# NTSB investigations, 1989, 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 CHI90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA053.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N1294T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach. A contributing factor was the icing condition that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA048.md): Cessna 310Q · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N117CC · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined engine compartment fire during the initial climbout. A factor was the failure of the pilot to shut off the fuel supply to the engine.
- [NTSB CHI90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA040.md): Cessna 172M · Linden, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA280.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Engadine, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2440P · Substantial damage
  > A collision with trees and the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA032.md): Cessna 182H · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N819CM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation during a climb after takeoff. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA031.md): Helio H-391B · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N8750R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crosswind landing gear system to engage on the left main gear due to improper rigging adjustment by maintenance personnel. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions (gusts and quartering crosswind) and soft terrain in…
- [NTSB CHI90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N66714 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA019.md): Beech B35 · Clare, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N8805A · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA013.md): Cessna 172H · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N1407F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CHI90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N757GB · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the student pilot by not following his flight instructor's directions on his first supervised solo flight and by not maintaining a safe altitude, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Related factors were: unauthorized low flight…
- [NTSB CHI90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N94668 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor (CFI), failure of both the student and the CFI to see-and-avoid the static line, and failure of the pilots to maintain adequate clearance from the power line/static wire. The static wire was a…
- [NTSB CHI90DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM01.md): Cessna 150E · Grayling, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N3905U · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N9704J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA002.md): Cessna T182 · Sodus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N7369H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper angle of climb, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA001.md): Cessna 177 · Manistique, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N102AT · Destroyed
  > A delayed by the pilot in going around and his failure to obtain adequate airspeed before fully retracting the flaps, which allowed the aircraft to mush. The contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the…
- [NTSB CHI89DEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM10.md): Fletcher SONERAI-2L · Interlochen, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N76DJ · Destroyed
  > Loose cylinder due to improper maintenance by the pilot/owner, which resulted in overheating and failure of the aluminum cylinder head. The presence of trees was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM09.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N4028T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of one of the tension-torsion pins.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC08.md): Wesley Striplin Ranger · Smith Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N46WW · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the wingtip fuel tank which resulted in its inflight separation and the subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA186.md): Cessna 172 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N736HC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the plt to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Rain softened terrain adjacent to the runway surface is a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA185.md): Cessna C172R · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N23666 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff as a result of a diversion of attention due to a possible engine problem.
- [NTSB CHI89TL#05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89TL%2305.md): Beech D45 (T-34B) · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N10NR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA181.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N3633P · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM08.md): Mooney M20 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N5292B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hand prop the engine with a non-pilot at the controls and the passenger's application to full throttle. A factor related to the accident was panic of the passenger.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC07.md): Rayne VARI-EZE · Clinton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N20VR · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined loss of engine power during initial climbout. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA178.md): Cessna 120 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N2101V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines in his flight path during a go-around. The power lines and his lack of familiarity with the airport were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM07.md): Bradley S-1D · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N787PA · Substantial damage
  > The tail wheel spring becoming disconnected resulting in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC06.md): Feil BD-5 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N9BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the excessive pull-up maneuver and the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA175.md): Cessna 182A · East Lansing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1989 · N6328B · Substantial damage
  > Improper corrective action on the part of the pilot to correct an excessive sink rate prior to landing touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA172.md): Cessna T-337D · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N33N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing factor was maintenance personnel's not performing correct calibration of fuel gages.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM06.md): Cessna 152 · Manistee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N96863 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power during initial climbout, and the aircraft's subsequent nose over during the forced landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N1157H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA158.md): Beech S35 · Lindon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N7972K · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the ruddervator control due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM05.md): Gatzemeyer 88 ACRO-SPORT II · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N55NG · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line between the carburetor and engine which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Wixom, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N12662 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night, and tree(s) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM04.md): Cessna 175 · Lawton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N7404M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting takeoff and his excessive rate of descent at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA136.md): Cessna 335 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N2706T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear extension/retraction component resulting from unacceptable loads incurred due to improper adjustment.
- [NTSB CHI89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N24378 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Roscommon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N2336J · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight while maneuvering and the failure to perform remedial action by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI89FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA128.md): Beech 58 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N9253A · Destroyed
  > The flight crew inadvertently shut down the left engine after the right engine lost power, and the copilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering the aircraft back toward the runway. Factors related to the accident were: improper…
- [NTSB CHI89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA127.md): Piper PA-20 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N7093K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel.
- [NTSB CHI89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA123.md): Cessna 182A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3939D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N2154K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inattentive aircraft handling which resulted in his failure to detect and prevent the aircraft's descent into the wheat field.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM03.md): Beneteau Steen Skybolt · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N199BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an aerobatic maneuver. Factors related to the were: inadequate altitude and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N8752S · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the student pilot and his inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence from the transport aircraft. The student's lack of total experience was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA107.md): Cessna 172I · New Era, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N35561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA108.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cedar, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N151C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command attempting to land with too high an aispeed and with insufficient runway remaining to allow either a go around or the ability to bring the airplane to a stop in the space remaining.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC05.md): Job Sonerai II · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1989 · N288LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's discontinuing visual lookout to scan gages before clearing a known obstacle on the departure path from the runway. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this model airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM02.md): Aeronca 15AC · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N1003H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane which had not been properly maintained which resulted in the fuel system blockage.
- [NTSB CHI89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA103.md): Beech 35 · Milan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N5011C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rotation, which resulted in an inadvertent mushed stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM01.md): Cessna 188A · Belding, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N5658J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
  AND 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&year=1989

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