# 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA026.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eagle Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 17, 2026 · N3368N
- [NTSB CEN27LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA012.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 10, 2026 · N96YY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN27LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA008.md): Cessna 175A · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 8, 2026 · N6741E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA329.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N8086G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA320.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 13, 2026 · N942RM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA316.md): Beech 99 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 10, 2026 · N799CZ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > On September 10, 2026, about 1545 eastern daylight time, a Beech 99 airplane, N799CZ, and a Diamond DA20 airplane, N84VV were involved in a ground collision accident at the Willow Run Airport, Belleville, Michigan. N799CZ received minor damage and N84VV…
- [NTSB WPR26LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA308.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Norton Shores, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 15, 2026 · N5LC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA293.md): Gildea William D Jabiru Calypso · Lake Isabella, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N495JG
- [NTSB CEN26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA292.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N48446
- [NTSB CEN26LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA285.md): Staudacher Jon ZZ 102 · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 12, 2026 · N134ZZ · Substantial damage
  > On August 12, 2026, about 1906 eastern daylight time, a Staudacher ZZ 102 experimental airplane, N134ZZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vicksburg, Michigan. The airline transport pilot and one passenger were seriously…
- [NTSB CEN26LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA291.md): Vans RV8 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2026 · N412CV · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB CEN26LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA240.md): Beech 58 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N96GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA226.md): Beech A36TC · Kingsford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2026 · N3701N · Substantial damage
  > The pin on the nose gear brace assembly that engages with the cam on the nose landing gear door actuator shaft was not seated inside the cam, which rendered the nose landing gear inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN26LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA233.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2026 · N4101M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper planning during the simulated aborted launch which resulted in a touchdown on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA200.md): Cessna 172 · Naubinway, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N3984F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA216.md): Cessna 182P · Northport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N86289 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…
- [NTSB CEN26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA213.md): Textron 182T · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 22, 2026 · N116D · Substantial damage
  > On January 22, 2026, about 18:40 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182T, N116D was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newberry, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA089.md): Piper PA24 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2026 · N7085P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA052.md): Gray RG12 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 26, 2025 · C-FGEW · Substantial damage
  > On November 26, 2025, at 0920 eastern standard time, a RG12 airplane, C-FGEW, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Benton Harbor, Michigan. The pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under…
- [NTSB ANC26FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA002.md): Raytheon Hawker 800XP · Bath, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 16, 2025 · XA-JMR · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2025, about 1728 eastern standard time, a Raytheon Hawker 800XP airplane, Mexican registration XA-JMR, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bath Township, Michigan. The captain, co-pilot, and passenger were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN25LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA383.md): Quad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N65176 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN25LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA390.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-90 · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2025 · N418RX · No damage
  > The passenger’s loss of balance during landing that resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN25LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA401.md): CubCrafters CCK-2000 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N40DT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a fractured alternator ring terminal and the builder’s incorrect installation of the wire connecting to the alternator. Contributing to the total loss of engine power was the failure of the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA369.md): Zodiac CH 650B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N22LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA361.md): Piper PA-30 · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2025 · N26RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the tow bar before flight.
- [NTSB CEN25LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA357.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 28, 2025 · N7412P · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2025, at about 1550 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N7412P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gregory, Michigan. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA337.md): Bell OH-58A · Caseville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N707EE · Substantial damage
  > The front seat passenger’s inadvertent movement of the cyclic control resulting in a dynamic rollover after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to leave the dual flight controls installed with a non-pilot passenger in the front seat.
- [NTSB CEN25LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA325.md): Helio H-391B · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2025 · N4431U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA319.md): Beech S35 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2025 · N861T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA294.md): Cirrus SR22 · Stanwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2025 · N627WT · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA270.md): Van's RV-14 · Lowell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2025 · N21KL · Destroyed
  > On July 21, 2025, about 1627 eastern daylight time, a Van’s Aircraft RV-14A airplane, N21KL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lowell, Michigan. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA260.md): Cessna A185F · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · N888DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB OPS25LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS25LA054.md): Bombardier CL-600-2D24 · Freeland, MI · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 16, 2025 · N833SK · No damage
  > On July 16, 2025, about 1542 eastern daylight time (EDT), SkyWest Airlines (SKW) flight 3751, a Bombardier CL-600-2D24, N833SK, departed from a closed runway at MBS International Airport (MBS), Freeland, Michigan. The flight continued without further incident…
- [NTSB CEN25LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA244.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N1229V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to land at the manufacturer’s recommended approach speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA241.md): Cessna 177 · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N29342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA239.md): Luscombe 8A · Newaygo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N71790 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA248.md): Robert Fidler Lancair 320/360 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 29, 2025 · N360RF · Destroyed
  > On June 29, 2025, at 10:49 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Lancair 360, N360RF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Zeeland, Michigan. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB CEN25LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA213.md): Airbus Helicopters EC130 · Clay Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2025 · C-GPVB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA195.md): Cessna 182 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2025 · N71149 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB CEN25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA186.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westphalia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 24, 2025 · N2659E · Substantial damage
  > On May 24, 2025, at 1300 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N2659E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Westphalia, Michigan. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA147.md): Cessna 150F · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2025 · N6561F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA112.md): Cessna 172L · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2025 · N7550G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.
- [NTSB CEN25LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA102.md): Cessna 177 · Iron River, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2025 · N34284 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2024 · N76061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Willis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2024 · N51046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.
- [NTSB CEN24LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA378.md): Piper PA32 · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2024 · N31407 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten the fuel supply line B-nut at the fuel servo.
- [NTSB CEN24LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA358.md): Hughes 369 · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N8969F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the main rotor blade that occurred at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB CEN24LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA336.md): Cessna 182D · Coopersville, MI · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N9020X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control while 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?state=MI

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