# NTSB investigations, 1999, 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 CHI00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA044.md): Hughes 269C · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N58408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.
- [NTSB CHI00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Benton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · N759NT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA004.md): Draper Rans S-10 · Benton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · N7868G · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors relating to the accident was the undetermined loss of power and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA346.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N8446W · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience, his lack of familiarity with the airplane, and the stall/spin encountered.
- [NTSB CHI99LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA344.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Atlanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N5532K · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the aerobatic maneuvers performed by the pilot and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA287.md): Rockwell S-2R · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N4923X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging his pull-up maneuver resulting in contact with the wire. A contributing factor was the wire.
- [NTSB CHI99LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA297.md): Weatherly 201B · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N197SK · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to an undertorqued carburetor fulcrum screw. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the low altitude of the aerial operation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA257.md): Schweizer 269C · Jetmore, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N88007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper procedures by not following the helicopter manufacturer's recommended engine RPM reduction procedures during autorotations. A factor was the pilot not attaining the proper rotor RPM during the autorotation practice.
- [NTSB CHI99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA256.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N97MA · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA250.md): Cessna 150L · Udall, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N6726G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA212.md): Cessna 150M · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N45078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI99LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA198.md): Mahler BD-4 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N184BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control with the runway centerline during takeoff. A factor was the high vegetation off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI99FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA202.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · La Crosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N108AN · Destroyed
  > directional control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA195.md): Cessna 150G · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N2263J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI99FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA190.md): Cessna 182J · Satanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N2711F · Substantial damage
  > the preflight planning/preparation and the missed approach not performed by the pilot. The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot was an additional cause. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and the fog.
- [NTSB CHI99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA183.md): Grumman American G-164B · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N6515K · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the rocker arm bolt. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the crops.
- [NTSB CHI99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA180.md): Cessna 182D · Zurich, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N9169X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA177.md): Cessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N1372G · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin.
- [NTSB CHI99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA172.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH82A · Maize, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N9393 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff as a result of wind shear. Factors associated with the accident were the variable, gusty wind conditions, and the tree which was contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA169.md): Hornbeck Glassair · Johnson City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N83PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude performance of aerobatics.
- [NTSB CHI99FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA165.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Elkhart, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N400MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the poor weather…
- [NTSB CHI99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA158.md): Boeing Stearman PT-27 · Grainfield, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N59260 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision and failure to maintain adequate clearance with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI99FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA164.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N8252S · Destroyed
  > the chafed through turbocharger oil supply hose, the failure of maintenance personnel to install a clamp on the turbocharger oil supply hose, and the inability of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA168.md): Cessna 172P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1999 · N172YA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N9275R · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot and the unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the high, soft, and wet grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA138.md): Cessna 150L · Bonner Springs, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N11143 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing to clear obstacles at the end of the field. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning/preparation, the tailwind, the telephone pole, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA127.md): Reindl Quickie 2 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N22RQ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA126.md): Champion 7ECA · Atchison, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1999 · N2990G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Atwood, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5706G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI99IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA100.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Salina, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1999 · N40061 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The ARTCC personnel failed to maintain radio communications with both airplanes and failed to maintain IFR separation standards. Factors relating to the incident were the FAA does not require cargo airplanes to be equipped with TCAS and neither airplane was…
- [NTSB CHI99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA094.md): Cessna 172C · Grenola, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N1831Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight due to incapacitation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA061.md): Beech BE-V35B · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1999 · N740T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather that resulted in structural icing and subsequently an aerodynamic stall on landing flare. A factor was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.

## 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") = 1999
  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=1999

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