# 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 GAA16CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA123.md): Cessna 150 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N6960F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB OPS16IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA002.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N316PQ · No damage
  > The local controller's failure to visually scan and ensure that the runway surface was not occupied by a vehicle or other aircraft before issuing a takeoff clearance to the pilot. Contributing to this incident was the relieved controller's failure to monitor…
- [NTSB CEN16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA054.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2015 · N84157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA035.md): Glimn Kitfox 2-3 · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N93TG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner's inadequate maintenance and servicing of the propeller gearbox, which resulted in oil starvation, failure of the gearbox in flight, and a subsequent loss of propeller thrust. Contributing to the outcome was the airplane's low altitude at…
- [NTSB CEN16LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA029.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N9029Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and his subsequent improper decision to attempt an aborted landing after the airplane had departed the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA017.md): Comp Air CA8 · Ray, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N224MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the trim, which created a cross-controlled situation and resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN15LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA421.md): Lerch RV6A · Deckerville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2015 · N215DG · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine oil after the oil filter separated from the engine adapter assembly because of an incorrect modification of the oil filter adapter assembly, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field.
- [NTSB CEN15FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA386.md): Barrow Ted A ONE Easy · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N227TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to his diverted attention to the canopy opening in flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA381.md): Luscombe 8 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to conduct a go-around because of a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA342.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N43829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the approach in dark, night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA398.md): Buckeye Dream Macine · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CEN15LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA332.md): Alon A2 · Holland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N5607F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN15LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA346.md): Ercoupe 415 · Saint Martin Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · CFGGS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA143.md): Aventura II · Fenton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N1204A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to ensure that the experimental seaplane was airworthy prior to take off.
- [NTSB GAA15CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA227.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Sandusky, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2015 · N8337Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the landing environment while operating in a confined off-airport site resulting in a wire strike and substantial damage to the helicopter.
- [NTSB GAA15CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA140.md): Cessna 172 - S · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N195NW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA163.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N640BA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer on the unfenced runway during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident is the airport's failure to establish a continuous fence between the runway and the nature conservancy.
- [NTSB GAA15CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA102.md): Bell 206 - B11 · Caledonia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N206ED · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA235.md): Lathrop Steven A B8M · Ravenna, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N5606X · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA219.md): Socata TBM700 · Evart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N850WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the Before Landing checklist and to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA185.md): Giackino Donald W Rotorway 162F · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N556DG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA020.md): Cessna 150 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N7987E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB GAA15CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA005.md): Cessna 208B · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N12155 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing when the airplane was not in a safe position to land, resulting in the collision with ground-based approach lighting.
- [NTSB CEN15LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA157.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2837R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine due to a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB CEN15LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA111.md): Cessna 172F · Lowell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N7854U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA105.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N7061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA097.md): Cessna 172M · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA087.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Port Huron, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N38884 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight below the minimum descent altitude without visually acquiring the runway and his delayed and improperly executed missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N25979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN15LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA064.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N5897P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA049.md): Cessna 210 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N8219M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended in the down and locked position prior to touchdown, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with a runway exit sign.
- [NTSB CEN15CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA016.md): Cessna 180B · Coloma, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2014 · N180CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.
- [NTSB CEN15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA492.md): Campbell Super Bearhawk · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · CFBCA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing on water with a glassy condition, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA454.md): Rans S17 · Lowell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overconfidence, which led to his improper decision to continue flight in the recently purchased, unregistered airplane without acquiring training and to his continued erratic handling of the airplane and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA463.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N3084Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA419.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · South Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N214EV · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of aircraft control and the resultant overstress and in-flight breakup of the weight-shift-control aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN14CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA413.md): Phantom Phantom X 1 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N2552S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while flying a visual pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA406.md): Cessna 177RG · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N468LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a…
- [NTSB CEN14CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA428.md): Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2014 · N80AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.
- [NTSB CEN14CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA404.md): Piper PA 18 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N8461D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA387.md): Aeronca 11AC · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N4453P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor not having access to brake controls, which limited his ability to regain directional control at slower…
- [NTSB CEN14CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA370.md): Cessna 120 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N76097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA368.md): Mckenzie Douglas E Stol CH750 · Dodgeville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N792MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in an impact with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA371.md): Air Command 532 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane following a total loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug.
- [NTSB CEN14CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA335.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2014 · N19992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA262.md): Embraer EMB 135KL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N299SK · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during the descent to land, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA252.md): Aerospatiale AS 365 N2 Dauphin · Constantine, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2014 · N365WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while entering a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA237.md): Mooney M20F · Dowling, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2014 · N343ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing.

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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=6&state=MI

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