NTSB investigations, MI
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 CHI91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Mason, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the accident type airplane.NTSB CHI91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Plymouth, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Troy, MIThe pilot failed to refuel the aircraft prior to flight.NTSB CHI91TL#01Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportAerospatiale AS350B · Wixom, MINTSB CHI91LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Midland, MIThe pilot did not refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall encountered during the forced landing was also a cause.NTSB CHI90DEC05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASW-22 · Richmond, MIThe pilot's premature retraction of the flaps allowing the glider to settle into an unusually low tow altitude.NTSB CHI90FA278Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-251 · Detroit, MIThe intentional activation of the auxillary power unit by the flight engineer, and the improper evacuation procedures by the pilot in command. An associated factor in the accident was the APU circuit breakers were not pulled by company maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI90LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Troy, MIA loss of engine power due to failure of the rocker arm bosses on the #2 cylinder.NTSB CHI90DEM09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportComben Bowers Flybaby IA · Cheboygan, MIUndetermined.NTSB CHI90LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Monroe, MIA fatigue fracture of the torque link on the right landing gear strut scissor assembly.NTSB CHI90LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Perry, MIThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB CHI90LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Newaygo, MIThe student pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, an unqualified person was coaching the student from the ground.NTSB CHI90LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan PT-22A · Greenville, MISeparation of a loose cylinder assembly in flight, and unsuitable terrain encountered during the execution of a forced landing.NTSB 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.NTSB CHI90FA240Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Marine City, MIPilot-in-command's ostentation display resulted in his failure to maintain flying sped, and a subsequent stall.NTSB CHI90LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Hamburg, MIPowerplant failure due to foreign object in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB CHI90LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blissfield, MIThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with a utility wire.NTSB CHI90FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Clark Lake, MIPoor judgement of the pilot due to consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance above water, while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB CHI90FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.NTSB CHI90DEC04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47 D-1 · Stockbridge, MIThe restricted visual lookout which resulted from the canopy fogging up.NTSB CHI90LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brighton, MIA loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB CHI90DEM08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Holland, MIUndetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.NTSB CHI90DEM07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPitts SA-1 · East Jordan, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude during low altitude aerobatics.NTSB CHI90LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Troy, MIThe solo student's failure to maintain lineup with runway centerline during landing flare and touchdown. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI90DET04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters MK 5A Tomcat · Constantine, MIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines in his area of operation.NTSB CHI90FA196Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Canton, MIThe pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure, premature liftoff and delayed reaction to abort the takeoff.NTSB CHI90LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · East Tawas, MIThe private pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft after touchdown.NTSB CHI90LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Twining, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain adequate control of the aircraft as it decellerated on the runway after touchdown.NTSB CHI90FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, MIInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the PA-60. A factor related to the accident was that neither of the flight crews had obatained atc/radar assistance.NTSB CHI90LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Tecumseh, MIA loss of engine power due to unknown reasons.NTSB CHI90LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet LR-24D · Benton Harbor, MIPilot-in-command's misjudged approach to landing, which resulted in the aircraft running off the departure end of the runway into a ravine. The late, dark night, IFR conditions contributed to the accident.NTSB CHI90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C177B · Northport, MIPilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, and the aircraft's resultant inadequate clearance/altitude and impact with trees.NTSB CHI90DEM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MIThe passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.NTSB CHI90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Drummand Island, MIPilot-in-command's failure to plan his approach and landing to use all available runway. Contributing factors are inadequate preflight preparation, lack of familiarity with the destination airport, and inadequate runway markings.NTSB CHI90LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Lambertville, MIPilot in command's mis-placement of the airplanes landing gear lever in the 'up' position while the airplane was on the ground, thereby allowing the landing gear squat switch, located in the nose gear compartment, to function as a retracting controller during…NTSB CHI90LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Manchester, MILoss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB CHI90DEC03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMaxair MU532 · Troy, MIThe pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control during the landing.NTSB CHI90LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Millington, MIInadequate planning-decision, failure to obtain lift-off airspeed, and failure to perform an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident are the uphill sloping runway, soft turf, high grass, and complacency.NTSB CHI90DEM05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportOo-Culley Osprey · Iron Mountain, MIJamming of the rudder cable between the pulley and the pulley support bracket and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known deficiency.NTSB CHI90MA162Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Lakeville, MIThe pilot's failure to use the airplane's ice protection equipment, which resulted in a performance loss due to induction icing, propeller icing, or both, while flying in convective instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at and above the freezing level.…NTSB CHI90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Flint, MIA loose fuel line caused by improper installation by maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI90DEM04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVanek 300 · Vriesland, MIThe pilot's misjudgment of the altitude. A factor related to the accident was the low ceiling.NTSB CHI90DEC02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164C · Sandusky, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the swath run turn.NTSB CHI90FA146Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's inadequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision, failure to maintain weight and balance limits, and adverse wind…NTSB CHI90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Troy, MIStudent pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. The student's lack of flight experience and the crosswind were factors.NTSB CHI90LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Holland, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB CHI90LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-55 · Detroit, MIThe pilot in command's execution of a turn shortly after takeoff resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot in command's execution of a turn back to the airport resulting in fuel starvation of the second engine which resulted in a…NTSB CHI90LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bad Axe, MIFailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway to stop the aircraft. Contributing to the accident is a lack of total flying experience.NTSB CHI90LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · White Cloud, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a landing flare and touchdown. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience is a factor in the accident.NTSB 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.