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NTSB investigations, 1990, 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19622026

NTSB investigations, 1990, MI per year, 1962–2026: 4,705 cases
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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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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") = 1990 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\") = 1990
    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") = 1990
  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 CHI91LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe deer crossing the runway which the pilot was unable to avoid.Dec 28, 1990 · N33797 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, MIThe pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the dual student.Dec 26, 1990 · N67401 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Monroe, MIDirectional control not maintained by the PIC.Dec 16, 1990 · N2834S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91DEM02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · North Muskegon, MIThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining sufficient airspeed and entering into an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident were fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not selecting a proper fuel tank selector position.Dec 11, 1990 · N44350 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91IA041Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-257 · Detroit, MIThe inadequate deicing procedures instituted by company management.Dec 5, 1990 · N715RC · Minor damage NTSB DCA91MA010Accident · 8 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MILack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of…Dec 3, 1990 · N3313L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Howell, MIFuel exhaustion due to re-fueling not performed by the PIC. Contributing factors were fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC.Dec 2, 1990 · N70608 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Grand Haven, MIDelayed application of carburetor heat by the PIC. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions (weather) and none suitable terrain.Dec 2, 1990 · N7199S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Muskegon, MIDirectional control not maintained by the PIC.Dec 2, 1990 · N7321B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Marshall, MIDirectional control not maintained by the PIC.Dec 1, 1990 · N761LZ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91FA031Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-RT300 · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence in continuing VFR flight into these conditions.Nov 22, 1990 · N9800K · Destroyed NTSB CHI91FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Walker, MIVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed NTSB CHI91DEM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Shelby, MIThe pilot's continued flight into IMC.Nov 3, 1990 · N9409B · Destroyed NTSB CHI91FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Flint, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tank system. Factor(s) were: water contamination in the fuel.Oct 31, 1990 · N4325N · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot's improper remedial action. His lack of total expereince was a factor.Oct 23, 1990 · N68219 · Substantial damage 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.Oct 14, 1990 · N2600A · Substantial damage 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.Oct 11, 1990 · N45328 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Troy, MIThe pilot failed to refuel the aircraft prior to flight.Oct 6, 1990 · N8211C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91TL#01Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportAerospatiale AS350B · Wixom, MIOct 5, 1990 · N48CD · Substantial damage NTSB 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.Oct 4, 1990 · N2592Y · Substantial damage 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.Sep 30, 1990 · N8W · Substantial damage 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.Sep 29, 1990 · N278US · Minor damage 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.Sep 16, 1990 · N6873M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90DEM09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportComben Bowers Flybaby IA · Cheboygan, MIUndetermined.Sep 13, 1990 · N1175B · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Monroe, MIA fatigue fracture of the torque link on the right landing gear strut scissor assembly.Sep 11, 1990 · N321GB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Perry, MIThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.Sep 9, 1990 · N30414 · Substantial damage 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.Sep 5, 1990 · N2334W · Substantial damage 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.Aug 29, 1990 · N5481L · Substantial damage 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.Aug 27, 1990 · N6092K · Minor damage 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.Aug 26, 1990 · N5373B · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Hamburg, MIPowerplant failure due to foreign object in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.Aug 25, 1990 · N2977H · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blissfield, MIThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with a utility wire.Aug 25, 1990 · N2239V · Substantial damage 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.Aug 25, 1990 · N2521F · Destroyed 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.Aug 18, 1990 · N4547B · Destroyed NTSB CHI90DEC04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47 D-1 · Stockbridge, MIThe restricted visual lookout which resulted from the canopy fogging up.Aug 14, 1990 · N3656F · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brighton, MIA loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed NTSB CHI90DEM08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Holland, MIUndetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · Destroyed NTSB CHI90DEM07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPitts SA-1 · East Jordan, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude during low altitude aerobatics.Jul 31, 1990 · N15Z · Destroyed 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.Jul 27, 1990 · N48597 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 27, 1990 · N1442Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90FA196Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Canton, MIThe pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure, premature liftoff and delayed reaction to abort the takeoff.Jul 25, 1990 · N4330Q · Substantial damage 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.Jul 24, 1990 · N6VD · Substantial damage 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.Jul 23, 1990 · N4356T · Substantial damage 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.Jul 23, 1990 · N55354 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Tecumseh, MIA loss of engine power due to unknown reasons.Jul 15, 1990 · N8854M · Substantial damage 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.Jul 15, 1990 · N45CP · Destroyed 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.Jul 10, 1990 · N20126 · Destroyed 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.Jul 8, 1990 · N77721 · No damage 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.Jul 7, 1990 · N7636F · Substantial damage 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…Jul 6, 1990 · N757DG · Substantial damage