# 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 24 of 65 · 3,233 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MKC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA135.md): Cessna A185F · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N70466 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MKC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA131.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-101 · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N83GB · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider. Contributing factors were: improper use of flight controls by the pilot and his lack of total experience in the type of glider. - [NTSB MKC89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA124.md): Piper PA-38 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N38329 · Substantial damage > Misjudgement of altitude and distance by the student and inadequate supervision of flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing factors were: unfavorable wind conditions, high vegetation (grass), and a ditch. - [NTSB MKC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage > That proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down. - [NTSB MKC89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA115.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N45JB · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to land in turbulent gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB MKC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA111.md): Luscombe 8F · Ramsey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2746K · Substantial damage > The passengers interference with the flight controls and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the ditch located short of the runway which the aircraft contacted. - [NTSB MKC89FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA107.md): Cessna 152 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N5357Q · Substantial damage > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with wooded/hilly terrain. - [NTSB MKC89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA106.md): Cessna 150 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N6411K · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to properly calculate fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel reserve and fuel exhaustion prior to reaching his destination. During the ensuing forced landing the pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an… - [NTSB MKC89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA103.md): Beech 58 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N8152R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow procedures which resulted in the failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. A contributing factor was the pilot's inattentiveness. - [NTSB MKC89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N6436P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, his improper use of the throttle, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI89IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA083.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N434AA · Minor damage > Failure of the hydraulic power transfer unit shut-off (ptu s/o) valve due to failed (fatigued) valve body attach screws. - [NTSB MKC89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA091.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N23702 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to fuel ice. - [NTSB MKC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9424V · Substantial damage > Fuel tank selector improperly positioned, emergency procedure improperly performed by the pilot, and fuel starvation. - [NTSB MKC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N7510K · Substantial damage > The failure of an unapproved weld between the exhaust system and muffler. The failed weld resulted in the muffler separating and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB MKC89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N5329B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the icy/snow covered runway. - [NTSB MKC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1989 · N6418D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MKC89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060.md): Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage > Poor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path. - [NTSB MKC89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1989 · N95975 · Substantial damage > Premature raising of flaps and the failure of the instructor pilot to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go around. - [NTSB MKC89FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA055.md): Champion 7EC · Luxemburg, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N7596E · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of aircraft control. The pilot's failure to observe weight and balance limitations of the aircraft was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MKC89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA052.md): Stinson 108-1 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N8726K · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MKC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA053.md): Mooney M20 · Malmo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N4096H · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in his loss of aircraft control, due spatial disorientation. A related factor to the accident was: the adverse weather condition. - [NTSB MKC89IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89IA048.md): Gulfstream Commander 690A · St. Paul, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N690MF · No damage > The PIC had prefltd his commander turboprop and prepared for takeoff fm the St. Paul arpt. During the takeoff roll just as the acft was rotated to takeoff attitude, the rt eng failed. The PIC eased the acft back to the rwy, reduced pwr and came to a stop on… - [NTSB MKC89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1988 · N6132H · Substantial damage > While practicing takeoffs and landings on a patchy snow and ice covered runway, the student pilot lost directional control on takeoff and veered off the runway into a snow bank. The acft nosed down and damaged the prop and right wing. - [NTSB MKC89LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1988 · N65642 · Substantial damage > While attempting a touch and go ldg during a student solo cross country flt, directional control was lost during the takeoff phase on the snow packed runway. The student pilot said he had never landed and taken off under those runway conditions. The acft… - [NTSB MKC89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA028.md): Piper PA-12 · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N12MZ · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff and climbing to about 150 AGL, the pilot said the engine began sputtering and losing power. Attempts to correct the situation by pumping the throttle and working the engine primer failed to correct the situation, and shortly thereafter… - [NTSB MKC89IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89IA024.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC9-31 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1988 · N965VJ · Minor damage > The failure of the left main landing gear tire carcass and the ingestion of the tire debris into the left engine which hindered normal operation. - [NTSB CHI89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA017.md): Aeronca 15AC · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1988 · N1162H · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI89LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA015.md): Cessna 175A · Wyoming, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N7063E · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA011.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1988 · N8088P · Substantial damage > Poor judgement of the plt by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol, his improper inflight planning/decision, and fuel exhaustion from his inadequate supply of fuel. The light conditions at night and uneven terrain (highway median) were… - [NTSB CHI89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA008.md): Cessna 120 · St Peter, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N2081V · Substantial damage > The plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &… - [NTSB CHI88FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA244.md): Piper PA-28 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1988 · N6151W · Destroyed > Failure of the student rated pilot to use proper control inputs and procedures to regain and maintain control of the airplane while executing a go-around from a bounced landing. The pilots lack of total experience is a contributing factor in the cause. - [NTSB CHI88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA243.md): Cessna 185F · Benson, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1988 · N3815Q · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that the aircraft bounced twice on the runway before the right wing tip struck the ground on the right side of the runway. The aircraft 'cartwheeled' and came to a rest on it's left side. - [NTSB CHI88DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER12.md): Cessna A188B · Clearbrook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N4915Q · Substantial damage > On initial climb the right cowling door came open. The pilot was unable to maintain a climb and elected to make an emergency landing in a hay field. The aircraft encountered unsuitable terrain and received substantial damage. Post accident inspection of the… - [NTSB CHI88LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA235.md): Cessna 182K · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N2616R · Substantial damage > During the initial climbout, as the aircraft climbed through approximately 200' AGL, the powerplant failed completely. The pilot executed a forced landing in an plowed field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post-accident examination of the engine… - [NTSB CHI88FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA233.md): Boeing 727-200 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1988 · N729RW · Substantial damage > Failure of the captain to follow company pushback procedures and not getting a release before starting to taxi. - [NTSB CHI88DER14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER14.md): Homebuilt Woodstock · Mankato, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N369DK · Destroyed > Aircraft structural failure due to overload induced by pilot in the performance of unauthorized maneuvers. - [NTSB CHI88DER13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER13.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cohasset, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N7222D · Substantial damage > Failure of the PIC to maintain a proper glide path in order to clear obstructions along the flight path of his final approach. - [NTSB CHI88LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA221.md): Cessna 150J · Burnsville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N5561G · Substantial damage > During a local pleasure/aerial photography flight, the pilot failed to handle the aircraft properly. Subsequently the pilot was unable to maintain sufficient airspeed and/or altitude to remain clear of obstacles. The aircraft was configured for slow flight as… - [NTSB CHI88LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N94954 · Substantial damage > On landing the aircraft bounced resulting in a porpoise. The nose gear collapsed rendering substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI88FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA192.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pierz, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N3001E · Destroyed > Pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and training. - [NTSB CHI88DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER08.md): Cessna T337D · Jacobson, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N11RA · Substantial damage > During the climb from takeoff, the front engine sustained a total power loss due to a fuel leak. The pilot secured the engine, however was unable to maintain altitude, losing about 50 ft per minute. Due to a thunderstorm at the departure airport, he elected… - [NTSB CHI88DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER07.md): Champion 7CCM · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N1744E · Destroyed > There were no eyewitnesses to this accident. The aircraft with an instructor and student aboard was reported missing. When located the seaplane had descended into a wooded swamp and the aircraft was substantially damaged and both occupants received fatal… - [NTSB CHI88DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER06.md): Hiller UH-12E · Buffalo Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N173HA · Destroyed > When the helicopter lifted off, the left tail rotor cable separated. Directional control was lost and the aircraft collided with the terrain. The pilot reported no injuries, however the helicopter sustained substantial damage. An inspection of the left tail… - [NTSB CHI88DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER05.md): Vans RV-3A · Walker, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N9WL · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that after making a low level pass over a lake, he attempted to climb to pattern altitude in preparation for landing at a nearby airport. When the climb was initiated, the aircraft did a loop and the plt lost control. The acft subsequently… - [NTSB CHI88DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER04.md): Piper PA-25 · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N6590Z · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing low level flight in preparation for his certification under 14 CFR 137 when the aircraft experienced a collision with wires. The aircraft was substantially damaged during this collision and the subsequent collision with trees and the… - [NTSB CHI88LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA173.md): Piper J-3 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1988 · N25WF · Substantial damage > While practicing a landing on a solo instructional flight, the student pilot allowed the aircraft to drift off the left side of the runway and strike the VASI lights. The student pilot had only flown 2 hours, including 10 takeoffs and landings, in the past 90… - [NTSB CHI88LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA167.md): Cessna 177RG · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N2059Q · Substantial damage > As the pilot leveled off at his intended cruise altitude, he noted a loss of oil pressure, then saw oil spread up over the windshield, restricting his visibility. The pilot performed emergency procedures, and began descending to the nearest airport. During… - [NTSB CHI88FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA163.md): Boeing 727 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N254US · Substantial damage > After push back from the gate, the captain received an unrestricted taxi clearance & elected to taxi to the north side of a construction area. Subsequently, the left wing of the acft struck a parked vehicle in a nonmovement area, which resulted in substantial… - [NTSB CHI88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA154.md): Mooney M20J · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N11652 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA153.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Hamm Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N2485N · Destroyed > Loss of control in flight, either by the student or by the instructor, at an altitude insufficient to allow for a recovery, by the flight instructor, before the resulting out of control descent caused the accident airplane to strike the terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MN&page=25 ## 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=24&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.