# 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 11 of 60 · 2,978 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA107.md): McBride Avid Flyer · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N29MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed which resulted in a landing overrun. The pilot's lack of experience in make and model airplane, and the ditch were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA101.md): Beech K35 · Richmond, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N614Q · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires. - [NTSB CHI03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA095.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Knox, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N45297 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA074.md): North American/Aero Classics P-51D · Urbana, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N93TF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a spin. - [NTSB CHI03IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA055.md): Boeing 737-83N · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N303TZ · Minor damage > The ground tow personnel not maintaining clearance from the de-icing vehicle during the tow back to the gate. Factors were the de-icing vehicle that parked by the airplane's left wing, the ground personnel not following the operator's towing… - [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 CHI03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA032.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N15723 · Substantial damage > The mechanical binding of the left main landing gear, which resulted in the left main landing gear not fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Factors to the accident were the oleo-strut linkage being corroded and the contamination of the gear… - [NTSB CHI03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA020.md): Cessna 182N · Wheatfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N253R · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude. - [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 CHI02FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA294.md): Aviat S-2C · Sheridan, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N116PS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command exceeding the aircraft weight and balance, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. - [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 CHI02LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA264.md): Cessna 182S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4183N · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole. - [NTSB CHI02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA197.md): Piper PA-60 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N158GA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night. - [NTSB CHI02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA190.md): Cessna 150F · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N8798S · Substantial damage > The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI02FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA189.md): Sikorsky S-58ET · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N580US · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional low altitude fight and his failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors to the accident were the power transmission lines followed by the inability to control the aircraft after the collision with power… - [NTSB CHI02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA157.md): Maule M-7-260C · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N63KP · Substantial damage > The pilot not performing a go-around prior to exceeding the proper touchdown point and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the trees. - [NTSB CHI02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA155.md): Aeronca O-58B · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N46899 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA142.md): Bell 47G-4 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N1915B · Destroyed > The pilot did not maintain directional control during hover taxi. Inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the light rain, and the light pole were factors in the accident. - [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 CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [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. - [NTSB CHI02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA109.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N3034A · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while encountering windshear during initial climbout, resulting in a stall at a low altitude. - [NTSB CHI02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA104.md): Hoagland Varieze · Gary, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N97JW · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane during the forced landing due to a locked brake. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the… - [NTSB CHI02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA106.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fulton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9060W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field. - [NTSB CHI02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA097.md): Mitsubishi MU-300 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N617BG · Substantial damage > Missed approach not executed and flight to a destination alternate not performed by the flight crew. The tail wind and snow/ice covered runway were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI02FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA094.md): Piper PA-31P · Daleville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2002 · N125TT · Destroyed > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during the instrument approach. The low overcast ceiling and the pilot's in-flight decision to execute the instrument approach in below minimum weather conditions were factors. - [NTSB CHI02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA082.md): Cessna 182T · Franklin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N3533L · Substantial damage > The proper glidepath not attained, the excessive airspeed, and the pilot failed to attain clearance from the trees during the aborted landing. An additional factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA071.md): Beech F33A · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N350NW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard contact with the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare and the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA069.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2002 · N754NW · No damage > The passenger fell off the side of the slide during the emergency evacuation. Factors were the emergency evacuation and the erratic ignition exciter. - [NTSB CHI02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA051.md): Beech S35 · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N7915K · Destroyed > The pilot 's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall on approach to land. The low altitude on final approach was a factor. - [NTSB CHI02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA055.md): Cessna 182P · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N58797 · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck. - [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 CHI02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA035.md): Beech 76 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N3846Z · Substantial damage > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine. - [NTSB CHI02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA025.md): Cessna 150M · Dyer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N63262 · Destroyed > The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor. - [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 CHI02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA008.md): Bell 47G-2 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2001 · N840WA · Substantial damage > The dual student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB CHI01LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA331.md): Boeing 757-222 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N570UA · No damage > the inadequate crew/group coordination and the parking brakes not set by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI01LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA328.md): Cessna 150H · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N6609S · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop. - [NTSB CHI01LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA317.md): Beech 200 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2001 · N711MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining the proper ILS glide slope during the approach and the pilot not executing a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the rain/mist. - [NTSB CHI01LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA275.md): Schuetz Miniplane DSA-1 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N11991 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot maneuvering at a low airspeed, the encountered stall/spin, and the recovery from the spin at a low altitude, which resulted in altitude/clearance not being… - [NTSB CHI01FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA257.md): Schweizer 269C · Waterloo, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N6129M · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI01LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA260.md): Hauck Moffra P-13 · Linden, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N6408W · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition encountered during the landing. - [NTSB CHI01FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA256.md): Beech E55 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N30WS · Destroyed > the pilot's ostentatious display when he buzzed the farmstead and did not maintain clearance from the barn. - [NTSB CHI01LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA249.md): Piper PA-28 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N2125T · Substantial damage > The airplane was struck by deer during landing roll at night. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB CHI01LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA261.md): McIntosh Steen Skybolt · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N2261N · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude during the landing. A factor was the soybean crop which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI01LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA222.md): Druine Turbulent D-31 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N4697T · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering during initial climb. Factors to the accident were the improperly serviced propeller that resulted in a pitch setting that was insufficient for normal flight. - [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 CHI01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA170.md): Cessna 150L · Munster, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N6557G · Substantial damage > Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence. - [NTSB CHI01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA172.md): Shanklin RV-6A · Poseyville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N76MS · Minor damage > the premature flare by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA160.md): Cessna 140 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N89320 · Substantial damage > the inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IN&page=12 ## 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=11&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. 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