NTSB investigations, KS
61 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = '240' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = '240' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN26LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAutogyro Cavalon · Coffeyville, KSOn June 2, 2026, at 0837 central daylight time, an AutoGyro Cavalon gyroplane, N113CX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coffeyville, Kansas. The pilot was not injured. The gyroplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Goodland, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and go-around with variable wind direction and speed.NTSB CEN25LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E90 · New Century, KSThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning that resulted in a loss of engine power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight that resulted in diminished…NTSB CEN24FA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRotorway Scorpion 133 · Andale, KSThe pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low-G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and subsequent severing of the tailboom by the main rotor blades.NTSB CEN24FA243Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWaco YKC · Selden, KSThe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which had not been forecast at the time of departure, and which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN24LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-6ES · Emporia, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare.NTSB CEN23LA184Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Gardner, KSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB ERA22FA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKnight AA Nieuport 28 · Basehor, KSThe pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB WPR22FA254Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportStucky Steven D RV-7 · Topeka, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN22LA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSuperior Culver LFA · Syracuse, KSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall while returning to the airport following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Garnett, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while hovering which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN22FA119Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Olathe, KSThe unknown emergency that warranted a return to the airport and the airspeed decay which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN21LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Johnson, KSThe pilot's inadequate pedal application during a transition to hover, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC1A · Ottawa, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain attain proper pitch attitude of the airplane causing it to exceed its critical angle of attack, enter an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impact terrain, and his poor decision making and lack of experience that led…NTSB ANC21LA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutoGyro MTO Sport · Whitewater, KSA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA122Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · LaCrosse, KSAn infight loss of control as a result of pilot impairment, the cause of which could not be determined.NTSB CEN20TA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 170 · Valley Center, KSThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane passed the point where he had anticipated the liftoff would occur.NTSB CEN20FA049Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20S · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 58 · Hiawatha, KSThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Pleasanton, KSThe pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff with a right quartering headwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB GAA19CA328Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Monument, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to distraction by ground equipment in the airplane’s path, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from crops during an agricultural application flight and resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN19FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Liberal, KSThe pilot's improper decision to fly in an area where moderate icing conditions were forecasted in an airplane that was not certified for such conditions, and in the effort to get out of the icing conditions, his decision to fly below the minimum descent…NTSB GAA19CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith CH601 · Junction City, KSThe pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN18LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV6 · Coldwater, KSThe pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN18FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Ulysses, KSAn inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN17FA297Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Topeka, KSThe failure of the pilot and flight instructor to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.NTSB CEN17FA270Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American/Aero Classics P 51 · Cummings, KSThe loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA17CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lawrence, KSThe student pilot's incorrect control application during landing after a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed action to perform a go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA319Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMagnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · Chapman, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the takeoff climb in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Roxbury, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.NTSB CEN16LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportToevs Titanium Explorer · Whitewater, KSThe loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaeser Nieuport 11 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's diverted attention during the approach for the precautionary landing, which resulted in low airspeed, an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the control system…NTSB CEN16LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum-recommended approach airspeed in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA15CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Cottonwood Falls, KSThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN15FA240Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Syracuse, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall .NTSB GAA15CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Wellington, KSThe student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN15FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane after a reduction in left engine power and his application of inappropriate rudder input. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an engine…NTSB CEN14LA376Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401B · Ellis, KSThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and subsequent inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN14FA288Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchrieber Robert L P 70 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the forced landing.NTSB CEN14LA205Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver GT400 · Hillsboro, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN14LA148Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-9A · Tribune, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that…NTSB CEN14FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Derby, KSThe airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,…NTSB CEN13LA439Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KSThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN13LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMason Robert Kolb Mark 3X · Lawrence, KSThe noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to depart with a tailwind.NTSB CEN12LA552Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Tribune, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a corn crop.NTSB CEN12LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Valley Falls, KSThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a hover maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN12CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210F · Phillipsburg, KSThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11LA575Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sabetha, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to act as a pilot and his lack of recent experience.NTSB CEN11CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWorley Dennis Sonex · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach.NTSB CEN11FA302Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Topeka, KSThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s minimal experience flying in actual instrument conditions.