# Fatal NTSB investigations, 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 CEN25FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA339.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Concordia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 25, 2025 · N2757A · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2025, about 1926 central daylight time, a Rans S-12 Airaile airplane, N2757A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Concordia, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA166.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 4, 2025 · N98416 · Destroyed
  > On 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 CEN25LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA028.md): Cessna 182Q · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 26, 2024 · N8883X · No damage
  > On October 26, 2024, about 1440 central daylight time, a Cessna 182Q airplane was not damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rose Hill, Kansas. The pilot was not injured, and a passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB CEN24FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA248.md): Rotorway Scorpion 133 · Andale, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2024 · N51017 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low-G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and subsequent severing of the tailboom by the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB CEN24FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA243.md): Waco YKC · Selden, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 30, 2024 · N14137 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA22FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA320.md): Knight AA Nieuport 28 · Basehor, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N6170 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB WPR22FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA254.md): Stucky Steven D RV-7 · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N283S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN22LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA185.md): Superior Culver LFA · Syracuse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2022 · N37888 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall while returning to the airport following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA119.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Olathe, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 13, 2022 · N2445F · Destroyed
  > The unknown emergency that warranted a return to the airport and the airspeed decay which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA225.md): Bell OH58A · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N176SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the aerial application flight, which resulted in collision with the power line and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA004.md): AutoGyro MTO Sport · Whitewater, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N455WM · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA122.md): Cessna 208 · LaCrosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2020 · N274PM · Destroyed
  > An infight loss of control as a result of pilot impairment, the cause of which could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA049.md): Mooney M20S · Olathe, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2019 · N602TF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [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 CEN19FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA189.md): Beechcraft 58 · Hiawatha, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N4614S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA029.md): Beech 55 · Liberal, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N4817M · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN18FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA108.md): Beech 58 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2018 · N678DD · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN17FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA297.md): Piper PA30 · Topeka, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N22HW · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot and flight instructor to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN17FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA270.md): North American/Aero Classics P 51 · Cummings, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N251PW · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA266.md): Toevs Titanium Explorer · Whitewater, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N556XT · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA022.md): Delwyn Schmidt No model · Bennington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The unregistered airplane’s loss of engine power due to piston seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering back to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN15FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA425.md): Cessna T310Q · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N301JA · Destroyed
  > The separation of the attachment hardware connecting the elevator trim tab pushrod to the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in the elevator trim tab jamming in a position outside the limits of normal travel and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN15FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA240.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Syracuse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N124FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA187.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XL · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N623HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessively high angle-of-attack on rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing sufficiently to avoid the approaching trees.
- [NTSB CEN15FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA163.md): Ahrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N4074V · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN15FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA034.md): Raytheon B200 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2014 · N52SZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane after a reduction in left engine power and his application of inappropriate rudder input. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an engine…
- [NTSB CEN14LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA376.md): Air Tractor AT 401B · Ellis, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N4223F · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN14FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA288.md): Schrieber Robert L P 70 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N567CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA211.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Garfield, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N51990 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and subsequent failure to remain clear of power lines while maneuvering low to the ground.
- [NTSB CEN14LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA205.md): Quicksilver GT400 · Hillsboro, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA148.md): Vans RV-9A · Tribune, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N7872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that…
- [NTSB CEN14FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA009.md): Cessna 500 · Derby, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N610ED · Destroyed
  > The 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 CEN13LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA439.md): Woods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N131RP · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA049.md): Cessna 208B · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2012 · N793FE · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN12FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA290.md): Cessna 401 · Chanute, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N9DM · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN11FA634](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA634.md): Riffel Jerris L RV-7A · Winfield, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2011 · N554JR · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN11FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA302.md): Beech 58 · Topeka, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2011 · N580EA · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN11LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA012.md): Newmann Edward W Challenger II · Easton, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N61328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA364.md): Beech F33A · Perry, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N3071T · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN10LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA234.md): CGS Hawk · Haysville, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control of the airplane, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA099.md): Buckeye DM · Sublette, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N582DW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA193.md): Bell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N863H · Substantial damage
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA114.md): Aero Commander 500S · Linwood, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-training inadvertently shutting off both engine fuel control valves causing a loss of power in both engines, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the chief pilot's…
- [NTSB DEN08FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA059.md): Cessna 414A · Benton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2008 · N41LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions and the low clouds and visibility.
- [NTSB DEN08FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA058.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sterling, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N62793 · Destroyed
  > The loss of pitch control during cruise flight resulting from the separation of the stabilator trim actuator due to inadequate maintenenace.
- [NTSB DEN07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA059.md): Beech H-18 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB DEN06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA118.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau SF-24A Motorspatz · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N41FA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the low airspeed and the inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB DEN06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA039.md): Spane RV-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N437T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the…
- [NTSB CHI05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ludell, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI05FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA056.md): Cessna 421C Riley Turbine E · Overland Park, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N844JK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling.

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&state=KS

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