# NTSB investigations, 1994, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA059.md): American Champion Citabria 7-GCBC · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1994 · N31271 · Substantial damage
  > the pilots improper use of brakes during practice landings, and his lack of total experience in tail wheel equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA057.md): Mooney M20J · Scott City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N4023H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA029.md): Hughes 269C · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N9294F · Substantial damage
  > inadvertant engagement of the rotor drive system, while the helicopter had been left unattended by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA022.md): Cessna 210A · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N6663X · Substantial damage
  > total loss of engine power for reason(s) undetermined. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI94LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA339.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N1105Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the delay in aborting the takeoff
- [NTSB CHI94LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA344.md): Prest Eagle II · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N257SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA315.md): Mooney M20F · Hanston, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N9310V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the number two connecting rod. Factors in the accident were the fouled windshield utility wires, the road sign, and the telephone pole.
- [NTSB CHI94LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA311.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed
  > the attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [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 CHI94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA291.md): Cessna 188 · Sublette, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N133MC · Substantial damage
  > improper preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident were the delayed jettisoning of the airplane's hopper load and the inability of the airplane to climb.
- [NTSB CHI94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA254.md): Beech 33 · Wichita, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N7960M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate management of the fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [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.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1994
  AND 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?state=KS&year=1994

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