# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA013.md): Rotorway Exec · Plymouth, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N314AC · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB CEN24FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA170.md): Zenith CH601 · Bristol, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N6271F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the descent for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a steep descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA032.md): Tom Hodgson 29 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2023 · N29XB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN22LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA184.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2022 · N73T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear outer bearing and collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN17LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA365.md): Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N123XZ · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the drive belt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA155.md): Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2015 · N123XZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter's main drive belt resulting in the pilot performing a forced landing, during which the helicopter's fuselage was substantially damage.
- [NTSB CEN14LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA243.md): Hoffius Stowe Challenger II · Attica, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N824SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an…
- [NTSB CEN11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA002.md): Gingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N9049S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA442.md): Lunceford Sparrowhawk II · Tell City, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N91814 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA441.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to restart the engine.
- [NTSB CEN10CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA301.md): Cessna 421B · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N421KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA168.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB CHI07LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA273.md): Terpstra Exec 162F · Winamac, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N428JT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the horizontal stabilizer bracket by the pilot, the fatigue fracture seperation of vertical stabilizer bracket during cruise flight, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI07CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA262.md): Beech BE-77 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N1837Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA152.md): Cessna 421C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N85SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were the unstabilized approach and engine shutdown due to the…
- [NTSB CHI07FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA052.md): Beech 58 · Washington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2007 · N678DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while attempting to return to the departure airport for undetermined reasons after takeoff. The intervening tree line was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA219.md): Shempp-Hirth Discuss B · Tipton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N888TK · Minor damage
  > The glider pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue searching for thermal lift, instead of landing when the glider was in range of a suitable landing area. Contributing factors to the accident was the lack of thermal lift which resulted in a hard…
- [NTSB CHI06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA155.md): McFarland Rotorway Exec · Mooresville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N9164X · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA112.md): Dassault Falcon 2000 · Stilesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N722JB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left engine cowling during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA094.md): Tschida Glastar · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N5DK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the fuel flow restriction at the internal engine fuel filter due the presence of the silicone sealant material. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB CHI04LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA245.md): Fall Cub · Rockville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N25MF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation encountered due to the builder's inadequate fuel system design and the subsequent loss of engine power during a maneuver for the landing approach. Factors were the tree and corn.
- [NTSB CHI03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA195.md): Ruminski Ultra Pup · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N124TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped.
- [NTSB CHI03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA009.md): Davis Early Bird Jenny · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2002 · N1918N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA226.md): Halsmer Crazy 8 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N9034L · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the engine failure due to an overtemperature, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA218.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Mooresville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N6223X · Substantial damage
  > the brakes not available to the pilot. Factors were the improperly serviced brake system, the improper adjustment of the brakes by maintenance personnel, the trees, and the pilot's decision not to use the available alternate airport.
- [NTSB CHI99LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA200.md): Gillmore Benson B&M · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N2152G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the cyclic control rod. Factors were aircraft control not possible for the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI98LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA152.md): Read Rotorway Executive · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N4561C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with the ground during hover. Factors which contributed to this accident were the pilot's execution of a hovering turn at too low of an altitude, inadequate preflight preparation, and failing to remove the…
- [NTSB CHI96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA110.md): Yakovlev YAK C-11 · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N9YK · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI92DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX04.md): Alkire Pietenpol · Delphi, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N2739 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the propeller while in flight, and unsuitable terrain to effect a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI86LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA219.md): Hughes 500 (369HS) · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N2254X · Destroyed
  > The helicopter was at a low altitude hover video taping an athletic event when the aft flex coupling on the tail rotor failed. The plt was unable to regain control and during descent the main rotor blades struck the roof of a residence. The helicopter then…
- [NTSB CHI86FEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX03.md): Bell H13G · Mccordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 1985 · N73550 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter rolled over after the main rotor blades contacted the terrain during an attempt to land from a hover. The plt had a student plt airplane certificate at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI82DA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA197.md): Adams A55 · Fritchton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N1062S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot decided to land due to deteriorating weather. A descent was initiated but the pilot was waved off by the owner of the property. The pilot regained altitude and landed in a corn field. A gust of wind caused the balloon to drift, the basket was drug…
- [NTSB CHI82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA147.md): Mong Sport MS-1 · Pendleton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N98L · Destroyed
  > When the pilot arrived at anderson, Indiana, he was unable to find the ace airport. He saw huntzinger airport, a private strip, and decided to land to find out exactly where ace airport was located. During an approach to the sod runway, the aircraft collided…
- [NTSB CHI72FEA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA12.md): Wilson B8M · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1971 · N4274 · Substantial damage

## 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 ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&state=IN

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