# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series, KS

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA101.md): Cessna 177A · Farlinville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N30413 · Substantial damage
  > A 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 CEN24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2023 · N5324F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA170.md): Maule M5 · Roxbury, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N56552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [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 CEN16LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA129.md): Mooney M20C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN16LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA023.md): Piper PA-28-181 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N8227L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA152.md): Cessna 172R · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N816KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA033.md): Clevenger Jimmie B Pitts S 1S · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N67JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.
- [NTSB CEN13CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA423.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N377TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain adequate airspeed and clearance from obstructions during a grass field takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA133.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N24598 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB DEN08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA041.md): Mooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N63LH · Destroyed
  > Total 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 CHI05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA015.md): Strissel Pitts S1S · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N230SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatic flight maneuvers resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA157.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to…
- [NTSB CHI03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA064.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Halstead, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N5681P · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the flight crew to execute an aborted takeoff when acceleration degraded and the improper soft field takeoff procedure as flown by the private pilot. Contributing factors were inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the tailwind…
- [NTSB CHI02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA072.md): Beech 23 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N841KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and the CFI failed to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI99FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA346.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N8446W · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience, his lack of familiarity with the airplane, and the stall/spin encountered.
- [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA092.md): Piper PA-28 · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9793J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to use adequate procedures for hand priming (hand propping) the engine.
- [NTSB CHI95LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA302.md): Morrow Starduster I · Ottawa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N46565 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delayed remedial action during the inverted spin maneuver. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA130.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Winfield, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N2198U · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the rotor drive system clutch assembly due to excessive wear of the clutch assembly. A factor in this accident was the soft ground in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA091.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N833KS · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Contributing factors to this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway for takeoff and the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N3592R · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N444TD · Destroyed
  > An improper use of the flight controls by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI92FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA027.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5935P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds).
- [NTSB CHI90LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA238.md): Mooney M20B · Winfield, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N74745 · Substantial damage
  > Non-compliance of an airworthiness directive by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MKC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA058.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N47431 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA143.md): Beech C23 · Cheney, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N66353 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the aircraft was barely airborne as it reached the end of the airstrip, on the takeoff roll. At this point he encountered crosswind conditions and the aircraft mush/stalled and impacted the ground. Post-accident computations reveal that…
- [NTSB MKC86LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA111.md): Jackman Pitts S-1S · Montezuma, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1986 · N39967 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that as the aircraft touched down on the runway the left wing struck crops in a wheatfield which arrested the forward motion of the wing. According to th e pilot, the aircraft veered out of control into the wheatfield, cartwheeled twice, and…
- [NTSB MKC84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA134.md): Beech BE23 · Richmond, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1984 · N6112N · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise on a ferry flight the engine lost power and would only develop partial power. The power degraded to the point that insuficient power was available to maintain flight. The pilot landed in a field and substantial damage occured. Post accident…
- [NTSB MKC84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1983 · N55890 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during her arrival at Manhattan, KS, the rwy had patches of snow & was surrounded by snow covered terrain. Just prior to landing, she became aware of a snowbank at the apch end of the rwy. She took evasive action, but the right main gear…
- [NTSB MKC83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA099.md): Cessna 172RG · Newton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1983 · N5533R · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft crashed alongside the runway during an attempted go-around. The runway in use was 17 and the wind was from 250 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 24 KTS. The pilot stated he could not get aligned with the runway so he retracted the landing gear and…
- [NTSB MKC82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N43957 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on his third solo cross country flight. A NOTAM was in effect showing part of runway 19 at Lawrence municipal was closed. The pilot said he saw the markings but was distracted by a crosswind. He landed on the closed portion of the runway…
- [NTSB MKC82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA121.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N15970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 19. He stated he was not aware of construction on the runwayuntil the aircraft's nose was lowered during the landing roll. By then, the aircraft's speed was too slow to go-around. He turned off the…
- [NTSB MKC82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA119.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Mankato, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N74023 · Substantial damage
  > During a flight from des moines, Iowa to lamar, Colorado, the pilot elected to land at Mankato, Kansas for fuel. Reportedly, the pilot landed on runway 17 with the wind from 190 at 18 gusting 24 knots. The pilot stated that he established a steep, no flap,…
- [NTSB MKC81DCQ44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCQ44.md): Beech C23 · Fowler, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1981 · N23824 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCQ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ39.md): Piper PA-24 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1981 · N6621P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ06.md): Piper PA-28 · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1980 · N6847J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ04.md): Piper PA-28 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1980 · N8807J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCQ16.md): Beech 23 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1980 · N9150S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG06.md): Beech B-95 · Leawood, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1979 · N2781Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCQ44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCQ44.md): Beech C23 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1979 · N2007L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCQ02.md): Piper PA-28 · Palco, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1978 · N8411C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG06.md): Cessna 177 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1976 · N2235Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCQ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ49.md): Piper PA-28 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1976 · N8055C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG69.md): Mooney M20G · Ottawa, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1976 · N6918N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCQ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ40.md): Brantley B-2 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1976 · N5903X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCQ05.md): Piper PA-24 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1975 · N6270P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ35.md): Beech C23 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1975 · N6566R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ27.md): Beech C23 · Stafford, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1975 · N2121W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ25.md): Piper PA-28 · St Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1974 · N6367J · Substantial damage

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## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&state=KS

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