NTSB investigations, 1996, MI
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\") = 1996
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") = 1996 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 CHI97LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Menominee, MIice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination airport.NTSB CHI97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MIloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.NTSB CHI97IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-211 · Romulus, MIrestricted movement of the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever bearing in the rudder artificial feel and trim unit. A factor relating to this incident was: company management not implementing the respective service bulletin.NTSB CHI97LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hart, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.NTSB CHI97FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-222 · Grand Rapids, MIa passenger sustained a fractured ankle during an emergency evacuation for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB CHI97LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrost RAF 2000 GTX SE · Adrian, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI97LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Vestaburg, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires.NTSB CHI97LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MIthe worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.NTSB CHI97LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDellicker Starduster TOO SA300 · Eaton Rapids, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor was the ostentatious display.NTSB CHI97LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hillsdale, MIthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to refuel which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI97LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Allegan, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI96FA342Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman F9F-2 · Kalamazoo, MIThe overrun of the runway as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance because of an unreliable airspeed indication; reason for the unreliable airspeed indication was undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's perception of a…NTSB CHI96LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenoyer Horizon ONE · Owosso, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of aircraft.NTSB CHI96LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wellston, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire.NTSB CHI96FA332Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Bellaire, MIthe pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor.NTSB CHI96FA324Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MIthe pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude.NTSB CHI96LA325Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKarr Titan Tornado · Union Pier, MIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and intentional aerobatics.NTSB CHI96LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MIimproper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff.NTSB CHI96FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MIinaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel.NTSB CHI96LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Traverse City, MIthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI96FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after…NTSB CHI96LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Flushing, MIfuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining.NTSB CHI96LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Drummond Island, MIthe pilot's failure to attain a proper landing attitude, and his failure to recover from the porpoise.NTSB CHI96LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MIan evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI96LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Benton Harbor, MIthe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition…NTSB CHI96LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Marshall, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vicksburg, MIthe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during a go-around. The presence of birds was a factor.NTSB CHI96LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Plainwell, MIfailure of the pilot to attaining the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to abort the landing (while there was still sufficient runway remaining). The ditch was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Bad Axe, MIa deer that ran onto the runway. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Conway, MIA crack in the intake manifold which led to oil exhaustion and subsequent piston failure. A factor was the soft field.NTSB CHI96LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Lambertville, MIa total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the subsequent autorotation. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB CHI96LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitchell T Champabria · Kalamazoo, MIthe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.NTSB CHI96LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all the available runway for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass airstrip and the powerlines.NTSB CHI96LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lowell, MIwas inadequate initial training of the pilot and inadequate flight test procedures by the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner when he reportedly had the pilot demonstrate 12 pilot operations from the FAA's practical flight test standards in 35 minutes during the…NTSB CHI96IA191Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Lansing, MIthe short in the windshield anti-ice low power braided copper lead wire caused a fire that had resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate design.NTSB CHI96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, MIforeign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI96FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCorey Cirrus VK-30 · Lapeer, MIincomplete cure of the bonding material in the cruise flap, improper material in the cruise flap hinge, and improper welding of the cruise flap push rod end caps. Factors were delamination of the cruise flap, partial failure of the cruise flap hinge, and…NTSB CHI96LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Troy, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the misjudged landing flare and the raised taxiway edge which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI96FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, MIloss of aircraft control by the pilot, due to cardiac arrest (heart attack).NTSB CHI96LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerlin GT · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB CHI96LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Avid Flyer · Rockford, MIengine overtemperature which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the excessive descent rate.NTSB CHI96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Brooklyn, MIthe pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the soft runway condition.NTSB CHI96FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Mackinac Island, MIthe student pilot iniating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the fog.NTSB CHI96LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Saginaw, MIthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI96LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Pontiac, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI96LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Marshall, MIA deer that wandered onto the runway. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB CHI96IA125Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR 42 · Traverse City, MIimproper use of procedures by maintenance personnel at an overhaul facility during overhaul of the landing gear, allowing corrosion to occur on the barrel lugs of the landing gear, which subsequently led to fatigue cracking of the lugs and eventual collapse…NTSB CHI96LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Grand Haven, MIfailure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.