# 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 CHI91DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ01.md): Robert Bressler Pitts S-1E · St. Francis, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N53RB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oswego, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N6981P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper placement of the fuel tank selector by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Latham, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N5536J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N739VN · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.
- [NTSB CHI91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA005.md): Luscombe 8A · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N45606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exceeding the proper climb rate of the aircraft, and his not maintaining control of the aircraft to prevent a stall.
- [NTSB CHI91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA007.md): Cessna 172H · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3226L · Substantial damage
  > Gusty crosswinds, excessive flap setting, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCQ01.md): Piper PA 36-300 · Mingo, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush being encountered by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a load jettison not performed.
- [NTSB CHI90LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA238.md): Mooney M20B · Winfield, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N74745 · Substantial damage
  > Non-compliance of an airworthiness directive by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA217.md): Harper Volksplane WE-1 · Kingman, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N4509 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB MKC90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA149.md): Cessna 177 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N30032 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA146.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N7295F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA142.md): Cessna T210M · Kiowa, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N1273M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA137.md): Cessna 180 · Goddard, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N1655C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a loose fuel strainer screen. A factor related to this accident was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA141.md): Beech B-60 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N725DJ · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that there was no suitable terrain in which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N3650Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the powerplant cylinder and stall/mush encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N50820 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent flight from VFR into IMC by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N48642 · Substantial damage
  > Poor pre-flight and in-flight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N714XG · Substantial damage
  > A power plant failure for undetermined causes.
- [NTSB MKC90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA114.md): Cessna 182RG · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N7311S · Substantial damage
  > Gear down and locked not identified, and emergency procedures not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA110.md): Beech S35 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N5892J · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB MKC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA102.md): Lightcap PITTS-S-1D · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N64585 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear attachment strut, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MKC90DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DCQ02.md): Bell UH-1B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N8142W · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper rotor RPM, while maneuvering over a high obstruction (power line) at the end of a swath run, which resulted in an inadvertent descent & collision with the terrain. The high obstruction was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N714EB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, fuel calculations misjudged and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DCQ01.md): Daniels BD-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N31481 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin resulting in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA078.md): Cessna 310 · Belleville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N18HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to the loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB MKC90IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90IA070.md): Boeing 737-300 · Wichita, KS · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N17317 · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of level arm.
- [NTSB MKC90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA069.md): Cessna 175 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N7555M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear yoke.
- [NTSB MKC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Herington, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N8285N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #2 exhaust valve, and improper flare by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA058.md): Cessna 195 · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N4332V · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA050.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N4022X · Substantial damage
  > Directonal control was not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA044.md): Cessna P210N · Newton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N4589K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the resultant delay in flaring to land were related factors.
- [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 MKC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N8912S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to poor planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA036.md): Burdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N99615 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Osage City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N20428 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude to the runway while on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and static wires.
- [NTSB MKC90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA025.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N4114W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA030.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N3158Z · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the engine for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft dirt.
- [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 MKC89FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA179.md): Mooney M20F · Mound City, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N6960V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into an area of thunderstorms & heavy rain which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were thunderstorms and heavy rain.
- [NTSB MKC89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA177.md): Cessna 180 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N24TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A contributing factor was the failure of the engine to supply power.
- [NTSB MKC89DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCQ01.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18-A · Ingalls, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N7032M · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. As he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind and the…
- [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 MKC89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA137.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clayton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N8846L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA130.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ft Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N9507D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI89IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA104.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10 · Garden City, KS · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N1848U · No damage
  > The failure of some of the passengers to follow the captain's instructions to fasten their lap belts.
- [NTSB MKC89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA132.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Scandia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N7450Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and small trees.
- [NTSB MKC89FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N4315J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around.
- [NTSB MKC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA058.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N47431 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA047.md): Piper PA-28 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N2213T · Substantial damage
  > Drg an eng run-up before a simulated instrument flt, the crew noticed the carb heat control would only move about 1/2 of its normal travel. The plts discussed the malfunction & ran the eng for another 1 to 2 min until the oil temp gauge indcd a temp rise. Drg…
- [NTSB MKC89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA045.md): Cessna 175 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N7159M · Substantial damage
  > The plt said that shortly after takeoff, the engine began to misfire and lose power. He elected to abort the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining portion of the runway. He ran off the end, into a farm field, where the acft nosed down and was…

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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=16&state=KS

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