NTSB investigations, IN

29 cases where NTSB found Experience/knowledge.

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NTSB investigations, IN per year, 2009–2026: 29 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0203'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportXag P150 MAX · Wolcott, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the UAS during takeoff.Jul 2, 2026 · None · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFarrington Twinstar · Greencastle, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.Jul 16, 2025 · N45CL · 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 CEN21LA262Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150H · Muncie, INThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Darlington, INA loss of control while practicing an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.Jun 6, 2021 · N853L · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRotorway Exec · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience flying a helicopter.May 16, 2020 · N311RM · 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 CEN20FA098Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportInnovator Mosquitto · North Manchester, INThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Feb 23, 2020 · N840GS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGordon Pegazair P 100 · Mt Vernon, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the combination of his progressive degenerative neurologic condition and his use of alcohol.Dec 2, 2016 · N129LZ · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA333Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Terre Haute, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a normal approach path to the runway, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a house during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.Aug 25, 2016 · N17SK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWings AN Things Avid Flyer · Bluffton, INThe loss of roll control during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 3, 2016 · N430WT · 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 GAA16LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMini Max 1200 · Batesville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart without obtaining flight training in the…Jun 8, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine · Culver, INThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to attain a climb in the powered-parachute and its subsequent impact with a tree.Apr 23, 2016 · N2564A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Delphi, INThe pilot's attempt to start the engine by himself without properly securing the airplane.Sep 9, 2015 · N4653H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Shipshewana, INThe total loss of engine power due to impact ice obstructing the primary air induction system, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to operate the alternate air control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of knowledge about…Jan 19, 2015 · N979DC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Greenfield, INThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.Jul 21, 2014 · N4545U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Knox, INThe student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control.Jun 25, 2014 · N1307C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA515Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 25, 2013 · N5538B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA459Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Greencastle, INThe pilot's excessive application of the right brake during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 25, 2013 · N28RR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA428Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCooper, David W. Challenger II · Mill Creek, INThe noncertificated pilot's improper fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain adequate instruction or an endorsement to solo in the accident airplane model, which…Jul 21, 2013 · N1519 · DestroyedNTSB CEN13FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, INThe private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional…Mar 17, 2013 · N26DK · DestroyedNTSB CEN13CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Warsaw, INThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency flying the airplane and his lack of training on bounced landing…Jan 27, 2013 · N5763H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gary, INThe pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.Oct 3, 2012 · N308PJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA407Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFields Mike Hawk SSC · Evansville, INThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's loss of control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.Jun 29, 2012 · N163F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA404Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDestiny 2000 · Shelbyville, INThe operation of the aircraft by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to plan for the high density altitude and to maintain control of the aircraft.Jun 24, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · North Vernon, INThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.Jan 22, 2012 · N3435T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421B · Anderson, INThe pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.Jun 4, 2010 · N421KB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA371Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream Mach · Marian, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the utility pole and power lines.Jun 23, 2009 · N2526J · Substantial damage