# NTSB investigations, KS: Loss of control - in flight

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 DEN08LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA013.md): Learjet 35A · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N31MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA152.md): Slingsby Swallow Type T.45 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N7476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude release resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to turn back to the airport at low altitude and the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN07LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA142.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mullinville, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N1813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with transmission wires, and a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tranmission wires.
- [NTSB DEN07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA137.md): Mooney M20R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N395MR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial action of the airline transport pilot rated passenger.
- [NTSB DEN07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA097.md): Stevenson RV-6 · Oakley, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N836RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA096.md): Cessna 172P · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N65685 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.
- [NTSB DEN07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA076.md): Cessna 172E · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N5759T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.
- [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 DEN07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA040.md): Beech A-36 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2006 · N1801V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control while changing radio frequencies and abruptly applying control forces in excess of the design limits of the airframe.
- [NTSB DEN07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA001.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Arkansas City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N5950X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the low rotor RPM.
- [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 DEN06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA061.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Smith Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N9886P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the field and fence. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB DEN06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA021.md): Cessna 182E · Lansing, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2005 · N123F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot becoming ill during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA171.md): Yonchak Skybolt · El Dorado, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N112MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the low altitude.
- [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 CHI04CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA209.md): Cessna 172M · Sublette, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2004 · N105PD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and her failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the student pilot's unsuccessful recovery from the bounced landings and the…
- [NTSB CHI04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA115.md): Villeneuve RV-3 · Mayetta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N12JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush flight condition. A factor to the accident was the crosswind and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA025.md): Commander 114TC · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2003 · N6107Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the missed approach which resulted in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors to the accident included the pilot not being current for instrument operations and the low cloud ceiling at night.
- [NTSB CHI03FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA251.md): Cessna 182G · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N2064R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA186.md): Beech A35 · Douglass, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N564B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff, which resulted in a stall. A factor to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI03FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA003.md): Piper PA-18A · Garden City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N3279Z · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist, and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA143.md): Rose 75% Scale Fokker D8 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N2188X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the trees which the airplane contacted…
- [NTSB CHI02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA074.md): Cessna 441 · Winfield, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2002 · N441AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control and collision with the ground. Additional factors included the pilot operating the airplane with known deficiencies and the instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA059.md): Borgman Smyth Sidewinder · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N133G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertant stall during the base to final turn. A factor associated with the accident was that an unqualified person was piloting the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA034.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spearville, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9224X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's limited ability to see at night, spatial disorientation, the dark night, and the fog.
- [NTSB CHI01MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA006.md): Canadair CL600-2B16 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · CFTBZ · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s excessive takeoff rotation, during an aft center of gravity (c.g.) takeoff, a rearward migration of fuel during acceleration and takeoff and consequent shift in the airplane’s aft c.g. to aft of the aft c.g. limit, which caused the airplane to…
- [NTSB CHI00FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA234.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beloit, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N2732Q · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's low altitude, his abrupt pull up, the power lines, and his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI00GA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00GA160.md): Schweizer 269C · Topeka, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 2000 · N9488F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain translational lift while maneuvering, and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors relating to this accident were the tailwind, low airspeed, low rotor rpm, and the pilot's lack of overall experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA121.md): Hughes 500C · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N9177F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the autorotation performed by the pilot. The unfavorable wind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dighton, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4494X · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and improper in-flight planning by the pilot.
- [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 CHI99LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA344.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Atlanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N5532K · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the aerobatic maneuvers performed by the pilot and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA250.md): Cessna 150L · Udall, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N6726G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA202.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · La Crosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N108AN · Destroyed
  > directional control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA172.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH82A · Maize, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N9393 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff as a result of wind shear. Factors associated with the accident were the variable, gusty wind conditions, and the tree which was contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA094.md): Cessna 172C · Grenola, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N1831Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight due to incapacitation.
- [NTSB CHI99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA023.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rock, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N5LN · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft and made an improper evaluation of the weather. Additional factors were flying a test flight at night with the icing conditions in the clouds.
- [NTSB CHI99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N310PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and…
- [NTSB CHI98MA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98MA260.md): North American NA-265-80 · Florence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N547JL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his improper in-flight decision to attempt aerobatics, and his loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA224.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N8903W · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to performing a takeoff with insufficient distance to clear the utility pole. A factor which contributed to this accident was the utility pole.
- [NTSB CHI98LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA211.md): Hartzler Nieuport 11 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N921DH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and the aircraft stall. A factor to the accident was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA161.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N954OU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not attain proper flying speed. Factors included the high density altitude and crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA135.md): Cessna C-182 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N5305B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were the strong crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA071.md): Piper J-3 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N32737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA024.md): Beech 23 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N843KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's excessive pull-up and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during a simulated engine failure after takeoff, resulting in a stall/mush onto the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA302.md): Rans S-11 Pursuit · Hays, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1997 · N4299Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA164.md): Schlitter Rans S6ES Coyote II · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N4307N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when it settled back to the runway after lift-off. A factor relating to the accident was: premature raising of the flaps after lift-off.
- [NTSB CHI96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittsburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N95394 · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, a deteriorated muffler, and pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide.
- [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 CHI95LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA289.md): Beech B-60 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N999AB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inattentiveness to the severity of the weather conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were: the icing conditions, airframe ice accumulation, and the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded by the…

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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" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&state=KS

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