# NTSB investigations, 2022, 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 CEN23LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Auburn Hills, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2022 · N8768U · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N222UM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN23LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA286.md): Honda HA-420 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2022 · N704JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusty wind which exceeded the maximum crosswind of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA442.md): Piper PA-18 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 27, 2022 · N7207
- [NTSB CEN22LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA410.md): Waco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2022 · N21GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s improper flare during landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attach and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA403.md): Beech A36 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2022 · N2270L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA22LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA191.md): Boeing 717-200 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2022 · N946AT · No damage
  > An encounter with moderate turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB CEN22LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA398.md): Cessna 172I · Olivet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2022 · N46202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA385.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA22FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA351.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · South Haven Charter Township, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of power to the left engine due to contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to properly configure the airplane for flight with one engine inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN22LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA358.md): Cessna 120 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N2902N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA336.md): Beech A36 · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2022 · N60ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s early rotation on takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and an inability to gain sufficient altitude to clear the trees.
- [NTSB ERA22FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA314.md): Cessna 210C · Shelby, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N3659Y · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to…
- [NTSB CEN22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA249.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2022 · N3553M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in the climb with a quartering tailwind which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN22LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA251.md): Trojan TA16 · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N36YR · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication and inadequate cooling, which resulted in internal damage to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA194.md): Cessna 172S · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2022 · N184NW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line “B” nut, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA126.md): Embraer Executive EMB-500 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2022 · N68NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on the contaminated runway with previous reports of unfavorable braking action.

## 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") = 2022
  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=2022

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