# 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 CHI99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA234.md): Grimm SEA Hawker · Princeton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N188AK · Destroyed
  > The erratic aileron control response for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA224.md): Cessna 172N · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4886G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB CHI99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N7314P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA216.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Fisher, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N8029K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application spray run.
- [NTSB CHI99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA209.md): Cessna 180A · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N9780B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to get the airplane to climb for undetermined reason, and the pilot landing the floatplane on the lake with the wheels extended. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to perform a before landing checklist,…
- [NTSB CHI99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA213.md): Larson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N535Y · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.
- [NTSB CHI99LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA188.md): Cessna 172N · Cloquet, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N9419E · Destroyed
  > a fire which initiated from an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB CHI99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA171.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N64292 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the helicopter, which precluded an emergency autorotation, and the crop field.
- [NTSB CHI99GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99GA185.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Baudette, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N305NR · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA156.md): Beech 99A · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1999 · N133BA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear actuator for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA130.md): Bell 206B · Cloquet, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N119SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pole and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mora, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N5416S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper soft field takeoff technique in that excessive back pressure was used which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI99FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA112.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1999 · N115CD · Destroyed
  > the lack of sufficient aileron-to-wing gap clearance design. Contributing factors were the inadequate oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration of the design and manufacturing and flight test process of Cirrus Design Corporation, the location of the…
- [NTSB CHI99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA108.md): Cessna 152 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N89084 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA098.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N57468 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor to the accident was the unmarked transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N752AA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA040.md): Cessna 172P · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N52502 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on…
- [NTSB CHI99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA041.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N2988R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare and did not maintain directional control during touchdown. A factor was the VASI lights.
- [NTSB CHI99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA037.md): Beech BE-55 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N5638S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N66314 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA026.md): Tomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N316AZ · Substantial damage
  > the non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA008.md): Beech 65-B80 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N138BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his diversion of attention during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB CHI98TA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98TA354.md): Bell 206B-3 · Hinkley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N52BH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of the engine governor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA338.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7965W · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the tree which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA334.md): Culver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N6269R · Substantial damage
  > a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA331.md): Cessna 172N · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N6703E · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA355.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · N. Ottawa Twp., MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N4543F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a worn piston ring. A related factor was the owner exceeded the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul.
- [NTSB CHI98LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA327.md): Cessna 310B · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N310X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA316.md): Wakely DR-107 · Stanton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N207TW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the partial failure of the propeller and a crop field.
- [NTSB CHI98LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA315.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Redwood Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N4576F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not following proper short field landing procedures.
- [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA291.md): Bell 47G-2 · Plainview, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1998 · N90529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not achieving the proper descent rate prior to touchdown. A factor related to the accident was fuel starvation due to a low fuel level.
- [NTSB CHI98LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA273.md): Champion 7GCBC · Clearwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N21262 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. The unmarked transmission wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA240.md): Cessna T188C · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot
- [NTSB CHI98LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA238.md): Cessna A188B · Strandquist, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N5829G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA223.md): Rockwell S2-R · Williams, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N5682X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA218.md): Hiller UH-12E · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N86663 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of aircraft. Factors were the congested helipad conditions and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA216.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N82585 · Substantial damage
  > the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA212.md): Cessna 150G · Rush City, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N8450J · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA198.md): Bell 47G · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N73284 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire which the helicopter contacted.
- [NTSB CHI98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA187.md): Cessna 421 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N541N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA230.md): Grumman G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N9632 · Substantial damage
  > a locked brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA170.md): Kreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N68474 · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.
- [NTSB CHI98LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA162.md): Cessna A188B · Crookston, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI98IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA164.md): Boeing 747-123 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N675UP · No damage
  > the open shielding on the #2 VHF transceiver coax connector which resulted in electromagnetic interference with the yaw damper system.
- [NTSB CHI98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA157.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N3803F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA150.md): Cessna A185F · Isanti, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N7140H · Substantial damage
  > the soft terrain condition. A factor was the failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA144.md): Cessna 170A · Emily, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N1491D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).
- [NTSB CHI98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA092.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1998 · N18766 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence.

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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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