NTSB investigations, MI
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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"
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 CEN12LA565Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb MK-3 · Onondaga, MIThe noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in landing on a runway of inadequate length and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA545Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDykas Kitfox Series 7 · Monroe, MIThe inadequate descent angle flown by the pilot during a final approach for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line.NTSB CEN12LA626Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIson Eros · Schoolcraft, MIThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.NTSB CEN12LA490Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MIThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN12FA487Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Adrian, MIAn initial nose-pitch-up event and out-of-trim condition, the reason for which could not be determined because the examinations of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN12LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MXL II · Goodrich, MIThe operation of an unregistered and unairworthy airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water/debris…NTSB CEN12CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Sugar Loaf Mountain, MIThe pilot did not complete the before-landing checklist and, subsequently, failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with his passengers’ conversation.NTSB CEN12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MIThe airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN12LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA330Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery.NTSB CEN12LA324Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Perry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.NTSB CEN12IA385Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fowlerville, MIThe airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MIThe pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Crystal Falls, MIThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.NTSB CEN12CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MIThe pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.NTSB CEN12LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MIThe pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB CEN12CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Rivers, MICollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN12LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 441 · Battle Creek, MIThe maintenance technician did not remove the tow bar prior to the flight.NTSB CEN12LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pinconning, MIThe pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare that obscured the pilot's view of the runway.NTSB CEN12LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Detroit, MIAn in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant not being seated with her seatbelt fastened when the encounter occurred.NTSB CEN12LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Virus 912 · Ray, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12CA131Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Power Parachutes Classic 2002 · Alanson, MIThe powered parachute’s encounter with a downdraft/windshear during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.NTSB CEN12LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MIThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.NTSB CEN12FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.NTSB CEN12LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MIThe captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…NTSB ENG12IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-451 · Detroit, MIThe penetration of turbine blade fragments through the rear turbine case, which punctured the No. 4 bearing oil pressure supply tube, allowing misted oil to contact the hot engine case and ignite the undercowl fire. Contributing to the incident was the…NTSB CEN12LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilhelm Calidus · Thompsonville, MIThe pilot 's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrinkerhuff Gerald G Q200 · Holland, MIThe pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.NTSB CEN11FA666Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Curren, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from multiple drugs.NTSB CEN11FA663Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.NTSB CEN11LA651Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Nunica, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during climbout for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the fuel system did not reveal any discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN11LA642Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA16 · Muskegan, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's inability to apply remedial action due to the opposite corrective control inputs by the pilot.NTSB CEN11CA638Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Menominee, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.NTSB CEN11CA604Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.NTSB CEN11LA606Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Mt. Clemens, MIThe wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer.NTSB CEN11LA585Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MIThe towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.NTSB CEN11CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MIThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Oscoda, MIThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB CEN11CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MIThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA498Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MIA loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.NTSB CEN11LA488Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDixon Volksplane VP-1 · Jackson, MIA partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA480Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MIThe pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.NTSB CEN11LA481Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDegraw Rhino II · Jackson, MIThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA459Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWingtip To Wingtip Panzl S-330 · Battle Creek, MIThe inadequate aileron hinge design, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left aileron following a fatigue failure of the center hinge rod-end.NTSB CEN11FA431Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBosonetto Thorp T-18 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.