# 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. Page 19 of 65 · 3,233 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA163.md): Schweizer G-164B · E. Grand Forks, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6682K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires. - [NTSB CHI95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA168.md): Cessna 180D · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N8611X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA155.md): Piper PA-18 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N1097A · Substantial damage > the pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · East Gull Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N5528W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts. - [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI95IA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA342.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N331NW · No damage > inadequate design of the fly-by-wire flight control system which allowed false signals from the sidestick transducer units to generate uncommanded rolls. - [NTSB CHI95TA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA151.md): Cessna 172 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4183G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI95FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA121.md): Cessna P-210N · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N4738A · Destroyed > the failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the excessive pullup performed by the… - [NTSB CHI95FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA114.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N56349 · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land in the existing wind conditions. His lack of experience was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage > an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed. - [NTSB CHI95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N2928A · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude during landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA094.md): Beech 1900 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1995 · N130UE · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations. Related factors are the dark night light conditions and the wrong taxi route. - [NTSB CHI95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Cotton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N52172 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA086.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N62711 · Substantial damage > an inadequate windshield deicing system for the inflight icing encountered, airframe icing, and the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate weather forecast and icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA110.md): Cessna 172 · Nevis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N739FZ · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a blockage caused by ice. A factor in the accident was the snow. - [NTSB CHI95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA065.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · CFGDZ · Substantial damage > engine oil exhaustion due to a frozen crankcase breather line and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB CHI95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA058.md): Mooney M20K · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N3983H · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident were the separation of the exhaust pipe and the pilot's not understanding communications from the air traffic… - [NTSB CHI95FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA061.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N133MA · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: fog, low ceiling, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the excessive… - [NTSB CHI95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N6445P · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA043.md): Piper PA-44 · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N853ND · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated forced landing. A factor in the accident is the student pilot's improper landing flare. - [NTSB CHI95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA031.md): Boeing 757-231 · St Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N518US · No damage > Failure of ground personnel to identify the unsafe/hazardous situation regarding the closeness of the airplane to the baggage carts, and the captain's improper planning/decision concerning the situation. - [NTSB CHI95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA026.md): Bell 206B3 · Inver Grove Hts, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N505KS · Destroyed > the pilot's improper altitude and inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA011.md): Beech 58 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N258CH · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB CHI95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA001.md): Cessna 150G · Lamberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N3654J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing. - [NTSB CHI94LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA336.md): Cessna 170 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4271V · Substantial damage > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot when he did not insure that all the water was drained from the airplane's fuel tanks. Factors associated with this accident were contaminated fuel and powerlines. - [NTSB CHI94LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA338.md): Cessna 172 · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N8064B · Substantial damage > was an improper touchdown by the pilot-in-command. Factor's associated with this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to his perception of a crosswind condition and the pilot not performing a recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA320.md): Weatherly 201C · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N9054W · Substantial damage > improper rigging of the parking brake control cable resulting in inadvertent application of the left wheel brake. - [NTSB CHI94DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DER03.md): Smart CP 301 · Remer, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N60AG · Substantial damage > the failure of the alternator/electrical system, and subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight over wooded terrain. - [NTSB CHI94LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA304.md): Cessna 210L · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1994 · N712JM · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the false indication from the fuel quantity gauges, and terrain condition in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA305.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N1197X · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI94LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA300.md): Bell 47 MARK-6 · Lake City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N19JM · Substantial damage > The loss of lift resulting from the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during an aerial application turn. The power available from the engine was less than that required to regain the lost rotor RPM. - [NTSB CHI94LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA297.md): Bellanca 7EAC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N2872Z · Substantial damage > The second pilot's failure to remove carburetor heat during the takeoff phase resulting in a loss of power and inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI94LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA296.md): Cessna 172 · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N75534 · Substantial damage > the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm. - [NTSB FTW94FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA274.md): Bell 230 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N230EM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute the proper approach and the ensuing settling with power. Factors were the tailwind, and the congestion around the airport. - [NTSB CHI94LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA276.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Sargeant, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N64292 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire during an agricultural spray run. A factor in the accident is the transmission wire. - [NTSB CHI94DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DER02.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Halstad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1994 · N3611Z · Substantial damage > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff. Related factors are the soft terrain and the deterioration in aircraft performance due to the high gross weight. - [NTSB CHI94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA244.md): Montana Coyote · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N218LW · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the blocked vent line. - [NTSB CHI94LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA243.md): Inman Acro Sport 1 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N869M · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing on the remaining runway. Factors in the accident were the blocked fuel injector and inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI94LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA232.md): Cessna 180 · Battle Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks. - [NTSB CHI94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9284U · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to… - [NTSB CHI94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA219.md): Cessna 150M · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI94FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA212.md): Beech A35 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N3042V · Destroyed > The jamming of the elevator control which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the pitch attitude of the airplane. The airplane encountered a stall-spin and impacted level terrain in an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB CHI94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA208.md): Stinson 108-3 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N6808M · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the parking brake. - [NTSB BFO94FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA103.md): Beech A-36 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N1525G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate altitude to avoid collision with the terrain. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument flying experience, and the… - [NTSB CHI94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA199.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N83019 · Substantial damage > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related factors are the rough/uneven terrain, and excessive brake application. - [NTSB CHI94T#A04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94T%23A04.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Medina, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N73998 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA196.md): Popehn Arthur J. Coot A · Circle Pines, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N123AP · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's inattention to the fuel supply. Factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention, his not performing refueling, and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA168.md): Cessna 182B · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N7261E · Destroyed > collision with a fence post during landing roll after an inadvertent landing at the wrong field. - [NTSB CHI94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA164.md): Beech B23 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N4016T · Substantial damage > a hard landing as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's improper flair. - [NTSB CHI94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA163.md): Stinson 108-2 · Kettle River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N9761K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MN&page=20 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=19&state=MN --- 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.