NTSB investigations, MI
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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' 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 CHI05CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in his inability to properly flare the airplane and the subsequent hard landing.NTSB CHI05CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Drummond Island, MIThe right main gear collapsed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI05CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYamokoski Glastar · Marcellus, MIThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the tall corn he encountered.NTSB CHI05CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Holland, MIThe failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot becoming distracted by his passengers during landing.NTSB CHI05LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MIThe loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.NTSB CHI05LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Zeeland, MIThe inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB CHI05CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Trufant, MIThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the watering pivot during the aerial application maneuver and the unsuitable terrain he encountered during the emergency landing. A factor was the sunglare encountered.NTSB CHI05CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees.NTSB CHI05CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plainwell, MIThe loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · White Cloud, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…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 CHI05CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MIThe fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Elk Lake, MIThe gear retraction not performed by the pilot.NTSB CHI05CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI05LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MIThe inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.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 CHI05CA144Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Marcelles, MIThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI05LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas Zenith CH701 · Redford, MIThe total loss of engine thrust was the result of the propeller blades overstress separation from the propeller hub for an undetermined reason. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Ray, MIThe loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons and the flightcrew's failure to maintain aircraft control following the loss of power.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 CHI05CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · West Bloomfield, MIThe pilot's inadvertent water landing with the amphibious-float wheels extended causing the airplane to nose over.NTSB CHI05LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MIThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.NTSB CHI05CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing.NTSB CHI05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MIThe dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.NTSB CHI05CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!NTSB CHI05LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Jackson, MIThe fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop.NTSB CHI05CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ann Arbor, MIThe failure of the carburetor nozzle resulting in loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB CHI05CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the excessive taxispeed.NTSB CHI05CA089Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFranz RV-6 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing…NTSB CHI05LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Bronson, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to detect contaminated fuel that led to a loss of engine power. The unsuitable terrain encountered was a factor.NTSB CHI05FA063Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Niles, MIThe steep nose down descent from cruise for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain in a steep nose down attitude.NTSB CHI05CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to an excessive sink rate during a simulated emergency landing after takeoff. An additional cause was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI05CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414A · Harbor Springs, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by his failure to remove the accumulated airframe ice which resulted in deteriorated aircraft takeoff performance. Airframe ice, the snow bank and the fence were contributing factors.NTSB CHI05FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MIFatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…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 CHI05FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MIThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…NTSB CHI05LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Indian River, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.NTSB CHI05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Port Austin, MIThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing resulting in the airplane exiting the end of the wet turf runway. Factors were the wind gusts, the wet grass, the reported airplane braking not being possible on the wet grass, and the impacted fence.NTSB CHI04LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Durand, MIThe elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.NTSB CHI04CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MICollision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.NTSB CHI04CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.NTSB CHI04CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAbbott RAF 2000 · Pontiac, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to the scoring and overheating of the cylinders as a result of the pilot/owner's improper servicing of the modified engine cooling system. Additional factors included the pilot/owner modifying and servicing the engine…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 CHI04CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light.NTSB CHI04CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson V77 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI04LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStephen T-Bird TBT06 · Gobles, MIThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb capabilities of the airplane. The downdraft and the trees were factors.NTSB CHI04CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · New Hudson, MIThe autorotation performed by the dual student and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor.NTSB CHI04LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Eastport, MIThe pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.NTSB CHI04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Frankfort, MIThe tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.