NTSB investigations, 1989, 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.
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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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") = 1989 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 CHI90LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach. A contributing factor was the icing condition that existed at the time of the accident.NTSB CHI90LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Grand Rapids, MIThe undetermined engine compartment fire during the initial climbout. A factor was the failure of the pilot to shut off the fuel supply to the engine.NTSB CHI90FA040Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Linden, MIThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB CHI90LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Engadine, MIA collision with trees and the terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI90LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Howell, MIFailure of the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation during a climb after takeoff. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Plainwell, MIFailure of the crosswind landing gear system to engage on the left main gear due to improper rigging adjustment by maintenance personnel. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions (gusts and quartering crosswind) and soft terrain in…NTSB CHI90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Detroit, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI90FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Clare, MIImproper preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB CHI90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.NTSB CHI90LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsdale, MIPoor judgement of the student pilot by not following his flight instructor's directions on his first supervised solo flight and by not maintaining a safe altitude, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Related factors were: unauthorized low flight…NTSB CHI90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MIInadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor (CFI), failure of both the student and the CFI to see-and-avoid the static line, and failure of the pilots to maintain adequate clearance from the power line/static wire. The static wire was a…NTSB CHI90DEM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150E · Grayling, MIA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI90FA003Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ann Arbor, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.NTSB CHI90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Sodus, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper angle of climb, resulting in a stall.NTSB CHI90LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Manistique, MIA delayed by the pilot in going around and his failure to obtain adequate airspeed before fully retracting the flaps, which allowed the aircraft to mush. The contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the…NTSB CHI89DEM10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportFletcher SONERAI-2L · Interlochen, MILoose cylinder due to improper maintenance by the pilot/owner, which resulted in overheating and failure of the aluminum cylinder head. The presence of trees was considered to be a factor.NTSB CHI89DEM09Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Hudsonville, MIThe fatigue failure of one of the tension-torsion pins.NTSB CHI89DEC08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWesley Striplin Ranger · Smith Creek, MIThe improper installation of the wingtip fuel tank which resulted in its inflight separation and the subsequent loss of control.NTSB CHI89LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ypsilanti, MIThe failure of the plt to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Rain softened terrain adjacent to the runway surface is a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB CHI89LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172R · Frankenmuth, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff as a result of a diversion of attention due to a possible engine problem.NTSB CHI89TL#05Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech D45 (T-34B) · Gaylord, MINTSB CHI89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South Haven, MIImproper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI89DEM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20 · West Branch, MIThe pilot's decision to hand prop the engine with a non-pilot at the controls and the passenger's application to full throttle. A factor related to the accident was panic of the passenger.NTSB CHI89DEC07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRayne VARI-EZE · Clinton, MIUndetermined loss of engine power during initial climbout. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.NTSB CHI89LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Brooklyn, MIFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines in his flight path during a go-around. The power lines and his lack of familiarity with the airport were contributing factors.NTSB CHI89DEM07Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBradley S-1D · Mt Pleasant, MIThe tail wheel spring becoming disconnected resulting in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CHI89DEC06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportFeil BD-5 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the excessive pull-up maneuver and the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft.NTSB CHI89LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · East Lansing, MIImproper corrective action on the part of the pilot to correct an excessive sink rate prior to landing touchdown.NTSB CHI89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-337D · Howell, MIThe pilot's poor preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing factor was maintenance personnel's not performing correct calibration of fuel gages.NTSB CHI89DEM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Manistee, MIThe partial loss of power during initial climbout, and the aircraft's subsequent nose over during the forced landing roll.NTSB CHI89LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIThe pilot-in-command failed to properly compensate for unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB CHI89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lindon, MIThe restricted movement of the ruddervator control due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI89DEM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGatzemeyer 88 ACRO-SPORT II · Escanaba, MIA loose fuel line between the carburetor and engine which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain.NTSB CHI89LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Wixom, MICarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night, and tree(s) in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI89DEM04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 175 · Lawton, MIThe pilot's delay in aborting takeoff and his excessive rate of descent at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CHI89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Pontiac, MIFailure of the right main landing gear extension/retraction component resulting from unacceptable loads incurred due to improper adjustment.NTSB CHI89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MIThe student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot.NTSB CHI89FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Roscommon, MILoss of control in flight while maneuvering and the failure to perform remedial action by the PIC.NTSB CHI89FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Battle Creek, MIThe flight crew inadvertently shut down the left engine after the right engine lost power, and the copilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering the aircraft back toward the runway. Factors related to the accident were: improper…NTSB CHI89LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Gladwin, MIFailure of the pilot seated in the left seat of the airplane to use brakes to correct for a left turn caused by a bent tail wheel.NTSB CHI89LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Tecumseh, MILoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI89LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Sebewaing, MIPilot's inattentive aircraft handling which resulted in his failure to detect and prevent the aircraft's descent into the wheat field.NTSB CHI89DEM03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeneteau Steen Skybolt · Elk Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an aerobatic maneuver. Factors related to the were: inadequate altitude and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.NTSB CHI89LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Port Huron, MIImproper in-flight planning/decision by the student pilot and his inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence from the transport aircraft. The student's lack of total experience was considered a contributing factor.NTSB CHI89LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · New Era, MIThe pilot's misjudgement of the proper touchdown point.NTSB CHI89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cedar, MIPilot in command attempting to land with too high an aispeed and with insufficient runway remaining to allow either a go around or the ability to bring the airplane to a stop in the space remaining.NTSB CHI89DEC05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportJob Sonerai II · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot's discontinuing visual lookout to scan gages before clearing a known obstacle on the departure path from the runway. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this model airplane.NTSB CHI89DEM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Plainwell, MIThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane which had not been properly maintained which resulted in the fuel system blockage.NTSB CHI89LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Milan, MIThe pilot's excessive rotation, which resulted in an inadvertent mushed stall and collision with trees.NTSB CHI89DEM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188A · Belding, MIThe pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident.