# NTSB investigations, KS: Abnormal runway contact

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 CEN24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA060.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Anthony, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N8729P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in a loss of electrical power, and the pilot’s failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure during the initial landing approach, which led to a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA244.md): Cessna 172S · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N831KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor pitch control during an aborted takeoff which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA448.md): Cessna 305A · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N140R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.
- [NTSB CEN19LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA315.md): Piper PA34 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N328RG · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA332.md): Beech 35 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N7247B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper trim configuration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA006.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N642AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA230.md): Cessna TR182 · Beloit, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N756SW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA484.md): Cessna 182 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N90391 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA364.md): Cessna 172RG · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N5100V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead.
- [NTSB GAA16CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA331.md): Beech F33 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N853KS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA274.md): Cessna 172N · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2015 · N909HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB GAA15CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA301.md): Cessna 182 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N3417R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N7985P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA201.md): Fiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N61453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12CA624](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA624.md): Cessna 172R · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N824KS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA685](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA685.md): Cessna A185F · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N550DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA356.md): Bell 206 · Walton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2011 · N1815 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN10LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA575.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Basehor, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N6484R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's vision being obscured by the rain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA552.md): Cessna 150F · Abilene, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N8312G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.
- [NTSB CEN09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA300.md): Diamond DA20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N926AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.
- [NTSB DFW08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.

## 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" = 'KS' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '090' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence?state=KS

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