# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI94FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA253.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wellington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N3693M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were fuel exhaustion resulting from improper fuel calculations by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N6580Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the corn crop during the swath run.
- [NTSB CHI94DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCQ02.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Colby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N4367F · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the fuel shutoff valve closing as a result of improper adjustment.
- [NTSB CHI94FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA222.md): Beech A36 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N107JT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to take off into known adverse weather and the subsequent stall. Factors were the thunderstorm, the tailwind, and the excessive airplane gross weight and aft center of gravity.
- [NTSB CHI94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA220.md): Cessna 182E · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N901JM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA193.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Levant, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N2344T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions associated with known thunderstorm activity. Factors were the thunderstorm and downdrafts.
- [NTSB CHI94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA184.md): Cessna 150M · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N66262 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of the throttle by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N757SU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command (CFI's) improper compensation for wind conditions and his poor in flight decision making. Factors were a tailwind and a vehicle on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anthony, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1994 · N7313F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed prior to liftoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA153.md): Maule M-4 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1994 · N12016 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA152.md): Grumman American TR-2 · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N1639R · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command not performing an aborted landing after the first porpoise event and bounce into the air. Factors associated with this accident were an excessive airspeed and porpoising encountered by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA132.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Augusta, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N6408F · No damage
  > The improper touchdown performed by the balloon pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCQ01.md): Robert O. ELY STARDUSTER-II SA300 · Baxter Springs, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N107UP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA126.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Beloit, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N3735E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA106.md): Grumman G-164A · Sublette, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N9686 · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Related factors are sun glare and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA097.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Inman, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N2495L · Destroyed
  > An unintentional spin which occurred during the maneuvering phase of a biennial flight review. A factor related to the accident was: the airplane's lateral-directional characteristics at or near the stall speed.
- [NTSB CHI94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N3592R · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N7924G · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action when the student pilot failed to maintain adequate directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A related factor is the drifted snow.
- [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 CHI94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA073.md): Cessna T210M · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N1215M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.
- [NTSB CHI94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA069.md): Plummer Supercat · Stafford, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. His inadequate training was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA050.md): Mitsubishi MU-300 · Goodland, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N710MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot-in-command's poor IFR procedures.
- [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 CHI94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA029.md): Cessna 182N · Onaga, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N92881 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runway lights.
- [NTSB CHI94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA009.md): Luscombe 8F · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N801B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment during the landing roll. The proximity of the ditch to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA323.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ellis, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N9666D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors in the accident are the pilot's premature liftoff, his failure to keep the airplane properly aligned during the initial climb, and the high density altitude.
- [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 CHI93LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA310.md): Cessna 177RG · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N33299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [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 CHI93DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ02.md): Cessna 188 · Buhler, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N4864Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear.
- [NTSB CHI93MA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93MA276.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Byers, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · CFCRJ · Destroyed
  > The captain's failure to adhere to the agreed upon flight test plan for ending the test maneuver at the onset of prestall stick shaker, and the flightcrew's failure to assure that all required switches were properly positioned for anti-spin chute deployment.…
- [NTSB CHI93FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA267.md): Cessna 310C · Norton, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N339R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to alcohol impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather, fog, and the dark night.
- [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 CHI93LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA235.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bloom, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8633W · Substantial damage
  > improper refueling by a person or persons unknown. A factor was deteriorated fuel.
- [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 CHI93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA186.md): Ercoupe 415C · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N37139 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudged approach to landing.
- [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 CHI93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA157.md): Air Tractor AT301A · Solomon, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N3162A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA169.md): Cessna A188B · Garden City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N731DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA141.md): Beech V-35B · Bennington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N38076 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA135.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Kinsley, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N9460N · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The adverse weather conditions were factors which contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Towanda, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N6346E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for a gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA114.md): Beech F33A · Park, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1993 · N5592A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's physical incapacitation for reason or reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N444TD · Destroyed
  > An improper use of the flight controls by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA070.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Susank, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1993 · N712AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the owner's representation that the airplane met the requirements for flight into icing conditions. The weather and airframe ice were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA066.md): Cessna 310R-II · Marysville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1993 · N8016M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions encountered, and the windshield & airframe ice.
- [NTSB CHI93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N63294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of rudder control and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Kechi, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N67766 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance not performed (gasket deteriorated), other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA036.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Ft. Riley, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N3563Z · Destroyed
  > The non-current student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while operating at night, in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [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.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=14&state=KS

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