# 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 CHI90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA136.md): Cessna 182F · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3632U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by maintenance personnel resulting in a sticking carburetor float. Inadequate planning by the pilot in command during the approach is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM03.md): Cessna T188 · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N9441J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · East Lansing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N24PT · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while flying in clouds during an instrument approach. Factors were: instrument meteorological conditions, self-induced pressure, operation with known deficiencies in equipment, and anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB CHI90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA119.md): Cessna 172P · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N62032 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEC01.md): Moore Acroduster II SA750 · New Haven, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N103GM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's the improper execution and/or recovery from an aerobatic maneuver (inverted flat spin), which resulted in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA118.md): Sikorsky S-58F · Southfield, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N871 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to physical incapacitation for unknown reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA126.md): Piper PA28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N6369W · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the powerplant during the final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FAMS2.md): Piper PA-30B · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N8333Y · Destroyed
  > The probable cause of this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA112.md): Cessna 182 · Manistique, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1990 · N42417 · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowing the airplane to run out of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA108.md): Beech M35 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9829R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to physical incapacitation (heart attack).
- [NTSB CHI90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N48690 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the takeoff roll. The student pilot's lack of flight experience was a contributing factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI90IA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA089.md): Fokker F-27-200 · Marquette, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N270MA · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during touchdown and rollout.
- [NTSB CHI90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N8394D · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the left main landing gear attach bolts for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA083.md): Cessna 150H · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N50003 · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object (ice), which jammed the right wheel. A factor related to the accident was: the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N6704W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintian adequate directional control of the aircraft. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90TF#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90TF%2301.md): North American NA-265-40 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N50CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA073.md): Bell 222 · Middleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N828WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from the tv tower. The tv tower (guy wire) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM02.md): Maxair MU532 · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing manuevers.
- [NTSB CHI90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA071.md): Cessna 177B · Acme, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N34860 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged distance and altitude to the runway, and the instructor pilot (CFI) failed to attain remedial action, which resulted in their failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors related to the accident were: the cfi's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI90IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA064.md): Boeing 747-151 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1990 · N602US · Minor damage
  > A fire in the aft cargo compartment for undetermined reasons(s).
- [NTSB CHI90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA061.md): Cessna 150L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N6763G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA053.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N1294T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach. A contributing factor was the icing condition that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA048.md): Cessna 310Q · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N117CC · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined engine compartment fire during the initial climbout. A factor was the failure of the pilot to shut off the fuel supply to the engine.
- [NTSB CHI90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA040.md): Cessna 172M · Linden, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA280.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Engadine, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2440P · Substantial damage
  > A collision with trees and the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA032.md): Cessna 182H · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N819CM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation during a climb after takeoff. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA031.md): Helio H-391B · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N8750R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crosswind landing gear system to engage on the left main gear due to improper rigging adjustment by maintenance personnel. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions (gusts and quartering crosswind) and soft terrain in…
- [NTSB CHI90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N66714 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA019.md): Beech B35 · Clare, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N8805A · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA013.md): Cessna 172H · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N1407F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CHI90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N757GB · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the student pilot by not following his flight instructor's directions on his first supervised solo flight and by not maintaining a safe altitude, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Related factors were: unauthorized low flight…
- [NTSB CHI90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N94668 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor (CFI), failure of both the student and the CFI to see-and-avoid the static line, and failure of the pilots to maintain adequate clearance from the power line/static wire. The static wire was a…
- [NTSB CHI90DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM01.md): Cessna 150E · Grayling, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N3905U · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N9704J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA002.md): Cessna T182 · Sodus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N7369H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper angle of climb, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA001.md): Cessna 177 · Manistique, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N102AT · Destroyed
  > A delayed by the pilot in going around and his failure to obtain adequate airspeed before fully retracting the flaps, which allowed the aircraft to mush. The contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the…
- [NTSB CHI89DEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM10.md): Fletcher SONERAI-2L · Interlochen, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N76DJ · Destroyed
  > Loose cylinder due to improper maintenance by the pilot/owner, which resulted in overheating and failure of the aluminum cylinder head. The presence of trees was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM09.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N4028T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of one of the tension-torsion pins.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC08.md): Wesley Striplin Ranger · Smith Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N46WW · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the wingtip fuel tank which resulted in its inflight separation and the subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA186.md): Cessna 172 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N736HC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the plt to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Rain softened terrain adjacent to the runway surface is a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA185.md): Cessna C172R · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N23666 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff as a result of a diversion of attention due to a possible engine problem.
- [NTSB CHI89TL#05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89TL%2305.md): Beech D45 (T-34B) · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N10NR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA181.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N3633P · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM08.md): Mooney M20 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N5292B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hand prop the engine with a non-pilot at the controls and the passenger's application to full throttle. A factor related to the accident was panic of the passenger.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC07.md): Rayne VARI-EZE · Clinton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N20VR · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined loss of engine power during initial climbout. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA178.md): Cessna 120 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N2101V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines in his flight path during a go-around. The power lines and his lack of familiarity with the airport were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM07.md): Bradley S-1D · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N787PA · Substantial damage
  > The tail wheel spring becoming disconnected resulting in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC06.md): Feil BD-5 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N9BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the excessive pull-up maneuver and the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA175.md): Cessna 182A · East Lansing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1989 · N6328B · Substantial damage
  > Improper corrective action on the part of the pilot to correct an excessive sink rate prior to landing touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA172.md): Cessna T-337D · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N33N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing factor was maintenance personnel's not performing correct calibration of fuel gages.

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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
```

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