# NTSB investigations, 1997, 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 CHI98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA071.md): Piper J-3 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N32737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N6377L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command misjudged the fuel supply and selected an empty fuel tank which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered when the airplane touched down short of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA059.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1997 · N4854V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were low ceilings, fog, and the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA051.md): Beech E55 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N3914A · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertant landing gear retraction, which occurred due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA048.md): Cessna 172E · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N5332T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, dark night conditions, and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA041.md): Beech 95-B55 · Burlington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N3681K · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined event resulting in the door seal inflation pump catching fire, the pilot's failure to close the cockpit air vents allowing heat and flames from the airplane's nose section to melt electrical wiring behind the instrument panel, and the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA034.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1997 · N9404W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, his failure to activate the pitot heat system, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were: the pilot did not obtain a preflight weather…
- [NTSB CHI98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA027.md): Champion 7ECA · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N7505F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the aircraft owner to reinstall the quick release hinge pins/safety pins, and failure of the pilot to notice the missing pins during the aircraft preflight, which resulted in separation of the main entry door during flight.
- [NTSB CHI98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA024.md): Beech 23 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N843KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's excessive pull-up and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during a simulated engine failure after takeoff, resulting in a stall/mush onto the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA022.md): Mooney M20K · Emporia, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N305RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude above the minimum descent altitude for the approach. Factors contributing to this accident were the low ceiling, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB CHI97LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA302.md): Rans S-11 Pursuit · Hays, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1997 · N4299Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA286.md): Piper PA-22 · Shields, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N9228D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power from undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N704TL · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed.
- [NTSB CHI97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA260.md): Cessna 182 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N9952T · Destroyed
  > the Airworthiness Directive and propeller overhaul not being complied with. Factors to the accident were the propeller blade retention failure and rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N8960G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to perform a precautionary landing in a corn field due to an undetermined event in the cockpit. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the 'smoker' switch, his unfamiliarity with the 'smoke' equipment…
- [NTSB CHI97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA228.md): Cessna 188B · Halstead, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N4864Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI97LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Haviland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N3265U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and…
- [NTSB CHI97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA217.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N268JW · Substantial damage
  > the sustained partial loss of engine power due to low compression on one cylinder and the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA193.md): Grumman G-164 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control and the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA177.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N4954R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control shortly after it had touched down during its liftoff. A factor in this accident was the premature liftoff during takeoff by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA167.md): Grumman G-164 · Council Grove, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N663B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing and the fence post. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inability to see the fence post due to the high vegetation, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB CHI97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Prairie View, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N7859 · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined event, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: an automobile, which prevented the pilot from landing on a road; and a dirt bank (terrace) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA110.md): Gulfstream 500B · Mission, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1997 · N4918 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA105.md): Piper PA-24 · Elk Falls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N8739P · Substantial damage
  > fracture of the fuel selector assembly which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA100.md): Cessna 172K · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N46311 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and exceeding the airplane recommended crosswind component. Factors associated with this accident were the weather conditions of a high wind, gusts, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA128.md): Rochette Rans S-12 XL · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N102EY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly flared the airplane and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N6359M · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure and separation of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA061.md): Cessna 182K · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N2898R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch, which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA055.md): Beech D95A · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N44BP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly selecting the 'off' position on the left engine fuel selector valve, his failure to verify the fuel selector valve's proper position prior to landing, and his inability to obtain best rate-of-climb single-engine speed.

## 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") = 1997
  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=1997

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