# 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 8 of 60 · 2,978 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN09CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA418.md): Cessna 550 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N73HH · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a large bird during the airplane's initial climb. - [NTSB CEN09CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA326.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox · Bloomfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N817R · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB CEN09CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA317.md): Cessna 182E · Martinsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N3229Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN09LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA276.md): Hawkins August E Aventura II · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2009 · N20GH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airspeed indicator due to separation of the pitot-static line at the left wing root. - [NTSB CEN09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA260.md): Cessna 210 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N7409E · Substantial damage > The pilot under instruction's failure to lower the landing gear and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CEN09CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA244.md): Mooney M20J · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N115MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extended the landing gear. - [NTSB CEN09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA232.md): Cessna 150D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N5920T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire. - [NTSB CEN09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA217.md): Cessna 172R · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2382R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts. - [NTSB CEN09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA211.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N338WS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel. - [NTSB CEN09LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA196.md): Fritz RV3-A · Greencastle, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N933WF · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent. - [NTSB CEN09CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N94626 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA162.md): Cameron Balloons V-77 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N7524J · Substantial damage > The loss of the burner pilot light during approach to the landing area and the pilot's failure to relight the burner using alternate sources. - [NTSB CEN09CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA148.md): Cessna 172 · Union Mills, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N53576 · Substantial damage > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB CEN09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA136.md): Beech 19 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6509T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the lack of visibility during the landing due to an ice covered windscreen, and the structural ice that adversely affected the flight… - [NTSB CEN09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N778ME · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CEN09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA132.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Milford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2009 · N28862 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a section of one of the propeller blades as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller because of corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the mechanic to detect and address the propeller… - [NTSB CEN09CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN09LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA088.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N573BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive airspeed and improper flare while landing in gusting winds. - [NTSB CEN09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA080.md): Beech E35 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N3213C · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston. - [NTSB CEN09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA041.md): Cessna 172 · Monticello, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2008 · N54971 · Substantial damage > The pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around. - [NTSB CEN09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA017.md): Cessna 172P · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N63366 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building. - [NTSB CEN09CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA013.md): Pegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N5125A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees. - [NTSB CHI08IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA294.md): Indus T-211 Thorpedo · La Porte, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N107JF · Minor damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of siphoning from the fuel filler neck and cap. Contributing to the incident were the fuel over-servicing which resulted in the siphoning condition, and the ASTM standards which allowed for the fuel… - [NTSB CHI08FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA269.md): Bell 206L-1 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N37AE · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue… - [NTSB CHI08CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA256.md): Cessna 172N · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N733KC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake. - [NTSB CHI08CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Veedersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N9892 · Substantial damage > The oil filler cap not reinstalled by the pilot prior to the aerial application flight and the total loss of engine oil during an aerial application. Additional causes were the low altitude of the operation and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot… - [NTSB CHI08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA223.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N3169R · Substantial damage > The altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the… - [NTSB CHI08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA210.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Lafetyette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N4029G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation. - [NTSB CHI08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA168.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N93725 · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable. - [NTSB CHI08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA144.md): Cessna 208B · Greensburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N102VE · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed by the airplane's owner. - [NTSB CHI08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA149.md): Mischanko Buckeye Breeze · Walkerton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2008 · N623EM · Minor damage > The directional control of the parachute not obtained/maintained by the pilot during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was separation of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA148.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1601P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA122.md): Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2008 · N930LA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up. - [NTSB CHI08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA117.md): Cessna 182D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N9111X · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and… - [NTSB CHI08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA107.md): Cessna 182T · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N46EF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light. - [NTSB CHI08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA099.md): Powell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N551MP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA072.md): Avid MK-IV · Boswell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N610K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in a loss of directional control during a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare, the crosswind, and the trees which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI08CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA062.md): McGuire RAF2000 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2008 · N1702A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting crosswind. - [NTSB CHI08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA052.md): Levick RAF-2000-GTX-SE · Salem, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2007 · N24DN · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during climbout after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA020.md): Schweizer 269C · Hazelton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N75068 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed during the intentional autorotation, and his subsequent inability to reduce the descent rate prior to impact. A contributing factor was the intentional autorotation initiated by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA034.md): Gluff, Alan Zenair 200 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N601AG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a lubricating system leak for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine seizure, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the plowed field and the nose gear failure… - [NTSB CHI08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA035.md): Mooney M20E · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the… - [NTSB CHI07LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA287.md): Mooney M20K · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N231BQ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of one of the number two cylinder connecting rod bolts. - [NTSB CHI07CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA278.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N15425 · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of an unsuitable runway for takeoff and delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the wet grass and the fence the airplane impacted and subsequently nosed over. - [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 CHI07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA261.md): Cessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N3794Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB CHI07CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA262.md): Beech BE-77 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N1837Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB CHI07LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA252.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Knox, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N810HK · No damage > The in-flight encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB CHI07LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA289.md): Cessna 310Q · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N7749Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment. - [NTSB CHI07LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA208.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Osceola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N3158W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's lack of experience in flying aerial application flights. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IN&page=9 ## 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=8&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.