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NTSB investigations, 1993, 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.

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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\") = 1993
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude.Dec 17, 1993 · N8919G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteven Ulrich Challenger II · Escanaba, MIInadequate directional stability of the aircraft (due to installation of lexan cockpit enclosure doors), which precipitated a loss of directional control.Nov 28, 1993 · N4285V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172I · Kalamazoo, MIUndetermined.Nov 21, 1993 · N35549 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MIImproper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.Oct 24, 1993 · N73003 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Belleville, MIwas wind information not used by the pilot-in-command and a resultant exceeding of the airplane's performance capabilities.Oct 21, 1993 · N6353A · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Coldwater, MIthe fatigue failure of the tailboom support strut attachment lug.Oct 12, 1993 · N7032U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Allendale, MIImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.Oct 6, 1993 · N8339C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Frankfort, MIthe pilot's failure to perform refueling.Oct 5, 1993 · N6862Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Grosse Ile, MIThe pilot misjudged altitude/clearance during the banner pickup, which resulted in the tow rope snagging the landing gear, and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, while landing with the banner attached, which resulted in a failure (or inability) to attain a…Oct 3, 1993 · N5522G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Monroe, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, when he misjudged the (inadequate) supply of fuel before takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Oct 2, 1993 · N2759S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cheboygan, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to and inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and trees in the emergency landing area.Oct 2, 1993 · N5695U · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA378Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Lansing, MIwas the pilot-in-command not maintaining aircraft control during the intermittent operation of the electrically operated attitude gyro. Factor's associated with this accident are an fluctuating (intermittent) electrical system inverter and the…Sep 27, 1993 · N242TC · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Davison, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.Sep 10, 1993 · N38602 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Saint James, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, and high obstructions near the end of the runway.Aug 24, 1993 · N479CB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Adrian, MIan excessive taxi speed used by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was loose gravel on the ramp and inadequate airport maintenance by the airport personnel.Aug 22, 1993 · N13923 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93DEM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportSheats FALCON-XP · Zeeland, MIan inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/owner and the separation of the wing skin.Aug 22, 1993 · N534AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93DEC01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBradford Pietenpol Skyscout · Eaton Rapids, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude and the restricted movement of the carburetor needle.Aug 21, 1993 · N4301D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportR.D. Bell/Pietenpol Aircamper · Pontiac, MIThe pilot in command not maintaining a proper descent rate during the final approach and landing flare phase of flight.Aug 12, 1993 · N194BB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Ludington, MIthe pilot's misjudged landing flare.Aug 6, 1993 · N5072T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA301Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naubinway, MIThe pilot's improper flare for landing. Factors associated with the accident are the low clouds and fog, the rough water at the landing site, and the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather.Aug 1, 1993 · CFPTU · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Houghton, MIthe pilot-in-command not following instrument procedures by not using the correct altimeter setting as issued by Air Traffic Control.Jul 28, 1993 · N4518S · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Troy, MIIs the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point, not flying a proper glidepath, and not performing a go around.Jul 28, 1993 · N40023 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Birmingham, MIAn improper grade of fuel was loaded into the airplane by the owner/operator of the rental airplane, improper planning and/or decision by the pilot, and subsequent vapor lock in the fuel system of the airplane (fuel system - other), which resulted in fuel…Jul 26, 1993 · N1976W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bridgman, MIthe pilot's premature lift-off.Jul 24, 1993 · N66155 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MIthe separation of the rear landing light gasket into the air induction path.Jul 24, 1993 · N95478 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Flushing, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for determining the proper takeoff profile. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.Jul 23, 1993 · N9307N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) delay in aborting the takeoff.Jul 22, 1993 · N211BB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Howell, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.Jul 22, 1993 · N64988 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Ironwood, MIThe pilot's improper flare for landing.Jul 21, 1993 · N91705 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Vassar, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.Jul 15, 1993 · N2695Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Senter, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93IA248Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Detroit, MIthe failure of a navigation system (#1 INS) for reason or reasons undetermined.Jul 10, 1993 · N158US · No damageNTSB CHI93FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Houghton, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall/mush. Intentional buzzing was a factor.Jul 9, 1993 · N6279A · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Salem, MIthe pilot's physical impairment.Jun 28, 1993 · N3899Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Ionia, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain the proper glidepath.Jun 26, 1993 · N4101M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Elwell, MIImproper use of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jun 26, 1993 · N7779P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert L. Kennedy Avid Flyer · White Pigeon, MIThe pilot in command's inability to attain proper touch down point. The improperly adjusted idle setting which resulted in the loss of engine power was also a cause.Jun 13, 1993 · N138RK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · St. James, MIThe pilot landed too long on a wet runway.Jun 8, 1993 · N73630 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparation, false indication (on/off) of attitude indicator, and attitude indicator switched off. Factors were fog, low ceiling, the pilot-in-command's improper use of the attitude indicator, and his lack of total…Jun 8, 1993 · N51FG · DestroyedNTSB CHI93DEM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAmato Corben JR. ACE · Traverse City, MIinadequate lubrication of the tailwheel bearings and inadequate preflight by the pilot/owner which resulted in a seized tailwheel.Jun 3, 1993 · N17BA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot-in-command's initiating hand starting of the airplane unattended by a qualified person.May 16, 1993 · N8657B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Springport, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 16, 1993 · N35HM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude.May 14, 1993 · N4563R · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Houghton Lake, MIThe pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency.May 9, 1993 · N7303M · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot-in-command's misjudging the flare.May 5, 1993 · N254AT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Port Huron, MIfailure of the landing gear actuator cable.Apr 22, 1993 · N654N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 30, 1993 · N7732K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 100 · Topinabee, MIthe total loss of engine power due to failure of the oil line to the oil pressure gauge. A factor relating to the accident was no suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.Mar 28, 1993 · N4017X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Ludington, MIthe pilot's improper instrument procedures. Related factors are the below approach minima weather conditions, fog and dark night.Mar 26, 1993 · N8945G · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mason, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.Mar 17, 1993 · N2440T · Substantial damage