitude flight maneuvering and the ostentatious display by the pilot. The water was a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA023.md): Cessna A185E · Cedarville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N3399L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [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 CHI03LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA303.md): Cessna 172G · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N3811L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure with the use of 20 degrees of flaps. Contributing factors were the interrelated effects of high aircraft weight, the density altitude, and the relative humidity. An additional factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA294.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N757GL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the variable crosswind, the misjudged flare that resulted in the bounced landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI03LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA298.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N9574U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA282.md): Cessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N140GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.
- [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 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 CHI03LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA278.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N23EG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during the aerial application pass rendering the airplane uncontrollable. The powerlines were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N8563L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered. The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA235.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N86233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's directional control not possible resulting from the rudder control assembly separation during the landing. A factor was the construction vehicle that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB CHI03LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N910MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA231.md): Cessna 182H · New Era, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N460JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare which led to a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [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 CHI03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA224.md): Aerostar S81A · Highland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N11BQ · No damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees, the reported high winds and gusts, the trees, the power lines and the house.
- [NTSB CHI03FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA218.md): Robinson R22-Beta · Flint, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N131MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inadequate decision to land on an unsuitable area.
- [NTSB CHI03LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA279.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N5359J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare during landing, and his inadequate remedial action resulting in the inadvertent porpoise of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA205.md): Cessna 182Q · Empire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N95890 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident included the pilot not utilizing all available engine power during the entire takeoff. Additional factors were the improper wing flap setting and the cherry-tree orchard.
- [NTSB CHI03LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA208.md): Cameron Balloons O-77 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N8085G · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate. Factors to the accident were the trees lining the landing area.

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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=14&state=MI

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