# 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 CHI93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA007.md): Howard DGA-15P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N67433 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability, and airplane performance data not followed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA289.md): Learjet LR-60 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N602LJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate flight test methods by the manufacturer and the FAA which did not permit safe operating clearances.
- [NTSB CHI92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA273.md): Alon 415-A2 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6555Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI92FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ness City, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N5272L · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ06.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Scott City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N9635P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain sufficent airspeed for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG03.md): Daniel M. Dent BD-5 B · Ft. Levenworth, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N583BD · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power following an electrical short to ground in the aircraft's 'ignition kill' electric circuit.
- [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 CHI92DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ04.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18 · Norton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N90135 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to level off while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ03.md): Cessna A188B · Meade, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N4813R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his exceeding the aircraft's takeoff capability.
- [NTSB CHI92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7867U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and remedial action not performed by the pilot. Factors related to this accident were a swerve encountered by the pilot and the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [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 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 CHI92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N15619 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the rough/uneven runway surface and the inadequate maintenance of the runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1668Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the instructor's inadequate remedial action(s).
- [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 CHI92DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ02.md): Larry E. Medlin Challenger II SPEC. · Maize, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1992 · N4268R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed while turning from base leg to final approach. Factors in the accident are the pilot's lack of total and recent aviation experience.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ01.md): George Adrian Rands/ Coyote · Agusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N3181N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate, and an airspeed above stalling speed during a VFR final approach.
- [NTSB CHI92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA116.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hanover, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N135AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff earlier in the takeoff roll, and the inadvertent stall/mush after lift-off. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA099.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N20044 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI92FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA028.md): Piper PA28-236 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N412GK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, his loss of aircraft control, and his exceeding the aircraft's design limits. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and procedures, and his continued flight into known adverse weather.
- [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).
- [NTSB CHI92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA023.md): Cessna 150K · Kiowa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an…
- [NTSB CHI92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA022.md): Rockwell AC 690B · Milton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N799V · Destroyed
  > Incapacitation of the pilot in command, followed by the loss of control and an inflight breakup with a unqualified person on the controls.
- [NTSB CHI91LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA304.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1991 · N4795T · Substantial damage
  > Delayed remedial action by the pilot in command. Factors related to the accident are a misjudged approach by the pilot in command, and complacency on the part of the FAA inspector.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ09.md): Hispano Aviacion HA200 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N9123E · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected ignition harness resulting in an inflight fire during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA290.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N67781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was inaccurate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI91LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA282.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emporia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N6136D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his delay in taking remedial action. The weather (fog) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA242.md): American AA1 · Spearville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N6108L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to perform a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were poor in flight/planning decision which resulted in the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB CHI91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA235.md): Aero Commander 500B · Silica, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N904DF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate separation during formation flight. Related factors are overconfidence in personal ability and poor planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1991 · N7113A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's discontinuing his crosswind compensation and his lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA232.md): Cessna 305 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1991 · N19KL · Substantial damage
  > Fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were compensation for wind conditions were inadequate and presence of trees during the emergency landing attempt.
- [NTSB CHI91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA227.md): Aero Commander 500B · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N120EL · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear handle was placed in the gear up postion prematurely resulting in a gear retraction during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were proper procedures were not followed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ07.md): Grumman G-164A · Sharon Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N7964 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft takeoff performance exceeded and disregard of performance data by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident is high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ08.md): Sebly Amateur Built ACRO-SPORT II · Columbus, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N391KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is soft terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA200.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N87113 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident is crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ06.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA187.md): Grumman American AA1C · Lansing, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N9688U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost/disoriented and attempted a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were a low level of fuel and soft terrain (wheat field crop).
- [NTSB CHI91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA174.md): Cameron N120 · Overland Park, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N4014R · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during an approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA147.md): Beech 58P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N6407M · Substantial damage
  > A go around was not performed resulting in the proper touchdown not being 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 CHI91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA130.md): Beech 58 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N58SE · Substantial damage
  > Remedial action was delayed by the instructor pilot. A factor related to the accident was an excessive rate of descent.
- [NTSB CHI91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA113.md): Robinson R-22 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N2503A · Substantial damage
  > An improper autorotation was performed by the dual student and remedial action was delayed by the CFI. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate airspeed and rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1991 · N96868 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the dual student and remedial action was delayed by the CFI. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ04.md): Cessna A-188 · Harper, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N8189V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA094.md): Cessna R172K · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N758ML · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bolt. A factor related to the accident was: the soft, unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N4450C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in a ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ03.md): Rans S-11 Pursuit · Hays, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N2164K · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure caused by a seized piston. A factor associated with the accident is the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate during his forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA053.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Gardner, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N84499 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ02.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brownell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · CGDLC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft had been refueled.
- [NTSB CHI91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA033.md): Cessna 150K · Valley Center, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N6026G · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and 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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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