# 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 CHI91LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA199.md): Robinson R-22 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N8024W · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions was not attained by the pilot resulting in loss of directional control. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.
- [NTSB CHI91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA197.md): Cessna 180 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N6503A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in seaplanes and the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA196.md): Cessna 172RG · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N9431D · Substantial damage
  > Inattentiveness of both the flight instructor and the student pilot, and failure to use carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident is the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER06.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N57824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial apllication operations.
- [NTSB CHI91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA180.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N4636B · Substantial damage
  > Because of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.
- [NTSB CHI91LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA191.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Eagle Bend, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N3130Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. Factors contributing to this accident were an unreliable airspeed indicator and the pilot's decision to operate with this known deficiency.
- [NTSB CHI91DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER07.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Breckentidge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N3866E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action during the attempted climb out. A related factor is the premature lift off.
- [NTSB CHI91DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER05.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Lasalle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N73284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. A related factor is the pilot's misjudged altitude above the crop.
- [NTSB CHI91DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER04.md): Bellanca Eagle DW-1 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8800W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the total failure of a connecting rod. Related factors are the low maneuvering altitude and the unsuitable (muddy) terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91TL#04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91TL%2304.md): Hughes TH-55A · Roseau, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N115NR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA170.md): Piper PA28-140 · Albany, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N95041 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to take timely and proper remedial action when the student pilot lost directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors in the accident are the tall grass edging the runway, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA168.md): Cessna 150 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N8845S · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to improper use of carburetor heat and a stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA167.md): Beech C-23 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N5172M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper pre flight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB CHI91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA161.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N2906Z · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to an unlocked engine primer. Factors related to the accident were that the pre takeoff check list was not followed by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA276.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monticello, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2587N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) delayed remedial action. Related factors are the gusty crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N95406 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare of the airplane and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control during the recovery. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA128.md): De Havilland Beaver U-6A · Oak Island, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N9028 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain was selected by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the terrain/runway was composed of weak ice.
- [NTSB CHI91DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER02.md): Paulbicke Bede 5B · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N334DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB CHI91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA116.md): Mooney M-20C · Prior Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N9692M · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain airspeed while executing a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA123.md): Piper PA-20 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N7010K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. The crosswind and snow covered runway were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA111.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morgan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1991 · N4338C · Substantial damage
  > A guy wire was struck on takeoff because of inadequate clearance. Factors related to the accident were poor planning/decision by the pilot and over confidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB CHI91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA108.md): Piper PA-30 · Thief River Fls, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N8290Y · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure of the pilot, while intercepting the ILS localizer, by not maintianing the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB CHI91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA107.md): Beech 55 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1991 · N29SF · Substantial damage
  > An aborted landing not performed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a runway that was wet and ice covered.
- [NTSB CHI91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA097.md): Hughes 269C · North Mankato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1991 · N8955F · Destroyed
  > The fatique failure of the tail boom support strut attachment cluster and the improper inspection of the cluster attachment.
- [NTSB CHI91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA084.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N9419E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation or wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are lack of total experience, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Erskine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1991 · N95684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. A factor was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI91IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA078.md): Boeing 727-251 · St. Paul, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1991 · N295US · Minor damage
  > The partial failure of the airplane's auxiliary power unit, and the inadequate component produced by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA065.md): Cessna 152 II · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N4872B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during acceleration for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA063.md): Cessna 150L · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1991 · N6803G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N1489U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA027.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lindstrom, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1990 · N653AA · Substantial damage
  > Left engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA004.md): Beech E-18 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N703M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI91DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER01.md): Cessna 206 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N35889 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the drag parachute. Related factors are the pilot's improper remedial action, habit interference, and the reduced aircraft controllability.
- [NTSB CHI90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N89038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N714TR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA252.md): Cessna 172N · Pine City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N733CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA250.md): Beech A23A · St Paul, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N2842D · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.
- [NTSB CHI90LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA230.md): Cessna 150H · Hawley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N22128 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to retain control of the airplane during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB CHI90LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA227.md): Beech BE 95 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N9906R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision and his improper execution of the chosen emergency procedure.
- [NTSB CHI90DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ulen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N82521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft to avoid the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin at low altitude which resulted in impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER04.md): BD 4- Francisco BD-4 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N853BF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the manufacturer (amateur built) to design fuel system adequately to prevent vapor lock in fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI90DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER03.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Coon Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N4990H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and misjudgement of his fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Graceton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N7895G · Substantial damage
  > Vso airspeed not maintained and stall encountered by the pilot in command/cfi.
- [NTSB CHI90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA183.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N2134Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER02.md): North American P-51D · Mayer, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N512ED · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB CHI90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N9873J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning and fuel system monitoring, and his failure to maintain directional control during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA186.md): Cessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N21LA · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N6146W · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep.

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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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