NTSB investigations, IN

11 cases where NTSB found Light condition.

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NTSB investigations, IN per year, 2008–2026: 11 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '030360'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 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 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 GAA16CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHubbard William H Lightning · Kokomo, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare at night, which resulted in an impact with a runway light and runway sign.Jun 25, 2016 · N316H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA481Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Plymouth, INThe sun glare and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.Sep 1, 2014 · N8307R · 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 CEN13FA085Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.Dec 2, 2012 · N92315 · DestroyedNTSB CEN12CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 60 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's decision to taxi the airplane across an unpaved area after the nosewheel inadvertently departed the ramp pavement.Oct 12, 2011 · N64MG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Connersville, INThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions.Feb 24, 2011 · N3875C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, INThe altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the…Jul 26, 2008 · N3169R · Substantial damage