# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN23LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to attain/maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN23LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA156.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2023 · N50142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to engage the tailwheel lock before landing which resulted in the loss of control and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN23LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2023 · N1700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA23LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA170.md): Boeing 737 · Rushville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2023 · N944AN · No damage
  > An encounter with clear air turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB CEN23LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA093.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2023 · N99EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
- [NTSB CEN23FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA045.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Mount Comfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 25, 2022 · N15VJ · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded activation of the CAPS autopilot mode due to corrosion of the system’s electrical components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to identify the CAPS autopilot mode and promptly follow the procedures in the airplane flight…
- [NTSB CEN23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA022.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2022 · N349SB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN22LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA426.md): Mossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N905KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.
- [NTSB CEN22LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA425.md): Slipstream Revelation · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2022 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA420.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N42VU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect application of rudder during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot’s action.
- [NTSB ERA22FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA386.md): Beech B35 · French Lick, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2022 · N8741A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to make a stabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [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 CEN22LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA369.md): ICP Savannah S · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N5200S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting winds, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose gear collapsing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA349.md): Schweizer G-164B · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2022 · N629EH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA292.md): Magnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N458SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing in gusting winds, which resulted in a hard landing and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA250.md): Beech 58 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N78KL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade due to high-cycle fatigue that originated from damage that occurred at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was the failure to identify the damage before the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN22LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N2128E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA210.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2022 · N3530H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN22LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA193.md): North American AT-6D · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N515SA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA186.md): Piper PA32R · Loogootee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2022 · N4303P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and subsequent failure of an internal component in the fuel servo that prevented adequate fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [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 CEN22LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA172.md): Cessna A185F · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2022 · N1040F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N72831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA129.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2022 · N2521Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in the landing pattern resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA107.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2022 · N42VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate terrain clearance during an approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action when the airplane descended too low after transitioning to a visual descent to the runway.
- [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 CEN22FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA080.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 18, 2021 · N5677V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.
- [NTSB CEN22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA074.md): Mini-MAX 1600R Sport · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low-level flight and poor visual lookout which resulted in collision with a light pole on final approach and the pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane under the influence of alcohol.
- [NTSB CEN21LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA469.md): Meuer SA900 V-STAR · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2021 · N675MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate speed and altitude during final approach, which resulted in an off field landing short of the runway and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA400.md): Luscombe 8A · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N2071K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA386.md): Acro Sport II · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2021 · N169BF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of leaking fuel from a loose fuel inlet fitting to the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB CEN21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA359.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gosport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N6269H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of a cylinder exhaust valve stem, which led to a forced landing during which the airplane impacted terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA356.md): Bell 206 · Corydon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2021 · N59552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines.
- [NTSB CEN21LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA353.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2021 · N728A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to failure of the landing gear attachment hardware for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA340.md): Stephen L Kruer Superstol · Floyds Knobs, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N852SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN21LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA318.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2021 · N602RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the tower during low-level agricultural operations.
- [NTSB CEN21LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA279.md): Cessna 310R · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2021 · N310LC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA262.md): Cessna 150H · Muncie, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA252.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Darlington, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N853L · Destroyed
  > A loss of control while practicing an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA246.md): Cessna 162 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N162TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA200.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N417R · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA194.md): Cessna A185F · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N19D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA171.md): Piper PA-30 · Wanatah, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2021 · N7588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [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 CEN21LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA134.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2021 · N465US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a bounced touch and go landing and subsequent nose wheel separation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA136.md): Learjet 55 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2021 · N559RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to verify the correct runway for landing, which resulted in a landing on a snow contaminated runway and resulting damage to the airplane. The illumination of the lights associated with the closed runway contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CEN21LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA124.md): Hiller UH12C · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2021 · N552DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter shortly after liftoff into a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left landing skid contacted the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA068.md): Piper PA28 · French Lick, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N5242W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA060.md): Piper PA22 · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N3535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid an obstacle during his approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA037.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2020 · N9171E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane before beginning the engine start sequence.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&state=IN

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