NTSB investigations, MI
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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.
Cases, newest first
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' 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' 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 CHI96FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…NTSB CHI96LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Flushing, MIfuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining.NTSB CHI96LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Drummond Island, MIthe pilot's failure to attain a proper landing attitude, and his failure to recover from the porpoise.NTSB CHI96LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MIan evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI96LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Benton Harbor, MIthe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition…NTSB CHI96LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Marshall, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vicksburg, MIthe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during a go-around. The presence of birds was a factor.NTSB CHI96LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Plainwell, MIfailure of the pilot to attaining the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to abort the landing (while there was still sufficient runway remaining). The ditch was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Bad Axe, MIa deer that ran onto the runway. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Conway, MIA crack in the intake manifold which led to oil exhaustion and subsequent piston failure. A factor was the soft field.NTSB CHI96LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Lambertville, MIa total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the subsequent autorotation. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB CHI96LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitchell T Champabria · Kalamazoo, MIthe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.NTSB CHI96LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all the available runway for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass airstrip and the powerlines.NTSB CHI96LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lowell, MIwas inadequate initial training of the pilot and inadequate flight test procedures by the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner when he reportedly had the pilot demonstrate 12 pilot operations from the FAA's practical flight test standards in 35 minutes during the…NTSB CHI96IA191Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Lansing, MIthe short in the windshield anti-ice low power braided copper lead wire caused a fire that had resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate design.NTSB CHI96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, MIforeign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI96FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCorey Cirrus VK-30 · Lapeer, MIincomplete cure of the bonding material in the cruise flap, improper material in the cruise flap hinge, and improper welding of the cruise flap push rod end caps. Factors were delamination of the cruise flap, partial failure of the cruise flap hinge, and…NTSB CHI96LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Troy, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare and the raised taxiway edge which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI96FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, MIloss of aircraft control by the pilot, due to cardiac arrest (heart attack).NTSB CHI96LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerlin GT · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB CHI96LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Avid Flyer · Rockford, MIengine overtemperature which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the excessive descent rate.NTSB CHI96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Brooklyn, MIthe pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the soft runway condition.NTSB CHI96FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Mackinac Island, MIthe student pilot iniating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the fog.NTSB CHI96LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Saginaw, MIthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI96LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Pontiac, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI96LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Marshall, MIA deer that wandered onto the runway. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB CHI96IA125Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR 42 · Traverse City, MIimproper use of procedures by maintenance personnel at an overhaul facility during overhaul of the landing gear, allowing corrosion to occur on the barrel lugs of the landing gear, which subsequently led to fatigue cracking of the lugs and eventual collapse…NTSB CHI96LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Grand Haven, MIfailure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.NTSB CHI96LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · East Jordan, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.NTSB CHI96LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lambertville, MIFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The snowbank was a related factor.NTSB CHI96IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Detroit, MIa defective diode in the number two stabilizer actuator that produced an intermittent loss of electrical motor power during transient, closed loop control of the actuator. A factor was the intermittent open circuit in the elevator servo controller…NTSB CHI96LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lambertville, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the rudder in an attempt to regain control.NTSB CHI96FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Pellston, MIflight into known adverse weather conditions (fog) at too low an altitude by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were inadequate preflight planning and an improper inflight decision by the pilot when he chose to continue flight into the fog…NTSB CHI96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Yipsilanti, MIwas the pilot not maintaining visual separation with the parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's over- confidence in his personal ability to taxi onto the parking ramp with the snowfall he was encountering.NTSB CHI96LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-10 · Romulus, MIfailure of the right landing gear locking mechanism.NTSB CHI96LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mount Pleasant, MIthe student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain.NTSB CHI96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Grant, MIthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.NTSB CHI96LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Mason, MIthe improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.NTSB CHI96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MIa stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · Detroit, MIthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI96LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Pontiac, MIthe pilot's improper level-off and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI96LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKrugler Sonerai II · Belleville, MIa loss of aircraft control due to the owner/builder's improper loading of the aircraft.NTSB CHI96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Montrose, MIa loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the throttle push-pull cable.NTSB CHI96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Niles, MIfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.NTSB CHI96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Romeo, MIthe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, causing the inadvertent stall. A factor was the icing conditions.NTSB CHI96LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Crystal, MIfuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply.NTSB CHI96LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MIfuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.NTSB CHI96FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Battle Creek, MIthe pilot's decision to fly in adverse weather (icing) conditions; the accumulation of airframe ice; and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the situation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The icing condition was a related…NTSB CHI96LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Troy, MIthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the quartering tailwind condition and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land.NTSB CHI95LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcclintic-Piercie KR-1 · Scotts, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.