# 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. Page 8 of 57 · 2,834 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 DEN07LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA083.md): Beech 35 · Topeka, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N460B · Substantial damage > The use of unapproved bolts to mount the crankshaft and gear together, causing fatigue and failure of those mounting bolts, resulting in the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the separation of the crankshaft gear, and… - [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 DEN07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA070.md): Mooney M20K · Ingalls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · N5737M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to refuel while en route, resulting in loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the poor weather at the pilot's destination. - [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 DEN07CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA056.md): Cessna 172R · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N2621Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the gusting winds and the crosswinds. - [NTSB DEN07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA044.md): Marino Exec 162F-1995 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2007 · N113JD · Substantial damage > the failure of the tail rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA043.md): Cessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around. - [NTSB DEN07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA019.md): Luscombe 8F · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N26324 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible. - [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 DEN06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA106.md): Cessna 140 · Cunningham, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N89669 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud. - [NTSB DEN06CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA101.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N6955P · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to 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 DEN06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA081.md): Grumman G-164B · Dighton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N14RY · Substantial damage > The broken rocker arm boss causing the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve to stay closed and subsequently the engine failed. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft field the airplane set down in. - [NTSB DEN06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA067.md): Cessna T210N · Arkansas City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2006 · N7617N · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain. - [NTSB DEN06LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA063.md): Rumble/Williams/Boomhower Starduster II · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N7JC · Substantial damage > Vapor lock which resulted in total engine failure and the pilot's abrupt brake application on touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper design of the fuel system resulting in the misrouting of the fuel lines close to the exhaust pipes,… - [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 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 DEN06CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA054.md): Cessna 170B · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N2359J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open… - [NTSB DEN06LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA050.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N331FC · Substantial damage > the pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather conditions and improper in-flight planning which resulted in loss of control and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action, the icing and dark night conditions. - [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 DEN06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA039.md): Spane RV-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N437T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the… - [NTSB DEN06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA032.md): Cessna 170B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2006 · N2912D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB DEN06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA022.md): Cessna 172S · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N1053X · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll and the drainage ditch masked by snow. - [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 CHI06TA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06TA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N400PD · Substantial damage > The binding of the main rotor blade's tachometer cable during cruise flight resulting in an observed split tachometer indication/aural alarm and perceived mechanical emergency and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing. A… - [NTSB CHI06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA086.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · St Marys, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N39216 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway. - [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 DEN06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA016.md): Abruzzo Grom-1 · Kendall, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N96YD · Minor damage > the downdraft forcing the balloon into the power lines. A contrbuting factor was the clear air turbulence and the power lines. - [NTSB CHI05LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA178.md): Cessna 210E · La Gygne, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N4933U · Substantial damage > The failure of the throttle control cable which resulted from wear followed by fatigue cracking. A factor associated with the accident was the corn crop which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [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 CHI05CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA150.md): Cessna 172P · St. Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N53462 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA141.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Maize, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N44242 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure adequate takeoff performance, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB CHI05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA137.md): Mazzon Dragonfly · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N821KM · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing and his misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear. Factors were the aborted landing performed by the pilot and the degradation… - [NTSB CHI05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA128.md): Cessna T210N · Smith Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N6366Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the… - [NTSB CHI05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA127.md): Cessna 150F · Neodesha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N8337G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the… - [NTSB CHI05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ludell, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA107.md): Whittman Tailwind · Lyndon, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N74849 · Substantial damage > The pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a wrong runway, the… - [NTSB CHI05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA108.md): Interstate S-1A-90F · Lancaster, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N37395 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation and the unsuitable terrain encountered, the tree and the fence. - [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 CHI05FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA056.md): Cessna 421C Riley Turbine E · Overland Park, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N844JK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling. - [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 CHI05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA003.md): Sinclair Zenith 701 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N701TD · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's inadequate design/production of the landing gear axle leading to its separation and the airplanes subsequent nose over during the landing roll.. A factor was the axle's separation from its spring. - [NTSB CHI04LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA280.md): Cessna T210L · Kingman, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2004 · N2027S · Substantial damage > The lack of engine oil due to the mechanic's improper maintenance in not securing the loose "B" nut for the oil pressure line to the turbocharger leading to the loss of engine power while maneuvering. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain the pilot… - [NTSB CHI04LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA264.md): Cessna 401 · New Century, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N408TE · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during approach to an alternate airport. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his flight into adverse weather,… - [NTSB CHI04CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA230.md): Bowles Questair Venture · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N39SB · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI04CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA224.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N2353W · Substantial damage > The pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=KS&page=9 ## 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=8&state=KS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.