# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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. Page 1 of 3 · 111 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN27LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA002.md): Post Thorp T-18 · Brazil, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 3, 2026 · N763LG · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN25LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA382.md): Beech C23 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N997V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN22LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA399.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N3331R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN22LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA095.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Washington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2022 · N1961J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN21LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA157.md): Post Thorp T-18 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2021 · N763LG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB GAA17CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA237.md): Brantly B 2B · Earl Park, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2017 · N2198U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to recognize that he was operating in the weathercock stability flight regime of loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the execution of a right pedal turn. - [NTSB GAA16CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA491.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2016 · N3331R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN13CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA033.md): Porter James Grant Superior CUB · Beechgrove, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N97RP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a short field. - [NTSB CEN12LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA532.md): Cessna 177B · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N34283 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator. - [NTSB CEN12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA143.md): Cessna 177A · North Vernon, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N3435T · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB CEN11LA636](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA636.md): Mooney M20C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N9266M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA123.md): Cessna 177B · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N888VM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind. - [NTSB CEN09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA132.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Milford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2009 · N28862 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a section of one of the propeller blades as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller because of corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the mechanic to detect and address the propeller… - [NTSB CEN09CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA278.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N15425 · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of an unsuitable runway for takeoff and delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the wet grass and the fence the airplane impacted and subsequently nosed over. - [NTSB CHI06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Logansport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2006 · N793MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA202.md): Piper PA-24 · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2004 · N5769P · Substantial damage > The restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA187.md): Piper PA-24 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N6315P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA038.md): Piper PA28-181 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N793MA · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors included inadequate planning/decision by the pilot for attempting to depart from the slush covered runway, the slush covered runway itself, and the falling snow. - [NTSB CHI02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N4879L · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI01FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N8955J · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night. - [NTSB CHI01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA120.md): American General AG5B · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N118VU · Substantial damage > the wrong runway selected by the pilot which resulted in a tailwind landing condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the wet runway, the reduced braking action, and the airport perimeter fence. - [NTSB CHI98LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA329.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lapaz, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N3331R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in landing on unsuitable terrain (wet, grass). Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass and the fence. - [NTSB CHI98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA324.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N30561 · Substantial damage > the pilot departed into known adverse weather and failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB CHI98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA311.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1998 · N74827 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff and his premature raising of the flaps which resulted in the stall/mush condition. - [NTSB CHI95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA208.md): Cessna 177B · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N13734 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to do adequate preflight planning and failure to refuel when he had the opportunity. A factor in the accident was the soft field due to recent rains. - [NTSB CHI95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA083.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N38394 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform a go-around. The gusty crosswind was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA187.md): Beech C-23 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N18893 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the delay in emergency procedures by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB CHI93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA156.md): Brantly-Hynes B2B · Greencastle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N2257U · Substantial damage > Contamination of the fuel system by particulate matter of an unknown origin. - [NTSB CHI89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA117.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Delphi, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N30BS · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA045.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N3331R · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight in icing conditions and rapid accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. Factors related to the… - [NTSB CHI88LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orleans, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1988 · N21985 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to maintain adequate clearance from the utility pole and transmission wire. Contributing to the cause were the pilot's total lack of experience, task overload, and anxiety, stemming from a partial… - [NTSB CHI88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA013.md): Grumman AA-5B · Leavenworth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1987 · N28483 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the aircraft was taking off from a 'bumpy' grass private strip. The pilot stated he discussed aborted takeoff procedures with the pilot rated passenger who was sitting in the right seat and stated if the aircraft did not reach takeoff… - [NTSB CHI87LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA145.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N2180R · Substantial damage > As the student plt was making a x-wind takeoff on a dual instructional flt, the instructor (CFI) reduced the power at about 15 ft AGL to simulate an eng failure. The student reacted by raising the nose of the acft, but the instructor corrected this by… - [NTSB CHI87LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA051.md): Cessna 172RG · Bloominton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1986 · N9603B · Destroyed > According to the pilot he was cleared for the ILS approach and followed his glideslope and localizer indications in a normal manner. He eventually saw the ground prior to reaching his decision height of approx 200 feet AGL. This sighting of the ground was the… - [NTSB CHI86LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA229.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N3072L · Substantial damage > The brake pads on the aircraft were allowed to wear beyond their limits. When the brakes were applied, the right brake cylinder moved out past its limit and released the o-ring. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid from the right brake. All of this happened… - [NTSB CHI86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA157.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N2295U · Substantial damage > The student plt & instructor (CFI) were on a dual instructional flt, practicing landings. During an apch to rwy 8, the student began to undershoot on final apch. As the helicopter was apchg a fence near the apch end of the rwy, he became alarmed & applied aft… - [NTSB CHI86LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA125.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1986 · N39693 · Substantial damage > Two successful takeoffs and landings had previously been completed during the training flight. On the approach for the third landing, the crew received a three-green indication, but after touchdown, the nose gear folded and the aircraft settled on its nose.… - [NTSB CHI86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA077.md): Mooney M20C · Loogootee, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N9307V · Destroyed > Plt experienced loss of pwr during cruise flt at 6,000 feet. ATC vectored acft toward daviess county arpt, approximately 10 miles away. Plt reported acft on fire. Witnesses saw N9307V in a left bank turn then 'nose dive into ground.' Post crash exam of engine… - [NTSB CHI85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA142.md): Cessna 172RG · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N9584B · Substantial damage > Upon landing the nose gear was down & locked, but both main gear collapsed. The plt was not certain if a down & locked indication was received before touchdown. During a gear retraction/extension test after the accident, the gear operated normally. Also, the… - [NTSB CHI85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA110.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1985 · N511R · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a partial power loss and made a hard autorotative lndg during a training flt. Investigation of the eng revealed mistiming of the left mag. The eng during tests also ran hot until the addition of a cooling shroud. The other significant… - [NTSB CHI84LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA326.md): Bede Bede 4 · Evansvile, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N469JH · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a total power loss & the plt made a forced landing on a hwy median. The landing gear collapsed & the acft slid to a stop. Post accident inspection revealed that a large portion of the foam air filter had broken off & became lodged in the… - [NTSB CHI84LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA178.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1984 · N7575W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he initiated the landing flare 'too late,' and the acft landed hard. There was subst damage to theto the landing gear and left wing. - [NTSB CHI83LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA293.md): Grumman AA-5B · Kentland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N4558E · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt landed on rwy 27 with a left x-wind from the south. He stated that he had no indication of excessive x-winds or gusts until the acft was about to touch down. He stated that at that time, the plane encountered heavy gusts & a downdraft.… - [NTSB CHI83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA042.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Mccutchanville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N2161N · Destroyed > At about 0401 EST, the pilot took off on an IFR flight and was cleared to climb and maintain 6000 ft MSL. Radar contact was established at about 0402. After about another 30 seconds, radar contact was lost. The aircraft impacted about 3 to 4 mi from the… - [NTSB CHI81FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA064.md): Brantley B2B · Chesterton, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 10, 1981 · N2276U · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FEX26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEX26.md): Beech C-23 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1980 · N1917L · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FET28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FET28.md): Piper PA-28 · Crown Point, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1979 · N1981T · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEX29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEX29.md): Piper PA-28 · Hagertown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1979 · N15425 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEX21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEX21.md): Beech C-23 · Fishers, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1979 · N2064L · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&state=IN&page=2 ## 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 ('41514')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&state=IN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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