# NTSB investigations, 1995, 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 CHI96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA049.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parker, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N14BA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (cocaine); his improper in-flight decision to continue flight over an overcast condition and then to descend into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC); his failure to maintain control of…
- [NTSB CHI96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA046.md): Robert Eckley Rotorway · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N50235 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper maintenance of the helicopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of proper certification for the operation of the helicopter and his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA044.md): Herring Sport FAN · Newton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N95SF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the presence of traffic requiring the pilot to perform an evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA043.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Stark, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N7019G · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A factor was the weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA034.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stafford, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N93726 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude and flew into transmission wires. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA031.md): Beech 35 · Belleville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N9894R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his approach to the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions, a sick passenger that diverted the pilot's attention, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's decision not to execute the missed approach…
- [NTSB CHI96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA025.md): Beech A90 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N93RY · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives regarding the entrance door, which resulted the door coming open in flight.
- [NTSB CHI96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Liberal, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA012.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N8866P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed on final approach to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA338.md): Helio U-10D · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N2706J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA336.md): Cessna T210M · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N7660E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the auxiliary fuel boost pump during descent which led to fuel flooding and loss of combustion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA322.md): Benham F8L Falco · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N11HM · Destroyed
  > a sudden shift in wind direction which resulted in diminished airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA302.md): Morrow Starduster I · Ottawa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N46565 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delayed remedial action during the inverted spin maneuver. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA296.md): Bradley DQ2 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N8Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the aircraft's inadequate handling capability.
- [NTSB CHI95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA299.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N6911M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI95LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA289.md): Beech B-60 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N999AB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inattentiveness to the severity of the weather conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were: the icing conditions, airframe ice accumulation, and the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded by the…
- [NTSB CHI95LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA279.md): Cessna 188B · Canton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N9151R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain the proper flying speed or to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI95LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA274.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N53376 · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop.
- [NTSB CHI95LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA249.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N222KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed before liftoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA251.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Junction City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N1585P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing despite excessive speed and insufficient runway length remaining. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model aircraft, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA223.md): Cessna 182C · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8779T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in a rough running engine and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA214.md): Avid Flyer · Auburn, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N8031M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot operating the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors included lack of recent flight experience, inadequate maintenance, and low airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI95LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA198.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N23477 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the loose nut on the adjustment screw and the jammed exhaust valve on the number three cylinder. A factor in the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA137.md): Cessna P210N · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4614K · Minor damage
  > fatigue and subsequent catastrophic failure of the connecting rod originating from the decarburized area on the shank of the rod. Factors were the low cloud weather condition and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA130.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Winfield, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N2198U · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the rotor drive system clutch assembly due to excessive wear of the clutch assembly. A factor in this accident was the soft ground in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA128.md): Cessna T337G · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N4KP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during an excessive takeoff roll. Factors were the loss of power on the number two engine which occurred for an undetermined reason, the pilot's disregard of the takeoff checklist, and the 25 degree flap setting.
- [NTSB CHI95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA122.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N9849V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DCQ01.md): Pitts S-2B · Ottawa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N876CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing proper stall/spin recovery procedures.
- [NTSB CHI95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA111.md): Baker Long EZE · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1995 · N3223P · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump. Factors associated with the accident were fuel starvation, insufficient altitude and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA106.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Meade, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N5237S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB CHI95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA112.md): Globe GC-1B · Norton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N78103 · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. The rough, uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA091.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N833KS · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Contributing factors to this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway for takeoff and the tailwind condition.

## 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") = 1995
  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=1995

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