NTSB investigations, 2008, 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.

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NTSB investigations, 2008, MI per year, 1962–2026: 4,705 cases
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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\") = 2008
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN09FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Kalkaska, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with instrument flight procedures and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.Dec 6, 2008 · N6053B · DestroyedNTSB DCA09FA011Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MIThe lack of vigilance on the part of the ramp agent driving the baggage tug. Contributing factors include the night conditions, and low visibility due to fog and rain.Nov 13, 2008 · N8698A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Newberry, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.Sep 5, 2008 · N80MW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Munising, MIThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-landing taxi.Sep 2, 2008 · N140NE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Bay City, MIThe loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain.Aug 30, 2008 · N23461 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Greenville, MIThe deer that ran onto the runway contacting the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.Aug 26, 2008 · N1281 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pullman, MIA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Algonac, MIThe amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · East Tawas, MIThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.Aug 13, 2008 · N9114K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08TA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Mount Clemens, MIThe pilot's unintentional lowering of the collective control during approach to land, resulting in a hard landing.Aug 2, 2008 · N204TU · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H35 · Bay City, MIThe checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.Aug 2, 2008 · N5430D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPrendergast RV-7A · Manchester, MIThe pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.Aug 1, 2008 · N5025G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA225Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear.Jul 31, 2008 · N260M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA206Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lowell, MIThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the short field takeoff procedure not followed by the pilot. An additional cause was the delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. A contributing factor was the trees.Jul 23, 2008 · N8942W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrochak Aventura II · Flushing, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 15, 2008 · N621CD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Howell, MIThe collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.Jul 6, 2008 · N252EM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Johannesburg, MIThe pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.Jun 28, 2008 · N7886F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MIThe in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08FA141Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Grand Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor obstacle clearance from a tower during takeoff.May 29, 2008 · N176SH · DestroyedNTSB CHI08FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MIA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.May 16, 2008 · N5049F · DestroyedNTSB CHI08LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Ada, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 10, 2008 · N893FE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider…May 10, 2008 · N24BS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Remus, MIThe loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA116Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Howell, MIThe inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering back to the departure airport after the baggage door opened in flight. An additional cause was the plot's diverted attention to the opening of the baggage door.Apr 27, 2008 · N4513H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Romeo, MIThe misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing.Apr 24, 2008 · N5358B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lansing, MIThe pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during rollout.Apr 18, 2008 · N8991M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEclipse EA500 · Pontiac, MIThe inadvertent stalling of the rudder trim actuator motor during flight due to the pilot's unintentional exceedence of the motor's design limit for stalling while accelerating after completing a simulated engine-out maneuver.Apr 17, 2008 · N539RM · No damageNTSB CHI08CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Traverse City, MIThe unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…Mar 26, 2008 · N5338B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Detroit, MIThe separation of the engine cowling which resulted from maintenance personnel failing to follow maintenance procedures in that they did not latch the engine cowling following the maintenance inspection. A factor associated with the accident was their…Jan 9, 2008 · N349NB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.Jan 4, 2008 · N85393 · Substantial damage