NTSB investigations, IN

157 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).

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NTSB investigations, IN per year, 2008–2026: 157 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 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\" = '470' 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"

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NTSB CEN26LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during takeoff and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Mar 21, 2026 · N7548P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA013Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorway Exec · Plymouth, INA loss of control due to the failed forward tail rotor belt as a result of the owner’s failure to follow the helicopter manufacturer’s tail rotor belt replacement recommendations.Oct 11, 2024 · N314AC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA354Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Marshall, INThe fatigue fracture of the No. 6 piston connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Sep 11, 2024 · N1249D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA346Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 10, 2024 · N966DP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA340Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Anderson, INThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and loss of control at low altitude.Sep 6, 2024 · N629AG · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Salem, INThe pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.Aug 6, 2024 · N236CB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA144Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Muncie, INThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control while maneuvering outside established instrument approach procedures in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…Apr 1, 2024 · N8438B · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150D · New Haven, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent nose over.Aug 20, 2023 · N4150U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA381Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGeorge Stone KIT FOX Model 3 · Scottsburg, INThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.Aug 1, 2023 · N815US · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, INThe failure of the flight instructor to attain/maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the lake.Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, INThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.Feb 23, 2023 · N1700T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA093Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.Jan 24, 2023 · N99EC · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 30, 2022 · N349SB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Washington, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion.Jan 5, 2022 · N1961J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, INThe pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.Dec 18, 2021 · N5677V · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA469Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMeuer SA900 V-STAR · Kokomo, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate speed and altitude during final approach, which resulted in an off field landing short of the runway and a subsequent nose over.Sep 30, 2021 · N675MM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA400Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fort Wayne, INThe total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff.Sep 4, 2021 · N2071K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA340Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen L Kruer Superstol · Floyds Knobs, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a go-around.Jul 27, 2021 · N852SK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrantly B2B · Monrovia, INThe pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 24, 2020 · N383ES · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.Jul 20, 2020 · N8193A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Rensselaer, INThe non-instrument rated pilot’s failure to establish a climb while initiating a missed approach after conducting an instrument approach below weather minimums.Mar 11, 2020 · N599ST · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Madison, INThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.Mar 3, 2020 · N5815E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Kokomo, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line service technician fueling the airplane with the wrong fuel, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.…Oct 5, 2019 · N326CW · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA571Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lafayette, INThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.Sep 25, 2019 · N6450B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a tree during an off-airport landing.Sep 20, 2019 · N212DX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA225Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188 · Knox, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.Jul 14, 2019 · N2863J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRans S12 · Orleans, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.Jul 1, 2019 · N1094K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Terre Haute, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor when told to do so while landing in gusting, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.Jun 7, 2019 · N227TJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA246Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Marion, INThe pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 5, 2019 · N96974 · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA34 · Anderson, INThe loss of left engine power due to an incorrectly adjusted fuel servo and the airplane's nose up trim which resulted in the airplane steep climb, loss of airspeed, and aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.May 5, 2019 · N999CR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.Dec 13, 2018 · N6785P · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 525 · Memphis, INThe pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 30, 2018 · N525EG · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Marion, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left…Nov 29, 2018 · N7751Y · DestroyedNTSB WPR19LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Indianapolis, INA total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark.Oct 21, 2018 · N2920Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Brownstown, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student…Oct 20, 2018 · N5581Z · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Knox, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Aug 4, 2018 · N533JW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFisher Celebrity · Patriot, INAn in-flight separation of the right wing due to upward and rearward bending that led to an overstress fracture. The reason for the upward and rearward bending could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 19, 2018 · N228LC · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · New Castle, INThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fill hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in the fill hose striking the tail rotor and the subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was inadequate…Jul 16, 2018 · N39LR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA258Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Arlington, INThe inflight separation of the upper transmission due to the thread failure of transmission housing attachment bolts, which were installed on the helicopter with thread damage from a prior installation.Jul 6, 2018 · N96195 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.May 15, 2018 · N9058F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-200 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain a safe operating airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's airspeed control.May 8, 2018 · N99GN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA107Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Rossville, INAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Feb 23, 2018 · N771XW · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Williamsport, INThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and descent and collision with trees.Jan 27, 2018 · N8559U · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Oldenburg, INA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's situational…Dec 17, 2017 · N761YZ · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-310 · Jeffersonville, INThe right main landing gear’s failure to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 4, 2017 · N722CF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · South Bend, INThe improperly seated fuel cap, which resulted in an in-flight fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 12, 2017 · N9368Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12A · Griffith, INThe loss of tail rotor thrust due to a failed tail rotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and a hard landing.Sep 11, 2017 · N2686 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Fishers, INThe pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain pitch control following the in-flight opening of the canopy during the initial climb resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain and ground fire.Aug 31, 2017 · N212ZF · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnapp Easy Raider · Rochester, INA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 14, 2017 · N6862K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Paoli, INThe pilot's decision to maneuver an overgross weight helicopter at a low altitude and airspeed with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a high descent rate and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…Jul 7, 2017 · N3203D · Substantial damage