Diamond Aircraft DA20-C1
Terre Haute, IN, September 19, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Terre Haute, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.45063, -87.30699 |
| Airport | Terre Haute Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA392 |
| Event ID | 20250925201718 |
Aircraft
| Make | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | DA20-C1 |
| Registration # | N544KC |
| Operator | Indiana State University |
| Owner | Indiana State University |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the nose landing gear strut and associated nosewheel separation during takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.