# NTSB investigations, 2007, 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 CHI08CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N8191U · Substantial damage
  > The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA055.md): Cessna 310R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA049.md): Cessna 172 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N173DA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the ditch and the icy runway.
- [NTSB CHI08FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA033.md): Cessna 172I · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.
- [NTSB CHI08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA008.md): Veltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.
- [NTSB CHI08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA024.md): Cessna C-182 · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1431S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty…
- [NTSB CHI08LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA016.md): Mooney M20E · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N1261X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA302.md): Siebert RV-9A · Barton City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N3653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA294.md): Cessna 172M · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N73455 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA279.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Pointe Aux Pins, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N96DF · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA282.md): Mooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
- [NTSB CHI07LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA266.md): Cessna 172M · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N13586 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA255.md): Buttles SNS-7 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N5HB · Destroyed
  > The fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA245.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2007 · N222UN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll…
- [NTSB CHI07CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA225.md): Ryan ST3KR · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N59220 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition. A contributing factor was the low altitude at the time of the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA189.md): Cameron Balloons Z-77 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N4021M · Substantial damage
  > The whisper burner's fuel valve opening for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a fire after landing. A factor in the accident was the balloon envelope's parachute top not reseating.
- [NTSB CHI07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA186.md): Piper J3F-65 · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N2364K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA178.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N7597E · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA172.md): Cessna 195 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N4358V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA169.md): Cessna 150H · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N23117 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence.
- [NTSB CHI07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA149.md): Piper J3C · Waterford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.
- [NTSB CHI07CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA137.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N83228 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB CHI07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA124.md): Wilkinson Daniel V Rotorway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N52988 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the sprag clutch which resulted in the disengagement of the drive unit and the pilot's misjudged landing during the autorotation. A factor was the low altitude at which the failure occurred.
- [NTSB CHI07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA111.md): Cessna 150F · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N8893S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N5528F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The hilly runway was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA110.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath to the runway. Contributing factors to the accident included the passenger vehicle, the rising embankment, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CHI07CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA119.md): Johnson-Whittman Tailwind JW9L · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N1041Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from a fence while on final approach.
- [NTSB DCA07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07FA037.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Apr 12, 2007 · N8905F · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' decision to land at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), Traverse City, Michigan, without performing a landing distance assessment, which was required by company policy because of runway contamination initially reported by TVC ground operations personnel…
- [NTSB CHI07CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA100.md): Cessna 210N · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N77RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, inadequate landing flare, failure to maintain directional control, and encounter with a pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI07FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA107.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Lake Michigan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N77181 · Substantial damage
  > In-flight separation of the left engine thrust reverser translating cowling due to intermittent binding and jamming of the reverser on the accident flight and on previous flights. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance action by the operator due…
- [NTSB CHI07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA090.md): Cessna 172E · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2007 · N3622S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the runway. The snow banks were contributing factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N5321D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow…
- [NTSB CHI07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA071.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pellston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N4258R · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine cylinder which resulted in a complete loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting condition, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA070.md): Reisinger Sonerai II L · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2007 · N59RR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA059.md): Cessna 425 · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N425TN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the aerodynamic stall/mush encountered at a low altitude.

## 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") = 2007
  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=2007

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