NTSB investigations, 1982, 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1964 | 145 |
| 1965 | 153 |
| 1966 | 169 |
| 1967 | 193 |
| 1968 | 174 |
| 1969 | 182 |
| 1970 | 176 |
| 1971 | 159 |
| 1972 | 150 |
| 1973 | 149 |
| 1974 | 141 |
| 1975 | 115 |
| 1976 | 131 |
| 1977 | 106 |
| 1978 | 121 |
| 1979 | 118 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 116 |
| 1982 | 87 |
| 1983 | 101 |
| 1984 | 91 |
| 1985 | 82 |
| 1986 | 86 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 86 |
| 1991 | 65 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 19 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982 AND 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 CHI83IA063Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC9-30 · Pellston, MIBefore departing traverse city the captain was informed that emmet city arpt was sanded at about 1736 and that icy runway conditions were turning to slush. He was also told that rwy 32 would be sanded again prior to his arrival. This was accomplished, with a…NTSB CHI83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Gaylord, MIPrior to a flight from charleston, WV to sault ste marie, MI, the pilot was briefed to expect icing conditions. During the flight, mixed and rime icing conditions were encountered; however, the deicing equipment removed it satisfactorily. An update weather…NTSB CHI83LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot descended below his altitude and struck trees approximately 4.7 miles south of his destination. The aircraft continued to fly and the pilot elected to make an emergency landing. After touchdown the aircraft skidded down the runway for approximately…NTSB CHI83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColonial C-1 · Kalamazoo, MIPilot lost oil pressure and elected to land in a plowed field. Nose gear collapsed during landing. Oil leak was the cause of the drop in quantity and pressure.NTSB CHI83FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk · Dewitt, MIThe owner had been conducting hi-speed taxi practice with short takeoff/landing hops in the same direction but was unable to obtain lift-off. He then asked the plt to see what the problem was the plt said he would not attempt to fly the ultralight. On the 2nd…NTSB CHI83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Milan, MIWhile on downwind the pilot stated he "pulled the carburator heat on and almost immediately reduced the power." At this point the engine stopped. Although he attempted to restart the engine while executing emergency procedures, the engine failed to respond.…NTSB CHI83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Evart, MIThe aircraft flew into trees during low flight in IMC weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing and was instrument rated but was not on an IFR flight plan. IMC weather was forecast for the route planned. Hunters heard the aircraft fly over at a low…NTSB CHI83LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · New Hudson, MIThe pilot was giving a plane ride to his brother, his brother's grandson and the child's mother. The child's grandmother wanted to take pictures and walked into the parking area next to the taxiway. While looking through the viewfinder, her depth perception…NTSB CHI83LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Hope, MIThe pilot estimated that the wind was from 210 to 220 deg at 15 KTS. He reported that the grass runway was soft and wet. For takeoff on runway 18, he used 10 deg of flaps and about 1/2 of the available aileron while using a soft field takeoff procedure. The…NTSB DEN83FTI02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Dillon, MIThe pilot and three passengers departed Dillon, mt at about 0740 MDT to scout for elk in preparation for hunting the next day. According to a passenger, they flew directly to a mountain area about 30 miles away where they spotted some elk. He said that while…NTSB CHI83LA018Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot was on a VMC flight plainwell, MI. To Sault st Marie, MI. Prior to and during the flight the pilot obtained weather briefings on conditions relative to his intended route of flight. A witness near the crash site stated the aircraft passed over her…NTSB CHI83FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Lansing, MIWitnesses observed the acft flying in an easterly direction, level but in a slightly descending flight path. No smoke, flame or parts falling from the acft were observed. The eng sound was steady & loud. The descent continued at a shallow angle until impact.…NTSB CHI83LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Huron, MIOn touchdown a gust of wind hit the aircraft, the pilot lost directional control, swerved to the right and nosed over. The pilot reported wind gusts to 30 KTS.NTSB CHI83LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Sparta, MIWitnesses observed a normal climb out, but as the acft cleared trees the plt began jettisoning the load. The plt stated that about 1/2 mi from the departure end of rwy 6 the acft seemed to mush & then descend into the trees. The wind at grand rapids, 20 mi…NTSB CHI82IA364Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot was on a local flight in Cessna 152, N4745B, practicing landings during a period of peak traffic. While the pilot was in the traffic to land on runway 27R, another Cessna 152, N24236, was cleared onto the left runway (27L). At 1722:05, N24236 was…NTSB CHI82DA363Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Detroit, MIAircraft made left turn after takeoff at 15 feet AGL behind tree line which interferred with available wind. Aircraft stalled and dragged left wing, followed by cartwheel and sinking.NTSB CHI82DA352Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBreezy RLU-1 · Marshall, MIAfter landing, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. Subsequently, it departed the right side of the runway and turned over. An examination of the wheel brakes revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction. Reportedly, there was a crosswind from…NTSB CHI82FA350Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Houghton, MIThe acft crashed into trees while making an ILS approach to Houghton county memorial arpt, hancock, MI. The weather was IMC and an IFR flt plan had been filed. The two occupants were held in the acft by seat belts and were fatally injured in the crash and…NTSB CHI82DA349Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBensen BM8 · Zilwauker, MIDuring flight at about 1500 ft AGL, the aircraft engine lost power. The pilot made a steep approach to land in a small field surrounded by power lines. He stated that during an extreme flare to stop the forward flight, the main rotor blades hit the ground and…NTSB CHI82DA348Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Cheboygan, MIThe flight was being conducted over the waters of lake huron when engine stoppage occurred. Unable to glide to the airport the pilot ditched the aircraft on the shoreline in the water. The post-accident investigation revealed that the foam rubber from the air…NTSB CHI82DA346Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Holland, MIPilot taxiing to takeoff collided with fuel pumps.NTSB CHI82DA345Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRaven S55 · Mattawan, MIDuring a landing in an open field the balloon collided with wires and started to burn. The pilot stated that her attention was temporarily distracted as the balloon approached a corral with horses and she was adjusting the maneuvering valve for landing. The…NTSB CHI82DA341Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 681 · Pontiac, MIDuring cruise flight the pilot observed the hydraulic system pressure fluctuating. The pilot immediately went into a hold pattern and attempted to ascertain the problem. After repeated attempts the pilot was able to lower the nose gear and the right main…NTSB CHI82DA333Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3C65 · Bloomfield Hill, MITakeoff was from se end of a lake about 4,000 ft long (se to nw) with a small island in the center. The plt stated that after lift-off he obtained climb speed but the acft would not climb from about 20-30 ft above the water. Severe turbulence was encountered…NTSB CHI82DA332Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller 12B · Detroit, MIThe plt entered the Detroit city arpt area from the west with winds from 280 degrees at 18K gusting to 23K. At 150-175 ft AGL the plt added power in order to reduce his closure rate, traveling southeasterly at the time. The acft then started yawing to the…NTSB CHI82FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Athens, MIThe acft was landing on rwy 27 which has a 350 ft displaced threshold due to 24 ft high power lines on the approach. A witness stated the plt was low & narrowly missed the wires on the first touch & go. During the second approach the plt was noticeably lower…NTSB CHI82DA325Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCameron 0-77 · Wall Lake, MIThe pilot reported that during flight, he encountered unexpected light turbulence and elected to land at the next available spot. He stated that during a landing approach at about 50 ft above the treetops, a gust of wind was encountered that forced hot air…NTSB CHI82DA322Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Frankford, MIThe pilot landed hard and lost directional control of the aircraft. He executed the landing into a 19 kt head wind, in the rain, with a wet runway.NTSB CHI82DA334Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210 · Holland, MIDuring landing, the aircraft swerved to the left and went off the runway. The left gear struck a runway light fixture and failed. Also, the horizontal stabilizer hit a runway light and was damaged. An inspection of the wheel assembly revealed no mechanical…NTSB CHI82DA311Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDragon Fly · Plymouth, MITest flight in new experimental aircraft. During the first landing the aircraft ballooned, stalled and impacted left wing first.NTSB CHI83DA308Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportVon Berg VEE BEE 4 · Saginaw, MIThe pilot of the home built aircraft was making a high speed taxi run when the aircraft inadvertently became airborne. The plane climbed to about 100 ft AGL and then the engine lost power. During landing, the aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot…NTSB DEN82FTA11Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Hardin, MIThe wreckage was found 3/4 mi west of the nw end of a farm rwy in the approximate position of where a right turn would occur from the downwind leg to the base leg of a right pattern to the se rwy. The wreckage showed evidence of a right rotational moment at…NTSB CHI82DA298Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuickie · Greenville, MIDuring the preflight inspection. The laminar-flow wing and canard were carefully wiped free of a heavy deposit of dew. All items of inspection were satisfactory. The engine was warmed up while taxiing to the runway. It was noted that beads of moisture were…NTSB CHI82DA297Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Standard Rock, MIAfter landing on a Lake to fish, the water got rough, so the pilot attempted a takeoff. During the takeoff run, the left float hit a wave and broke off. The takeoff was aborted without further damage.NTSB CHI82DA275Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Port Sheldon Tw, MIDuring a VFR flight along lake Michigan shoreline the pilot encountered a decrease in ceiling height. The pilot chose to make a 180 degrees maneuver and return to the airport but during the turn encountered a fog bank. The pilot decended to avoid the fog bank…NTSB CHI82DA273Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 120 · Niles, MIThe student was on his second solo flight in evening hours. Reportedly, after he had completed 4 landings, dusk was approaching and the instructor told him to make only 2 more landings. When the student was about ready to takeoff on his 6th pattern, a king…NTSB CHI82DA263Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech B19 · Berrien Springs, MIDuring landing, the aircraft bounced and the pilot lost directional control. Subsequently, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway, went into a muddy area, and was substantially damaged.NTSB CHI82DA257Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 36 · Ypsilanti, MIAfter the engine was started, the pilot found that he needed a new microphone. He stated that he leaned over to the right to help the passenger open the door and apparently bumped the throttle. The aircraft moved and struck a parked Grumman American AA-5A,…NTSB CHI82DA256Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Mackinac, MIAircraft landed wheels up. No malfunction of the landing gear system could be found.NTSB CHI82DA258Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Belleville, MIDuring the approach the acft stalled about 20 ft AGL. The plt added power but the acft touched down short of the rwy & collided with a ditch.NTSB CHI82DA323Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ranier, MIPilot stalled turning on final approach and crashed into water. No malfunctions found.NTSB CHI82DA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Saginaw, MIThe pilot stated that he took off with 35 gal of fuel aboard. After about 128 nautical miles, the engine lost power. While landing in a muddy corn field with the gear retracted, the aircraft slid a short distance then nosed over. One of the first persons to…NTSB CHI82DA245Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269A · Davison, MIThe student pilot was making a 180 degree pedal turn to the right while hovering. The instructor pilot (ip) stated that after 90 degrees of turn, the rate of turning started to increase and the student applied left pedal to slow the turn. The ip noted that…NTSB CHI82FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Morenci, MIThe flt departed the toledo surburban arpt at 1800 for a local instructional flt. One witness described the acft as flying very erratically. It was dipping from side to side & gaining & losing altitude very rapidly. He next observed the plane climb straight…NTSB CHI82DA229Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportClancy Skybaby · Grand Haven, MIDuring the pilots fourth takeoff roll of the day the right wing began to drop and the aircraft drifted off the runway. Power was reduced and brakes applied but the aircraft overturned after encountering a soft sodded area. After the accident it was noted that…NTSB CHI82DA226Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Lowell, MIDuring the administration of a private pilot flight test, the prospective private pilot failed to gain sufficient airspeed on takeoff to enable the aircraft to climb. Approximately 3/4THS of the way down the runway the check pilot elected to abort the takeoff…NTSB CHI82DA224Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · Fowlerville, MIThe student pilot bounced on landing, veered to the left, and nosed over after encountering a soft spot in the corn field that the aircraft had entered.NTSB CHI82FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Charlevoix, MIThe acft departed the Charlevoix arpt & crashed 1 mile south of the arpt. Two persons tried to discourage the plt from leaving because of the poor weather. Witnesses described the weather as raining hard & visibility poor with an estimated visibility at 200…NTSB CHI82DA212Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Hudsonville, MIThe pilot was flying a swath run that required him to fly under electric wires near a blacktop county road. As the pilot was coming off the field and passing under the wires, he realized he was on a collision course with a car. He pulled up to avoid the car…NTSB CHI82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182RG · Midland, MIWhile taxiing to the wash rack, the pilot decided to make a takeoff and landing. After takeoff, he entered the downwind and observed two other aircraft entering behind him. While maintaining separation from the other aircraft and looking for a flock of birds…