# NTSB investigations, 2013, 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 CEN14CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA096.md): Cessna 172K · Concordia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2013 · N1176M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his decision to turn off of the runway during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an earth berm.
- [NTSB DCA14IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14IA016.md): Boeing 747 - 409LCF · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2013 · N780BA · No damage
  > the flight crew's failure to properly identify the airport and runway of intended landing. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's failure to follow company procedures for crosschecking navigational information and visual cues to verify the airport…
- [NTSB CEN14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA050.md): Piper PA 28-150 · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2013 · N5790W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to attempt a climb with an excessive pitch attitude for the tailwind condition and flap setting, which resulted in an approach to stall and subsequent off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA033.md): Clevenger Jimmie B Pitts S 1S · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N67JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.
- [NTSB CEN14FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA009.md): Cessna 500 · Derby, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N610ED · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,…
- [NTSB CEN14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA008.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N610AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA561.md): Weatherly 620 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2013 · N4623M · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage to the airplane and its fuel and electrical systems.
- [NTSB CEN13LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA514.md): Challenger II · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The right wing’s folding up in flight for reasons that could not be determined because an examination did not reveal any abnormalities with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA453.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N45957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA439.md): Woods Rufus III Vans RV-8A · Lucas, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N131RP · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA423.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N377TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain adequate airspeed and clearance from obstructions during a grass field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA411.md): Luscombe 8 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N1837B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA346.md): Rogers T-51 Mustang KIT · St Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2013 · N548RR · Substantial damage
  > Foreign debris in the propeller governor, which led to excessive wear in the governor and its subsequent in-flight failure.
- [NTSB CEN13CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA319.md): Cessna TR182 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N757QT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA280.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Galena, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N57719 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN13CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA279.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Meriden, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N1818J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot electing to land at an airport with a runway environment that precluded a go-around with the tailwind weather conditions present which resulted in a runway excursion during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA278.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Anthony, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N3171L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the balloon's altitude, which resulted in the balloon impacting an airport rotating beacon tower.
- [NTSB CEN13LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA265.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2013 · N23257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention after the door hinge failed and a piece of door glass struck the pilot, resulting in the airplane's descent into the crops and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N731JF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN13LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA263.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Udall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N628JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN13LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA254.md): Mason Robert Kolb Mark 3X · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N125KP · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to depart with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN13LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA245.md): Raytheon G36 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N222GL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA188.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2013 · N715BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA153.md): Cessna 177RG · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2013 · N88NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

## 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") = 2013
  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=2013

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