# NTSB investigations, 2006, 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA051.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N888PR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain. - [NTSB CHI07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA044.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng. - [NTSB CHI07CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA040.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N545TT · Substantial damage > The pilot's unexpected encounter with wind shear and his inability to remain clear of the trees while on final approach to land. - [NTSB CHI07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA033.md): Cessna C-425 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2006 · N425JP · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while parking the aircraft, and failed to maintain clearance from the building as the airplane taxied forward. A factor was the terminal. - [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA024.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted. - [NTSB CHI07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA016.md): Cessna 175 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N9408B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA001.md): Cessna 180K · Barton City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N64257 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the… - [NTSB CHI06CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA274.md): Beech B19 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N1949W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he noticed the airplane was not on a stabilized final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the hard landing, the subsequent pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise) which resulted in the collapse of… - [NTSB CHI06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA260.md): Endless Skies L164 · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N2627J · Substantial damage > The kit builder's improper installation of the aileron bracket leading to the aileron flutter during cruise that resulted in the wing spars' failure. - [NTSB CHI06CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA251.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N28403 · Substantial damage > The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around. - [NTSB CHI06LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA243.md): Frick Questair Q20 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2QV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the subsequent loss of engine power. The trees that the airplane struck during the forced landing were a factor. - [NTSB CHI06CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA239.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N4008Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted. - [NTSB CHI06FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA232.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2006 · N133BH · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB CHI06LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA230.md): Dix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N208BY · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor. - [NTSB CHI06CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA226.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N109CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in the overload failure of the nose landing gear and subsequent nose over. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a… - [NTSB CHI06CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA279.md): Meyers MAC-145 · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N34360 · Substantial damage > The pilot not verifying the landing gear selector position prior to starting the taxi. - [NTSB CHI06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA217.md): Veltman CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N702BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition. Factors included the tailwind and the power lines. - [NTSB CHI06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA201.md): Beech A36 · Mason, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N9205Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush on takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the building and vehicles that were contacted. - [NTSB CHI06CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA198.md): Sargent Bushby Mustang II · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N6186C · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed decision to go-around leading to the impact with the fence during the go-around. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB CHI06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA195.md): Grumman G-164A · Lakeview, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N5068 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated when the loss of engine power occurred. - [NTSB CHI06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N1026K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with… - [NTSB CHI06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA203.md): Cessna 182 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2006 · N6155B · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to perform a go-around which resulted in landing long on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway direction, the fence posts, the fence, and the trees which were contacted. - [NTSB CHI06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA190.md): Armpriest Breezy · South Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N316DA · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall by pilot during climb following propeller blade damage from the compartment door separation after takeoff. The low altitude and airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes. Contributing factors were the compartment door… - [NTSB CHI06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA189.md): Cessna 172R · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2006 · N918TA · Substantial damage > The directional control not obtained/maintained, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the go-around not performed during landing by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of experience by the pilot. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA179.md): Aviat A-1 · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N70HU · Substantial damage > The presence of the deer on the runway which resulted in the pilot taking evasive action leading to the nose-over. A factor was the excessive braking by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA176.md): Cessna 182A · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N4780D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. - [NTSB CHI06FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA152.md): Beech B36TC · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N65EL · Substantial damage > The non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the… - [NTSB CHI06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA140.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N36262 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing. - [NTSB CHI06LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA149.md): Beech A23 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N8776M · Substantial damage > The improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the unknown pilot. - [NTSB CHI06LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA137.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N3010Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the collapse of the amphibian float's nose wheels, and a nose over during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the soft grass runway, and the collapse of the… - [NTSB CHI06LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N3310P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain clearance from the tree. Factors were the crosswind and the tree. - [NTSB CHI06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA116.md): Palulis John Exec 162F · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N42996 · Substantial damage > The compensation for wind conditions not performed by the pilot during hover. An additional cause was the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA109.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N887BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were… - [NTSB CHI06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA111.md): Lee SQ 2000 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N416 · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear assembly during landing and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing factors were the collapse of the left and right main landing gear and the gusty, crosswind… - [NTSB CHI06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA106.md): Waco EQC-6 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N16214 · Substantial damage > The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the rudder cable system resulting in the reversed rudder condition which made directional control not possible during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was an inadequate preflight… - [NTSB CHI06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA102.md): Martin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N22220 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA092.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N421XJ · Substantial damage > The station agent's inability to maintain control of the stroller when he lost his balance exiting the airplane's cargo compartment, allowing it to be blown into the operating right propeller. A factor was the high, gusty winds. - [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA091.md): Balkema Stol Aircraft · Scotts, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N46365 · Destroyed > The in-flight loss of engine power on downwind for undetermined reasons and the post-impact ground fire that burned the airplane while it was standing. - [NTSB CHI06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA083.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N222UN · Substantial damage > The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. - [NTSB CHI06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA073.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N55CW · Destroyed > The excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N3946W · Destroyed > the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors. - [NTSB CHI06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N8540B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs. - [NTSB CHI06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA065.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N8325H · Substantial damage > An encounter with a deer during landing. - [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281.md): Univar Ercoupe · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI06LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA062.md): Beech A100 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N700NC · Substantial damage > The inadequate in-flight decision to continue the approach to land, directional control not maintained, and the contaminated runway. Contributing factors were flight to destination alternate not performed, a notice to airman not issued by airport personnel… ## 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") = 2006 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=2006 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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