# NTSB investigations, IN: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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 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 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 CHI07LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA151.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N411MD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI07IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA067.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N4185L · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.
- [NTSB CHI06CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA270.md): Devereux Mustang II · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2006 · N44DX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI06CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA267.md): Columbia 350 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N6500V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not comply with the pilot operating handbook warning when he intentionally opened the cabin door during flight.
- [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 CHI06LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA080.md): Cessna 421C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N98507 · Substantial damage
  > The main landing gear malfunctioned and failed to extend during the landing approach for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a main gear up landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA192.md): Aerospatiale AS365N · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N365S · Substantial damage
  > The loose tail rotor drive shaft coupling due to its improper installation by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the inability of the pilot to maintain control of the…
- [NTSB CHI05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA071.md): Twin Commander Acft. 680V · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2005 · N688TM · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the landing gear extension assembly during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI04CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA172.md): Cessna 310P · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N310WH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB CHI04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA032.md): Hughes TH-55A · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N9240D · Substantial damage
  > The fractured cluster fitting resulting in a loss of directional control during initial climb and the improper repair of cluster fitting by unknown personnel. The night conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA140.md): Schutte Ms. Ryan Special · Anderson, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N827CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly install the canard attach bolts prior to the flight and the resulting inflight separation of the canard.
- [NTSB CHI02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA042.md): Mooney M20M · Evansville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2001 · N7775L · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.
- [NTSB CHI00FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA266.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N250AD · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI00IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA152.md): Boeing 767-222 · Lafayette, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N603UA · No damage
  > The blocked drain lines in the canted pressure deck and the frozen aileron cable.
- [NTSB CHI98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA263.md): Cessna 150H · Frankfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N22047 · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug and the roadway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA128.md): Jaeger Sonerai II-L · Bicknell, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N247RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during an emergency landing attempt. Factors associated with this accident were a manufacturing defect in the magneto drive coupling and a total failure of the ignition system.
- [NTSB CHI98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA040.md): Cessna 172 · Salem, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N92042 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land at night. Factors relating to the accident included: an undetermined electrical malfunction, inoperative flaps, darkness, the pilot not using the landing light, and the…
- [NTSB CHI97IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA041.md): Boeing 757-225 · Terre Haute, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N603AU · Minor damage
  > inadequate installation of electrical wiring for an audio entertainment system associated with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5537NM, and a subsequent short in the wiring. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate design (installation…
- [NTSB CHI96FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA334.md): Thocker RV-4 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N952JT · Destroyed
  > was the in-flight disconnection of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer forward attachments.
- [NTSB CHI96IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA170.md): Beech 1900D · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N148SK · Minor damage
  > failure of a forward cabin ventilation blower motor bearing, which resulted in binding of the blower motor; and inadequate design of the electrical system, which allowed overheating of the electrical circuit and smoke in the cabin of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI95LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA287.md): Beech 65-B80 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N8347N · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the landing gear wheel bearing and separation of the landing gear outer wheel-half and tire from the aircraft after which directional control of the aircraft by the pilot was not possible.
- [NTSB CHI95IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA045.md): Fokker F-28-4000 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N479AU · No damage
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately service (fill) the horizontal stabilizer drive actuator with hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB CHI95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA036.md): Lessel KR-2 · Portland, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N95RJ · Destroyed
  > the failure of the elevator control cable attach point and the pilot's subsequent inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94IA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94IA111.md): Beech BE200 · Rochester, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N210SU · Minor damage
  > the airplane painter/refinishers' failure to follow appropriate procedures/directives pertinent to the masking, stripping, painting and cleaning of the airplane cabin windows, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the right aft cabin window. A related…
- [NTSB CHI94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA062.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Highland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N8117Z · Substantial damage
  > An electrical system failure due to a fractured alternator mounting lug. Factors related to the accident were the rough terrain, and decreasing visibility due to snow and darkness.
- [NTSB CHI93IA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA372.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N527AU · No damage
  > an undetermined problem which resulted in the physical impairment of flight attendants, passengers and the first officer.
- [NTSB CHI93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA373.md): Beech 18-C45G · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N80323 · Substantial damage
  > the mechanical binding of the landing gear extension mechanism.
- [NTSB CHI93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA091.md): Beech 77 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N3733B · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the normal brake system.
- [NTSB CHI92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA267.md): Piper PA-61-601P · Aurora, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N717BB · Destroyed
  > Exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane by the pilot in command.
- [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 CHI92DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX03.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Decker, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N4766Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the right wing spar, improper maintenance/modification, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB CHI92IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA068.md): British Aerospace BAE-ATP · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N852AW · No damage
  > Failure of company maintenance personnel to maintain the airplane in accordance with existing service bulletins.
- [NTSB CHI92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA017.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD369D · Beech Grove, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N88SE · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the flight control linkage during maintenance. Complacency and inadequate inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and the pilot are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA182.md): Cessna 310L · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N3337X · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a bearing by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA086.md): Beech 200 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1991 · N5584M · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the aft, upper, accessory case cowl assembly from the airplane, and inadequate airframe equipment provided by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI90DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEX02.md): Johnson Quickie 299 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N42LQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the rudder cable turnbuckles.
- [NTSB CHI90DET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DET03.md): Pterodactyl Ascender II+2 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 24, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > In-flight structural failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB CHI89MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA047.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 900 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1989 · N901B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the thrust reverser actuator links due to a manufacturing/design problem. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI88IA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA157.md): Beech C99 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N3063W · Minor damage
  > Component failure due to improper lubrication by the operators maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI88IA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA159.md): Boeing 737-130 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1988 · N409PE · No damage
  > Failure to ensure proper alignment and closure of the auxillary power unit lower shroud with the fire seal upon completion of a maintenance action.
- [NTSB CHI88LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA117.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1988 · N55786 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA089.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Muncie, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N7725D · Substantial damage
  > When the pilot found that the battery would not start the aircraft, he elected to hand start it. His wife, a non-pilot passenger, was in the aircraft when it started. She attempted to close the throttle, however opened it and the aircraft began to move…
- [NTSB CHI88LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA009.md): Cessna R182RG II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N739JG · Substantial damage
  > After take-off, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear when the hydraulic line on the right main gear actuator failed. The left main landing gear was stuck in the trailing position while the nose gear and right main gear remained down and locked. The…
- [NTSB CHI87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA157.md): Cessna 172P · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N52362 · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that the airspeed indicator failed in flight. The aircraft landed hard and porpoised. The nose wheel broke off and the aircraft skidded down the runway grinding off the bottom of the carburetor. A fire broke out destroying the aircraft.…
- [NTSB CHI87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA146.md): Cessna 210M · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N761Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged when the left main gear collapsed drg a landing. An investigation revealed that a swaged fitting at the end of a hydraulic line in the gear sys had failed. The plt rprtd that with this failure, the left main gear only partially extended.
- [NTSB CHI87DET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET06.md): Kennedy Avid Flyer · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N138RK · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 1600 feet MSL, one propeller blade failed in the root area and departed the engine. The pilot made a successful emergency landing in a farmer's field. Vibrations, resulting from the unbalanced propeller condition, were of sufficient…
- [NTSB CHI87IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87IA067.md): Boeing 727-122 · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1987 · N7015U · Minor damage
  > Aircraft exterior skin failed in fatigue while in cruise flight. The aircraft lost cabin pressure and the passenger oxygen masks automatically deployed. The flight crew donned oxygen masks, declared an emergency to ATC and descended to 10,000 ft. the aircraft…

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=IN

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