NTSB investigations, 2004, 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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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\") = 2004
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") = 2004 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 CHI05FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MIFatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…NTSB CHI05CA029Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGray Skybolt · St. Clair, MIThe pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery.…NTSB CHI05FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MIThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…NTSB CHI05LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Indian River, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.NTSB CHI05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Port Austin, MIThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing resulting in the airplane exiting the end of the wet turf runway. Factors were the wind gusts, the wet grass, the reported airplane braking not being possible on the wet grass, and the impacted fence.NTSB CHI04LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Durand, MIThe elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.NTSB CHI04CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MICollision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.NTSB CHI04CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Port Huron, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.NTSB CHI04CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAbbott RAF 2000 · Pontiac, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to the scoring and overheating of the cylinders as a result of the pilot/owner's improper servicing of the modified engine cooling system. Additional factors included the pilot/owner modifying and servicing the engine…NTSB CHI04CA258Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.NTSB CHI04CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchroeder Wichawk · New Hudson, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light.NTSB CHI04CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson V77 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI04LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStephen T-Bird TBT06 · Gobles, MIThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb capabilities of the airplane. The downdraft and the trees were factors.NTSB CHI04CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · New Hudson, MIThe autorotation performed by the dual student and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor.NTSB CHI04LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Eastport, MIThe pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.NTSB CHI04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Frankfort, MIThe tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to verify that the cargo door was latched properly prior to flight and the subsequent in-flight opening of the door. A contributing factor was the box which departed the cargo compartment and struck the horizontal stabilizer.NTSB CHI04CA210Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MIThe loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Grand Rapids, MIThe right main landing gear failed as a result of the fatigue fracture due to the casting defect (inclusion) during the manufacture process.NTSB CHI04FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Alpha · Mount Clemens, MIA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lake City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI04CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Lake City, MIThe pilot selecting the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his delay in executing an aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane running off the departure end of the runway and into a ditch. The tailwind and the ditch were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Saginaw, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. The wind gusts and the runway sign were factors.NTSB CHI04CA159Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBracken CB540 · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.NTSB CHI04CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MIThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff.NTSB CHI04LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Blissfield, MIThe pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land which resulted in exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the drainage ditch which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Midland, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of experience.NTSB CHI04LA129Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHall Lancair IV-P · Vermontville, MIThe failure of Air Route Traffic Control Center controllers to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance as required by FAA directives, which led to the airplane's encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CHI04CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKauffman Bede IV · Acme, MIEngine oil starvation and inadequate maintenance by the pilot.NTSB CHI04CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude.NTSB CHI04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Big Rapids, MIThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI04LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MIThe air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind…NTSB CHI04LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Jackson, MIThe left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania Saab 340B · Romulus, MIThe visual lookout not maintained and the procedures not followed by the Push Tug Operator during the pushback. Factors were the parked airplane, the dark night, and the inadequate surveillance of the pushback by airline management.NTSB CHI04LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Sturgis, MIThe pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing.NTSB CHI04LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Sturgis, MIThe failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.NTSB CHI04LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.NTSB CHI04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Marine City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the icy snow covered runway, the tailwind conditions, the snowbank, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Port Huron, MIThe loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor.