# 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 CHI02CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA184.md): Piper PA-34 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N52WP · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident was a failure to properly compensate for the current wind conditions. Excessive use of brakes was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA181.md): Bell 206B · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CHI02CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA182.md): Beech A-23-23 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N3545R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare, and his loss of directional control during landing. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA171.md): Hulle Horizon 1 · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N816DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI02FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA172.md): Cessna 182A · Foster City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5034D · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications.
- [NTSB CHI02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N56136 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA144.md): Mitsubishi MU2B-20 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N54CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear prior to landing, and his failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure. The popped circuit breaker was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA139.md): Wattier Tornado · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N5143C · Substantial damage
  > The disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA121.md): Yoder GP-4 · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N59JY · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA127.md): Cessna 310L · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N1199L · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the electrical system, the landing gear indicating system not operating, and the unsuccessful emergency landing gear extension.
- [NTSB CHI02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N2494B · Substantial damage
  > The failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI02IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA110.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Sturgis, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N92721 · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew not following the landing checklist, the flightcrew not lowering the landing gear, and the flight examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Niles, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N5246T · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N66986 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt the landing with a gusting 20 knot…
- [NTSB CHI02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · Destroyed
  > The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…
- [NTSB CHI02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA060.md): Cessna 414A · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.
- [NTSB CHI02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA057.md): Aeronca 11AC · Lake Leelanau, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N302AC · Substantial damage
  > The improper planning/decision in runway selection. The soft runway condition and wet snow were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA054.md): Cessna 182K · Nashville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N2607Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing and his improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot misjudging his speed and distance during the landing and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA046.md): Miller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N417EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA043.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Romulus, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N488AA · No damage
  > The turbulence encountered in-flight and the passenger not complying with the flight and cabin crew’s warning of the turbulance.
- [NTSB CHI02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA021.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N888BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA017.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1243K · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N6899C · Substantial damage
  > the touchdown aim point not attained by the pilot rated student and the remedial action not performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA011.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N29461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the terrain drop-off.
- [NTSB CHI02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N73630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. The gusty crosswind and the berm were factors.
- [NTSB CHI02FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA001.md): Enstrom F-28A · Attica, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N137E · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the pilot not performing an autorotation, the pilot not maintaining rotor RPM during his emergency descent, and the pilot not maintaining control of the helicopter. A factor was…
- [NTSB CHI01LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA332.md): AviaStrottel AC 4C · Marshfield, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N68PR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA325.md): Bell 47G-2 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N46R · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA322.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Petoskey, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N952JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor relating to this accident was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI01LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA310.md): Mooney M20K · Croswell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N252YX · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pole and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA304.md): Beech C23 · St. Helen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB CHI01LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA296.md): Dassault/SUD Fan Jet Falcon · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N617GA · Substantial damage
  > The wheels up landing performed by the flightcrew during the emergency landing and improper aircraft preflight by the pilot in command. Factors were the unsecured cargo door, the cemetery fence, and the lack of crew coordination during the flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Romeo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N9047L · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI01LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA293.md): Hughes 269B · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9390F · Substantial damage
  > the checklist not compiled with by the operator and not verified by the operator’s pilot and the operator's flight instructor. An additional cause was the improper autorotation by the pilot in command. The out of calibration engine idle speed was a…
- [NTSB CHI01FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA290.md): Navion L-17B · Newaygo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N1017B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently positioning the fuel selector in an intermediate position, resulting in a loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify the fuel selector position during the engine restart attempt. Factors to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI01LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA285.md): Waters Avid Bandit · Northville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N62PT · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A factor was the concrete building.
- [NTSB CHI01LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA289.md): Cessna 177 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N2949X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot not performing a go-around and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI01LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA280.md): Cessna 182A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N4080D · Substantial damage
  > Both the CFI and the student pilot on board improperly flared the airplane and the CFI's failure to perform remedial action during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA279.md): Globe GC-1B · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N80917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following the emergency landing gear extension procedures. Factors were the failure of the hydraulic motor, and the landing gear locks not engaged.
- [NTSB CHI01LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA269.md): Cessna P210N · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N5268W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath during the landing approach resulting in the pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the haze, the gusty winds, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA266.md): Grumman AA-5B · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N4545T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that the airplane traveled into.
- [NTSB CHI01LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA277.md): Blanik L-13 · Marlette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N9297Z · Minor damage
  > Ground crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI01LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA245.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N780NC · No damage
  > The passenger (an off duty flight attendant) disregarded the flight crews warning regarding turbulence along with the seat belt sign which had been turned on.
- [NTSB CHI01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA236.md): Champion 7KCAB · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N7537F · Substantial damage
  > The forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA226.md): Cessna 182T · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N3559E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors relating to this accident were the misjudged flare, the exceeded proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the pond.
- [NTSB CHI01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA224.md): Maule M-5-180C · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N56646 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA225.md): Cessna U206G · Freemont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N756DM · Substantial damage
  > The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N8253A · No damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to exit the airplane onto the wing while the propeller was running.
- [NTSB CHI01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA213.md): LaPorte MXL II Sport · Gaines Twp., MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N4416Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor planning which resulted in foreign object damage to the propeller, and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred which resulted in the pilot not being able to properly flare the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were…
- [NTSB CHI01LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA207.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tall grass during his recovery from the bounced landing. A factor was the tall grass.

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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=16&state=MI

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