NTSB investigations, IN

8 cases where the sequence of events included Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT).

Cases per year

20122026
NTSB investigations, IN per year, 2012–2026: 8 cases
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '120' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
  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.

NTSB CEN24LA116Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Laotto, INThe pilot’s improper decision to continue an approach with his vision obscured by sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a tree.Feb 19, 2024 · N358AK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMini-MAX 1600R Sport · South Bend, INThe pilot’s low-level flight and poor visual lookout which resulted in collision with a light pole on final approach and the pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane under the influence of alcohol.Dec 13, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Salem, INThe pilot’s failure to avoid an obstacle during his approach to land.Nov 12, 2020 · N3535A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA084Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Goshen, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude for undetermined reasons during a practice circling approach in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines.Feb 22, 2019 · N4922K · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Vevay, INThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during an agricultural application flight due to distraction when reading a map.May 10, 2017 · N428JG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff and the subsequent collision with transmission line structures.Jun 16, 2016 · N2412D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA424Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Huntingburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify potential obstructions in the area before beginning low-altitude maneuvers.Jul 19, 2013 · N86BM · DestroyedNTSB CEN12CA347Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Sellersburg, INThe balloon pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.Jun 7, 2012 · N401DJ · Minor damage