# 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 21 of 60 · 2,978 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88DEX08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX08.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK-6 · Straughn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N9093T · Substantial damage > Aerial application helicopter struck power lines in field on first swath run. This was the first time the pilot had sprayed this field. Prior to spraying the field he questioned the farmer regarding power lines or other obstructions. The farmer replied that… - [NTSB CHI88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA164.md): Cessna 210M · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N210WP · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was on his way back from another local airport. He thought that he had lowered the gear when he had entered the traffic pattern. The aircraft landed gear up. Post-accident exam disclosed no mechanical failures or system malfunctions… - [NTSB CHI88DEX07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX07.md): Cessna 175A · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1988 · N8059T · Substantial damage > Aircraft experienced partial loss of engine power at 150 feet AGL after takeoff. Pilot made 180 degree turn in attempt to return to airport, but experienced further power loss and elected to make emergency landing in field. Right wingtip hit tree, and… - [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 CHI88FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA160.md): Cessna 172N · Middletown, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N6187D · Destroyed > Attempted operation of the accident airplane by the PIC when he was under the influence of alcohol. - [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 CHI88LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA158.md): Raven S55A · Mishawaka, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N4186E · No damage > After short personal flight, the pilot of the balloon made a landing in an open field. The gondola turned over and was dragged through the field. The pax suffered serious injuries. - [NTSB CHI88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA151.md): Cessna 177 · Lowell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N30238 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on final approach for landing when the aircraft began to drift to the left of the runway. The pilot decided to go-around and added full power, pushed the carburetor heat in and retracted the flaps to '1/2'. According to the pilot he… - [NTSB CHI88DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX06.md): Piper J3 · Bedford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N42684 · Substantial damage > Aircraft was in cruise flight at 1000 feet AGL when the pilot heard a backfire from the engine followed by immediate and total loss of power. Forced landing was made in rugged, rocky terrain. Landing gear sheared off on rollout. Investigation revealed failure… - [NTSB CHI88FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA144.md): Cessna 150G · Ft Wayne, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1988 · N4744X · Destroyed > Inadvertent stall/spin due to the failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and failure to avoid the adverse wind conditions associated with a thunderstorm. - [NTSB CHI88DEX05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX05.md): Beech V35A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1988 · N7892R · Substantial damage > Aircraft was in cruise flight at 6500 feet when engine began to run rough. Pilot navigated to nearest airport and made intentional gear-up landing with cruise power. Postcrash investigation revealed number 2 exhaust valve had failed and become wedged between… - [NTSB CHI88LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N36472 · Substantial damage > During initial climbout the pilot stated that he experienced a partial loss of power and was unable to maintain sufficient rate of climb to continue flight. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field, striking trees. Post-accident investigation failed to… - [NTSB CHI88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA131.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1988 · N3737P · Substantial damage > The pilot became disoriented during flight and made an unscheduled stop in a corn field to ask for directions to his destination airport. During taxi for takeoff from the field, the pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout, and struck a manhole cover… - [NTSB CHI88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA130.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bedford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1988 · N7151P · Substantial damage > The pilot landed beyond his intended touchdown point on the runway due to excessive airspeed during the approach to landing and touchdown. When the aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway the pilot elected to perform an intentional ground loop/swerve… - [NTSB CHI88LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA119.md): Cessna 150K · Gary, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N5658G · Destroyed > While on the return leg of a local flight, the pilot was flying at 150' above the water along the shoreline. The pilot's attention was diverted from the task of flying the airplane by navigation duties (the frequency, and adjustment, and tuning of the VOR),… - [NTSB CHI88LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA115.md): Cessna 172 · North Liberty, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1988 · N5848A · Substantial damage > While departing from a grass strip the pilot was unable to maintain a sufficient rate of climb and airspeed during the climbout. In an effort to regain airspeed, the pilot stated that he pushed the nose forward and the aircraft struck the ground in a nose… - [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 CHI88DET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET03.md): Davis Heath Model V · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1988 · N312HD · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when he applied power to takeoff, the acft 'pulled to the right.' He said the acft became airborne, but touched down again & contd to go to the right. Also, he said he tried to correct the situation with left rudder, but the rudder seemed… - [NTSB CHI88LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA109.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1988 · N43DR · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA107.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1988 · N55552 · Substantial damage > The pilot had landed long and, realizing he would not stop before running off the runway, attempted a go-around. The pilot stated he had one notch of flaps down, approximately 10 degrees, and after adding full power attempted to lift-off. The aircraft ran off… - [NTSB CHI88DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX04.md): Cessna 172M · Alexandria, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N80269 · Substantial damage > Aircraft experienced intermittent engine operation while on final, followed by complete engine failure on landing rollout. Pilot noticed smoke entering cockpit during restart attempt. Aircraft was evacuated by pilot and three passengers. There was an engine… - [NTSB CHI88IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA096.md): Swearingen SA-227AC · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1988 · N448CA · Minor damage > Inadequate design of the strut for the intended service conditions in commuter air carrier operations. - [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 CHI88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA085.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1988 · N5044G · Substantial damage > Fifteen minutes after the pilot had taken off on a tow plane operation he returned to the local arpt. After landing he turned downwind to taxi to the ramp. The wind raised the tail of the tailwheel acft and nosed the acft inverted. The pilot estimated the… - [NTSB CHI88FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA080.md): Cessna 310Q · Servia, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1988 · N7797Q · Destroyed > The pilot induced overload to the airplane structure causing material failure of the airplane. Attempted flight into adverse weather, and spatial disorientation of the pilot, are contributing factors in this accident. - [NTSB CHI88DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX03.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 16, 1988 · N15567 · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted maximum gross weight take-off from soft soggy field with 10 degree flaps selected. Stall warning activated on lift-off, aircraft climbed to approximately 50 feet then began losing altitude and airspeed, made uncontrolled landing in muddy field… - [NTSB CHI88LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA072.md): Cessna P210 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1988 · N4741K · Substantial damage > While landing on the ice-covered runway, the pilot failed to stop his aircraft before the end of the runway. The aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway, encountered soft terrain and nosed over. The pilot had received two partial weather briefings,… - [NTSB CHI88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA071.md): Cessna 150M · Crane, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1988 · N66452 · Substantial damage > N66452, collided with a street signpost at the Crane naval depot, Crane, IN, during landing roll after a precautionary emergency landing. The right wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged. The student was on the return leg of a two-leg solo cross… - [NTSB CHI88DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX02.md): Logan Junior ACE · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 29, 1988 · N21BL · Substantial damage > During approach, the aircraft struck power lines near the approach end of runway and crashed on the runway. The pilot had less than 1 hour flight time in this model homebuilt aircraft. - [NTSB CHI88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA067.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1988 · N9958U · Destroyed > Pilot to take into caonsideration the wind direction and velocity before selecting his takeoff direction. - [NTSB CHI88LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA064.md): Bell 206B · Martinsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1988 · N21197 · Substantial damage > While engaged in intentional low level flight for the purpose of doing advertising photography, the helicopter experienced a wire strike. The wire wound around the main rotor and pulled the helicopter to the ground. The helicopter received substantial damage.… - [NTSB CHI88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA062.md): Cessna 172 · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N5499K · Substantial damage > Airplane nosed over in soft snow during a crosswind landing attempt. The PIC tried to recover from a loss of directional control by attempting to roll out on snow covered sod after hopping over a snowbank that was next to the runway landing surface. - [NTSB CHI88DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET02.md): Beech A35 · Wheeler, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N8568A · Substantial damage > The acft was being operated iaw a ferry permit to obtain an annual inspn. The prev annual inspn was on 3/13/85. Drg flt abt 1.3 hrs after takeoff, the eng lost pwr. The plt noted the fuel pres was zero. He said he turned on the aux fuel pump & insured the… - [NTSB CHI88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA054.md): Mooney M20A · La Porte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1988 · N6072X · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a complete power failure and while the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing ran through a fence and between two trees substantially damaging the aircraft. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Post acc invest revealed a… - [NTSB CHI88LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA042.md): Cessna 172K · Converse, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1988 · N46701 · No damage > The plt had flown one closed circuit pattern of the local arpt and landed to pick up two additional passengers. Purpose of the local flight was for sightseeing. The acft was parked with engine at idle. One boarding passenger approached the acft from the left… - [NTSB CHI88FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Warsaw, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jan 8, 1988 · N4878G · Destroyed > Aircraft departed during the hours of darkness and was declared missing after failing to arrive at its stated destination. The proposed route of flight crossed a large body water and a local lakeshore resident reported hearing an airplane strike the water. No… - [NTSB CHI88DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N6487P · Destroyed > N6478P crashed during a forced landing near the Salem, IN, airport. The aircraft had experienced an engine failure due to failure of the number 5 connecting rod cap bolt. The aircraft struck a tree during the approach and crashed 100 yards north of the runway. - [NTSB CHI88DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N3003M · Substantial damage > Pilot on night cross country flight with clear, very cold weather, experienced total loss of engine power while cruising at 7500 feet MSL. Approach control gave position of closest field, but pilot elected to continue to destination which was five miles… - [NTSB CHI88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA027.md): Cessna 150J · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1987 · N86WA · Substantial damage > While enroute to Patoka airport for fuel the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. The aircraft landed approximately two miles northeast of the airport. The nose gear of the aircraft became… - [NTSB CHI88LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA023.md): Cessna A150K · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8382M · Substantial damage > The plt of Cessna A150K, N8382M, was landing after the plt of another Cessna 150 had landed & had started to back-taxi up the same rwy. The plt of the other acft stated that she had announced her intentions to back taxi up the rwy & that she did not hear any… - [NTSB CHI88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA013.md): Grumman AA-5B · Leavenworth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1987 · N28483 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the aircraft was taking off from a 'bumpy' grass private strip. The pilot stated he discussed aborted takeoff procedures with the pilot rated passenger who was sitting in the right seat and stated if the aircraft did not reach takeoff… - [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 CHI87LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA225.md): Boeing A75N1 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1987 · N61V · Substantial damage > The tailwheel aircraft was landed into a strong left crosswind, experienced a loss of directional control, followed by a ground loop, and nose over. - [NTSB CHI87DEX09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX09.md): de Havilland Dragonfly DH-90 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N190DH · Substantial damage > Aircraft began left drift during takeoff roll. Pilot corrected with right rudder, and aircraft veered sharply right. Aircraft did not respond to application of left rudder or increased thrust from right engine; departed runway and crashed into drainage ditch.… - [NTSB CHI87LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA216.md): Cessna 170B · Washington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N473CJ · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing the aircraft, after returning from a personal cross-country flight, when he encountered a crosswind gust and 'veered strongly to the right.' The pilot then decided to abort the landing and proceeded to add full power for a go-around.… - [NTSB CHI87LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA215.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Belleville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N7108B · Substantial damage > The aircraft was returning to an unlighted private airstrip after a local pleasure flight. The sun had set but, according to the pilot, the sky was still illuminated. The pilot stated he was able to set up an approach, but when established on final he 'lost… - [NTSB CHI87LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA210.md): Beech 100 · Batesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1987 · N73KA · Substantial damage > The aircraft was approaching hillenbrand airport when the pilot noticed a thunderstorm cell moving in on the airport. The pilot elected to expedite into hillenbrand. During the approach the landing gear was never placed in the extended position. The pilot… - [NTSB CHI87LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA204.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N9287W · Substantial damage > The acft was on the third tkof of the day when the eng stopped on initial climb at the pilots estimated alt of 500 ft. he did a 180 turn back to the arpt but touched down short and ran through the perimeter fence. Examination of the acft revealed that the… - [NTSB CHI87DEX08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX08.md): Champion 7KCAB · Sheridan, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N6343N · Substantial damage > On initial climbout at approximately 400' AGL the aircraft experienced a total power failure. The pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft to return to the airport, however, the aircraft was forced to land in a farm field 1/4 mile short of the airport. The… - [NTSB CHI87FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA198.md): Beech B35 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N700T · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff an engine failure occurred. The aircraft stalled and spun to the ground when the pilot tried to return to the airport. The fuel selector was positioned on the almost empty auxiliary tank (meant for use in level flight only). Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IN&page=22 ## 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=21&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.