# NTSB MKC72DCQ12: Piper PA-32, N4105W, Emporia, KS, July 24, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: July 24, 1971
- Place: Emporia, KS · EMPORIA, KS
- Location: 38.4024° N, 96.1946° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Emporia, KS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.4024&lon=-96.1946&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 13, 1972
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 162184
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC72DCQ12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCQ12

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2735  71/7/24    EMPORIA,KANS        PIPER PA-32         CR-  0  0  2  INSTRUCTIONAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1145                    N4105W              PX-  0  0  1  DUAL                      AGE 34, 3138 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            560 IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - EMPORIA MUNICIPAL
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          EMPORIA,KANS                TOPEKA,KANS
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: PARKED AIRCRAFT                           TAXI: OTHER
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES
        FACTOR(S)
           POWERPLANT - ENGINE CONTROLS: THROTTLE-POWER LEVER ASSEMBLIES
        REMARKS- THROTTLE OPEN,MIXT-CUT OFF,STARTED,ADVN MIXT THROTTLE STUCK.PLT AWARE THROTTLE STICKING.DMG N5334H
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4105W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4105W-2004-08-17), registration cancelled 2004-08-17, S/N 32-40168, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-32
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (registry code 7103212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Emporia Municipal

## Other investigations on N4105W (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA043), Feb 6, 2002: Piper PA-32-300 (N4105W), Atlanta, GA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.
- [NTSB MKC72AK036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK036), Dec 15, 1971: Piper PA-32 (N4105W), Topeka, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0006), Aug 25, 1969: Piper PA-32 (N4105W), Topeka, KS, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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