# 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 CEN12LA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA565.md): Kolb MK-3 · Onondaga, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N520SK · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in landing on a runway of inadequate length and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA545.md): Dykas Kitfox Series 7 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N646FD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate descent angle flown by the pilot during a final approach for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB CEN12LA626](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA626.md): Ison Eros · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N4007B · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.
- [NTSB CEN12LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA490.md): Smith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N1ZV · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA487.md): Mooney M20TN · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N411JL · Substantial damage
  > An initial nose-pitch-up event and out-of-trim condition, the reason for which could not be determined because the examinations of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA483.md): Eipper Quicksilver MXL II · Goodrich, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an unregistered and unairworthy airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water/debris…
- [NTSB CEN12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA436.md): Beech 58 · Sugar Loaf Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N2023V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not complete the before-landing checklist and, subsequently, failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with his passengers’ conversation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA392.md): Cessna P210N · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N7588K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA348.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA330.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Ionia, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N127PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN12LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA324.md): North American T-6G · Perry, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2012 · N3753G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.
- [NTSB CEN12IA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA385.md): Cessna 182 · Fowlerville, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N287TC · Minor damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA318.md): Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N192RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA305.md): Cessna A185F · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2012 · N4742E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA296.md): Maule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N420RP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.
- [NTSB CEN12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA294.md): Beckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN12LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA339.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA270.md): Cessna 172M · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA231.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2012 · N75GX · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA215.md): Cessna 441 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2012 · N1212C · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance technician did not remove the tow bar prior to the flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA197.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N2389P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA166.md): Boeing 737-832 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N374DA · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant not being seated with her seatbelt fastened when the encounter occurred.
- [NTSB CEN12LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA149.md): Pipistrel Virus 912 · Ray, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N325MZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA131.md): Infinity Power Parachutes Classic 2002 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N3902V · Substantial damage
  > The powered parachute’s encounter with a downdraft/windshear during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.
- [NTSB CEN12LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N997TB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN12FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA097.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N33315 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.
- [NTSB CEN12LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA066.md): Piaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2011 · N168SL · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…
- [NTSB ENG12IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG12IA003.md): Boeing 747-451 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N661US · Minor damage
  > The penetration of turbine blade fragments through the rear turbine case, which punctured the No. 4 bearing oil pressure supply tube, allowing misted oil to contact the hot engine case and ignite the undercowl fire. Contributing to the incident was the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA014.md): Peck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N4595P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA013.md): Wilhelm Calidus · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N455BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot 's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA010.md): Brinkerhuff Gerald G Q200 · Holland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N2935R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.
- [NTSB CEN11FA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA666.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Curren, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N8324F · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from multiple drugs.
- [NTSB CEN11FA663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA663.md): Thorp T-18 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N54WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.
- [NTSB CEN11LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA651.md): North American AT-6 · Nunica, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N217RK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during climbout for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the fuel system did not reveal any discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN11LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA642.md): Piper PA16 · Muskegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N5383H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's inability to apply remedial action due to the opposite corrective control inputs by the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN11CA638](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA638.md): Enstrom F-28F · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N228F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA604.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB CEN11LA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA606.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Mt. Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N49739 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer.
- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage
  > The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA516.md): Cessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N3050X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA518.md): Cessna 180D · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N6425X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB CEN11CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA496.md): Cirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N93TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA498.md): Piper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.
- [NTSB CEN11LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA488.md): Dixon Volksplane VP-1 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N341MD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA480.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N50408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA481.md): Degraw Rhino II · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N122DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA459.md): Wingtip To Wingtip Panzl S-330 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N330JK · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate aileron hinge design, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left aileron following a fatigue failure of the center hinge rod-end.
- [NTSB CEN11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA431.md): Bosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N8AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.

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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=8&state=MI

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