# NTSB investigations, KS: Loss of engine power 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. Page 1 of 2 · 71 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA032.md): Gomory Long EZ · LeRoy, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N191PS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper fuel calculations and in-flight planning. - [NTSB DEN08LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA009.md): Jackson Pientenpol · Chanute, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N4400N · Substantial damage > Internal failure of the engine's starter-generator assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.. - [NTSB DEN07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N9076R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA097.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Holcomb, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2006 · N4422S · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA085.md): Brent W. Brown Murphy Moose · St. Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N142SR · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to open the fuel selector valve, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his attention being diverted, and the fence. - [NTSB DEN06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA060.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N50669 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the impact with a ditch during the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA045.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N7824T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the intermittent grounding of the left magneto "P" lead, causing the fuel controller to search and the engine to surge then lose power, and the pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the… - [NTSB DEN06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA007.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N8875D · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark… - [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 CHI04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA101.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Overland Park, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N5844P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the trees and the night conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA262.md): Satterlee Volksplane VP-1 · Concordia, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N493 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the roadway, the ditch and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N4860Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and the pilot's failure to identify the malfunctioning magneto. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA083.md): Nabole Steen Skybolt · Chanute, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N75JD · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for undetermined reasons. The pilot's improper decision and unsuitable terrain are contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI03IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA069.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N9247L · Minor damage > The partial loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to not land at the nearest available airport. - [NTSB CHI03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA028.md): Woods Velocity · Claflin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N241KW · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to vapor lock of the fuel line as a result of the fractured exhaust manifold. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA283.md): Terning Sky Scout · Sedan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N174BT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB CHI02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA258.md): Beech A36 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N336CB · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night. - [NTSB CHI02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA252.md): Lancair 320 · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N83WS · Substantial damage > the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area to execute a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA151.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N823NK · No damage > The flightcrew's failure to verify the engine instrument indications and powerplant controls while on autopilot with the autothrottles engaged, and their failure to recognize the drop in airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall associated with the reduction… - [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112.md): Piper 601P · Moscow, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the… - [NTSB CHI01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA196.md): Cessna 150L · Randolph, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N5272Q · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA191.md): Cessna A188B · Washington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N9557G · Substantial damage > the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven field. - [NTSB CHI00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA187.md): Stinson 108-1 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N9442K · Substantial damage > the restricted fuel line, and the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment during the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude at which the engine failure occurred, and the landing gear overload. - [NTSB CHI00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA069.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N711VS · Substantial damage > the pilots improper use of powerplant controls. A factor in the accident was the plowed farm field. - [NTSB CHI00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA004.md): Draper Rans S-10 · Benton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · N7868G · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors relating to the accident was the undetermined loss of power and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane. - [NTSB CHI99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA257.md): Schweizer 269C · Jetmore, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N88007 · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of improper procedures by not following the helicopter manufacturer's recommended engine RPM reduction procedures during autorotations. A factor was the pilot not attaining the proper rotor RPM during the autorotation practice. - [NTSB CHI99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA256.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N97MA · Substantial damage > the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA212.md): Cessna 150M · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N45078 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA127.md): Reindl Quickie 2 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N22RQ · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA126.md): Champion 7ECA · Atchison, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1999 · N2990G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA294.md): Piper 20 · Andover, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N127X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees which the airplane contacted and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB CHI98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA293.md): Hughes 269A · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N101KT · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance which failed to detect corrosion in the fuel injector system and the fuel pump. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude and airspeed at which the loss of engine power occurred. - [NTSB CHI98LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N714FB · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilot became disoriented and a dark night. - [NTSB CHI98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA160.md): Pitts S-2A · Benton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N31517 · Substantial damage > the pilot did not flare the airplane properly during the forced landing. A factor was the engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA116.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N7108Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI97LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA286.md): Piper PA-22 · Shields, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N9228D · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power from undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA217.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N268JW · Substantial damage > the sustained partial loss of engine power due to low compression on one cylinder and the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA193.md): Grumman G-164 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10397 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control and the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. - [NTSB CHI97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Prairie View, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N7859 · Substantial damage > an undetermined event, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: an automobile, which prevented the pilot from landing on a road; and a dirt bank (terrace) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA055.md): Beech D95A · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N44BP · Substantial damage > the pilot improperly selecting the 'off' position on the left engine fuel selector valve, his failure to verify the fuel selector valve's proper position prior to landing, and his inability to obtain best rate-of-climb single-engine speed. - [NTSB CHI96LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA247.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dighton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N9544 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The crop and soft terrain in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB CHI96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA044.md): Herring Sport FAN · Newton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N95SF · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the presence of traffic requiring the pilot to perform an evasive maneuver. - [NTSB CHI95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA128.md): Cessna T337G · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N4KP · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during an excessive takeoff roll. Factors were the loss of power on the number two engine which occurred for an undetermined reason, the pilot's disregard of the takeoff checklist, and the 25 degree flap setting. - [NTSB CHI95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA112.md): Globe GC-1B · Norton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N78103 · Substantial damage > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. The rough, uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB CHI94LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA303.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N2409G · Substantial damage > undetermined. A factor associated with the accident is a fence at the off-airport landing site. - [NTSB CHI93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA313.md): Cessna 150M · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N714LZ · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI93LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA304.md): Piper PA-31P · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N25TC · Substantial damage > Undetermined. - [NTSB CHI93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA260.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hill City, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N11AT · Destroyed > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident are the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced landing, the airplane's low altitude, and the… - [NTSB CHI92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N19317 · Substantial damage > A jammed exhaust valve in the number one cylinder of the engine assembly. - [NTSB CHI92FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA027.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5935P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds). Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=KS&occurrence=350&page=2 ## 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" = 350) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&state=KS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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