# NTSB investigations, KS: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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 DEN08LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA038.md): Rotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damage
  > While on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN08IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA030.md): Beech C90A · Emporia, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N871KS · No damage
  > The improper installation of the right elevator trim tab attachment hardware by maintenance personnel which resulted in excessive wear, fatigue, and the failure of the push-pull tube.
- [NTSB DEN07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA160.md): Piper PA-30 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N22HW · Substantial damage
  > Total 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.
- [NTSB DEN07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA044.md): Marino Exec 162F-1995 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2007 · N113JD · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA054.md): Cessna 170B · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N2359J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open…
- [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 CHI06TA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06TA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N400PD · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the main rotor blade's tachometer cable during cruise flight resulting in an observed split tachometer indication/aural alarm and perceived mechanical emergency and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing. A…
- [NTSB CHI05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA003.md): Sinclair Zenith 701 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N701TD · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate design/production of the landing gear axle leading to its separation and the airplanes subsequent nose over during the landing roll.. A factor was the axle's separation from its spring.
- [NTSB CHI04CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA090.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Yoder, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N232EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the elevator Louis L'Hotellier connector with a safety pin or wire as directed in several airworthiness directives and his inadequate preflight inspection of the sailplane, both of which resulted in the in-flight loss of elevator…
- [NTSB CHI03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA159.md): Cessna T210N · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N210MP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB CHI01MA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA163.md): Learjet 25D · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N333CG · Destroyed
  > The PIC's delayed remedial action during the elevator system oscillation, resulting in the failure of the aft elevator sector clevis due to reverse bending fatigue caused by vibration, and subsequent loss of elevator control. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA177.md): Cessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N1372G · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin.
- [NTSB CHI98LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA342.md): MBB BK-117 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N230H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure the engine cowling was secured during the aircraft preflight which resulted in the cowling separating from the helicopter and damaging the main rotor and tail rotor system. Factors associated with the accident were the cowling…
- [NTSB CHI98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA027.md): Champion 7ECA · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N7505F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the aircraft owner to reinstall the quick release hinge pins/safety pins, and failure of the pilot to notice the missing pins during the aircraft preflight, which resulted in separation of the main entry door during flight.
- [NTSB CHI96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA217.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ness City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N8883S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a counterweight bolt in the propeller for reasons undetermined. Factors were the wet landing area and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA208.md): Aerotechnik L-13 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N21400 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. Factors were the insufficient altitude and the dead battery.
- [NTSB CHI96LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA192.md): Carrison-Seiman Schukert D-1 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N51CQ · Substantial damage
  > an aileron control malfunction of undetermined origin. A factor was the pilot's inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA171.md): Cessna 401 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N701CJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the exhaust header. Additional factors include the visual restrictions which prevented a detailed examination of the exhaust system, and the inadequate inspection procedures required in AD 75-23-08 R5.
- [NTSB CHI95LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA274.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N53376 · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop.
- [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 CHI95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA029.md): Hughes 269C · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N9294F · Substantial damage
  > inadvertant engagement of the rotor drive system, while the helicopter had been left unattended by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCG01.md): Emory W. Greer, JR. VARI-EZE · Olathe, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N222EG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to secure a fuel cap during the preflight inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are the unsecured fuel cap and the foreign object…
- [NTSB CHI93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA015.md): Beech K35 · Scott City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3074C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the alternator and the pilot's inadvertent descent.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ05.md): Virgil Larson Varieze,LONG EZ · Chanute, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N18VL · Substantial damage
  > A delamination and inflight separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA148.md): Stinson 108-2 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N9694K · Substantial damage
  > The in flight separation of the propeller tip. An associated factor is the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA102.md): Lightcap PITTS-S-1D · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N64585 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear attachment strut, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MKC90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA069.md): Cessna 175 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N7555M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear yoke.
- [NTSB MKC89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA001.md): Schweizer TG3A · Yoder, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N73483 · Substantial damage
  > An abrupt maneuver resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC88LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA167.md): Swearingen SA-226 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N257AM · Minor damage
  > While cruising at 17,000 ft, the 1st officer's rgt window panel failed & blew outward. A cabin decompression occurred & the copilot was seriously injured. The captain immediately descended to 10,000 ft & continued to their destination where an otherwise…
- [NTSB MKC88DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ01.md): Flagg Star Lite · Ft. Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 1, 1988 · N87LF · Destroyed
  > The failure of the main spars at the attachment points inside the fuselage.
- [NTSB MKC87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA158.md): Beech 58 · Arkansas City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1987 · N9467Q · Substantial damage
  > During ldg roll, following a personal flight, the acft had a failure of the left main gear tire. The PIC said the acft began violently shaking and wobbling followed by collapse of the left main lndg gear. The acft swerved off the runway and incurred…
- [NTSB MKC87LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA139.md): Cessna 188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N4954R · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff ground run on an aerial application operation, the right main gear leg separated approximately 10 inches above the axle. Acft became uncontrollable and struck the terrain. Post acc examination disclosed no defects which may have assisted…
- [NTSB MKC86LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA187.md): Cessna P337 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N90BK · Substantial damage
  > After a touch-&-go landing, the flt crew noted a problem with the landing gear. A check of the hydraulic sys revealed a lack of fluid in the reservoir; the plts were unable to either retract or extend the gear. Subsequently, they landed the acft with the nose…
- [NTSB MKC86LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA174.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau Bergfalke II-55 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N5924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he performed what he thought was a thorough pre-flight inspection, including the installation of the horizontal tail, before he pushed the aircraft onto the runway and hooked the tow line. Immediately after liftoff, the pilot further…
- [NTSB MKC86FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA166.md): Attebery-Stainbrook Varieze · Osawatomie, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N6BZ · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to be operating normally and flying at cruise altitude when, suddenly the left (port) wing separated from the fuselage. Sounds of engine power ceased immediately following the in-flight breakup and the aircraft…
- [NTSB MKC86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N1493D · Substantial damage
  > The ip and student had been practicing landings at another airport and was landing at this airport for fuel. There was a crosswind at the airport and the ip made the approach and landing. A witness stated that the touchdown was three point in the Cessna 170A…
- [NTSB MKC86FCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCQ01.md): Kuhn Sonerai II · Sedgwick, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N23BK · Substantial damage
  > The plt noticed eng oil on the cockpit canopy during the local flt and decided to make a precautionary landing. The landing was made in a wheat field where the acft contacted a fence. The nose gear then collapsed and the acft nosed over. Post accident…
- [NTSB MKC85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA201.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Weskan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N6903P · Substantial damage
  > The plt rptd a high eng oil temperature & low oil pressure while maneuvering over a siesmic operation site in west Kansas. The acft was substantially damaged when it contacted a ditch during a forced landing. Post accident inspection failed to disclose any…
- [NTSB MKC84FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA262.md): Shindler-Smiley THE Blue MAX · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N1915S · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt, plt noted rising oil temp and decreasing oil press, and elected to make a precuationary landing in open alfalfa field. During landing flare, acft stalled, right wing dropped then left wing dropped to ground contact. Engine exam disclosed…
- [NTSB MKC84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA261.md): Cessna U206F · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N1386V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected 10 degrees of flap for takeoff with the aircraft loaded to near limits for existing conditions. The aircraft became airborne in ground effect and would not accelerate to flying speed, necessitating a forced landing in a soybean field.…
- [NTSB MKC84LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA138.md): Soneria II · Kansas City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1984 · N1355K · Substantial damage
  > The plt of the home built acft was practicing touch-&-go landings. While climbing out after the 5th landing, the plt's canopy unlatched & opened. The plt attempted to close the canopy & nosed the acft down to maintain a safe airspeed. While trying to close…
- [NTSB MKC84LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA113.md): Piper PA24-250 · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1984 · N6293P · Substantial damage
  > During an aborted takeoff, executed due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, the acft swerved off the left side of the rwy across a ditch, damaging the left wing & main landing gear. A clogged pilot tube was the cause of the airspeed indication of zero mph.…
- [NTSB MKC84LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA102.md): Hiller UH-12B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1984 · N1021Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt made an autorotative precautionary landing after feeling vibrations in the anti-torque pedals. The acft was turned into the wind but landed hard in a field. The plt upon exiting the acft found the anti-torque rotor and gearbox missing. They were found…
- [NTSB MKC84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA098.md): Piper PA-31P · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1984 · N3TB · Substantial damage
  > At FL240, a fire broke out in the rgt eng compartment. The plt indicated that the eng turbo-charger was malfunctioning. The plt shut down the eng & asked for radar vectors to johnson county executive arpt. The fire went out at 21,000 ft & the acft landed…
- [NTSB MKC84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA072.md): Cessna 150H · Conway Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N22055 · Substantial damage
  > When the oil access cover opened in flt, the plt made a precautionary landing on a road. During the landing roll the pltlooked down to push in the carburetor heat control and the right wing hit a pole. The acft nosed over.
- [NTSB MKC84LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA041.md): Cessna 310 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1983 · N809AA · Substantial damage
  > The plt was returning to Kansas city, MO with no cargo on board after delivering cancelled checks to tulsa, OK. While en route, the plt noticed a slight drop in oil pressure. About 75 mi from his destination, he noticed that the oil gage indicated below the…
- [NTSB MKC84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA003.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N6951D · Substantial damage
  > The plt was pacticing landings & stopped after each touchdown. After aprx the 5th landing, the brakes failed to operate & the acft continued off the end of the rwy. Before stopping, the nose gear went in a ditch & collapsed, and the acft nosed over. The plt…
- [NTSB MKC83LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA187.md): Hughes 269C · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N7412F · Substantial damage
  > After dispensing a load of chemicals, the plt was returning to land when he felt a vibration in the tail boom. This was followed by a loud noise & the helicopter began turning. The plt lowered the collective & the power. Subsequently, the helicopter landed…
- [NTSB MKC83FU003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FU003.md): Airmass Sunburst · Pittsburg, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The plt had completed a private plt ground school course & had flown aprx 4.6 hrs in a Cessna 172 before flying his home built ultralight vehicle. During a test flt, he was making a go-around from a touch-and-go landing when the vehicle crashed. A witness…
- [NTSB MKC83FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA090.md): Breezy 01 · Kechi, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1983 · N1019W · Destroyed
  > The home built acft had been in storage with the wings removed. The wings had been recently re-installed by the owner and this was the first flight after the re-installation. During a takeoff from an open field, witnesses observed the aircraft lift-off, climb…

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=KS

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