# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN19FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA278.md): Grumman G164 · Hays, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2019 · N3631Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA200.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Madison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N8872H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN13LA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA561.md): Weatherly 620 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2013 · N4623M · Destroyed
  > An 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 CEN12LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA514.md): Weatherly 620B · Holcomb, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N2008S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA145.md): Weatherly 201B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N1264W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA104.md): Weatherly 620B · Downs, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N9026F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder which was the result of the maintenance facility's failure to detect the fatigue crack in the number two cylinder during the engine overhaul. A factor to the accident was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA137.md): Weatherly 201C · Ionia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N9198W · Substantial damage
  > the partial engine failure for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the hilly terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA167.md): Grumman G-164 · Council Grove, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N663B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing and the fence post. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inability to see the fence post due to the high vegetation, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ01.md): Grumman G-164A · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N8385 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
- [NTSB CHI93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA007.md): Howard DGA-15P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N67433 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability, and airplane performance data not followed by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA114.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Winona, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N6680Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he borrowed the airplane from his father to practice takeoffs and landings at his father's private, crop dusting airstrip. There were no chemicals onboard, according to the pilot. He further stated that on a go-around maneuver, and as he…
- [NTSB MKC84LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA158.md): Schweizer G164B · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N6618Q · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was spraying a field of soybeans, the right main gear of the acft hit an irrigation sys that he had been crossing. The right main gear was torn off, but the acft continued to fly. During the landing on a sod arpt, the prop dug in & the acft…
- [NTSB MKC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA098.md): Weatherly 201A · Bronson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N2934W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he was spraying over rolling terrain that was covered with trees. While on his last pass, he struck the top of a tree with his left wing. The aircraft became difficult to control, and the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing.…
- [NTSB MKC81DCQ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCQ47.md): Spartan 7W · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1981 · N17658 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCQ30.md): Grumman G-164B · Cimarron, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1980 · N6611Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79DCG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG62.md): Boeing A75 · Effingham, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1979 · N75360 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCQ30.md): Grumman G-164A · Moscow, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1979 · N8842H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG42.md): Boeing E75-N1 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1978 · N4812N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA035.md): Vultee BT-13 · Augusta, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 29, 1978 · N64470 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FCQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCQ31.md): Grumman G-164A · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1977 · N6533 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75AK023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK023-144873.md): Beech E18S · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1974 · N995H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCQ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCQ46.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hope, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1974 · N268HC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74FCG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCG13.md): Beech TC-45J · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1973 · N200KU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCQ10.md): Boeing A75N1 · Abilene, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1971 · N66617 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0349-201667.md): Beech D18S · Mcconnell Ab, KS · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1969 · N123EM · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0013.md): Callair S-1B1 · Lakin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1967 · N7260V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66F0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0130.md): Howard DGA-15 · Basehor, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1965 · N9045H · Substantial damage

## 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 ('52008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&state=KS

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