N544KC

Substantial
None

Diamond Aircraft DA20-C1S/N: C0544

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 19, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA392
Location
Terre Haute, IN
Event ID
20250925201718
Coordinates
39.450632, -87.306990
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the nose landing gear strut and associated nosewheel separation during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
C0544
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
DA20-C1DV20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DA20-C1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
200 N 7TH ST
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47809-1902
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA392