# NTSB investigations, KS: In flight collision with object

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 DEN07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA043.md): Cessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB DEN06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA067.md): Cessna T210N · Arkansas City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2006 · N7617N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB DEN06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA016.md): Abruzzo Grom-1 · Kendall, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N96YD · Minor damage
  > the downdraft forcing the balloon into the power lines. A contrbuting factor was the clear air turbulence and the power lines.
- [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.
- [NTSB CHI04CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA224.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N2353W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA226.md): Giroux Air Cam · Ozawkie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N1029G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA219.md): Piper PA-30 · Abilene, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N90TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to achieve clearance over the trees and wires. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot failed to use all available runway, a downwind takeoff was performed, the tailwind, trees, and wires.
- [NTSB CHI01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA195.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4549E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid the guy wire during an aerial application flight. A factor associated with the accident was the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI01FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA130.md): Cessna 172N · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N733RK · Destroyed
  > the student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tower support wire during the practice emergency landing maneuver and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the static wire and the low…
- [NTSB CHI01FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA067.md): Cessna 182B · Piedmont, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N2371G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude maneuvering and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA012.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N6107P · Destroyed
  > the inadequate soft field takeoff procedure by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the high grass on the runway, the pilots disregard for the runway conditions, his lack of total experience in the aircraft, the trees, and the pilots…
- [NTSB CHI00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA289.md): Cessna A188B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N9326R · Substantial damage
  > altidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI00LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA273.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parsons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N93990 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence post and not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI99LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA287.md): Rockwell S-2R · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N4923X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging his pull-up maneuver resulting in contact with the wire. A contributing factor was the wire.
- [NTSB CHI99FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA190.md): Cessna 182J · Satanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N2711F · Substantial damage
  > the preflight planning/preparation and the missed approach not performed by the pilot. The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot was an additional cause. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and the fog.
- [NTSB CHI99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N9275R · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot and the unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the high, soft, and wet grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA138.md): Cessna 150L · Bonner Springs, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N11143 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing to clear obstacles at the end of the field. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning/preparation, the tailwind, the telephone pole, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Atwood, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5706G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA173.md): Cessna 310R · Augusta, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N5247J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the current local weather conditions and his failure to maintain a climb after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the fog, the powerlines, and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA228.md): Cessna 188B · Halstead, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N4864Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA349.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Stilwell, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2006W · No damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).
- [NTSB CHI95LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA106.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Meade, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N5237S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
- [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 CHI94LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA311.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed
  > the attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA291.md): Cessna 188 · Sublette, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N133MC · Substantial damage
  > improper preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident were the delayed jettisoning of the airplane's hopper load and the inability of the airplane to climb.
- [NTSB CHI94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA077.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N8119W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delay in aborting the landing. The pilot's inadequate training was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA042.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Pratt, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N9079M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's misjudged fuel consumption calculations and the weather (high winds).
- [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 CHI92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA180.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Catherine, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N2363K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot and airplane clearance over the fence not attained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ05.md): Cessna A188B · Mingo, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N9374R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while performing aerial application. A factor associated with the accident is soft terrain in the selected landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA047.md): Burnett Starduster TOO · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N4GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance from tree(s) near the approach end of the runway, while on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare, lack of visual cues to the pilot, and tree(s).
- [NTSB MKC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Yates Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N53264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong direction to attempt a takeoff which resulted in the inability to climb sufficiently to aviod trees.
- [NTSB MKC89FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA156.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Medicine Lodge, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N5379P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged clearance above a house (residence) that he was buzzing and allowed the aircraft to collide with the attached antenna.
- [NTSB MKC89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA041.md): Bell 206L-1 · Linwood, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1988 · N5012J · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning and decision, inadequate visual lookout, and clearance not attained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA018.md): Rockwell S2R · Sublette, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N5517X · Substantial damage
  > While conducting an aerial application operation, the aircraft struck some cross-country power lines. The acft nosed down and struck the terrain, causing substantial damage to the acft and serious injuries to the pilot. The pilot was unable to recall the…
- [NTSB MKC88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA110.md): Cessna 188B · Dighton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N731CD · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial application operation, the plt said that as he initiated liftoff, the acft turned to the left and he felt he had no rudder control. He hit a fence on the apt boundary, continued, dumped his chemical load, hit a tree, and landed in a field…
- [NTSB MKC88DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ03.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ada, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N85985 · Substantial damage
  > The a/c contacted powerlines about 25 feet AGL, contacted a tree, broke another powerline, and then crashed into a pickup truck. No evidence of preimpact mechanical problems were found with either airframe or powerplant. A toxicological test of the pilot…
- [NTSB MKC88DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ02.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Chase, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N6337Z · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses stated they saw the acft spraying a hayfield. They observed the acft strike a powerline as it was making a turn. The pilot stated that his wing clipped the powerline and that the acft went into a flat spin from which he couldn't recover.
- [NTSB MKC88FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA003.md): Stinson 108-2 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N448C · Substantial damage
  > The owner & his son, who were both plts, initiated a midfield takeoff from their pvt dirt airstrip which was on soft uneven terrain. The son rprtd that near the end of the strip, power was 'cut.' The acft contd about 200' beyond the dep end of the strip &…
- [NTSB MKC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA001.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Wamego, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N8786V · Substantial damage
  > During a night ldg the plt aligned the acft with the white tops of a fence that was parallel to the runway. Not all of the rwy lights were illuminated. Both wings and the lower fuselage were substantially damaged during the lndg on the fence.
- [NTSB MKC87DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DCQ02.md): Cessna 188 · Harper, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 7, 1987 · N5609J · Destroyed
  > The pilot was preparing to spray a wheatfield. During the second 1/3 of procedural turnaround, the aircraft struck powerlines, then the ground. The aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire.
- [NTSB MKC87LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA088.md): Eagle DW-1 · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1987 · N8802B · Substantial damage
  > The plt was spraying 2/4/D when one spray nozzle stuck open. Rather than kill alfalfa and trees during the turnarounds, the plt elected to land on a dirt road and repair the nozzle. He misjudged the width of the road and on touchdown, the right wing touched…
- [NTSB MKC87FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA035.md): Cessna 414A · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1986 · N414LL · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that this was not a charter flt and, as such, he decided to attempt the LOC 17 apch to Olathe even though the area was forecasting zero-zero conditions. According to the plt, the last thing he remembers during the flt is bracketing the LOC and…
- [NTSB MKC86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA104.md): Cessna 175 · Louisburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1986 · N7027M · Substantial damage
  > During a fly-by over a pvt airstrip owned by the plt, the acft contacted power lines bordering the south end of the airstrip which the plt stated he forgot about. The plt reported he failed to pull up during the over fly and flew under the power lines. The…
- [NTSB MKC86FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA082.md): Hiller UH-12B · Fall River, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N5307V · Destroyed
  > The helicopter flew through the tops of trees next to a plowed field and impacted almost straight down in the plowed field and nosed over to the inverted position. The pilot stated that he had intended to land in the field and allowed the airspeed and main…
- [NTSB MKC86FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA026.md): Cessna P210N · Wichita, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1985 · N3864P · Destroyed
  > The acdt occurred during an IFR, non-precision approach to the uncontrolled jabara airport. When the flt was one mile from the faf, ATC told the flt that in the event of a missedapproach N3864P should enter controlled airspace heading 360 deg. The controller…
- [NTSB MKC85FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA177.md): Cessna A188B · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N9257G · Destroyed
  > The plt was was making east & west runs over a milo field as he was dispensing parathion. He reported that he had been working under high voltage power lines each time he flew past the west edge of the field. He stated that on the last pass, the acft…
- [NTSB MKC85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA082.md): Cessna 152 · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1985 · N757QK · Substantial damage
  > Acft tookoff from a 1900 ft long, sod, farm strip. Plt said acft became airborne at mid-field but felt mushy and would not climb. Acft collided with fence and bush at end of strip and sustained substantial damage. Acft remained airborne and continued to…
- [NTSB MKC85FCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCQ01.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 1985 · N617CA · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the plt began an ILS apch to rwy 13 at the Hutchinson muni arpt. He reported that he had turned off the 16 mi arc, had intercepted the localizer & had begun his descent to the min published alt to cross over the outermarker (final apch fix).…

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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" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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