# 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 21 of 65 · 3,234 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA295.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N1609N · Substantial damage > The contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner. - [NTSB CHI92LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA285.md): Cessna 177B · Norcross, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N34893 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and the pilot's total lack of experience. - [NTSB CHI92FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA257.md): Cessna 310D · Crystal, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N6908T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff/initial climb in gusty, shifting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA256.md): Cessna A185F · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1992 · N185RF · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to abort takeoff before overrunning the lake edge. - [NTSB CHI92LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA244.md): Beech 19A · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N6055N · Substantial damage > A hard landing due to excessive descent rate. - [NTSB CHI92DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DER03.md): Schneider/Brashear Sorrell SNS-7 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N226HB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA235.md): Boeing A75N1 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N55982 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inattentiveness and improper use of the airplanes brakes. A factor which contributed to this accident was the incorrect brake system installed on the airplane. - [NTSB CHI92LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA234.md): Grumman AA5 · Pinecreek, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · CGRRE · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper climb rate. - [NTSB CHI92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA216.md): Cessna 150H · Bowlus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N22923 · Substantial damage > The fracture of the number four cylinder's connecting rod cap. - [NTSB CHI92LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA205.md): Cessna 180H · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N7955V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of wheel brakes. - [NTSB CHI92DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DER02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Badger, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N4704Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusty winds. - [NTSB CHI92FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA201.md): Cessna 172N · St Paul, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N6376F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic, and failure of the relieving controllers to use the radar display to identify and sequence an airplane entering the pattern.… - [NTSB CHI92DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DER01.md): Goehring Quickie · So. St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N533C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA177.md): Piper PA-22 · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N9534D · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the tail wheel assembly due to a fatigue fracture of an internal spring. - [NTSB CHI92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA175.md): Champion 7GCAA · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2519F · Destroyed > An excessive pull up and failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA163.md): Cessna 120 · Elk River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N76028 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight inspection. - [NTSB CHI92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA108.md): Cessna 150 · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N8741G · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N56750 · Substantial damage > The collision with the deer, the damage to the gascolator which resulted from the collision and the pilot's decision to abort the landing after the collision. - [NTSB CHI92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA081.md): Robinson R-22B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N4046H · Substantial damage > A misjudged autorotation. - [NTSB CHI92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA071.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N255W · Substantial damage > The pilot's lack of familiarity with aircraft systems which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear by the alternate system. A factor was the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA069.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N9845H · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was not attained and an aborted landing was delayed by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the icy runway conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA055.md): Aero Commander 690A · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N96BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with, and not selecting the proper touchdown point on the landing runway. Factors associated with the accident are a dark night light condition and crosswinds. - [NTSB CHI92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1991 · N72625 · Substantial damage > Remedial action was not performed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was directional control was not maintained by the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N8411A · Substantial damage > Improper use of autopilot during approach which resulted in proper alignment not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were turbulence and crosswinds, over confidence in aircraft's capability and overconfidence in personal ability. - [NTSB CHI92LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA040.md): Mooney M20J · Morris, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N201QB · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain proper glidepath. A factor related to the accident is the failure to perform remedial action, the dark night, and the snow shower in progress at the time. - [NTSB CHI92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA036.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N2072T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation from each other. Contributing factors to this accident were an inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures and directives. - [NTSB CHI92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N80553 · Substantial damage > An inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in flight into icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the icing conditions and the excessive descent during landing. - [NTSB CHI92FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA035.md): Cessna 172RG · Litchfield, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N9589B · Destroyed > Pilot factor in that he had spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident are; VFR flight into IMC, disregarding hazardous weather advisories, performing flight into known adverse weather conditions, and overconfidence in personal ability by the… - [NTSB CHI92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA034.md): Aero Commander 685 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1991 · N9196N · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to a seized fuel pump rotor shaft. - [NTSB CHI92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA031.md): Cessna 310R · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N35H · Substantial damage > The inadequate design of the propeller hub assembly which resulted in metal fatigue and propeller blade separation during initial climbout. - [NTSB CHI92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA217.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N9296T · No damage > The pilot's improper starting procedures and the passenger's inattentiveness. A related factor is the pilot's lack of supervision. - [NTSB CHI92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA021.md): Cessna 172 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N8283E · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command, the non performance o fan emergency procedure and not maintaining a positive rate of climb on behalf of the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in… - [NTSB CHI92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA008.md): Cessna 172P · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N97984 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI92FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA009.md): Beech A36 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N46MJ · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with weather conditions favorable for formation of airframe icing. - [NTSB CHI91LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA287.md): Beech A23 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N5786V · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to land. - [NTSB CHI91LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA293.md): Cessna 185 · Duluth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N1637Z · Substantial damage > Premature touchdown while landing by the pic/cfi. Factors related to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and haze; weather evaluation misjudged by the pic/cfi; and visual outlook reduced. - [NTSB CHI91LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA288.md): Cessna 185F · Afton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1991 · N1074F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent lowering of the wheels during the water landing. - [NTSB CHI91DER14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER14.md): Milner, Dick G Glasair II · Milaca, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N327DM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and departure which resulted in a dragged wing and ground impact. Related factors are the rough airstrip, the pilot's lack of expereince in the type of operation, and the premature lift-off. - [NTSB CHI91DER13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER13.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Maple Grove, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N73998 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the forced landing. Related factors are the loss of engine power, loss of rotor RPM, the eroded compressor blades, the pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and… - [NTSB CHI91LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA255.md): Cessna 180 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N1637C · Substantial damage > Directional control after landing was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a downhill embankment (ditch). - [NTSB CHI91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA250.md): Piper PA-12 · Loman, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · CFAOQ · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA253.md): Cessna 180 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N9377T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and adequate airspeed during the approach. A factor related to the accident is the lack of recent total experience. - [NTSB CHI91LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA236.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N55924 · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N19153 · Substantial damage > Improper flare performed by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA240.md): Piper J-3 · Saint Leo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N1402N · Substantial damage > Performance data was misjudged resulting in a positive climb not being attained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI91DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER12.md): Lacey B D4 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N363H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action. Related factors are the tall grass runway conditions, and the inadequate airspeed. - [NTSB CHI91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA206.md): Cessna 150 · Carlos, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N50637 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use adequate carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the wires. - [NTSB CHI91DER10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER10.md): Kolb Twinstar MK II · Staples, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N503BP · Destroyed > The disconnected elevator trim cable. Related factors are the inadequate maintenance/installation, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB CHI91DER11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER11.md): Piper OA25-235 · Clinton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N9599P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering in aerial application operations. Related factors are wake turbulence and low altitude. - [NTSB CHI91DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER09.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Windom, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N88142 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper aircraft handling. Related factors are the pilot's inattention and the airplane's deteriorated performance capability. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MN&page=22 ## 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=21&state=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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