# 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 32 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA241.md): Cessna 550 · Fremont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N29TC · Substantial damage > The airplane ran off the end of the runway and struck an embankment after landing downwind from a VOR approach during heavy rain. Both pilots reported poor braking action and ineffectiveness of reverse thrust application after touchdown and during the landing… - [NTSB CHI88FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA231.md): Cessna 172P · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1988 · N52601 · Destroyed > The pilot and his passenger were flying low over a sailboat regatta to photograph sailboats. As the pilot maneuvered for a photograph, he throttled back and banked the aircraft in a steep bank. Subsequently, the aircraft stalled and there was insufficient… - [NTSB CHI88LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA227.md): Cessna 172G · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N6049R · Substantial damage > During a takeoff attempt from his private strip the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. There was a slight quartering tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Due to the 'dense', damp grass, which was about 4 inches tall according to the pilot, braking effectiveness… - [NTSB CHI88DEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC07.md): Cessna 305A · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N5166G · Substantial damage > Failure (at first partial, then total) of the aircraft's powerplant at an altitude of about 100 feet above the ground during the initial climbout with a glider in tow; a forced landing ensued, during which the aircraft struck a fence, a small tree, and… - [NTSB CHI88LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA225.md): Beech B-95 · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N9673R · Substantial damage > During approach to landing the pilot entered a steep (45 degree bank) left turn from base to final. The pilot stated that he did not realize it at the time, but this action unported the fuel line to the left engine, causing the engine to fail due to fuel… - [NTSB CHI88DEC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC06.md): Sackett J2 · Deckerville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N33131 · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement and misjudged perceptions while practicing takeoffs and landings in an unfamiliar aircraft. The pilot executed a hard landing, touching down short of the runway and collapsing the landing gear. The aircraft skidded to a stop on the… - [NTSB CHI88DEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM10.md): Grumman G-164B · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N48417 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control while maneuvering the aircraft to avoid an obstacle during the landing roll. The aircraft's right wing impacted a corn crop and the aircraft swerved/ground looped to the right and skidded to a stop, nose down.… - [NTSB CHI88DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM09.md): Hulliberger Starduster II · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N939H · Substantial damage > Unauthorized pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the homebuilt aircraft during the landing roll. The aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck the ground. - [NTSB CHI88DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM08.md): Champion 7KCAB · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1988 · N5124T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inattentive fuel system monitoring, and the resultant total failure of the aircraft's powerplant due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was executed on a stretch of beach with sand dunes, and the aircraft was substantially damaged during the… - [NTSB CHI88LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA194.md): Cessna 150K · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N5796G · Substantial damage > Hard landing made by the student pilot resulting in a nose gear failure due to overload forces and the aircraft flipping over on its back. - [NTSB CHI88DET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET05.md): Bell 47J · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1988 · N2838B · Substantial damage > Failure to maintian adequate rotor RPM by the unqualified pilot. - [NTSB CHI88LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA191.md): Stinson 108-1 · St. Charles, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N97797 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to attain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles during the initial climb-out and the aircraft collided with trees located off the departure end of the private grass strip. The aircraft fell to the ground, where it caught fire and was… - [NTSB CHI88FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA188.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N2956Z · Destroyed > Pilot's physical incapacitation due to a coronary seizure, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a stall/spin into the ground. - [NTSB CHI88LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA187.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1988 · N4982Z · Substantial damage > Shortly after departure, when the aircraft was approximately 30' in the air, the aircraft's right wing 'dropped hard'. The pilot attempted remedial action, but was unable to regain control of the aircraft before the right wing tip struck the ground. The… - [NTSB CHI88LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA182.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N2539G · Substantial damage > While on a solo instructional flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings, the student pilot executed a hard landing. The aircraft bounced; when it touched down again, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded to a stop on the runway. - [NTSB CHI88LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N69120 · Substantial damage > During a solo instructional flight for the purpose of practicing touch and gos, the student pilot experienced a loss of control when the aircraft bounced after a hard landing. The pilot failed to perform remedial action as the aircraft continued to porpoise… - [NTSB CHI88LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA171.md): Cessna 182E · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1988 · N2859Y · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the pilot reported that a total power loss occurred. The pilot executed a forced landing in an open field. On rollout the aircraft struck a stump and then a small shed. The post accident investigation revealed loosefuel caps and no fuel… - [NTSB CHI88LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA168.md): Enstrom 280FX · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N280FX · Substantial damage > During a demonstration of an autorotation to a run-on landing, the helicopter skids dragged in the soft grass upon touchdown, and the helicopter veered to the left. The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control when the helicopter veered left, the right skid… - [NTSB CHI88DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM07.md): Silliman Hatz CB-1 · Battlecreek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N24DS · Substantial damage > While attempting to execute a forced landing due to an engine failure, the pilot misjudged his emergency procedure and collided with trees then the gnd during the descent to the fairway he had selected for landing. The engine failure was due to fuel… - [NTSB CHI88DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC05.md): Bell 47D1 (OH-13E) · Stockbridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N12087 · Substantial damage > The plt was spraying an onion field when he noted a vibration, followed by a loud noise & severe shaking of the helicopter. He attempted a forced landing, but the helicopter was unresponsive to cyclic & collective inputs. Subsequently, the right skid dug into… - [NTSB CHI88FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA162.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N80943 · Destroyed > Pilot's inadequate aircraft handling during the approach to landing and landing flare phase of flight. The pilot's failure to recognize and avoid a situation from which it was impossible-due to the weight of the aircraft, the amount of power available from… - [NTSB CHI88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA152.md): Cessna 172M · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N20058 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was attempting to land on the private airstrip when the aircraft touched down hard on the runway. The aircraft bounced back up into the air. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft and upon impacting back onto the runway the… - [NTSB CHI88DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC04.md): Perkins Dragonfly · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1988 · N192AP · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain positive control of his homebuilt aircraft by taking appropriate actions for recovery from the bounced landing. The aircraft contacted the ground abruptly on the third bounce and the upper wing spar failed. The pilot's lack of… - [NTSB CHI88LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N757CD · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC03.md): Cessna 150 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N5810E · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CHI88DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM06.md): Koopsen Miller Sport II · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1988 · N5574A · Substantial damage > Just prior to turning on final approach to land, the pilot experienced a complete loss of power. He continued the approach but decelerated more rapidly than he anticipated and was unable to clear a stand of trees on the approach path. Examination revealed a… - [NTSB CHI88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA127.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N57502 · Substantial damage > The owner of the acft stated that he released the acft to the PIC so that he could 'checkout' another plt and help her with her tailwheel landings. During their fourth tkof, the plt being checked out attempted to climb out of ground effect with insufficient… - [NTSB CHI88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA133.md): Alon A2 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1988 · N6589Q · Substantial damage > During initial takeoff climb the acft experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 30' to 40' above the ground. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on the grassy infield of the airport because insufficient runway remained. The acft struck the… - [NTSB CHI88DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM05.md): Bell 47G-2A · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1988 · N440TG · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that before takeoff, he checked the fuel gage & concluded there was enough fuel to dispense his load. However, after spraying out the load, he started to return to the landing site & then the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The helicopter… - [NTSB CHI88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA118.md): Cessna 172M · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N20389 · Substantial damage > During an unauthorized flight of unknown duration, by person(s) unknown, aircraft control was not maintained. The aircraft was observed by a witness to 'wobble' as it approached the runway. The witness then saw the aircraft 'crash' into the grass at the left… - [NTSB CHI88DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC02.md): Chappel Ratsrepus 300 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1988 · N889HC · Destroyed > Destructive wing/aileron flutter is suspected, but not sufficiently substantiated through research and calculations to be cited as the probable cause of this accident. - [NTSB CHI88LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA114.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1988 · N8800C · Substantial damage > During touchdown in a slight right crosswind, the student pilot inappropriately applied right rudder pressure. The aircraft yawed to the right and left the sod runway, veering into a plowed field. The aircraft struck a furrow and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI88IA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA111.md): Boeing 737-222 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N9014U · No damage - [NTSB FTW88IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA097.md): Boeing 727-223 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · N800AA · Minor damage > The PIC made an unscheduled landing following decompression at 30,000 feet. The aircraft had been written up by flightcrews numerous times between may 7 and may 9 for pressurization problems. Pressure bulkhead at station 940 in the right wheel well cracked 15… - [NTSB CHI88LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N15372 · Substantial damage > During taxi for take-off, the student pilot attempted to apply brakes as he neared the end of the runway. As the aircraft veered to the left, he noted that his right foot was not on the brake pedal. The aircraft left the taxiway and struck a fire hydrant,… - [NTSB CHI88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Whittemore, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N6433R · Substantial damage > While landing on a farmer's strip, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft swerved off the left side of the strip, into a plowed field where it struck a rock. - [NTSB CHI88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA103.md): Piper PA28-140D · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N5965U · Substantial damage > While on final approach for landing on a short, grass strip, the pilot said she encountered sunglare which restricted her visibility such that she was unable to judge the landing. Touchdown occurred with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft. The… - [NTSB CHI88DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEC01.md): Beech 23 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1988 · N2326L · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain (trees and a lake) encountered during a forced landing made necessary by the partial failure of the aircraft's powerplant during and attempted go-around. The occupants were able to exit the aircraft before it sank; the aircraft was… - [NTSB CHI88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA098.md): Cessna 150K · Pinconning, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1988 · N6126G · Substantial damage > The airplane collided with a hangar and a tree during an attempted go-around at gross airport. The pilot stated that he flared too high and failed to correct the left yaw when he added power. The resultant flight path was directly into trees which he felt he… - [NTSB CHI88DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM04.md): Anderson Pitts S-1S · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1988 · N528MS · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing some inverted maneuvers when the engine quit. The pilot stated he attempted to restart the engine but was unable to. He then executed an emergency landing in a farm field. During the landing roll the pilot was unable to maintain… - [NTSB CHI88DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM03.md): Grumman G-164A · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1988 · N84PG · Substantial damage > The pilot had just completed two swath runs and was turning to start the third when the aircraft began to buffet and approached a stall. The pilot then lowered the nose of the aircraft and added full throttle. After applying full throttle the pilot stated he… - [NTSB CHI88IA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA088.md): Boeing 727-251 · Detroit, MI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1988 · N277US · No damage - [NTSB CHI88FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA082.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1988 · N54848 · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the plt was provided vectors for an sdf rwy 9 apch. No wx rprt was available for the destn (Alma), but the plt was adzd the saginaw wx was: indefinite ceiling, 200' obscured, vis 1/2 mi with fog, temp 41, dew point 31, wind 100 deg at 8 KTS,… - [NTSB CHI88LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N66717 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when he landed, the acft bounced twice & went straight forward for about 200 ft. when he applied brakes, the acft veered to the left. Subsequently, the acft went off the runway & into a ditch where the nose gear collapsed. The plt believed… - [NTSB CHI88FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA075.md): Beech E18S · Warren, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N900WP · Destroyed > The flt was an air taxi cargo flt carrying truck parts. After takeoff, the twr asked the plt if he was in difficulty and the plt replied 'roger' and requested a change of flt plan. The acft was seen flying erratically just above the tree tops. The acft… - [NTSB CHI88DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM02.md): Galloway XTC · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N3969C · Substantial damage > The pilot of the homebuilt aircraft was attempting to perform some 'pattern flights' when, after turning on to the base leg of the traffic pattern, the engine seized. The pilot attempted to 'dead stick' the aircraft to the runway, but altitude and airspeed… - [NTSB CHI88DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM01.md): North American T-28A · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N14142 · Substantial damage > While the pilot was climbing through 7800 MSL he noticed a vapor trail coming from the right exhaust area. The pilot notified approach control that he was returning to the departure airport and they supplied radar vectors. The pilot started a descent and… - [NTSB CHI88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1988 · N49540 · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff the aircraft experienced a nose over when it contacted a snowbank. The instructor stated that she allowed the student pilot to taxi too fast and was unable to take control of the aircraft soon enough to avoid hitting the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI88LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA065.md): Cessna 172F · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1988 · N8863U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA058.md): Beech A36 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1988 · N383SP · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&page=33 ## 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=32&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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