# 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 31 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI89DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM06.md): Cessna 152 · Manistee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N96863 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power during initial climbout, and the aircraft's subsequent nose over during the forced landing roll. - [NTSB CHI89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N1157H · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA158.md): Beech S35 · Lindon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N7972K · Substantial damage > The restricted movement of the ruddervator control due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI89DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM05.md): Gatzemeyer 88 ACRO-SPORT II · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N55NG · Substantial damage > A loose fuel line between the carburetor and engine which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Wixom, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N12662 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night, and tree(s) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM04.md): Cessna 175 · Lawton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N7404M · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting takeoff and his excessive rate of descent at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB CHI89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA136.md): Cessna 335 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N2706T · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear extension/retraction component resulting from unacceptable loads incurred due to improper adjustment. - [NTSB CHI89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N24378 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI89FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Roscommon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N2336J · Destroyed > Loss of control in flight while maneuvering and the failure to perform remedial action by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI89FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA128.md): Beech 58 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N9253A · Destroyed > The flight crew inadvertently shut down the left engine after the right engine lost power, and the copilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering the aircraft back toward the runway. Factors related to the accident were: improper… - [NTSB CHI89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA127.md): Piper PA-20 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N7093K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel. - [NTSB CHI89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA123.md): Cessna 182A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3939D · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N2154K · Substantial damage > Pilot's inattentive aircraft handling which resulted in his failure to detect and prevent the aircraft's descent into the wheat field. - [NTSB CHI89DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM03.md): Beneteau Steen Skybolt · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N199BP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an aerobatic maneuver. Factors related to the were: inadequate altitude and lack of total experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N8752S · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the student pilot and his inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence from the transport aircraft. The student's lack of total experience was considered a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA107.md): Cessna 172I · New Era, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N35561 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB CHI89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA108.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cedar, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N151C · Substantial damage > Pilot in command attempting to land with too high an aispeed and with insufficient runway remaining to allow either a go around or the ability to bring the airplane to a stop in the space remaining. - [NTSB CHI89DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC05.md): Job Sonerai II · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1989 · N288LJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's discontinuing visual lookout to scan gages before clearing a known obstacle on the departure path from the runway. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this model airplane. - [NTSB CHI89DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM02.md): Aeronca 15AC · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N1003H · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane which had not been properly maintained which resulted in the fuel system blockage. - [NTSB CHI89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA103.md): Beech 35 · Milan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N5011C · Destroyed > The pilot's excessive rotation, which resulted in an inadvertent mushed stall and collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI89DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM01.md): Cessna 188A · Belding, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N5658J · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA102.md): Cessna 206 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N8535Q · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action. - [NTSB CHI89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA100.md): Cessna P206B · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N21GV · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in an engine failure due to water contamination of the fuel system. The wires, trees, and utility pole were related factors. - [NTSB CHI89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8267Z · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: obstructions (road sign & guard rail) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89DET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET05.md): Billings/White Avid Flyer · Niles, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N305BJ · Destroyed > Loose carburetor(s) due to improper maintenance/installation, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and… - [NTSB CHI89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA093.md): Cessna 140 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1989 · N4240N · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement, poor aircraft handling, and the resultant hard touchdown. - [NTSB CHI89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA090.md): Cessna 150 L · Eureka, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7531G · Substantial damage > Student pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent aborted takeoff was performed with insufficient runway remaining to successfully stop the aircraft before the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA088.md): Avions Max Holste MH 1521 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N163MH · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. The the variable/gusty/crosswind condition was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA086.md): Porterfield CP-55 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N32340 · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadequate preflight operatins, which failed to detect the presence of water contamination in the fuel system, and resulted in the substantial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. The aircraft encountered soft, loose soil during the forced… - [NTSB CHI89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N25054 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow proper procedures and directives and his premature decision to initiate an emergency procedure. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the emergency… - [NTSB CHI89LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA082.md): Cessna 320D · Wixom, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N132BC · Destroyed > Pilot's inattention to the fuel system during preflight and inadequate fuel system monitoring throughout the flight. - [NTSB CHI89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA080.md): Cessna 411 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N444EA · Substantial damage > Failure of a bolt in the left main landing gear assembly. - [NTSB CHI89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA076.md): Waco YMF · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N455RT · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his excessive brake application as the aircraft departed the runway, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The pilot's inexperience in taildragger aircraft, and the inadequate… - [NTSB CHI89DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC04.md): Bridges LONG-EZ · Rochester Hills, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N642JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in damage to the propeller and nose gear. - [NTSB CHI89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N9504T · Substantial damage > Improper use of flight controls by the student pilot, which resulted in his loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve; and the instructor pilot's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition,… - [NTSB CHI89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA064.md): Cessna 150L · Clawson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N5335Q · Destroyed > The pilot allowing the airspeed to decay below the airplanes stall speed. - [NTSB CHI89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA061.md): Cessna 150M · Corunna, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N66688 · Destroyed > The failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a practice stall maneuver. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's visual perception over snow covered terrain. - [NTSB CHI89DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC03.md): Piper PA-28 · Birmingham, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4379X · Destroyed > An undetermined fuel system blockage. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area. - [NTSB CHI89DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC02.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N3536M · Destroyed > Installation of an improper oil drain valve by other maintenance personnel and their failure to follow the applicable airworthiness directive (AD 81-11-02/R1), resulting in subsequent interference between the landing gear and oil drain valve. This caused the… - [NTSB CHI89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA043.md): Cessna T303 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1989 · N9890C · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear assembly due to stress corrosion. - [NTSB CHI89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA041.md): Cessna 152II · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N714XV · Destroyed > Pilot's total lack of experience in this type of operation. - [NTSB CHI89DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET02.md): Cessna 150H · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N50331 · Substantial damage > A misjudged approach during the execution of an emergency landing resulting in an encounter with unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors are inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and fuel starvation due to contamination. - [NTSB CHI89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA033.md): Cessna 414 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1988 · N414CM · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA028.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1988 · N3662W · Substantial damage > After encountering unforecast adverse wx at his intended destn, the plt circled the area a couple of times, then diverted to Marquette, MI. However, before reaching the alternate arpt, the eng lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Subsequently, the acft collided… - [NTSB CHI89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA025.md): Cessna 172P · Samaria, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N86ER · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI89LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA022.md): Cessna 150J · Carson City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1988 · N50649 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA013.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N300HF · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude during an IFR circle-to-land maneuver. The pilot reported that when he thought he was going to overshoot final, he tightened up the bank. The aircraft stalled and the left wing… - [NTSB CHI89DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC01.md): Experimental Barracuda · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1988 · N48DS · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing and inability to appropriately correct for the porpoise action of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI89FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA009.md): Mooney M20J · Ludington, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N58155 · Destroyed > The pilot in command failed to maintain proper altitude utilizing basic flight instruments while experiencing a loss of gyro instruments. - [NTSB CHI89DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET01.md): Volksplane VP-1 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N131JT · Substantial damage > A stall with entry into the incipient stage of a spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&page=32 ## 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=31&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.