# NTSB investigations, 2006, MN

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 CHI07FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA032.md): Cessna 172 · Crookston, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9850G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA027.md): Cessna 172S · Warroad, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N380SP · No damage
  > The propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.
- [NTSB CHI07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA013.md): Cessna 180B · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N9117T · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA014.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N57410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.
- [NTSB CHI07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA006.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N739XK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA002.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2006 · N71TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear to properly extend for undetermined reasons, which resulted in damage to the forward fuselage during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA233.md): Hoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N232S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA261.md): Beech B19 · Eden Prarie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N214RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI06CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA221.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2006 · N23720 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane as a result of the partial failure of the tail wheel assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the crop that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI06CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA222.md): Rockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N7982V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.
- [NTSB CHI06CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA209.md): Cessna 180M · Chisholm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N3336T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI06LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Market, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA197.md): Cessna 206H · Lutsen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N52728 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during takeoff in rough water. A factor was the wave in the rough water.
- [NTSB CHI06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA208.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Claremont, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N3639Q · No damage
  > The procedure not followed by the passenger during landing and the inadequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot during landing. A contributing factors were the barbed wire fence.
- [NTSB CHI06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA207.md): Schlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N507S · Substantial damage
  > the fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end.
- [NTSB CHI06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA191.md): Cessna 120 · Laporte, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N3089N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.
- [NTSB CHI06LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA212.md): Cessna R172K · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N736VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty tailwind that prevailed.
- [NTSB CHI06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA175.md): Cessna A185E · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N1972U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI06LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA146.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N63790 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA147.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N600T · Substantial damage
  > The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.
- [NTSB CHI06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA120.md): Cessna 172E · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N5766T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA107.md): Cessna 150 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N50970 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA113.md): Cessna 195 · Pine Creek, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2006 · N3456V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA101.md): Cessna 180G · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N1250W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100.md): Piper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA104.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1856G · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot which led to the subsequent nose-over. The terrain condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Backus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N1877J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA066.md): Cessna 120 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N76203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used a rough frozen lake for takeoff which resulted in the overload failure of the landing ski. A factor was the rough frozen lake.
- [NTSB CHI06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N190PH · Substantial damage
  > The missed approach not performed by the pilot and the directional control not maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, wind information not available due to inoperative meteorological equipment, and a Notices to Airman…

## 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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&year=2006

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