# 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 CHI92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA161.md): Cessna 177B · Almont, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N13860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff while physically impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI92DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC01.md): Cessna 188A · Imlay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N9946G · Destroyed
  > The pilot induced premature liftoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the resulting stall.
- [NTSB CHI92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA150.md): Beech C23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N6167Z · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the first pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft type.
- [NTSB CHI92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA143.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and decision to close the glider's canopy at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM02.md): Gillespie/Pitts S1C · Freeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N71309 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the rudder control cable and unavailability of rudder to control the airplane during its landing process. Factors which contributed to the accident were directional control and remedial action not being possible on behalf of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA132.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8F-55 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N29549 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudging of the touchdown point. Factors include (aircraft performance) hydroplaning condition, and the pilot-in-command's poor evaluation of weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM01.md): Rose Wesley Rotorway WR Exec · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N6617L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an intake valve spring. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude at which the autorotation was initiated and the soft terrain on which the helicopter was landed.
- [NTSB CHI92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA129.md): Enstrom 280C · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N51782 · Substantial damage
  > The presence of water in the air induction system.
- [NTSB CHI92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Munising, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N96381 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection to remove water from the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI92FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA104.md): Cessna 414 · Freeland, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N69662 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight after the airplane's fuselage was damaged during a loading operation. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the operator's failure to provide proper weight and balance data for the airplane, the…
- [NTSB CHI92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA097.md): Luscombe 8A · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1992 · N1405K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors are his misjudged approach and failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA092.md): Cessna 340A · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1992 · N5349J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N65566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. An associated factor is weather conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI92FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FAMS1.md): Beech 95-BE55 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 3, 1992 · N1123B · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA087.md): Cessna 170 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N432W · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: a cross wind.
- [NTSB CHI92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1992 · N5842G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a takeoff ground run. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's diverted attention, his lack of total experience, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA079.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F1 · Lansing, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1992 · N101UM · Minor damage
  > A fatigue failure of a fuel system line fitting during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA078.md): Cessna 150 · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N6225G · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the dual student and remedial action was delayed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was the icy runway conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA076.md): Cessna 414 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N6814R · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: airport snow removal had not been performed by the airport personnel, a dark night with falling snow and the snowbank on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA074.md): Cessna 175 · Warren, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N8293T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a connecting rod failure. Factors related to the accident were the power lines and trees in the path of the selected emergency landing site.
- [NTSB CHI92FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA062.md): Cessna 172M · Sanford, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1991 · N6623H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout to avoid a wire strike. Factors were the pilot-in-command's intentional low level flight, his failure to maintain proper altitude, and the transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI92FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA053.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N6919P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's (cfi's) poor in-flight planning/decision-making and misjudged fuel supply/consumption. A related factor is overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB CHI92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA047.md): Beech B36TC · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N6930C · Substantial damage
  > Water in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA033.md): Cessna 172P · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N96147 · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot, which resulted in airframe (wing) icing and the inability to maintain altitude. The adverse weather conditions and darkness were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA032.md): Beech B100 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N24169 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper inflight decision and the minimum descent altitude disregarded during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB CHI92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1991 · N73475 · Substantial damage
  > Proper glidepath was not maintained resulting in an undershoot. A factor related to the accident was dark night flying conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N3795A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action after ballooning during a landing flare. Factors associated with the accident are gusty crosswinds and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA012.md): Rockwell 112YC · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N4603W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a major repair and continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB CHI92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA006.md): Cessna 421B · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N100CA · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the right main landing gear's downlock link assembly.
- [NTSB CHI91FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA305.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-D · Emmett, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N99283 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the design limits of the aircraft, which resulted in an inflight breakup.
- [NTSB CHI91FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA302.md): Cessna A150L · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1991 · N4501F · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision which resulted in an inaverent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain. A related factor is the insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA296.md): Cessna 150H · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N91R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI91IA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA297.md): Boeing 727-224 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N88704 · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection of the main landing gear actuator assembly by company maintenance personnel. A factor in the incident is inadequate design of the landing gear actuator by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI91LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA300.md): ATR ATR 42-300 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N243AT · No damage
  > The failure, for reasons unknown, of the number four bearing in the high pressure spool of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI91LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA277.md): Classic YMF5 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N64JE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB CHI91LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA275.md): Beech B23 · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N2389L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to perform remedial action during fuel system carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Camden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1991 · N4400U · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and presence of static power lines.
- [NTSB CHI91LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA271.md): Piper PA-20 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N7732K · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot which resulted in a ground loop. A factor related to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI91LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA269.md): Cessna 172E · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N3891S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was his delay in initiating the go-around.
- [NTSB CHI91DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM08.md): Fisher FT101 · Sparta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N52KP · Substantial damage
  > An improper preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors contributing to this accident were inadequate altitude for the turn back towards the runway and the stall/spin encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA266.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N6704V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention..
- [NTSB CHI91LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA252.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N4189Q · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a wet, grass runway and buildings adjacent the runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA238.md): Cessna 140 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N76535 · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions resulting in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind condition and lack of total experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEC03.md): AL White Breezy AWY · Leslie, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the exessive descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA231.md): Let L-13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N781BA · Substantial damage
  > A collision with wires after the glider overshot the landing area due to inadvertent lowering of the flaps and no use of spoilers.
- [NTSB CHI91MA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91MA224.md): Learjet 23 · Detroit, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N959SC · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight by the pilot, his failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining, and his failure to assure that the aircraft attained sufficient airspeed for lift-off and climb. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI91DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM07.md): Cessna 188B · Munger, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the soft runway surface and a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI91LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA218.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N8803P · Substantial damage
  > Propeller pitch change mechanism sheared. Factors related to the accident were powerplant vibration and proper touchdown point not possible.
- [NTSB CHI91FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA208.md): Temco D-16A · Eau Claire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N88T · Substantial damage
  > The improper replacement of the fuel selector lever which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel staration.
- [NTSB CHI91DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM06.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Central Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N86083 · Destroyed
  > A result of the pilot in command not maintaining aircraft control and not performing remedial action after the airplane entered the steep descent. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience.

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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=27&state=MI

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