NTSB investigations, 1986, 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 |
Where
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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\") = 1986
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") = 1986 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 CHI87FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lakeview, MIWitnesses observed the aircraft buzzing a farm where a friend of the pilot resided. Following a low pass, the aircraft pulled up into a steep, left climbing turn. At the top of the climb, the nose dropped and the aircraft spiraled into the ground.NTSB DCA87IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR ATR-42 · Detroit, MIDrg arr, the flt was vectored for an ILS rwy 3R apch. At that time, ATIS info indcd mod mixed icing in clds. The capt rprtd the acft entered the cloud tops at 5500', was in the clds aprx 5 min & accumulated abt 1.5' of rime ice. He statedice accumulation was…NTSB CHI87LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Benton Harbor, MIThe plt was flying to Benton Harbor to get work done on a continuing problem with the right eng throttle. On final apch, the plt did not get a gear down indication and tried to cycle the gear. Not sure that the gear was down, the plt choose to go-around. When…NTSB CHI87FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · N. Manitou Isl., MIThe plt had recvd an unfavorable wx brief that included a SIGMET on flt icing. Enroute during flt over a large body of water he experienced power loss and was at too low a altitude to glide to shore. The plt attempted to ld on a island but crashed in a lake.NTSB CHI87LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Marquette, MIWhile on landing rollout the student pilot skidded off the left side of the runway and collided with a snowbank. The student stated he was holding excessive left rudder and brake pressure.NTSB CHI87DEM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Lawton, MIThe plt experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The acft struck the ground with its left wingtip causing it to flip over onto its side. The plt reported that the auto-plt had been worked on after having…NTSB CHI87LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Capac, MITen minutes after takeoff and just prior to letdown from 350 feet AGL a main rotor blade drag strut failed due to progressive fatigue through a threaded portion of the strut. Only partial control of the helicopter was possible after the failure. The pilot…NTSB CHI87DEM04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportDevries Sonerai II · Wayland, MIThe volkswagen engine of this homebuilt aircraft lost power sometime during flight. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed during a forced landing in a field. The pilot received serious head injuries during impact and could not remember details of the accident.…NTSB CHI87LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gaylord, MIThe plt landed on a closed rwy and the acft collided with a snowbank. A NOTAM had been issued three days prior, closing the rwy, however, the plt stated that he had not checked notoms prior to departing traverse city. A plt of another acft, who reported being…NTSB CHI87LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob 109B · Gregory, MIWhile landing, the aircraft bounced twice, so the pilot decided to go around and make a second attempt. On climb out, the landing gear struck 65 ft tall trees at the end of the runway. The aircraft then stalled and collided with the terrain. Reportedly, the…NTSB CHI87LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Detroit, MIUpon landing at Detroit metropolitan airport, the pilot stated that he was instructed by the tower to make a right turn on runway 3C or taxiway j, and taxi to butler aviation. The pilot then turned onto what he thought was taxiway j, but was actually a paved…NTSB CHI87DEM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRalley 3A · Gowen, MIThe pilot stated that the aircraft stalled while practicing an emergency landing. He also stated that he should have pulled up from the practice emergency procedure sooner.NTSB CHI87LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Grand Ledge, MIThe aircraft experienced engine failure during takeoff and nosed over in an open field. The pilot stated that he did his runup on the right fuel tank and took off on the left fuel tank. Inspection of the aircraft found water in the left fuel tank. The pilot…NTSB CHI87DEM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLeblanc Dragonfly · Lansing, MIThe home built acft was on a test flt & was being flown by a plt with only about 2.5 hrs of flt time in this make & model. During the landing, the acft touched down hard & began to porpoise. The canard & wooden prop were damaged during the occurrence.NTSB CHI87LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Galesburg, MIThe student plt reported becoming ill which resulted in her getting off course between flint, MI, and grand haven, MI, during a three leg x-country. The acft was not refueled upon reaching grand haven and fuel exhaustion occurred en route to coldwater. The…NTSB CHI87DEM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBrown Acro Sport II · Grand Haven, MIAccording to the pilot after takeoff he leveled off to gain airspeed and then entered a 60 degree pitch up attitude. The pilot stated at about 400 feet AGL he noticed the airspeed was lower than 'normal'. Shortly thereafter the aircraft stalled and entered a…NTSB CHI87LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · East Jordan, MIThe pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated…NTSB CHI86FA230Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · East Tawas, MIAircraft collided with trees while in low level flight following a predawn departure. An airport 10 miles to the north was reporting very low ceilings with visibilities lower than 1/2 mile in fog and drizzle. The proximity to the departure airport and the…NTSB CHI86FEC07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Imlay City, MIThe pilot stated that takeoff acceleration did not seem normal. He rotated approx 5 mph early and could not climb out. He delayed emergency dumping of the load of insecticide until clearing a drainage ditch. He stated that if he would have dumped at the end…NTSB CHI86LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Grosse Ile, MIThe pilot stated that he had a habit of landing left of the centerline. While landing with a right crosswind, the aircraft drifted to the left and the left wing struck three construction sawhorses, placed off the left side of the runway.NTSB CHI86LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Ypsilanti, MIThe left main gear collapsed and the acft veered off the left side of the runway during the landing roll at an groundspeed of aprx 30 KTS. Inspection of the landing gear disclosed a bent push pull tube.NTSB CHI86FA218Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 24 · Ypsilanti, MICrew attempted ILS approach with indefinite ceiling and RVR=o in fog. Co-pilot at controls. During missed approach, acft contacted runway where glideslope intersects terrain with sufficient force to shear all three landing gear. Right engine spolled down…NTSB CHI86FEC06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLawrence Baby Great Lakes · Holly, MIThe plt/owner had recently acquired the acft & had only about 3 hrs of flt time in this make & model. After taking off, he flew to the area of a friend's house & made svrl passes over a field near the house. After the last pass, the plt turned to an easterly…NTSB CHI86MA216Incident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-222 · Lansing, MIPiedmont flt PI255 (a Boeing 737, N749N) was dscndg in visual conds on an IFR clnc when it & a twin commanche (Piper PA-30, N7399Y) converged & passed within a rprtd 50 to 100 ft of each other. The near collision occurred as the PA-30 was cruising westbound…NTSB CHI86LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Milford, MIThe pilot used full power and 10 degrees of flaps to perform a short field takeoff from a sod strip. He rotated for takeoff less than halfway down the 1100 ft runway, then kept the acft low to accelerate to 80 KTS. He then pulled up to clear a row of 40 ft…NTSB CHI86LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Muskegon, MIJust prior to applying takeoff power the pilot switched to the left fuel tank. Fuel from this tank had never been used by this pilot since he purchased the aircraft two weeks earlier. Shortly after breaking ground the engine quit. Although the pilot switched…NTSB CHI86LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Keego Harbor, MIAccording to the pilot, as he was preparing to land on a lake and was at an altitude of approximately 100 feet, he noticed that he did not have full flaps down. He then reached down, and by error, lowered the landing gear instead of the flaps. During…NTSB CHI86FEM14Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · White Pigeon, MIThe pilot took off with a full load of seed on a 1300 ft runway during shifting wind conditions. He struck a fence before he had enough airspeed to establish a climb.NTSB CHI86LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Ionia, MIAccording to the plt, at approximately 20 miles south of Ionia county airport, Ionia, Michigan, he used frontal zone lift to climb to 4600 MSL (3800 AGL), and he encountered no further lift. The plt stated that he anticipated an increase in wind gradient…NTSB CHI86LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fraser, MITake off was aborted after aircraft failed to achieve sufficient airspeed to allow it to climb out of ground effect. During the subsequent landing and rollout the aircraft ran off the end of the runway and was destroyed. The plt did not report any…NTSB CHI86LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Chesaning, MIThe pilot was making his first landing to a sod runway. While decelerating over the runway at about 6' AGL. The aircraft began to sink rapidly. He added power, but the landing gear hit hard and the aircraft bounced several feet back into the air. He added…NTSB CHI86LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Linden, MIThe newly certificated pvt plt with three passengers was attempting to practice a short field takeoff on the 2500 ft long asphalt runway. The owner's manual recommends 25 degrees of flaps to perform the takeoff. The plt did not extend any flaps. After…NTSB CHI86FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Perrinton, MIThe pvt PIC and his pax, also a pvt plt, departed the pic's pvt airstrip for a local pleasure flt. An acft, similar in size and color to the plt's was seen doing low level flt at tree top level with abrupt pull-ups near where the plt normally flew. The plt…NTSB CHI86FEM13Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Menominee, MIThe acft lost eng pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt attempted to land back on the rwy but ran off the end into a ditch. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.NTSB CHI86LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Manchester, MIThe pilot states, that on flare out the aircraft ballooned and then settled, sustaining a hard landing. The nose gear failed upon touchdown.NTSB CHI86LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Traverse City, MIWhile flaring to land, the aircraft had excessive speed and ballooned. Subsequently, it bounced twice, then began to veer to the left. The pilot performed a go-around. During the initial portion of the go-around, the left wing struck a runway edge identifier…NTSB CHI86LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Charlevoix, MIAccording to the pilot,on their first approach they were unable to see the airport at 1300 feet, so they raised the gear and flaps and climbed to 1800 feet, at which time they saw the airport. The pilot decided to make a VFR landing on runway 26 and forgot…NTSB CHI86FEM12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · Grayling, MIThe helicopter, during cruise flight, was flying low in an attempt to remain clear of clouds when it struck a power line and was forced to make an emergency landing. The helicopter received substantial damaged when it struck the power line and reportedly…NTSB CHI86LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · West Branch, MIThe student pilot's CFI had advised him to refuel at an en route arpt on the x-county solo flt because there was no fuel avail at departure arpt. The student did not dip thetanks but stated 'based on my calculations of fuel burn there should have been enough…NTSB CHI86LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Allegan, MIGrass steip measures 1800 feet by 45 feet. Seven-foot tall corn stalks surround both sides of airstrip. The aircraft veered off center, to the left, during touchdown. Left wing contacted corn stalks, causing aircraft to cartwheel.NTSB CHI86FEM11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150E · Muskegon, MIThe plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft lifted off at about the midpoint of the rwy & climbed to just above treetop level. He turned the acft slightly into the wind, then noted that it seem to lose the ability to climb further. The stall warning horn sounded…NTSB CHI86LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Frankfort, MIThe plt rprtd that during an attempted go-around, a crosswind caught the right wing and blew the acft to the left. The left wing hit a hangar door & was torn off, then the acft crashed to the ground & came to rest upside down. The wind was rprtd to be gusting…NTSB CHI86FA172Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Norton Shores, MIN6857E was transporting executives from holland, MI, to muskegon. The pilot was executing an asr approach to runway 06. The mda is 537 ft AGL. Co-pilot called out 1200 feet then below 1000 feet, pilot continued approach. Aircraft struck trees two miles from…NTSB CHI86FEC05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJerry Berry MONO-FLY · Blissfield, MIThe acft was damaged in a forced lndg after a power loss at 200 ft AGL. The plt/owner had an ignition problem with the eng quitting in flt. After ground checks & repairs the eng was ground run successfully but during test flt it quit again. An attempt was…NTSB CHI86FA170Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Benton Harbor, MIThe aircraft departed on runway 09. Passenger remembers the pilot starting to turn back to the airport when the wings went perpendicular to the horizon and the ground came rushing up. Teardown of the engine revealed a bent push rod and a split push rod shroud…NTSB CHI86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Selfridge Ang, MIThe plt became lost at night over a large body of water and requested assistance. When identified by ATC, the acft did not have enough fuel remaining to reach an arpt. The acft suffered fuel exhaustion on final apch and was landed on a golf course 2000 ft…NTSB CHI86LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fraser, MIAircraft nosed over during an attempted downwind dead stick landing on an airport after running out of fuel. The aircraft landed at midfield and was unable to stop before running off of the end of the runway.NTSB CHI86FEM10Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Ionia, MIDuring initial banner pick-up of a banner towing operation the tow cable fouled the rudder control mechanism. The rudder was jammed and the banner release mechanism failed to operate. The aircraft impacted the ground left wing first and was substantially…NTSB CHI86FEC04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCameron 77 · Hamburg, MIPlt made a precautionary landing reportedly due to high winds. Upon touchdown the basket tipped and one of the pax received a fractured left leg.NTSB CHI86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Mackinac Island, MIAfter making two go-arounds the aircraft's landing gear collapsed as the aircraft porpoised on the runway during the third landing attempt.