# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA332.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ludington, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N6725P · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations and the failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA328.md): Cessna 421B · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N14A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the lack of…
- [NTSB CHI95LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA321.md): Cessna 140 · Boyne Falls, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N76919 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI95FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA320.md): Bell 230 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N232UM · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's inadequate quality control which led to a fatigue failure of the tail rotor blade.
- [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA316.md): Cessna 188 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N5623J · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA293.md): Patin Challenger II · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4281D · Substantial damage
  > inadequate engine maintenance by the owner/pilot-mechanic. Factors associated with the accident were fouled spark plugs and the pilot not being able to maintain proper altitude/clearance between his airplane and the electrical power lines during his landing…
- [NTSB CHI95LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA312.md): Mooney M20C · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N7171U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI95LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA303.md): Grumman AA-5 · Saint James, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N9528L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA297.md): Cessna 172N · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N738CL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB CHI95LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA294.md): Cessna 152 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N94891 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare. Lack of total experience was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA291.md): Cessna 140 · Mio, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N76429 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA283.md): Piper PA-31 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N9123Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI95LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA271.md): Boeing 757 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N509US · No damage
  > the flight's encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI95LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA261.md): Cessna 140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N74PB · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA257.md): Nanchang 18A · Superior Twnshp, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N46YK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in the fuel selector, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor relating to the accident was: the fuel selector's restriction of movement.
- [NTSB CHI95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Niles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N7295A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA231.md): Cessna 337H · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N53449 · No damage
  > the passenger's improper decision to exit the airplane with the engine(s) running.
- [NTSB CHI95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA229.md): Darrell Falconar F9 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N218DA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug while flying, his lack of experience in the make and model…
- [NTSB CHI95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA209.md): Cessna 182S · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N2423Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway, not attaining the appropriate touchdown point on the runway, and delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA183.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N5195L · Destroyed
  > the pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor was the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N3625R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance.
- [NTSB CHI95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA178.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N5256T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles and his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA175.md): Tom Kilgore KR-2 · Alanson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N49TK · Destroyed
  > 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 control of the airplane, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA171.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N40540 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel collar assembly as a result of the loss of a bolt.
- [NTSB CHI95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA162.md): Beech C23 · Lake Ann, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N23828 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper short field landing procedures. Factors associated with the accident were the wet terrain, a tailwind, and the pilots lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N56523 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning and decisions. Factors were the powerlines and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI95FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA153.md): Ryan Navion · Sturgis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N4568K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the attempted landing and go-around. A factor was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA147.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N9347H · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main landing gear. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA144.md): Quad City Challenger · Bridgeport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N100GB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate directional stability of the aircraft (due to installation of lexan cockpit enclosure doors), which precipitated a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA135.md): Cessna 150F · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N8291S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1995 · N5208D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Alma, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N65490 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the approach to landing/landing roll. Related factors are the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, the dual student's wrong runway selection, the tailwind, and the dual student's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA109.md): Beech 58 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N930DP · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear bushing for the actuator worm gear which resulted in both the normal and emergency gear extension systems being inoperative.
- [NTSB CHI95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N63671 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N757ZQ · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA092.md): Cessna 150A · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N7127X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to intentionally land downwind and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. The pilot's lack of experience and the tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA088.md): Cessna 172 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N79569 · Substantial damage
  > delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the student pilot not maintaining directional control once airborne.
- [NTSB CHI95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA085.md): Piper PA-23 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N2092P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions, snow, and blowing snow.
- [NTSB CHI95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA078.md): Boeing 747-238B · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N706CK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately secure the cargo pallets, and the failure of the flightcrew to detect the deficiency during their preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA075.md): Beech C45H · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N618K · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot's inadequate maintenance practices which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate emergency procedure after the power loss occurred. Related factors are trees, diminished airspeed and abrupt touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7656X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in the inability to obtain proper runway alignment. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total flight experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA050.md): Agusta A109A II · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1994 · N1QF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a successful autorotation. Factors were: a loss of engine power of one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB CHI95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N3875V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during touch and go landings. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA013.md): Learjet 23 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N20TA · Substantial damage
  > The copilot's misjudgment of the touchdown point, and the pilot in command's inadequate supervision to avoid the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N67324 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA337.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N7061K · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a seizure and/or loss of consciousness. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly report his medical information on his FAA medical application.
- [NTSB CHI94FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA329.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N13909 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. The pilot's buzzing and his impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol were factors in the accident.

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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" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=23&state=MI

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