NTSB investigations, KS

356 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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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 = 500)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN25LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Benton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a moving vehicle during an evasive maneuver from a perceived conflict with another airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the other airplane’s non-standard phraseology and inaccurate position…Sep 7, 2025 · N75675 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 16, 2025 · N1UC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA064Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCozy Cub · Parsons, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.Dec 28, 2024 · N719LB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172C · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 20, 2023 · N1413Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA237Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Pratt, KSFuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.Jun 11, 2023 · N85RB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Paola, KSThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during a departure climb.Oct 12, 2022 · N4171W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA279Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Yoder, KSThe pilot's encounter with sinking air conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control.Jun 22, 2022 · N364BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA181Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Manhattan, KSThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an impact with terrain during an attempted go-around.Apr 21, 2022 · N9263H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper Aerostar 600A · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 2, 2021 · N10HK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Augusta, KSInadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper…Apr 1, 2021 · N7274F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 58 · Hiawatha, KSThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.Jun 28, 2019 · N4614S · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Newton, KSThe loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over.Mar 26, 2019 · N76268 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Baldwin City, KSThe loss of hydraulic accumulator pressure for reasons that could not be determined, which prevented the propeller from unfeathering, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, which resulted in an off-airport landing and the airplane impacting…Jun 30, 2018 · N107BL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Beloit, KSThe 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.Jun 18, 2018 · N756SW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Wichita, KSA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel consumption rate during preflight planning.May 28, 2018 · N64176 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Axtell, KSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to close a passenger door during a critical phase of flight.Aug 11, 2017 · N4189V · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 1, 2017 · N22HW · DestroyedNTSB 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…Jun 18, 2016 · N124TG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management.Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jan 19, 2016 · N602MA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdward M Van Morlan Rans S-12 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's inadequate airspeed control and the airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle-of-attack during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by…Sep 28, 2015 · N98ES · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Newton, KSThe 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…Jul 4, 2015 · N7985P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Wichita, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with the runway.Jun 20, 2014 · N511ML · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClevenger Jimmie B Pitts S 1S · Wellington, KSThe loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.Oct 31, 2013 · N67JC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Herington, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Feb 8, 2013 · N88NG · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 14, 2011 · N6953S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA466Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1 · Benton, KSThe pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.Jul 9, 2011 · N22DH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWorley Dennis Sonex · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach.Jun 18, 2011 · N563 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 22, 2011 · N580EA · DestroyedNTSB CEN10CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting wind.Aug 14, 2010 · N6919Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Johnson City, KSThe pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank.Oct 16, 2009 · N454TG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLavigna Lancair IV P · Iola, KSThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 7, 2009 · N131DL · DestroyedNTSB CEN09CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Salina, KSThe pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.Oct 18, 2008 · N3112Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Augusta, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, turbulence, airspeed was not maintained, and compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate.Aug 6, 2008 · N24598 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KSFailure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence.Jun 21, 2008 · N6880L · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor At-301 · Plains, KSA loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 26, 2008 · N4427S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KSWhile on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue .Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lawrence, KSTotal failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly.Aug 31, 2007 · N22HW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA097Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStevenson RV-6 · Oakley, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.Jun 1, 2007 · N836RV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Manhattan, KSThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.May 25, 2007 · N65685 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Pleasanton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.Mar 16, 2007 · N5759T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the icing conditions.Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · DestroyedNTSB CHI05LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYonchak Skybolt · El Dorado, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the low altitude.Jul 2, 2005 · N112MK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Francis, KSThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind.Jun 19, 2005 · N53462 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · New Century, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during approach to an alternate airport. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his flight into adverse weather,…Sep 18, 2004 · N408TE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA141Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoerr Raymond R RV-9A · Fort Scott, KSThe vapor lock of the airplane fuel system and the ditch encountered during the emergency landing..Jun 6, 2004 · N369RV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Wichita, KSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Jun 4, 2004 · N59027 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVilleneuve RV-3 · Mayetta, KSThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush flight condition. A factor to the accident was the crosswind and the trees.May 8, 2004 · N12JV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCommander 114TC · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot's diverted attention during the missed approach which resulted in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors to the accident included the pilot not being current for instrument operations and the low cloud ceiling at night.Nov 3, 2003 · N6107Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Lancair IV · Wamego, KSThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the runway while maneuvering on final approach. A factor to the accident was the pilot's misjudgment of his altitude while on final approach.Apr 26, 2003 · N7441W · Substantial damage