# NTSB investigations, 2012, 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 CEN13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA094.md): Lsa America Allegro · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2012 · N448SS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flight control input during a go-around and his interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.
- [NTSB CEN13LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA086.md): Bell 47G-2 · Walkerville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N3755Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which did not provide enough margin to recover from the descent.
- [NTSB CEN13LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N1912Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve.
- [NTSB CEN13FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA069.md): Cessna 310B · Mancelona, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2012 · N5419A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2012 · N40781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a straight-in night visual flight rules approach to land in hazy weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the nonfunctional…
- [NTSB CEN13FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA038.md): Piaggio P180 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2012 · N401WS · Substantial damage
  > The select/bypass valve's failure to seal correctly because of improper shimming, which resulted in an uncommanded and uncontrollable left turn during landing. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facility's improper overhaul of the steering manifold.
- [NTSB CEN12LA678](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA678.md): Infinity 2003 · Merrill, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N70319 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from midfield, resulting in a collision with trees at the departure end of the field.
- [NTSB CEN12LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA635.md): Cessna 182P · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N58844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12TA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA604.md): Cessna 182P · Newberry, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N5981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…
- [NTSB CEN12FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA601.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…
- [NTSB CEN12CA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA603.md): Flight Design Ctls · Pittsford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N995LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN12LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA578.md): Destiny XLT · Hart, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N1674A · Substantial damage
  > The partial deflation of the powered parachute canopy when the pilot flew the aircraft into an area with gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the modifications that changed the flying characteristics of the parachute.
- [NTSB CEN12LA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA565.md): Kolb MK-3 · Onondaga, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N520SK · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in landing on a runway of inadequate length and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA545.md): Dykas Kitfox Series 7 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N646FD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate descent angle flown by the pilot during a final approach for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB CEN12LA626](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA626.md): Ison Eros · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N4007B · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.
- [NTSB CEN12LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA490.md): Smith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N1ZV · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA487.md): Mooney M20TN · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N411JL · Substantial damage
  > An initial nose-pitch-up event and out-of-trim condition, the reason for which could not be determined because the examinations of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA483.md): Eipper Quicksilver MXL II · Goodrich, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an unregistered and unairworthy airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water/debris…
- [NTSB CEN12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA436.md): Beech 58 · Sugar Loaf Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N2023V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not complete the before-landing checklist and, subsequently, failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with his passengers’ conversation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA392.md): Cessna P210N · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N7588K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA348.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA330.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Ionia, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N127PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN12LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA324.md): North American T-6G · Perry, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2012 · N3753G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.
- [NTSB CEN12IA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA385.md): Cessna 182 · Fowlerville, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N287TC · Minor damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA318.md): Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N192RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA305.md): Cessna A185F · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2012 · N4742E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA296.md): Maule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N420RP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.
- [NTSB CEN12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA294.md): Beckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN12LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA339.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA270.md): Cessna 172M · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA231.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2012 · N75GX · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA215.md): Cessna 441 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2012 · N1212C · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance technician did not remove the tow bar prior to the flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA197.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N2389P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA166.md): Boeing 737-832 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N374DA · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant not being seated with her seatbelt fastened when the encounter occurred.
- [NTSB CEN12LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA149.md): Pipistrel Virus 912 · Ray, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N325MZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA131.md): Infinity Power Parachutes Classic 2002 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N3902V · Substantial damage
  > The powered parachute’s encounter with a downdraft/windshear during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.

## 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") = 2012
  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=2012

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