# NTSB investigations, 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 10 of 60 · 2,978 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA135.md): Boeing 757-223 · New Chicago, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2005 · N602AN · No damage > The inadvertent encounter with convectively induced turbulence (CIT) while the aircraft was descending into the terminal area. - [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 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 CHI05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N722RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft by his failure to detect an open fuel drain which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, low ceiling, fog and… - [NTSB CHI05FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA081.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N999SK · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument conditions and his not maintaining control of the complex airplane during initial climb. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the early dawn condition, and the pilots intentional unauthorized use 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 CHI05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA072.md): Gulfstream American 690C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2005 · N840JK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing touchdown and rollout. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, the runway light which the aircraft struck and the muddy grass area… - [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 CHI05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA057.md): Cessna 421C · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N421HG · Substantial damage > The inadequate flare and the directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the instrument meteorological conditions, the icing conditions, the limited visibility afforded by the windshield antiice/deice system, and the… - [NTSB CHI05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA045.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N922RG · Substantial damage > Failure of the fuel control unit (FCU) bellows which resulted in a significant loss of engine power and the pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadvertent exceedence of the… - [NTSB CHI05CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA035.md): Cessna 172S · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N967SA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA279.md): Ernst Pitts S2E · Hanover, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N8005X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to perform a low-level, ostentatious aerobatic display and the trees. - [NTSB CHI04LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA262.md): Navion Navion G · Knox, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N2453T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered, the dark night conditions, and the ditch. - [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 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 CHI04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA227.md): Beech V35B · Anderson, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N6411S · Substantial damage > The in-flight loss of engine power during downwind for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing. - [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 CHI04CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA229.md): Bell 47G2 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N96MB · Destroyed > The engine failure for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to properly level-off for landing due to the low rotor speed, which resulted in the hard landing. The low altitude where the engine failure occurred was a factor. - [NTSB CHI04CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA226.md): Devereux Mustang II · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N44DX · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll. A factor was the soft terrain, and the inadequate training in type aircraft. - [NTSB CHI04CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA222.md): Mooney M20J · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N201AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare and unsuccessful recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's and flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a stall. A factor was the… - [NTSB CHI04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA221.md): Cessna 310Q · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N7940Q · Substantial damage > The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field. - [NTSB CHI04LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA207.md): Skystar Kitfox · Westfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N197BR · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. - [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 CHI04CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA194.md): Cessna 182A · Noblesville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N3708D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircraft's low altitude, and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. - [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 CHI04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA165.md): Cessna 172S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N229ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions after an inadequate landing flare and subsequent hard landing. Additional causes were the pilot-induced porpoise and the collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA107.md): Bell 206L-1 · Boonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N137AE · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his diverted attention, and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Marion, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N6160K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations. - [NTSB CHI04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA102.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N17882 · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain the Certified Flight Instructor encountered during the off-field landing. The low altitude, the downdraft or "sink" experienced during flight, and the soft terrain conditions were factors to the accident. - [NTSB CHI04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA080.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Bourbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N8438B · Substantial damage > The inadequate annual inspection in that the worn brake disks were not replaced which resulted in diminished braking capability during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the utility pole that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA078.md): Cessna R182 · Elberfeld, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N5450T · Destroyed > The in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency landing. - [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 CHI04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA057.md): Cessna 150L · Corydon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N17254 · Substantial damage > The student pilot become lost during the cross country flight and the instructor's inadequate supervision of both the flight and preflight planning. This led to the in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and impact with… - [NTSB CHI04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA052.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N21992 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the circling approach, his continued descent below minimum descent altitude, and the pilot not performing a missed approach. A factor was the trees the pilot impacted during the circling… - [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 CHI04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA006.md): Piper J-3 · Florence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N71027 · Substantial damage > The pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff. - [NTSB CHI04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA005.md): Waco CTO · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N9577H · Destroyed > The loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA324.md): Beech 35-33 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N978T · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign. - [NTSB CHI03LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA319.md): Bell 206L-1 · Shoals, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N74AE · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate during the touchdown once visual reference was reduced by the dust in the rotor downwash. Factors were the dusty gravel landing area and the pilot's visual lookout not being possible due to the dust the rotor… - [NTSB CHI03LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA310.md): Cessna 182D · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N8702X · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI03FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA291.md): Beech B36TC · Uniondale, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · Destroyed > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during… - [NTSB CHI03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA268.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tocsin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N37923 · Destroyed > The pilot attempting the low altitude turn and his failure to maintain clearance from the corn crop. A factor to the accident was the corn crop. - [NTSB CHI03LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA241.md): Young Pietenpol Air Camper · Peru, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2003 · N81171 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the landing. A factor was the trees he impacted. - [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 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 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 CHI03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA193.md): Cessna 172H · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N3832R · Substantial damage > The collision with a deer during landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA188.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brazil, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N1660H · Substantial damage > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the fence, which the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IN&page=11 ## 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' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&state=IN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.