# 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. Page 17 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N8007N · Destroyed > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA192.md): Melenyk Genesis · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N370E · Substantial damage > the in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA189.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N86960 · Substantial damage > Unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation caused by foreign material blocking the fuel tank lines which led to the engine failure, annual inspection… - [NTSB CHI01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA187.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N8210Z · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a… - [NTSB CHI01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA185.md): Kaines Kitfox 2 · Mt. Morris, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N789MK · Substantial damage > The loss of partial engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the tree. - [NTSB CHI01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA181.md): Masko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane. - [NTSB CHI01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA162.md): Giackino Exec 162F · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N556DG · Substantial damage > The contamination of the main rotor drive belts causing them to slip. Factors were the low altitude, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and the water. - [NTSB CHI01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA155.md): Torno Micro Mong · Petersburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N426RT · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power, the overtemperature of the piston, the hole in the top of the number-one piston, and the encountered stall. - [NTSB CHI01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA150.md): Perth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N726N · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA145.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N5259N · No damage > The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter. - [NTSB CHI01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA140.md): Beech 58 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N23AM · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent… - [NTSB CHI01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Roscommon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N45943 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aircraft being near gross weight, the high density altitude, the rough runway condition, and the tree line. An additional factor to the accident… - [NTSB CHI01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA132.md): Maule M-7-235B · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N744LS · Substantial damage > the improper installation of the left landing gear hydraulic line which allowed it to separate and port the hydraulic fluid. This resulted in the landing gear extending during a water landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA112.md): Meyers 200A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N495C · Substantial damage > The fuel starvation. Factors were the loose line at the distribution valve, the inadequate annual inspection the owner/pilot mechanic performed, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing after takeoff, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA107.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N79301 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights. - [NTSB CHI01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA104.md): Airbus Industrie A320-200 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N357NW · Substantial damage > The pilot induced oscillations and the delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the first officer used an improper trim setting and the captain did not identify and correct the setting during the taxi checklist, and the wet… - [NTSB CHI01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N6532W · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA094.md): Cessna 500 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N234UM · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeding the available runway distance during landing and the pilot's delay in executing a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were, the pilots improper in-flight planning/decision, the pilot disregarding the NOTAMS for the airport, the… - [NTSB CHI01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA092.md): Cessna 172R · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N975BC · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the student pilot's lack of experience and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA088.md): Mooney M20K · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N1157P · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA083.md): Swearingen SA227-AT · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N318DH · Destroyed > The flightcrew not maintaining altitude/clearance during the circling instrument approach. Factors were the pilot in command initiating the flight without proper weather reporting facilities at the destination, the flightcrew not flying to an alternate… - [NTSB CHI01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA081.md): Cessna 172RG · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N369ER · Substantial damage > the excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA078.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N4123K · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane due to inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, the icy runway, and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Sunfield, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2001 · N6448V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA075.md): Enstrom 480 · Dryden, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2001 · N704G · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. The dark night was a factor. - [NTSB CHI01IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA073.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Grand Rapids, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2001 · N785CA · Minor damage > The uncommanded deployment of the right flight spoiler due to the fatigue fracture of the spoiler lug. - [NTSB CHI01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N714UA · Substantial damage > The CFI's delay in iniating remedial action to arrest the sink rate which developed on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath on final approach and the snow bank which the airplane… - [NTSB CHI01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA066.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2001 · N784CA · Substantial damage > The vehicle driver's inadvertent failure to place the column shifter into the parking gear. A factor to the accident was the vehicle. - [NTSB CHI01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA061.md): Mooney M20S · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2001 · N2184N · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2000 · N63276 · Substantial damage > The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow. - [NTSB CHI01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA036.md): Cessna 172H · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N15900 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance… - [NTSB CHI01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA024.md): Piper PA28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N98094 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing… - [NTSB CHI01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA010.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N289JG · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CHI01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N732FL · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition. - [NTSB CHI01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA002.md): Moseler RAF 2000 GTX SE · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N1187Z · Destroyed > The main rotor contacting with the vertical stabilizer, the loss of the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA310.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N33117 · Destroyed > the pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop. - [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI00LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA312.md): Cessna 208B · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N806BF · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper securing of the cargo that led up to the cargo shift during takeoff roll. A factor was the cargo restraint failure. - [NTSB CHI00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA264.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N9174W · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control in response to the uncommanded roll, and the excessive descent to the runway resulting in the hard landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's attempted recovery from the uncommanded roll, the high… - [NTSB CHI00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA259.md): Cessna 172M · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N80310 · Substantial damage > the pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision resulting in the long touchdown, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA258.md): Beech K35 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6099E · Substantial damage > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00MA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00MA256.md): North American NA-265-80 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N85DW · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, the pilot's failure to turn on the continuous ignition in turbulence, and the pilot's failure to follow the procedures for an airstart. Factors included the… - [NTSB CHI00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA257.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N3103B · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA253.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Coopersville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N2545N · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the blocked carburetor. Factors relating to the accident were the foreign object (tab), the improper maintenance performed on the carburetor, and the corn crop. - [NTSB CHI00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA242.md): Cessna 172R · Luzerne, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N395ES · Substantial damage > the misjudged flare and porpoise encountered during landing by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N6712F · Substantial damage > the maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence. - [NTSB CHI00FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FAMS2.md): Peters RAF 2000 · Manistique, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N11ZK · Destroyed > undetermined. - [NTSB CHI00LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA228.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N345CD · Substantial damage > the pilot selected the wrong runway direction in which to land and he did not perform a go-around when he realized the landing approach was too high. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition, the improper glidepath, and the intentional… - [NTSB CHI00LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA225.md): Comeau Avid Flyer · Gladstone, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N646R · Destroyed > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&page=18 ## 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=17&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.