# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, IN

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA322.md): Cessna 172M · Hanover, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 16, 2026 · N9909Q · Substantial damage
  > On September 16, 2026, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9909Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hanover, Indiana. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN25LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA256.md): Farrington Twinstar · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2025 · N45CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Montmorenci, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2024 · N564PU · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
- [NTSB CEN23LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to attain/maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN23LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2023 · N1700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N2128E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA129.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2022 · N2521Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in the landing pattern resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA386.md): Acro Sport II · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2021 · N169BF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of leaking fuel from a loose fuel inlet fitting to the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB CEN21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA068.md): Piper PA28 · French Lick, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N5242W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA310.md): Champion 7GCBC · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N86614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-level pass, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack that caused an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN20LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA214.md): Cessna 172 · New Washington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2020 · N13520 · Destroyed
  > A high velocity descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA038.md): Piper PA28 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2019 · N601FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN19LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA223.md): Cessna 177 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N29516 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA174.md): Cessna 177 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N9058F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA17CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA336.md): Piper PA 28 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N4543R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue to attempt to take off despite the airplane’s inability to attain a positive climb rate, which resulted in little runway remaining, and his subsequent decision to turn off the runway, which resulted in a collision with a barn.
- [NTSB CEN17LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Hobart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2017 · N80374 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he recognized the airplane was traveling too fast, which resulted in impact with trees off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA333.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N17SK · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN15LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA417.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5 · Pekin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N67296 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to contact with a corn crop that extended into the runway area. Contributing to the accident were the lack of accurate available information to the pilot regarding the runway condition, the…
- [NTSB CEN14CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA481.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N8307R · Substantial damage
  > The sun glare and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA374.md): Cessna 172N · Rockville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N13SK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system.
- [NTSB CEN14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2014 · N9801V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.
- [NTSB CEN13CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA515.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N5538B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA446.md): Campbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N914ES · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN13LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA455.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N286P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusting wind conditions during the initial climb after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA452.md): Cessna 172N · Tell City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N3012E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA651.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Boonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N5538F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA424.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bedford, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N8733V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to return home.
- [NTSB CEN12LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA332.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N9815D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA195.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2012 · N8421R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA004.md): Cessna 172N · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N2140E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA518.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N3969K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded airplane performance.
- [NTSB CEN10CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N6852W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his exceedance of the airplane's takeoff capability.
- [NTSB CEN09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA396.md): Champion 7GCAA · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N9085L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the mixture control cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in a condition that was not airworthy.
- [NTSB CEN09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA211.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N338WS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.
- [NTSB CEN09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA136.md): Beech 19 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6509T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the lack of visibility during the landing due to an ice covered windscreen, and the structural ice that adversely affected the flight…
- [NTSB CEN09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA041.md): Cessna 172 · Monticello, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2008 · N54971 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA017.md): Cessna 172P · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N63366 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.
- [NTSB CHI08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA099.md): Powell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N551MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI06LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Muncie, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N75593 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI05LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA226.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culver, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N4512Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,…
- [NTSB CHI05CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N2833F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to compensate for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control. Factors included the crosswind and the windsock.
- [NTSB CHI05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA065.md): Ramsey RV-8A · Rochester, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N44RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to obtain a preflight weather briefing for his destination airport and he initiated the flight into known adverse weather conditions at the departure airport. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain adequate altitude while circling the…
- [NTSB CHI04LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N2355E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA246.md): Utterback Mustang II · Kendallville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N91622 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI04CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA228.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N4303A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the seat during landing roll and the subsequent pilot's airplane handling not being possible.
- [NTSB CHI04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N70256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting a closed runway for landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information and the snowbank across the closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA229.md): Cessna 172P · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N99040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and the failure to perform a go-around during landing. The planned approach with a quartering tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N9941W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The barrels were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N5742F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the wind, a tailwind, selection of the wrong runway, and wet grass are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA114.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N563PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to use the checklist.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&state=IN

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