NTSB investigations, KS
500 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.
Cases per year
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
current_codes AS (
SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
),
phases AS (
SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
UNION ALL
SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
),
case_phases AS (
SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
)
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
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.
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
current_codes AS (
SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
),
phases AS (
SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
UNION ALL
SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
),
case_phases AS (
SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
)
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 CEN27LA017AccidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openDonald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Syracuse, KSNTSB CEN26LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Ellsworth, KSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.NTSB CEN26LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLockwood AIR CAM · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN26LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Chanute, KSOn April 23, 2026, at about 1445 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chanute, Kansas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN25FA166Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper J3C-65 · Wilson, KSOn May 4, 2025, about 1325 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N98416 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177A · Farlinville, KSA loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.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 CEN24LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Moran, KSAn in-flight collision with birds while in cruise flight.NTSB CEN24LA022Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Iola, KSThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN23LA344Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Oberlin, KSThe blockage of the left fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident of the pilot’s failure to use his checklist to address the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Gardner, KSA loss of engine power due to lead fouling of a spark plug.NTSB CEN22LA201Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Osawatomie, KSThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN21LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter EC120 · LeRoy, KSThe contamination of the fuel injection manifold filter due to improper maintenance, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed autorotation, which resulted in insufficient main rotor…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 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 CEN18LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Partridge, KSThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.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 GAA18CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · El Dorado, KSThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport landing and nose-over.NTSB CEN17LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Smart Solutions Lancair Evolution · Iola, KSWater contamination of the fuel due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which led to a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete the engine-out checklist, which resulted in an excessive loss of…NTSB CEN16LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection during which he relied on the fuel totalizer and failed to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Ottawa, KSThe flight crews encounter with un-forecasted freezing rain resulting in an uncontrolled descent, forced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall, and forward pressure bulkhead.NTSB DCA16CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-924ER · Plevna, KSAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN15LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · Haviland, KSThe loss of torque on the No. 4 cylinder through bolts, which led to the subsequent failure of the piston, the liberation of the connecting rod, the separation of the No. 4 cylinder from the crankcase in cruise flight, and the airplane’s subsequent impact…NTSB CEN15LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KSThe pilot's improper fuel management and failure to conduct the engine failure emergency procedures and his improper conduct of the forced landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent high-energy impact with…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 CEN14LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Fairview, KSThe backfire of the engine and its loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.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 CEN13LA561Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Ulysses, KSAn in-flight fire and subsequent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage to the airplane and its fuel and electrical systems.NTSB CEN13LA514Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChallenger II · Emporia, KSThe right wing’s folding up in flight for reasons that could not be determined because an examination did not reveal any abnormalities with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Galena, KSThe loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.NTSB CEN13LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Hoxie, KSThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.NTSB CEN12LA558Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ruleton, KSThe improper installation of the wastegate controller O-ring, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA551Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Holton, KSThe mechanic's failure to adequately torque the right magneto attachment nuts, allowing the right magneto to come loose, which allowed engine oil to escape, causing the engine to seize.NTSB CEN12FA290Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Chanute, KSThe malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event…NTSB CEN12LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Rose Hill, KSThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN11CA679Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaltman Theodore J Moose · Hays, KSRudder flutter due to the design changes to the airplane's horizontal stabilizer.NTSB CEN11FA634Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRiffel Jerris L RV-7A · Winfield, KSThe pilot’s in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injury was his failure to use the available restraint systems, which resulted in him falling through the open canopy when the airplane inverted.NTSB CEN10FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Perry, KSThe failure of the engine driven fuel pump causing a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures checklist…NTSB CEN10LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Dodge City, KSThe failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.NTSB CEN09FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KSInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KSA loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.NTSB DFW08LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Varieze · Phillipsburg, KSThe pilots failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the reported smoke and prevailing gusty wind conditions.NTSB DFW08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Emporia, KSA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel outlet caused by the peeling off of a previously approved fuel tank sealer.NTSB DFW08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · El Dorado, KSThe improper installation of the fuel manifold valve's brass plug. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.NTSB DEN08FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sterling, KSThe loss of pitch control during cruise flight resulting from the separation of the stabilator trim actuator due to inadequate maintenenace.NTSB DEN08LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KSTotal loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees.NTSB DEN08LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGomory Long EZ · LeRoy, KSThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper fuel calculations and in-flight planning.NTSB DEN08IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-73F · Wichita, KSFailure of the recirculation fan motor end ball bearing.NTSB DEN08IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Emporia, KSThe improper installation of the right elevator trim tab attachment hardware by maintenance personnel which resulted in excessive wear, fatigue, and the failure of the push-pull tube.