# NTSB investigations, 2000, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA058.md): Cessna 172N · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2000 · N6326F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the student pilot and the inadequate remedial action and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. Factors were the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA049.md): Cessna 210C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N9791X · Substantial damage
  > The reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA050.md): Beech 58 · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2000 · N4558S · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors were the snow covered runway, the ice contaminated windshield, and the airport snow removal performed by the driver of the vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI01FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA032.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N731AC · Destroyed
  > The indicated failure of the right hand AC bus during takeoff with low ceiling. The factors were the low ceiling, night, and the execssive workload the pilot experienced on takeoff with an electrical failure without a second in command.
- [NTSB CHI01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA003.md): Cessna 182 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N8907X · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA311.md): Cessna 150H · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N50318 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water) and the pilot exceeding his landing field distance. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his having to select an unsuitable landing area, the short landing area, and the marsh.
- [NTSB CHI00TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00TA306.md): Bell 47G-5A · Economy, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting a landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the grass covered, down slope in the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA303.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N63706 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate normal braking and the pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the hydroplaning conditions, wet runway, the tailwind, the trees, and the ravine.
- [NTSB CHI00FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA302.md): Cessna 150G · Jasper, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N4770X · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI00LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA297.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N3383A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB CHI00LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA293.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N1334T · Substantial damage
  > the improper servicing of the emergency extension assembly and the gear extension not verified by company maintenance personnel. Factors were the failure of the hydraulic system's motor, normal and emergency gear extension not available to the pilot, and the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA279.md): Mockler Zodiac CH-600 · Carmel, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N1156L · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tower. A factor was the tower.
- [NTSB CHI00FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA266.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N250AD · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA239.md): Kollier Pitts S1C · Salem, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N87V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional inverted flat spin and the initial control inputs he used in an attempt to recover were improper. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot became disoriented during the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA233.md): Cessna 180 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N1774C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI00LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA232.md): Cessna 152 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N93289 · Substantial damage
  > the non-pilot rated passenger's improper flare and not relinquishing the controls, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the pilot's poor decision to practice instruction with an unqualified pilot prior to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA226.md): Halsmer Crazy 8 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N9034L · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the engine failure due to an overtemperature, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA218.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Mooresville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N6223X · Substantial damage
  > the brakes not available to the pilot. Factors were the improperly serviced brake system, the improper adjustment of the brakes by maintenance personnel, the trees, and the pilot's decision not to use the available alternate airport.
- [NTSB CHI00LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA212.md): Hess RH-1 Falcon · New Castle, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N7242H · Destroyed
  > aircraft control not attained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA207.md): Chilian Kitfox 1200 IV · Lowell, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N456RC · Substantial damage
  > the incapacitation of the pilot. Factors to the accident were the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and the subsequent stall.
- [NTSB CHI00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA219.md): McCann Wheeler Express/FT · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N521MC · Substantial damage
  > the obstructed brake pedals and the unavailable brakes to the pilot. Factors were the parked airplane and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA183.md): Cessna 150L · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N11527 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the building during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI00FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA165.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Westfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N1195E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decison to maneuver back to the departure airport following the loss of engine power on initial climb, the pilot's loss of aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing factors to…
- [NTSB CHI00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA161.md): Cessna T210N · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N7426N · Substantial damage
  > the unlocked main landing gear and the manual gear extension not performed by the pilot. The electrical system failure was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA156.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N4142F · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight decision of the pilot not to land at the nearest airport at the first loss of engine power. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the excessive fuel flow, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CHI00IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA152.md): Boeing 767-222 · Lafayette, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N603UA · No damage
  > The blocked drain lines in the canted pressure deck and the frozen aileron cable.
- [NTSB CHI00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA150.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N1686P · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA140.md): Cessna 152 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N68182 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the lack of experience of the student pilot and the improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB CHI00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA102.md): Beech A36 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N91TD · Substantial damage
  > directional control not maintained and maximum gross weight was exceeded by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA079.md): Beech BE-35V · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N6FN · Destroyed
  > the improper major overhaul of the engine by company maintenance personnel. The tree was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA082.md): Ellis Q2 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N84DG · Destroyed
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the attempted go-around. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional factor to the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA068.md): Beech A23 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2000 · N1489L · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot not performing remedial action on the student's right drift during the flare. Factors were the student not maintaining directional control, the student not maintaining proper centerline alignment, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA061.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2000 · N3814P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's disregard of the unsafe runway condition, his decision to operate the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the failure to maintain runway centerline alignment which resulted in the landing gear contacting deeper snow. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA059.md): Cessna 208B · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N9457B · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged unsafe/hazardous condition by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the precautionary landing being performed by the pilot and the snow covered runway. Additional factors were the dark night, the snowing weather condition, the airport…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2000
  AND 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?state=IN&year=2000

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