# 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 CEN18FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA160.md): Belair Raven · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · C-FNKZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA150.md): Wolfe Kitfox V · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N818TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in a stall/spin following climb from the departure airport.
- [NTSB CEN18LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA123.md): Mills Michael S1L · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2018 · N197X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines due to sun glare.
- [NTSB GAA18CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA155.md): Learjet 31 · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N500MP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN18LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA112.md): Piper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2018 · N1722J · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA106.md): Schweizer 269D · Stockbridge, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2018 · N471RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering the helicopter at a low altitude after departure. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s distraction by the smoke in the cabin and the limited visible features in the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA097.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA042.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N924DL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to confirm the left engine throttle lever was at idle during engine start.
- [NTSB GAA18CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA081.md): Piper PA 32 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2017 · N4887S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s rate of descent in gusting wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA007.md): Cessna T210 · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N5EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN18FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA001.md): Brantly B 2B · Midland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N2284U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his failure to promptly initiate the proper recovery technique, which resulted in a descent that could not be arrested before impacting the…
- [NTSB CEN17FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA332.md): Cessna 180J · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N180LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA485.md): Cessna 182 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2017 · N52450 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA316.md): Navion Navion G · Adrian, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N249KC · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the gascolator, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA416.md): Piper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N9807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.
- [NTSB CEN17LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA257.md): Cessna 182T · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · CGBFY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA347.md): Aeronca 11AC · Watervliet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2017 · N9404E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a takeoff over maximum gross weight from a turf runway in high density altitude conditions and the airplane’s inability to attain a climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN17LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA341.md): Piper PA-28 · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5584U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard.
- [NTSB CEN17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA218.md): Cessna 177 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N30462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN17LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA184.md): Mooney M20E · Dowling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N9265M · Substantial damage
  > Innacurate airspeed indications due to contamination of the pitot-static system with insect remains, which resulted in a high approach and landing speed and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA271.md): Cessna A185 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N873SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA178.md): Cessna 182G · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N2056R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.
- [NTSB CEN17LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA150.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2017 · N36458 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper securing of an unused instrument lamp socket during recent maintenance, which resulted in an electrical short of the landing gear controls and stopped the landing gear while it was transitioning to the down position and led to…
- [NTSB GAA17CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA247.md): Grumman American Avn. AA · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N9613L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN17LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA135.md): Luscombe 8F · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N2007B · No damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent contact with the propeller while hand propping the engine, which resulted in a fatal injury.
- [NTSB DCA17FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17FA076.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2017 · N786TW · Substantial damage
  > the jammed condition of the airplane's right elevator, which resulted from exposure to localized, dynamic wind while the airplane was parked and rendered the airplane unable to rotate during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were (1) the effect of a large…
- [NTSB GAA17CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA142.md): Cessna T182 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N11344 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA078.md): Textron 525C · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2017 · N525PZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted landing on the ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was airport personnel's lack of training regarding issuance of NOTAMs
- [NTSB CEN17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA070.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA057.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA366.md): Piper PA 18 · Greenville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2016 · N3286Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature turn during the takeoff climb and subsequent turn to avoid trees, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA363.md): CGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N4513S · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.…
- [NTSB CEN16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA322.md): Piper J5C · Sandusky, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N30313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA305.md): Gilchrist PA14EXP · Sparta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N18PG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, since postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA401.md): S C Aerostar S.A. Festival R40S · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2016 · N291AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose gear collapse, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA269.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB CEN16LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA264.md): Alonso CH 701 · Dexter, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N701ZG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN16FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA240.md): Aeronca 11AC · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N86078 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA252.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA245.md): Evolution Revo · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N20EV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing as a result of his failure to adjust the electric trim to the proper position for landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA236.md): Cessna 150L · Detroit, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN16IA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16IA238.md): Enstrom 280 · Zeeland, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2016 · N518EG · Minor damage
  > The exhaust band clamp failure, which resulted in an engine fire due to hot exhaust gases entering the engine compartment.
- [NTSB GAA16CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA346.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N21553 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA338.md): North American SNJ · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N7980C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, right main landing gear collapse, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA16CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA275.md): Cessna 170 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N1441D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA190.md): Beech C24R · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N20135 · Substantial damage
  > The misalignment of the right main landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to retract and extend properly. Also causal was the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected after a hard landing that had resulted in substantial damage…
- [NTSB CEN16TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16TA194.md): North American AT6 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N757LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA16CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA196.md): Cessna 182 · Moorestown, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2016 · N958HP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.
- [NTSB DCA16CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA094.md): Boeing 737 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2016 · N925NN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N925NN flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the two aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision of the winglet with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of N784SW.
- [NTSB CEN16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA105.md): Enstrom TH-180 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N180TH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque meter mounting bolts, which resulted in a loss of engine power to the main drive belt and rotors.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&state=MI

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