# 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. Page 28 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI91LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA214.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N87169 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to reach a proper touchdown point. - [NTSB CHI91LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA207.md): Hughes 300C · Whitehall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N58404 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water. A factor was the dark night light condition. - [NTSB CHI91LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA204.md): American AA-1 · Dexter, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N5713L · Destroyed > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A factor in the accident was his excessive speed on final approach. - [NTSB CHI91LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA203.md): Cessna 150G · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N51306 · Substantial damage > The stall/mush which occurred during the go-around. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt pull-up maneuver. - [NTSB CHI91DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEC02.md): Howard Tierra II · Cambridge Jct, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N351R · Destroyed > Entanglement of the emergency ballistic parachute with the airplane's propeller shaft after it deployed for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the aircraft's weight and balance limit was exceeded by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA198.md): Cessna 180 · Grayling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N2755C · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA195.md): Cessna 150 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N22494 · Destroyed > Improper preflight, inattentiveness, failure to maintain airspeed, and poor inflight planning/decision. - [NTSB CHI91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA192.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N5055F · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude. - [NTSB CHI91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA190.md): Cessna 195 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N4351V · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor related to the accident is the instructor pilot's lack of experience in the type aircraft. - [NTSB CHI91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grass Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N7470R · Substantial damage > A ruptured oil cooler line. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB CHI91FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA181.md): Cessna U206F · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N713OX · Destroyed > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot after exhausting all the fuel from a selected fuel tank. Factors associated with the accident are the pilots inadequate transition and upgrade training and a lack of familiarity with the accident airplane. - [NTSB CHI91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA179.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N2596P · Substantial damage > Aircraft control by the dual student was not maintained, remedial action by the CFI was delayed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was rough water caused by a power boat wake. - [NTSB CHI91LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA176.md): Cessna 152 II · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N714UH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the touchdown and landing roll on a sod runway. Factors in the accident are the uneven terrain at the runway intersection, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA171.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N5299B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's lack total experience. - [NTSB CHI91LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA169.md): Cessna 172M · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N9591V · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's maintaining excessive airspeed through the landing touchdown which resulted in overrunning the runway. - [NTSB CHI91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA165.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N7209Y · Substantial damage > Excessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. - [NTSB CHI91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA162.md): Cessna 177 · New Lothrop, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1991 · N548EC · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and misjudged fuel calculations by the pilot. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for an emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI91FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA160.md): Cessna 210 · Belleville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N9656T · Destroyed > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the failure of the pilot to activate the electric auxiliary fuel pump, poor inflight decision, and poor execution of emergency procedures. A factor relating to the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this… - [NTSB CHI91FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA159.md): Luscombe 8E · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N333LR · Substantial damage > Physical impairment of the pilot due to heart attack. - [NTSB CHI91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N69101 · Substantial damage > Recovery from a bounced landing was improper by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were lack of recent experience by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA148.md): Cessna 182L · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2432Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate landing flare during the forced landing. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat was a factor. - [NTSB CHI91DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM05.md): Gildersleeve RV-4 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N188BG · Substantial damage > Remedial action not performed by the pilot and the pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was on the proper tank. - [NTSB CHI91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA146.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N2360K · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and a false indication from the carburetor air temperature gage. - [NTSB CHI91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N66717 · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the pilot failed to perform a go around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition in which the pilot was attempting to land. - [NTSB CHI91DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM04.md): Fred B. Stencel Falcon X P · St. Charles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N747AA · Destroyed > A result of the pilot in command not maintaining directional control during the go around maneuver. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot in command's lack of total experience and familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB CHI91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA133.md): Cessna TR182 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N4359R · Substantial damage > Failure to the pilot to assure gear extension. Factors related to the accident were the electrical failure due to a seized alternator and diverted attention by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA132.md): Luscombe 8A · Fibre, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · CGWGZ · Substantial damage > The pilot attempting to taxi on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA131.md): Enstrom F-28A · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · N294Q · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain a proper altitude and clearance from the terrain along with the cfi's failure to adequately supervise the student's actions. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual lookout available due to the night… - [NTSB CHI91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Branch, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N3072H · No damage > The pilot's failure to follow recommeded starting procedures/directives and precautions. - [NTSB CHI91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA109.md): Cessna 172K · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N78195 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's maneuvering at an improper altitude. - [NTSB CHI91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA118.md): Luscombe 8E · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1991 · N1406K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment and not maintaining directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors relating to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions which existed at the time. - [NTSB CHI91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA104.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Genesee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N8026W · Substantial damage > Positive liftoff airspeed was not attained, an aborted takeoff was not performed which resulted in a stall/mush descent to the terrain. Factors related to the accident were a dark raining night, soft, wet grass runway and a downwind surface wind. - [NTSB CHI91DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM03.md): Huddleston/Becktold Glasair · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 11, 1991 · N270KT · Substantial damage > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to flare the aircraft for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the landing gear malfunction, and the cfi's improperly planned approach. - [NTSB CHI91DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEC01.md): Mocock Avid Amphibian · Milford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N126TT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident were the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pinconning, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1991 · N5063T · Substantial damage > Inadequate airspeed, wind shear and a stall. - [NTSB CHI91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA052.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1990 · N33797 · Substantial damage > The deer crossing the runway which the pilot was unable to avoid. - [NTSB CHI91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · N67401 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the dual student. - [NTSB CHI91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA049.md): Cessna 150 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N2834S · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI91DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM02.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · North Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N44350 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining sufficient airspeed and entering into an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident were fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not selecting a proper fuel tank selector position. - [NTSB CHI91IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA041.md): Boeing 727-257 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N715RC · Minor damage > The inadequate deicing procedures instituted by company management. - [NTSB DCA91MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA010.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MI · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 3, 1990 · N3313L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Lack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of… - [NTSB CHI91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA040.md): Cessna 182 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N70608 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to re-fueling not performed by the PIC. Contributing factors were fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA038.md): Cessna 150 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N7199S · Substantial damage > Delayed application of carburetor heat by the PIC. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions (weather) and none suitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N7321B · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N761LZ · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI91FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA031.md): Piper PA-32-RT300 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N9800K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence in continuing VFR flight into these conditions. - [NTSB CHI91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA026.md): Cessna 182D · Walker, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation. - [NTSB CHI91DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM01.md): Ercoupe 415C · Shelby, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N9409B · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into IMC. - [NTSB CHI91FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA022.md): Cessna 195 · Flint, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N4325N · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tank system. Factor(s) were: water contamination in the fuel. - [NTSB CHI91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N68219 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper remedial action. His lack of total expereince was a factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&page=29 ## 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=28&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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