# NTSB investigations, 1996, 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 CHI97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA048.md): Cessna 402A · Menominee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N337PL · Substantial damage
  > ice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination airport.
- [NTSB CHI97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA034.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · Romulus, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1996 · N310NW · No damage
  > restricted movement of the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever bearing in the rudder artificial feel and trim unit. A factor relating to this incident was: company management not implementing the respective service bulletin.
- [NTSB CHI97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N6804W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.
- [NTSB CHI97FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA030.md): Boeing 737-222 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N9038U · No damage
  > a passenger sustained a fractured ankle during an emergency evacuation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA019.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N56593 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA018.md): Frost RAF 2000 GTX SE · Adrian, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N914VT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA016.md): Hughes 369 · Vestaburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N9251F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damage
  > the worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA010.md): Dellicker Starduster TOO SA300 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N7691 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor was the ostentatious display.
- [NTSB CHI97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N5720B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to refuel which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA001.md): Cessna 140A · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N5393C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA342.md): Grumman F9F-2 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · NX72WP · Substantial damage
  > The overrun of the runway as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance because of an unreliable airspeed indication; reason for the unreliable airspeed indication was undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's perception of a…
- [NTSB CHI96LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA336.md): Kenoyer Horizon ONE · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N1153X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA329.md): Cessna 172 · Wellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N7016T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire.
- [NTSB CHI96FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA332.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N43687 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA324.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N7082W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI96LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA325.md): Karr Titan Tornado · Union Pier, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N238PW · Destroyed
  > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and intentional aerobatics.
- [NTSB CHI96LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA308.md): Piper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N3607N · Substantial damage
  > improper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA316.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N9209J · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA304.md): Cessna 150M · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9352U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA290.md): Aeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N85825 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…
- [NTSB CHI96LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA276.md): Piper PA-22 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N7245D · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining.
- [NTSB CHI96LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA280.md): Cessna 177B · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N34798 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain a proper landing attitude, and his failure to recover from the porpoise.
- [NTSB CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279.md): Schleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damage
  > an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA266.md): Cessna 404 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N8919G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition…
- [NTSB CHI96LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA243.md): Beech C-45H · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N9772Z · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA234.md): Cessna 172L · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N7545G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature raising of the flaps during a go-around. The presence of birds was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA231.md): Cessna 182P · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N52830 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to attaining the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to abort the landing (while there was still sufficient runway remaining). The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA221.md): Cessna 182Q · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N4855N · Destroyed
  > a deer that ran onto the runway. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA213.md): Cessna 172 · Conway, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N3823S · Substantial damage
  > A crack in the intake manifold which led to oil exhaustion and subsequent piston failure. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA205.md): Enstrom 280C · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N557H · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the subsequent autorotation. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA206.md): Mitchell T Champabria · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N96RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA199.md): Cessna 150 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N16047 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all the available runway for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass airstrip and the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA193.md): Cessna 172 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N1106F · Substantial damage
  > was inadequate initial training of the pilot and inadequate flight test procedures by the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner when he reportedly had the pilot demonstrate 12 pilot operations from the FAA's practical flight test standards in 35 minutes during the…
- [NTSB CHI96IA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA191.md): Beech 1900 · Lansing, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N81538 · Minor damage
  > the short in the windshield anti-ice low power braided copper lead wire caused a fire that had resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate design.
- [NTSB CHI96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N2887K · Substantial damage
  > foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA185.md): Corey Cirrus VK-30 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N7033G · Destroyed
  > incomplete cure of the bonding material in the cruise flap, improper material in the cruise flap hinge, and improper welding of the cruise flap push rod end caps. Factors were delamination of the cruise flap, partial failure of the cruise flap hinge, and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA183.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N49459 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare and the raised taxiway edge which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI96FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA172.md): Cessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N68610 · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control by the pilot, due to cardiac arrest (heart attack).
- [NTSB CHI96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA176.md): Merlin GT · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N68EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA163.md): Johnson Avid Flyer · Rockford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N4274A · Substantial damage
  > engine overtemperature which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA159.md): Cessna 140 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N89207 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the soft runway condition.
- [NTSB CHI96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA139.md): Cessna 150F · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6824F · Destroyed
  > the student pilot iniating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB CHI96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA131.md): Beech A23A · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1996 · N3613Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA138.md): Stinson 108-3 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1996 · N6179M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA124.md): Cessna 210 · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N2586S · Substantial damage
  > A deer that wandered onto the runway. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA125.md): ATR 42 · Traverse City, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N421MQ · Minor damage
  > improper use of procedures by maintenance personnel at an overhaul facility during overhaul of the landing gear, allowing corrosion to occur on the barrel lugs of the landing gear, which subsequently led to fatigue cracking of the lugs and eventual collapse…
- [NTSB CHI96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA126.md): Piper PA-18A · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N454Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.

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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") = 1996
  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=1996

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