# 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 33 of 95 · 4,705 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC88LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA074.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Decatur, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1988 · N262AA · No damage > The flight attendant was pulling a beverage cart up the aisle when the pad the coffee pot was resting on caught against a curtain. The pad was pulled off the cart and the full pot of coffee spilled in a passengers lap. The passenger service cart has a… - [NTSB CHI88LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA047.md): Cessna 172P · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1988 · N62877 · Substantial damage > The low total time pilot took off in crosswind conditions for a proficiency flight and during a go around lost directional control and struck a snow bank along the downwind side of the runay. - [NTSB CHI88FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA041.md): Fairchild SA226T · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1988 · N800AW · Destroyed > Acft was scheduled for an instructional flt. During the wx briefing, the CFI told the fss specialist that the flt would include eng-out practice. Witness statements indicate that the acft rolled sharply to the rt and nosed down after attaining about 100 ft of… - [NTSB CHI88LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA038.md): Cessna 210-5 · East Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N1802Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft was landed at night on runway 9 which is 2530' in length with a 600' displaced threshold. This runway was ice covered and winds were recorded 25 minutes before the accident at a reporting facility 5 nautical miles west of the accident site as 160… - [NTSB CHI88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA029.md): Piper PA-28 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N9817W · Substantial damage > The student pilot initiated a takeoff from a snow covered runway. During the initial ground run, he lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft ran off the side of the runway & collided with trees. The plt rprtd the wind was from the south at 8 to 10… - [NTSB CHI88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA024.md): Beech TC-45J · St Clair Shores, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N10AS · Destroyed > While enroute to home base after delivery of revenue cargo, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot performed emergency procedures and set the aircraft up for a forced landing in a grassy field on… - [NTSB CHI88LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA021.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N8253E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of north American P-51D, N6341T, was southbound on twy alpha as the plt of Piper PA-28 cherokee, N8253E, taxied from the run-up area to the hold line for rwy 33, which was near the intxn of twys alpha & india. The plt of the tail- wheel equipped P-51… - [NTSB CHI88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA020.md): Cessna 152 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N46065 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his first solo flight. Before turning onto final approach to land, he noticed another aircraft ahead, already on final approach. The student decided to s-turn for spacing, but while maneuvering, altitude was lost. Subsequently, he saw… - [NTSB CHI88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA014.md): Enstrom F-28A · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N9583 · Substantial damage > The helicopter was in cruise flt when the rgt side horizontal stabilizer attach tube failed & separated from the tail boom, then contacted the tail rotor. This resulted in failure of the tail rotor drive shaft flex coupling at the tail rotor gear box. In… - [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed > The aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago… - [NTSB CHI88FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA005.md): Cessna TU-206G · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1987 · N9359Z · Substantial damage > Immediately after takeoff the plt noted strong pressure on the right rudder. He trimmed out the rudder pressure and continued to fly in the local area. Approach flare and touchdown were normal. When the nose wheel contacted the runway the airplane veered… - [NTSB CHI88FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA001.md): Beech A35 · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N8705A · Substantial damage > After rtrng fm a x-country flt, the plt was about to turn downwind to land when the eng began to lose power. He moved the fuel selector from the left main to the rgt main psn & pumped the wobble pump svrl times, but the eng did not restart. He then moved the… - [NTSB CHI87LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA221.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N7688F · Substantial damage > Drg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg west of the arpt. Drg an exam of the acft, 20 to 25 gal of avgas was fnd in the left fuel tank; however, the rgt tank had only residual fuel remaining.… - [NTSB CHI87DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC05.md): Willi/Bensen B-8M · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N2469 · Substantial damage > Deterioration of the internal surface of the fuel tank which led to blockage of the fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation of the engine. - [NTSB CHI87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N8799E · Destroyed > Tkof and climb to 7000 ft were made on the left fuel tank. Shortly after lvl-off, the plt switched to the rt tank and stayed on it during the initial cruise. The plt then switched back to left tank and abt 10 min later the eng began to lose pwr. Readings were… - [NTSB CHI87LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA209.md): Cessna 182RG · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1987 · N251NW · Destroyed > PIC lost directional control during lift-off. The aircraft then drifted left, away from the runway, cartwheeled and came to rest upside down. The PIC and passenger exited the aircraft as it started to burn. The PIC stated that he noted immediately a crosswind… - [NTSB CHI87LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA207.md): Cessna 150L · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N7502G · Substantial damage > Drg the takeoff roll, the acft went off the left side of the rwy. The student rprtd the takeoff roll seemed normal untilrotation, but when the nose wheel lifted off the rwy, the acft began to veer to the left. He stated he was unable to correct the situation… - [NTSB CHI87DEM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM12.md): Pitts S-1 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N76SC · Substantial damage > During landing on a short sod strip with a cross wind the pilot lost control when excessive brakes were applied. The aircraft nosed over. The plt stated that after landing he applied the brakes and the acft assumed about a 45 degree nose down attitude and the… - [NTSB CHI87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1987 · N32387 · Substantial damage > While the plt was using short field techniques for takeoff, the acft lifted off into ground effect. At about that time, the plt thought there was a partial power loss. He stated, 'after perceiving a partial power loss which was accompanied with a loss in… - [NTSB DCA87MA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA046.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Romulus, MI · Accident · 156 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1987 · N312RC · Destroyed > The Safety Board's full report on this investigation is provided as Aviation Accident Report number AAR-88/05. To obtain a copy of this report, or to view the executive summary online, please see the Web site at http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm… - [NTSB CHI87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA184.md): Cessna 172Q · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1987 · N96593 · Substantial damage > Although the plt saw a dark wx area apch the arpt he elected to shoot a touch and go before terminating the flt. After touchdown and during taxi twr advised wind was 270 degrees at 40 KTS. The pilot continued taxi to the south and the wind nosed the acft down. - [NTSB CHI87DEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM11.md): Cessna 182K · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N2664Q · Destroyed > The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent into a hangar on takeoff. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot and two of his three passengers received minor injuries. The pilot attempted takeoff from a 1320' grass strip with 7' high grass.… - [NTSB CHI87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N757JG · Substantial damage > On touchdown the aircraft ballooned and bounced up about 5-7 feet off the runway. The aircraft then landed on the nose wheel and the prop struck the ground. - [NTSB CHI87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA175.md): Piper PA-30 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N8049Y · Substantial damage > During a demonstration of an aborted takeoff, the 'power was cut' after the aircraft accelerated to about 75 mph. At about that time, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and became airborne. A power recovery was initiated, but the aircraft touched down in… - [NTSB CHI87LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA174.md): Cessna 172N · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N6341D · Substantial damage > The plt lndd at ngt & taxied the acft to a hangar area for a passenger stop. After the passenger deplaned, the plt proceeded to make a u-turn around a t-hangar & onto an automobile service road that wasn't normally used for acft. Whilethe plt was attempting… - [NTSB CHI87DEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM10.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Marne, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N8972Y · Substantial damage > At the end of a swath run while about one-third of the way through the procedure turn around, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot extended his glide to clear powerlines and when he flared to land he did not have enough airspeed to stop the descent. The… - [NTSB CHI87LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA170.md): Cessna 182C · Clio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N8576T · Substantial damage > The plt stated he departed with 55 gals of fuel. After 3.5 hrs of level flt at 7500 ft MSL he declared fuel exhaustion to the FAA flint twr. He was 3-4 miles frm a suitable arpt but was too low on final to reach the rwy. He landed on a road and struck a pole… - [NTSB CHI87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA167.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Springfield, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1987 · N1505F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Two hot air balloons were involved in a midair collision during a sanctioned Balloon competition. N40363 was able to retain control and landed uneventfully. N1505F partially deflated and descended out of control to the ground. Witnesses stated that N40363 was… - [NTSB CHI87LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA166.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Chelsea, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1987 · N2904A · Substantial damage > The pilot and three passengers attempted a takeoff from a 1800 foot sod, upsloping runway with tall, wet grass. Density altitude was 2700 feet. As the aircraft climbed out of ground effect the pilot said the engine sounded 'funny' and aborted the takeoff. The… - [NTSB CHI87DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC04.md): Beech S35 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N9011S · Destroyed > Acft was making a low pass about 200 ft AGL over rwy 27L to allow ATCT personnel to inspect landing gear position after reporting landing gear difficulties. After twr personnel informed the plt that the gear appeared to be down, the plt requested to land on… - [NTSB CHI87DET08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET08.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7681J · Destroyed > While the aircraft was climbing to altitude the pilot tried to decrease power to cruise climb but had to reduce power more to control the propeller RPM. The pilot decreased the power once again and shortly after the engine stopped. The pilot then attempted to… - [NTSB CHI87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1987 · N757UT · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll, while practicing touch and go landings, the training flight collided with a deer. The instructor reported that after landing, full power was applied for takeoff and during rotation, a deer ran onto the runway and collided with the left side… - [NTSB CHI87DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM09.md): North American P-51D · Ludington, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N3278D · Destroyed > N3278D was #1 (leader) in a flt of 2 North American P-51 acft. The plt of the 2nd P-51 rprtd that they were on a southerly heading over water about 1/2 mi from the shore when the leader raised his nose & began rolling to the right. Witnesses on the beach… - [NTSB CHI87DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC03.md): Navion G · Erie, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1987 · N2386T · Destroyed > With the landing gear extended, the aircraft impacted with trees in a near inverted attitude and was destroyed. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was seriously injured. There were no witnesses to the accident and the pilot could not remember the events… - [NTSB CHI87FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA151.md): Cessna 182D · Marine City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1987 · N275T · Destroyed > A witness rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft rotated to a steep (nose up) attitude, & immediately after lift-off, the plt made a steep left turn & entered a downwind for lndg on the same rwy. He described the downwind as being a little tighter than normal & a… - [NTSB CHI87DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM08.md): Cessna 152 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N47412 · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a total power failure and the pilot chose a wheat field on rising terrain for a forced landing. The field turned out to be rough and uneven. When the aircraft touched down, the nose gear failed and the aircraft nosed over. Subsequent… - [NTSB CHI87IA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87IA163.md): Boeing 757-251 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N515US · Minor damage > A northwest airlines Boeing 757, operating as flight 336, scraped the tail cone area of the fuselage on the runway when the pilot failed to maintain sufficient ground clearance during rotation and takeoff from Detroit, Michigan. The Boeing 757 flight… - [NTSB FTW87MA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87MA135.md): MBB BO-105CBS · Bay City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N550H · Destroyed > Acft was involved in EMS static demonstration at beaver township fire dept, near Bay City. Following demonstration, shortly after takeoff, the pilot attempted a steep downwind turn at low altitude. Reported winds at the time of the accident were 250 degrees… - [NTSB CHI87DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM07.md): Lake LA 4-200 · Fife Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N80111 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the engine started to run rough while in cruise flt. After all efforts to smooth it out failed, the plt elected to make a precautionary landing on Fife Lake. The acft landed normally followed by a loud noise and water started to enter the… - [NTSB CHI87FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA129.md): Cessna A150K · Scotts, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N8331M · Destroyed > The airplane had been circling a residence at tree top level when a witness saw the nose drop and the acft descend steeply toward the terrain. The airplane struck a power line before ground impact. - [NTSB CHI87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA126.md): Cessna 150E · St. Johns, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N3039J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that a gust of wind caught the acft during landing and he immediately added full power in a go-around attempt. The plt stated that the acft then stalled in trees and a fence row. - [NTSB CHI87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA123.md): Cessna A152 · Gobles, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N761ED · Destroyed > During the third leg of a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that the sun was directly in his eyes while on final approach to rwy 27. He stated he first saw the set of power lines when they were about 25 feet ahead of the aircraft. While attempting to… - [NTSB CHI87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA120.md): Cessna 150J · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N60023 · Substantial damage > While on approach to Detroit city airport the #1 cylinder fractured and separated resulting in engine failure. The pilot made a forced landing in a field approx. four miles west of the airport. Examination of the broken cylinder revealed the mode of the… - [NTSB CHI87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA118.md): Piper J3C · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N6AJ · Substantial damage > While taxiing to runway 24 run up area the aircraft flipped over onto its nose. The pilot stated a gust of wind caught the plane from behind. Winds at the tri-city airport, 12 miles southeast of Midland, were reported from 130 degrees at 6 knots. - [NTSB CHI87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Byron Center, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N5593J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that following a preflight inspection and engine run-up, he attempted a soft field takeoff on the 2070 foot turf rwy. According to the plt, he aborted the takeoff aprx 1035 feet down the rwy because he held the nose too high and he was dragging… - [NTSB CHI87DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM06.md): Navion A · Baldwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N4961C · Substantial damage > After beginning a level off at aprx 6000 ft, the acft engine stopped. During the forced landing the acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/2 mile west of the arpt. An examination of the wreckage revealed that both wing tanks were empty and the… - [NTSB CHI87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1987 · N4857B · Substantial damage > During a solo training flight, the student pilot landed too fast. The aircraft porpoised, the nose wheel collapsed and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB CHI87DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC02.md): Cessna 172G · Linden, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1987 · N3630L · Substantial damage > The student pilot was attempting to land when he decided he was too high, and aborted the landing attempt. The engine failed to develop power despite throttle and mixture adjustments, and the pilot made a forced landing in a cornfield. Examination of the… - [NTSB CHI87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA097.md): Piper PA-28R · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N5140S · Substantial damage > During a local flight the aircraft's engine lost oil pressure. The engine continued to run for about two minutes and then totally seized. The pilot made a hard landing on 58th street in Holland (the only available landing area he could see in the dark night… - [NTSB CHI87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA094.md): American AA5 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N5896L · Substantial damage > During a forced landing on an interstate highway about two miles from bishop airport, the aircraft collided with a signpost and a concrete bridge. The pilot had reported that he was out of fuel when he was about nine miles away from the airport. The pilot… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&page=34 ## 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=33&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.