NTSB investigations, MI
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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
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NTSB CHI01LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MIthe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMelenyk Genesis · Howell, MIthe in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Hudson, MIUnsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation caused by foreign material blocking the fuel tank lines which led to the engine failure, annual inspection…NTSB CHI01LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brooklyn, MIThe proper touchdown point exceeded, all of the available runway not used, and aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the landing. Factors to the accident were the pilot mistaking the taxiway for the runway, the pilot not performing a…NTSB CHI01LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaines Kitfox 2 · Mt. Morris, MIThe loss of partial engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.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 CHI01LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiackino Exec 162F · Manistique, MIThe contamination of the main rotor drive belts causing them to slip. Factors were the low altitude, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and the water.NTSB CHI01LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTorno Micro Mong · Petersburg, MIAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power, the overtemperature of the piston, the hole in the top of the number-one piston, and the encountered stall.NTSB CHI01LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MIThe engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA145Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MIThe pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.NTSB CHI01LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gaylord, MIthe pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent…NTSB CHI01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roscommon, MIThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aircraft being near gross weight, the high density altitude, the rough runway condition, and the tree line. An additional factor to the accident…NTSB CHI01LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Lake City, MIthe improper installation of the left landing gear hydraulic line which allowed it to separate and port the hydraulic fluid. This resulted in the landing gear extending during a water landing.NTSB CHI01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers 200A · Tecumseh, MIThe fuel starvation. Factors were the loose line at the distribution valve, the inadequate annual inspection the owner/pilot mechanic performed, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing after takeoff, and the trees.NTSB CHI01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Holland, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights.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 CHI01LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not maintaing a proper glide path during the simulated forced landing. Factors were flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the wind gusts.NTSB CHI01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot exceeding the available runway distance during landing and the pilot's delay in executing a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were, the pilots improper in-flight planning/decision, the pilot disregarding the NOTAMS for the airport, the…NTSB CHI01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Battle Creek, MIAircraft control not maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the student pilot's lack of experience and the snowbank.NTSB CHI01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · New Hudson, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI01FA083Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA227-AT · Beaver Island, MIThe flightcrew not maintaining altitude/clearance during the circling instrument approach. Factors were the pilot in command initiating the flight without proper weather reporting facilities at the destination, the flightcrew not flying to an alternate…NTSB CHI01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Troy, MIthe excessive touchdown airspeed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Charlevoix, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane due to inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, the icy runway, and the snow bank.NTSB CHI01LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Sunfield, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank.NTSB CHI01LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 480 · Dryden, MIThe pilots failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. The dark night was a factor.NTSB CHI01IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Grand Rapids, MIThe uncommanded deployment of the right flight spoiler due to the fatigue fracture of the spoiler lug.NTSB CHI01LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MIThe CFI's delay in iniating remedial action to arrest the sink rate which developed on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath on final approach and the snow bank which the airplane…NTSB CHI01LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MIThe vehicle driver's inadvertent failure to place the column shifter into the parking gear. A factor to the accident was the vehicle.NTSB CHI01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Port Huron, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank.NTSB CHI01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Allegan, MIThe proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow.NTSB CHI01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kalkaska, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch.NTSB CHI01FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance…NTSB CHI01FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Sparta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing…NTSB CHI01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI01LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, MIthe pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the trees, and the bright night condition.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 CHI00LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MIthe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop.NTSB CHI00LA282Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI00LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Belleville, MIthe pilot's improper securing of the cargo that led up to the cargo shift during takeoff roll. A factor was the cargo restraint failure.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 CHI00LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Harbor Springs, MIthe pilot's long touchdown, and inadequate braking to stop on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision resulting in the long touchdown, and the fence.NTSB CHI00LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Holland, MIthe misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI00MA256Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportNorth American NA-265-80 · Ironwood, MIthe pilot's improper in-flight decision, the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, the pilot's failure to turn on the continuous ignition in turbulence, and the pilot's failure to follow the procedures for an airstart. Factors included the…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 CHI00LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Coopersville, MIfuel starvation due to the blocked carburetor. Factors relating to the accident were the foreign object (tab), the improper maintenance performed on the carburetor, and the corn crop.NTSB CHI00LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Luzerne, MIthe misjudged flare and porpoise encountered during landing by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the collapse of the nose gear.NTSB CHI00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Eastport, MIthe maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence.NTSB CHI00FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPeters RAF 2000 · Manistique, MIundetermined.NTSB CHI00LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Harbor Springs, MIthe pilot selected the wrong runway direction in which to land and he did not perform a go-around when he realized the landing approach was too high. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition, the improper glidepath, and the intentional…NTSB CHI00LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComeau Avid Flyer · Gladstone, MIaircraft control not maintained by the pilot.