# NTSB investigations, 2007, 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 CHI08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA057.md): Lerohl RV-8 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2007 · N5093F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA039.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Faribault, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N482SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed for the gusty crosswind conditions and the stall/spin encountered during the go-around. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA042.md): Cessna 180 · Becker, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N5248E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA030.md): Cessna 172M · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N4366R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N327ND · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA018.md): Bell 407 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N407LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around when a normal approach to the intended landing point could not be maintained. An additional cause was the excessive descent rate that developed during the approach. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition…
- [NTSB CHI08CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA004.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the lack of an endorsement by the pilot, the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot, and the glassy water.
- [NTSB CHI07CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA315.md): Aerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N806EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the certified flight instructor not being able to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the student…
- [NTSB CHI07CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA306.md): Piper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N2560M · Substantial damage
  > The reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by…
- [NTSB CHI07CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA299.md): Schweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N269HB · Destroyed
  > The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI07LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA277.md): Bell 47G-5A · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N25LB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter pitch control for undetermined reasons during the aerial application maneuver and the pilot's inability to control the aircraft during the descent.. A contributing factor to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA272.md): Clifford Titan Tornado II · Henning, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N39YP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude of the maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI07CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA263.md): Cessna 180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N2311C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.
- [NTSB CHI07CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA264.md): Cessna 182 · Jasper, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N52998 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. The false indication of the fuel remaining in the fuel tanks and the corn crop were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA253.md): Cessna 180A · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N5016E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the geese impacted during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA239.md): Cessna 150H · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N22198 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA233.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35C · Northfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N135EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during the off-airport landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the dirt/rock pile.
- [NTSB CHI07LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA211.md): Mooney M20J · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N4785H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the embankment and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI07LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA193.md): Hughes 369D · Comfrey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N500NC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA185.md): Cessna 172 · Oak Grove, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N6267E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA176.md): Beech A36TC · Cannon Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N3671S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientaton and loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N23667 · Substantial damage
  > The propeller blade failure during climb due to a fatigue crack. The oil leak that obstructed the pilot's vision was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA120.md): Champion 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N1646G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of brakes during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. The downhill slope was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA105.md): Pavliga Hatz CB-1 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N899P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the carburetor fuel flow valve becoming stuck in the closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA109.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N770C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear.

## 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" = '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=2007

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