# NTSB investigations, 2006, 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 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.

## 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") = 2006
  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=2006

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