NTSB investigations, IN

377 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
  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 CEN25LA379Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPegasus Quantum 15 · Bedford, INOn September 13, 2025, at 1625 eastern daylight time, a Pegasus Quantum 15 weight-shift controlled aircraft, N36TJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bedford, Indiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was…Sep 13, 2025 · N36TJ · 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 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 CEN24FA170Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith CH601 · Bristol, INThe pilot’s loss of control during the descent for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a steep descent into terrain.Apr 30, 2024 · N6271F · 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 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 CEN22LA425Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSlipstream Revelation · Delphi, INA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Sep 17, 2022 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA129Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Franklin, INThe pilot’s loss of control in the landing pattern resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Feb 21, 2022 · N2521Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Angola, INThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate terrain clearance during an approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action when the airplane descended too low after transitioning to a visual descent to the runway.Jan 21, 2022 · N42VR · 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 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 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 CEN21LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · French Lick, INThe pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 28, 2020 · N5242W · 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 CEN20LA401Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Kokomo, INThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and the subsequent collision with terrain.Sep 20, 2020 · N8213X · DestroyedNTSB 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 CEN20FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Evansville, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.Dec 21, 2019 · N601FL · DestroyedNTSB 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 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 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 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 CEN18TA233Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Ferdinand, INThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Jun 19, 2018 · N3002X · 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 CEN17LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, INA failure of the drive belt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 16, 2017 · N123XZ · 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 CEN17LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmstutz Curtis J BD-5B · Portland, INA failure of the wiring between the engine control unit and the fuel injector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.May 26, 2017 · N604KA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Greensburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Apr 7, 2017 · N2389A · Substantial damageNTSB 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 GAA16CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, INThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.May 15, 2016 · N19VT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Fortville, INThe collapse of the powered parachute's canopy for a reason that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies with the parachute.Apr 29, 2016 · N9447T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 162 · Zionsville, INThe flight instructor’s improper decision to depart on a local instructional flight in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, including thunderstorms and hail, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain during a go-around.Apr 21, 2016 · N5217S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Kentland, INThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the flight…Mar 26, 2016 · N8154P · 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 CEN14LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Indianapolis, INA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level and switch tanks in a timely fashion.Jun 27, 2014 · N207AB · 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 CEN14LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutphin Rans S-12 · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush at a low altitude.Oct 11, 2013 · N8028W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA498Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.Aug 21, 2013 · N45EF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA446Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCampbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, INThe incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.Jul 29, 2013 · N914ES · DestroyedNTSB CEN13LA433Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClayton Gerald H Glastar GS-1 · Columbus, INSlippage in the engine clutch and gear reduction module and a resultant uncommanded movement of the propeller blades into reverse thrust.Jul 25, 2013 · N513GC · DestroyedNTSB 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 CEN11LA553Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHyde William R Helicycle · Metone, INThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical system failure.Aug 6, 2011 · N128BH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.Apr 4, 2011 · N847C · 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 CEN11CA154Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.Jan 14, 2011 · N4306P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.Jul 11, 2009 · N120HQ · No damageNTSB CEN09CA162Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons V-77 · Terre Haute, INThe loss of the burner pilot light during approach to the landing area and the pilot's failure to relight the burner using alternate sources.Feb 8, 2009 · N7524J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Union Mills, INThe certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area.Feb 1, 2009 · N53576 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monticello, INThe pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around.Oct 25, 2008 · N54971 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, INThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.Aug 10, 2007 · N3794Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Brownsburg, INThe pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.Aug 3, 2007 · N7749Q · Substantial damage