NTSB investigations, KS

60 cases where the phase of flight was Uncontrolled descent.

Cases per year

19652026
NTSB investigations, KS per year, 1965–2026: 60 cases
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19703
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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 = 650)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB DEN06LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbruzzo Grom-1 · Kendall, KSthe downdraft forcing the balloon into the power lines. A contrbuting factor was the clear air turbulence and the power lines.Oct 2, 2005 · N96YD · Minor damageNTSB CHI95LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Meade, KSthe pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot.Apr 8, 1995 · N9849V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Park, KSThe pilot-in-command's physical incapacitation for reason or reasons undetermined.Mar 16, 1993 · N5592A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Clayton, KSThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the unfavorable wind conditions.Jun 18, 1989 · N8846L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Augusta, KSThe airplane departed to the south and made a left turn. Approximately 1/4 of a mile east of the airport, the airplane impacted straight down with gear down and flaps at 15 degrees. No preimpact problems were found with airframe or powerplants. No indication…Nov 19, 1987 · N7735A · DestroyedNTSB MKC87FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Scott, KSThe purpose of the flt was to observe and photograph the effects of a flood which had inundated a part of the city of Fort Scott. The acft was observed flying low and slow over the city. Witnesses said the acft was flying from west to east and made a turn…Oct 5, 1986 · N22943 · DestroyedNTSB MKC85FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Colby, KSOn a heading of 065 deg the acft impacted in a slightly rising open field in a wings level 15 deg nose down attitude. Investigators found the acft in a landing configuration with the wing flaps fully extended and the throttle secured by the throttle friction…Nov 30, 1984 · N6459K · DestroyedNTSB MKC82FA012Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172N · Hillsboro, KSDec 13, 1981 · N734EF · DestroyedNTSB MKC82FA009Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 177A · Ellinwood, KSNov 25, 1981 · N30288 · DestroyedNTSB MKC81FA043Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 58TC · Kansas City, KSJul 23, 1981 · N17705 · DestroyedNTSB MKC81FA040Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 404 · Belton, KSJun 30, 1981 · N6810N · DestroyedNTSB MKC81FA036Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Carbondale, KSMay 22, 1981 · N4509E · DestroyedNTSB MKC80FA017Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 175 · Shawnee, KSDec 23, 1979 · N7253M · DestroyedNTSB MKC80FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Anthony, KSDec 22, 1979 · N8409J · DestroyedNTSB MKC79FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210L · Junction City, KSJan 12, 1979 · N4685Q · DestroyedNTSB MKC79FA001Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A23-24 · Lyndon, KSNov 5, 1978 · N6135N · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FA031Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A23-24 · Wichita, KSApr 16, 1978 · N7934L · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedNavion A · Caldwell, KSOct 6, 1977 · N91482 · DestroyedNTSB MKC77FA039Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Coldwater, KSSep 15, 1977 · N29358 · DestroyedNTSB MKC77FA013Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-31 · Anthony, KSFeb 11, 1977 · N59838 · DestroyedNTSB MKC76FCG87Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500B · Topeka, KSJul 19, 1976 · N299PE · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76AK048Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1-B · Medicine Lodge, KSMar 15, 1976 · N1462R · DestroyedNTSB MKC76AK029Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182A · Rush Center, KSNov 5, 1975 · N4710D · DestroyedNTSB MKC74DCQ25Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A · Scott City, KSFeb 5, 1974 · N8719F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC74AK045Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Lawrence, KSFeb 2, 1974 · N5323P · DestroyedNTSB MKC74AK017Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Cassoday, KSOct 9, 1973 · N6985U · DestroyedNTSB MKC74AK010Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182B · Leawood, KSSep 7, 1973 · N2430G · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK069Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Mulvane, KSMay 26, 1973 · N5164C · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK061Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E35 · Junction Cty, KSApr 14, 1973 · N7339B · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK050Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Washington, KSJan 23, 1973 · N3652A · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Wichita, KSJan 18, 1973 · N7047G · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK042Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Concordia, KSDec 19, 1972 · N46155 · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK035Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 320F · Ashland, KSNov 4, 1972 · N9900X · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK012Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Overbrook, KSAug 3, 1972 · N8245Y · DestroyedNTSB MKC72AK037Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 175 · Clyde, KSDec 19, 1971 · N7436M · DestroyedNTSB MKC72AK028Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Longton, KSOct 20, 1971 · N2784F · DestroyedNTSB MKC72AK020Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Potwin, KSSep 25, 1971 · N5770L · DestroyedNTSB MKC72AK016Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150B · Victoria, KSAug 21, 1971 · N1291Y · DestroyedNTSB MKC72AK015Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 11AC · Admire, KSAug 16, 1971 · N86032 · DestroyedNTSB MKC72FCQ05Accident · 1 fatalClosedSpinks 10 · Rose Hill, KSJul 6, 1971 · N12851 · DestroyedNTSB MKC71AK058Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Medicine Lge, KSJun 13, 1971 · N7416J · DestroyedNTSB MKC71AK033Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Garden City, KSDec 15, 1970 · N6064A · DestroyedNTSB MKC71AK005Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · St John, KSAug 4, 1970 · N7525Y · DestroyedNTSB MKC70AK052Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 340 · Kingman, KSApr 10, 1970 · N2340C · DestroyedNTSB MKC69A0031Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180 · Victoria, KSNov 8, 1968 · N4991A · DestroyedNTSB MKC69A0025Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Colby, KSOct 15, 1968 · N6515Y · DestroyedNTSB MKC68A0062Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35-C33 · Clearwater, KSApr 21, 1968 · N9524Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW68A0006Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170A · Burrton, KSJul 17, 1967 · N5535C · DestroyedNTSB MKC67A0089Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 188 · Sharon Sprgs, KSJun 27, 1967 · N5513S · DestroyedNTSB MKC67F0580Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Lakin, KSApr 27, 1967 · N2326V · Substantial damage