NTSB investigations: NONE, MI

60 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is NONE. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Gregory, MIThe flight instructor’s improper planning during the simulated aborted launch which resulted in a touchdown on unsuitable terrain.Jun 3, 2026 · N4101M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA254Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Gregory, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall during the off-field landing.Jun 21, 2023 · N10BR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA490Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MIThe 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.Jul 29, 2012 · N1ZV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKetonen Schreder · Ionia, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.Sep 5, 2009 · N161HP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MIThe 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.Jun 14, 2009 · N103MS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MIThe 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.Apr 26, 2009 · N238SB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA189Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-77 · Battle Creek, MIThe whisper burner's fuel valve opening for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a fire after landing. A factor in the accident was the balloon envelope's parachute top not reseating.Jul 3, 2007 · N4021M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MIThe pilot's unexpected encounter with wind shear and his inability to remain clear of the trees while on final approach to land.Dec 14, 2006 · N545TT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S81A · Highland, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees, the reported high winds and gusts, the trees, the power lines and the house.Jul 23, 2003 · N11BQ · No damageNTSB CHI03LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons O-77 · Battle Creek, MIThe pilot's excessive descent rate. Factors to the accident were the trees lining the landing area.Jul 4, 2003 · N8085G · No damageNTSB CHI02LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Marlette, MIGround crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.Aug 4, 2001 · N9297Z · Minor damageNTSB CHI01LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Ionia, MIThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the tall grass during his recovery from the bounced landing. A factor was the tall grass.Jul 12, 2001 · N140BG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher K8B · Manchester, MIthe downdraft experienced during final approach and altitude/clearance from the fence post not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the fence post.Jul 1, 2000 · N885D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron A105 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to visually recognize hazards associated with meteorological phenomenon. A contributing factor was the weather condtion.Jul 14, 1998 · N1601A · No damageNTSB CHI98LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer FGS-233 · Ionia, MIthe pilot misjudged the landing approach which resulted in his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the trees.Oct 12, 1997 · N5762S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MIan evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Ionia, MIno thermal lift available, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the high wind condition.Aug 14, 1994 · N6514M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob BG 103 · Ionia, MIa hard landing as a result of the early disconnect of the glider launch/tow equipment.May 20, 1994 · N140BG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Ionia, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain the proper glidepath.Jun 26, 1993 · N4101M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Manchester, MIThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decisions, failure to make a precautionary landing when he realized he was too low to reach the airport, and attempting to stretch his glidepath to reach the runway.Jul 5, 1992 · N2524H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103 · Ionia, MIThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight and decision to close the glider's canopy at low altitude.May 10, 1992 · N140BG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Gregory, MIA collision with wires after the glider overshot the landing area due to inadvertent lowering of the flaps and no use of spoilers.Jul 26, 1991 · N781BA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N120 · Mottville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during landing and his decision to initiate the flight in high winds conditions.Aug 27, 1990 · N6092K · Minor damageNTSB CHI90LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Oxford, MIThe glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the touchdown and landing roll. The poorly executed approach to landing, and rough/uneven terrain were contributing factors in this accident.May 26, 1990 · N9297Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Springfield, MITwo hot air balloons were involved in a midair collision during a sanctioned Balloon competition. N40363 was able to retain control and landed uneventfully. N1505F partially deflated and descended out of control to the ground. Witnesses stated that N40363 was…Jul 12, 1987 · N1505F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FEC04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCameron 77 · Hamburg, MIPlt made a precautionary landing reportedly due to high winds. Upon touchdown the basket tipped and one of the pax received a fractured left leg.Jul 4, 1986 · N340CB · No damageNTSB CHI86LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron O-65 · Pickney, MIThe balloonest had briefed and positioned his two pax for a anticipated hard/drag landing in a 9 kt wind. He stated the balloon touched and bounced then touched and bounced again before it entered the drag sequence of the landing. The female pax suffered a…Apr 28, 1986 · N298CB · No damageNTSB CHI86LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Comstock Park, MIAccording to the pilot she received wind information from a flight service station, the noaa and ATIS approximately 1.5 hours prior to takeoff. All these sources predicted winds to be less than 7 knots. Winds were 'very light' during Balloon inflation. The…Oct 29, 1985 · N4056L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Gregory, MIThe glider landed in trees after the spoiler 'popped' open in flt during a towed takeoff. The tow plane released the glider at 300 ft AGL after the spoilers opened. The plt landed without retracting the spoilers. Two FAA inspectors stated that they checked…Jun 23, 1985 · N14420 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Gregory, MIAccording to the CFI the glider was at about 500 ft AGL on base leg when a downdraft caused the acft to descend and touch down 50 ft short of the rwy.Sep 29, 1984 · N14420 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel Libelle · Osseo, MIThe plt stated that the thermals dissipated & he had to make an off arpt landing. The landing was made in a field of tall grass & the left wing contacted the grass first resulting in a 90 deg ground loop. The aft fuselage section separated.Jul 1, 1984 · N1106B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes AX-7B · Lake Orion, MIA 74 year old passenger in a balloon lost her footing during landing and fell on her arm. Later examination revealed that her arm was broken. The plt and another passenger were not injured. The plt reported that the passengers had been briefed on landing and…Jun 16, 1984 · N37643 · No damageNTSB CHI84LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Firefly 7 · Flint, MIThe balloonist stated that the wind became stronger during her flt and even though she selected a landing area adequate for a high wind landing the balloon was dragged about 200 ft until the envelope became entangled in trees. The flt lasted about 1 hour and…Jun 2, 1984 · N15271 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Dorr, MIDuring landing the basket hit a hill resulting in the basket stopping suddenly & ejecting the plt & passengers from the basket. The plt thought a passenger was still in the basket so she grabbed the valve line & hung on as the Balloon rose approximately 100…Oct 9, 1983 · N1533N · No damageNTSB CHI84LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams AB · Wyoming, MIThe balloon collided with the ground, bounced, hit a house and a utility pole before being torn enough to come to rest. The hard landing in an 8 kt wind tore the vent line from the pilots hand, he lost the ability to vent the balloon and during the collisions…Oct 8, 1983 · N4022K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes AX-7 · Utica, MIThe student pilot made a delayed decision to land and landed within a few ft of wires without seeing them. The ground crew tried to hold him but the balloon still had too much lift. The student then saw the wires and tried to go over thembut the collision…Jul 17, 1983 · N1515K · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlug-Und Fahrzeugwerke Diamant · Frankfort, MIThe plt reported that during a winch tow takeoff the right wing caught in tall grass & soft sand, & the glider ground-looped.Jul 10, 1983 · N37AC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA265Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Flint, MIAfter takeoff, the plt leveled the Balloon, and a short time later, he collapsed to the floor of the gondola & had difficulty breathing. The Balloon began descending. Subsequently, it hit the porch of a house & was damaged. The plt died from acute myocardial…Jun 19, 1983 · N27114 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Lansing, MIThe plt was participating in the national 15 meter championship meet. During a triangular course, he ran out of thermal activity & selected a field for a landing. From the air, he thought he had selected an alfalfa field with a 5 to 6 inch growth. However, he…May 24, 1983 · N20ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA220Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSchaffer-Provencher UW · Stockbridge, MIThe balloon landed downslope at about 7 KTS in a rip/drag landing without ground assistance. One of the two passengers was on the downslope side of the basket facing the direction of landing. She lost her grip on the top rail of the basketduring touchdown and…May 18, 1983 · N37SP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly AX-7 · Augusta, MIThe Balloon made a hard landing and ejected the pilot and passenger. The landing was made in a school parking lot. Afterdropping the occupants the Balloon contacted power lines with the envelope. The occurants were not injured.Mar 12, 1983 · N4057K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA325Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCameron 0-77 · Wall Lake, MIThe pilot reported that during flight, he encountered unexpected light turbulence and elected to land at the next available spot. He stated that during a landing approach at about 50 ft above the treetops, a gust of wind was encountered that forced hot air…Aug 22, 1982 · N89MW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA178Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBalloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Wyoming, MIThe pilot was attempting to takeoff from a parking lot. He stated that when the Balloon was about 15 feet from the ground a gust of wind pushed the Balloon down into some trees and an apartment house.May 20, 1982 · N1533N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DEC37Accident · No injuriesClosedVliegtuigbo SA-013 · Adrian, MIJul 22, 1981 · N9121 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DEC02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiccard AX-6 · Metamora, MIOct 23, 1980 · N2454Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80DEC29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiccard AX-6 · Pontiac, MIAug 9, 1980 · N2482Z · No damageNTSB CHI80DEM34Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 2-33A · Frankfort, MIJul 5, 1980 · N17969 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80DEC18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBLN Works FRFY6B · Orchard Lake, MIApr 19, 1980 · N4067L · No damageNTSB CHI79FEC45Accident · No injuriesClosedLark 28B2 · Manchester, MIAug 19, 1979 · N74NS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage