# NTSB investigations, MN

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 CHI01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA018.md): Beech 95-C55 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N2016F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment, and the misjudged flare by the pilot. A factor was the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA008.md): Walton RV-6 · Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N796W · Substantial damage
  > The rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot. A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection.
- [NTSB CHI00LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA300.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N4584P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI00LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA308.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N8319R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the gusts, the crosswind weather conditions, and the ditch terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA296.md): Boeing 727-224 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N296SC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the wheel assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection procedures prior to the issuance of a service bulletin.
- [NTSB CHI00LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA291.md): Beech A36TC · Moorehead, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA290.md): Beech B19 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N1930W · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA274.md): Widner Pietenpol Aircamper · Andover, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N89JW · Destroyed
  > The trees and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the side slip to avoid the trees initiated by the pilot, the fractured piston, and the cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA230.md): Bell BH-222-U · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N224LL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper vertical takeoff and not obtaining clearance from helicopter pad light. Factors included the tailwind takeoff and the helipad light.
- [NTSB CHI00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA220.md): Floroski Anderson Kingfisher · Deerwood, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N41SF · Substantial damage
  > the open carburetor heat air box resulting in a loss of engine power, the diminished climb rate and the altitude/clearance not possible by the pilot. Factors were the trees and the bent carburetor heat push-pull rod.
- [NTSB CHI00FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA214.md): Piper PA-23 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N1069P · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control in his turn back in the direction of the airport and the pilot not performing an emergency landing straight ahead. Factors were the water and debris contamination found in the fuel screens and carburetor bowl and the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA198.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Dell, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA199.md): Cessna 140 · St. Francis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N76427 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA194.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8136D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor to the accident was the pocket gopher mound in the wheat field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA190.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N4940A · Substantial damage
  > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI00FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA185.md): Piper PA-30 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7213Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI00FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA180.md): Cessna 152 · Brownton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N757SL · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with the terrain for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA179.md): Norton Volksplane VP-1 · Waconia, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N256DN · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low attitude at the time of the stall was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA211.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Saint Vincent, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N11A · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the engine reduction gear assembly. Factors were the low altitude when the failure occurred and the crops.
- [NTSB CHI00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA170.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA166.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N6445P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were excessive airspeed during the landing and an improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA154.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N8189T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the engine and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot-in-command. Factors to the accident were the fracture of the crankshaft due to fatigue, excessive main bearing wear, and the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA142.md): American AA-1 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N5712L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not attaining an airspeed necessary for the go-around and not maintaining clearance from terrain. Factors were the crosswind, gust, and the collapsed nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA141.md): Cessna C310R · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N87430 · Substantial damage
  > the deer incursion on the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ham Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N8321K · Destroyed
  > carburetor ice. Factors relating to this accident were the icing conditions, the pilot's attempted emergency landing and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA118.md): Cessna 170A · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N1233D · Substantial damage
  > the broken landing gear axle.
- [NTSB CHI00FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA111.md): Bell 222U · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N225LL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the threaded studs and dowel pins, the failure of the flight control system, helicopter control not being possible…
- [NTSB CHI00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA107.md): Aeronca 7AC · Embarrass, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N84424 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA105.md): Weinzierl Titan Tornado II · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N196KW · Substantial damage
  > the obstructed fuel system filter, the inadequate silicone material the builder used, and the rough and uneven terrain. A factor was that suitable landing terrain was not available.
- [NTSB CHI00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine City, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N54454 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four cylinder's exhaust valve spring and exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident were, the barbwire fence and the clump of high vegetation encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA080.md): Beech 95-B55 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N7736R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach. Factors to the accident were, the pilot's improper decision to attempt the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the weather, the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA075.md): Kretsinger Bensen B8M · Wayzata, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2436 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully…
- [NTSB CHI00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N6545A · No damage
  > the passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB CHI00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA053.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8417A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue flight into icing conditions. An additional cause was the directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the viewable area of the aircraft's heated windshield panel, in-flight…
- [NTSB CHI00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N41910 · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors were the dark night and the pilots lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI00FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA020.md): Bell 206B · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N565KS · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA010.md): Cessna 172G · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N4621L · Substantial damage
  > the fractured main landing gear due to the improper maintenance by an unknown person(s) and the inadequate annual inspection by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB CHI99LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA353.md): Luscombe 8A · Gran Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N65353 · Substantial damage
  > the downwind turn, stall, mush, due to the pilot's decision to turn and failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB CHI99LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA331.md): Champion 7ECA · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N9549S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging the proper glidepath, and his not maintaining airspeed. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, the airplane's inadvertent stall, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI99LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA315.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N6606P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and his failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI99LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA317.md): Ayres S-2R · Brooten, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N8417V · Substantial damage
  > the compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA301.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N32840 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA265.md): Cessna 310N · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N310DE · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel installed washers which were not large enough in diameter to prevent the retraction/extension scissors links from separating from each other.
- [NTSB CHI99FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA264.md): Beech C23 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1999 · N6996R · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not obtained/maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB CHI99LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA254.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N621KE · Substantial damage
  > the premature gear retraction and proper runway alignment not maintained during takeoff by the pilot. An additional cause was the proper descent rate not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions
- [NTSB CHI99LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA261.md): Hodre-Buull-Kolb Mark III · Plymouth, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N93JL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the airplane's rudder control pulley due to corrosion and inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by the owner/pilot mechanic of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA243.md): Mooney M20F · Marshall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N7141V · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall and the checklist not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the baggage door not secured and the precautionary landing attempt by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA259.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N4636B · Substantial damage
  > failure of the operator of the boat to maintain clearance with the floatplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA235.md): Piper J-3C · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N88593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in exceeding the maximum gross weight of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA241.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N96884 · Substantial damage
  > the right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation.

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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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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