NTSB investigations, MI
210 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI08FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CHI08FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.NTSB CHI08CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-182 · Cedar Springs, MIThe pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty…NTSB CHI07CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Paw Paw, MIThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.NTSB CHI07LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Harbor Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the aerodynamic stall/mush encountered at a low altitude.NTSB CHI07LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Romeo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain.NTSB CHI06FA232Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB CHI06CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush on takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the building and vehicles that were contacted.NTSB CHI06CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPalulis John Exec 162F · Kalkaska, MIThe compensation for wind conditions not performed by the pilot during hover. An additional cause was the tailwind.NTSB CHI06LA073Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MIThe excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB CHI06LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Harrison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.NTSB CHI06LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcClintock Glasair SH-2 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.NTSB CHI06CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPyramid Aventura II · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to obtain or maintain airspeed which resulted in the encountered stall/mush. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during his precautionary landing. The trees were a factor.NTSB CHI05LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBecker RAF 2000 · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while in the traffic pattern. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of gyrocopter experience.NTSB CHI05CA156Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Algonac, MIThe pilot not maintaining helicopter control, the loss of tail rotor effectiveness he encountered, and his not maintaining clearance from objects during the approach. Factor were the low altitude, the transmission lines, and the garage.NTSB CHI05CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Willis, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI05CA139Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrimes SNS-9 · Niles, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to the inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI05CA029Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGray Skybolt · St. Clair, MIThe pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery.…NTSB CHI04CA258Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.NTSB CHI04FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Alpha · Mount Clemens, MIA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MIThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff.NTSB CHI04CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Midland, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of experience.NTSB CHI04CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude.NTSB CHI04LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaster Donald C BD5B · Traverse City, MIThe pilot in command not maintaining control of the aircraft during the final approach.NTSB CHI03FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Three Oaks, MIThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.NTSB CHI03LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStaudacher S-1000 · Newberry, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in aircraft control not being maintained during the landing approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the VASI system.NTSB CHI03LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFerence Varieze · Macomb, MIThe pilot's failure to secure the window canopy before takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control. The pilot's diverted attention is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI03FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tower, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions.NTSB CHI03LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.NTSB CHI03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the overload of the aircraft. Spatial disorientation, an inoperative turn coordinator, and the pilot's misinterpretation of the flight instruments were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Frankenmuth, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI03CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MIA failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.NTSB CHI02FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Caro, MIThe passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.NTSB CHI02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Three Rivers, MIA loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CHI02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hastings, MIThe failure to attain airspeed, inadequate supervision of the flight, and delayed remedial action which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI02FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Bronson, MIThe maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…NTSB CHI02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Lancair 235 · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI01LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Grand Haven, MIAircraft control not maintained by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA181Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMasko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI01FA104Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-200 · Detroit, MIThe pilot induced oscillations and the delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the first officer used an improper trim setting and the captain did not identify and correct the setting during the taxi checklist, and the wet…NTSB CHI01LA002Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoseler RAF 2000 GTX SE · Muskegon, MIThe main rotor contacting with the vertical stabilizer, the loss of the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.NTSB CHI00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mackinac Island, MIthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control in response to the uncommanded roll, and the excessive descent to the runway resulting in the hard landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's attempted recovery from the uncommanded roll, the high…NTSB CHI00LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Bad Axe, MIThe inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB CHI00LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grant, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and gusty wind conditions which resulted in turbulence on takeoff.NTSB CHI00LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Canton, MIthe CFI delayed initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane, the crosswind condition, and the soft terrain on which the airplane touched down.NTSB CHI00LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Flushing, MIaltitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, including takeoff performance data not being…NTSB CHI00LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Eckerman, MIThe pilot's failure to attain translational lift following an aborted landing and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness encountered by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the low rotor rpm and the trees.NTSB CHI00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pontiac, MIthe pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions which included icing and his inability to maintain aircraft control and a proper glidepath during the approach. Factors associated with the accident were the icing weather conditions and the…NTSB CHI00FA006Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDassault DA-900B · Holland, MIThe copilot's improper use of the autopilot system while leveling the flight from descent, resulting in an inadvertent pilot-induced pitch oscillation of the airplane. A factor was the flight attendant not wearing a seat belt at the time of the occurrence.NTSB CHI99LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Detroit, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent spin. A factor was the pilot snagged the banner pole.