# NTSB investigations, 2009, 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 OPS10IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA003.md): Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · No damage
  > The ground controller did not monitor the progress of the fire truck to ensure that the driver followed the expected route. A contributing factor was the ground controller's misunderstanding of the fire truck driver's requested destination on the airport.
- [NTSB CEN10FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA063.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N85EM · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA037.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA029.md): Beech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · C-FFIH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA027.md): Commander 114-B · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA022.md): Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N94HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA583.md): Sierra E5A Replica · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N44062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA580.md): Alliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N3284A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA567.md): Aeronca 11AC · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3383E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear attach point.
- [NTSB CEN09CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA577.md): Ketonen Schreder · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N161HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.
- [NTSB CEN09LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA557.md): Cessna 150F · Rosedale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6446F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
- [NTSB CEN09CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA568.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N9649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA554.md): Socata TBM 700 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N715V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing during gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA545.md): Dekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N811AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA549.md): Piper PA-15 · Lakeview, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N4585H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA559.md): Navion Navion G · Eau Claire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N2418T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548.md): Piper PA-15 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4380H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA517.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.
- [NTSB CEN09CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA513.md): Beech A36TC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N336TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA512.md): Hooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N37JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA502.md): Cessna 337F · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N337BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN09IA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA606.md): Saab 340B · Traverse City, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N452XJ · No damage
  > The flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.
- [NTSB CEN09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA485.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N77FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA467.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N36299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA426.md): Cessna A188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N9010R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N103MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA338.md): Garrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N213KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA319.md): Mileski Zenair · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N701MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA334.md): Aerotrike Safari · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N8035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA311.md): Thornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N39JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA269.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N238SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known adverse weather approaching the airport.
- [NTSB CEN09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA122.md): Beech A36TC · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N92WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.

## 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") = 2009
  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=2009

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