NTSB investigations, 1988, KS
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
Cases per year
| 1963 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 134 |
| 1965 | 112 |
| 1966 | 134 |
| 1967 | 136 |
| 1968 | 109 |
| 1969 | 106 |
| 1970 | 92 |
| 1971 | 91 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1973 | 65 |
| 1974 | 84 |
| 1975 | 84 |
| 1976 | 91 |
| 1977 | 85 |
| 1978 | 67 |
| 1979 | 83 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 71 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1985 | 55 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 1988
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'KS' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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") = 1988 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KS' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB MKC89LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Derby, KSDrg an eng run-up before a simulated instrument flt, the crew noticed the carb heat control would only move about 1/2 of its normal travel. The plts discussed the malfunction & ran the eng for another 1 to 2 min until the oil temp gauge indcd a temp rise. Drg…NTSB MKC89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Lawrence, KSThe plt said that shortly after takeoff, the engine began to misfire and lose power. He elected to abort the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining portion of the runway. He ran off the end, into a farm field, where the acft nosed down and was…NTSB MKC89LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Elkhart, KSWhile attempting to land in strong crosswind conditions, the plt lost directional control. The acft veered off the runway and was substantially damaged. The winds were gusting over 40 knots, with occasional gusts of 60 knots.NTSB MKC89LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Linwood, KSPoor in-flight planning and decision, inadequate visual lookout, and clearance not attained by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC89FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Hutchinson, KSPurpose of flight was to prepare the left-seat pilot for a type rating, and this was his first landing since completing ground school. There was another student in the jump seat, and two more in the back of the airplane. The airplane was landing on runway 31;…NTSB MKC89LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Garnett, KSHaving just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency…NTSB MKC89LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Sublette, KSWhile conducting an aerial application operation, the aircraft struck some cross-country power lines. The acft nosed down and struck the terrain, causing substantial damage to the acft and serious injuries to the pilot. The pilot was unable to recall the…NTSB MKC89FA014Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Lenexa, KSThe PIC had been drinking alcoholic beverages before the flt and had taken the prescription anti-depresion drug pamelor. In combination, the adverse side-effects of the drug are magnified. The PIC decided to fly instead of drive to visit a friend working the…NTSB MKC89LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Andover, KSWhile turning base to final for landing on a private grass strip, after a personal cross country flight, the aircraft stalled and fell uncontrolled to the terrain. A post accident investigation failed to reveal any malfunction of the control systems or…NTSB MKC89LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Lawrence, KSThe plt elected to terminate a local flt due to windy, turbulent conditions aloft. He initiated a landing in a slight crosswind that he rprtd was gusting to 20 knots. Drg the landing, he lost control & the acft touched down hard in a nose low attitude.…NTSB MKC89LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Quinter, KSThe pilot was flying at reduced power without the use of carburetor heat. The aircraft engine began to run rough. The pilot added carburetor heat and full throttle which resulted in the engine backfiring. The pilot elected to execute a precautionary landing.…NTSB MKC89LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer TG3A · Yoder, KSAn abrupt maneuver resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot in command.NTSB MKC88LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEllis Quickie Q2 · Winfield, KSWitnesses said that after takeoff, the plt made one low level pass, then returned for landing. The plt rprtd that he intended to make a go-around, but that he may have pushed the elevator control forward instead of the throttle. Subsequently, the acft was…NTSB MKC88FA173Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Hays, KSOperation attempted with known deficiencies in equipment, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was: the pilot's use of an improper starting procedure & the fence.NTSB MKC88LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226 · Emporia, KSWhile cruising at 17,000 ft, the 1st officer's rgt window panel failed & blew outward. A cabin decompression occurred & the copilot was seriously injured. The captain immediately descended to 10,000 ft & continued to their destination where an otherwise…NTSB MKC88DCQ04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTeratorn Tierra II · Plevna, KSThe pilot stated that on takeoff climb, approximately 100 feet AGL, the a/c broke to the right and hit the ground. The pilot suspected right aileron control problems. Inspection of a/c revealed no mechanical problems. The wind was light and variable at 10 KTS.NTSB MKC88LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Olathe, KSShortly after takeoff, the pilot said the engine failed. He said he pumped the throttle and the engine restarted about the same time the acft returned to the runway. The engine restart propelled the aft back into the air. The plt felt he had sufficient power…NTSB MKC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-F · Lawrence, KSThe pilot said the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion during a personal cross country flight. He said he tried to glide to his final destination airport, but made an emergency ldg in a farm field about 2 miles short of the airport.NTSB MKC88LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Topeka, KSWhile taxiing in from a personal solo training flight, the student pilot taxied into a chain link fence while attempting to park the acft. The right wing spar sustained substantial damage.NTSB MKC88FA119Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Atwood, KSThe PIC had deptd the denver metro area carrying pax to vacation in Indiana. No flt plan was filed and there was no record of a preflt wx brief. The flt progrsd without any known difficulty until reaching the colorodo/kansas border. The PIC rqstd and rcvd wx…NTSB MKC88LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Olathe, KSAfter a long cross country flight, the pilot said he encountered heavy rain and thunderstorms near his destination. He reported that he was able to continue the flight under VFR, but when landing on the wet runway braking was ineffective. The airplane…NTSB MKC88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Trousdale, KSDuring a cross country personal flight, the PIC noticed an excessively high oil temperature. He said he enriched the fuel mixture, and when that failed to cool the engine, he reversed his course back to his departure apt. Shortly after his reversal of course,…NTSB MKC88LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Dighton, KSDuring an aerial application operation, the plt said that as he initiated liftoff, the acft turned to the left and he felt he had no rudder control. He hit a fence on the apt boundary, continued, dumped his chemical load, hit a tree, and landed in a field…NTSB MKC88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35C · Manhattan, KSArriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10…NTSB MKC88DCQ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ada, KSThe a/c contacted powerlines about 25 feet AGL, contacted a tree, broke another powerline, and then crashed into a pickup truck. No evidence of preimpact mechanical problems were found with either airframe or powerplant. A toxicological test of the pilot…NTSB MKC88LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Kansas City, KSDuring a lndg roll subsequent to landing, the nose landing gear collapsed. A post-impact insptn of the gear indicated that a bolt (which retains the retract arm to the bellcrank) had sheared. The bolt was also discovered to have been installed in the wrong…NTSB MKC88LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1A2 · Horton, KSThe PIC was executing touch and go lndgs when he reportedly experienced a shift in wind conditions. The acft impacted the ground short of the rwy. He said that the wings suddenly lost lift resulting in a high descent rate. The PIC reported no mechanical flt…NTSB MKC88LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Concordia, KSWhile attempting a crosswind landing, PIC decided to make a go-around. During the go-around the acft stalled, struck the terrain and cartwheeled.NTSB MKC88DCQ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-150 · Chase, KSWitnesses stated they saw the acft spraying a hayfield. They observed the acft strike a powerline as it was making a turn. The pilot stated that his wing clipped the powerline and that the acft went into a flat spin from which he couldn't recover.NTSB MKC88LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Manter, KSWhile conducting a team aerial application operation, the trailing aircraft struck the terrain with the right wing tip, rotated in a flat attitude about 2 turns, and was destroyed by fire. The pilot said, while in a downwind procedure turnaround, into the…NTSB MKC88LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Manhattan, KSWhile practicing short field ldgs at night, the pilot stated he felt he stalled on final about 15 to 20 feet above the runway. The aircraft bounced three times, striking each wing on the first two touchdowns and collapsing the nose gear assembly on the last…NTSB MKC88LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Goodland, KSWhile flying a certificated experimental ag acft, for purpose of compliance with FAR regulations, the employee of the federal aviation administration lost control during landing rollout. The wind conditions, relative to the runway, were about a 80 degree…NTSB MKC88LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ottawa, KSThe student pilot was on a solo cross country flight. During the landing, the aircraft began to porpoise. The pilot performed remedial action, however, the aircraft had already sustained substantial damage.NTSB MKC88LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Wichita, KSDuring a night ldg with strong gusty x-winds, the PIC lost control during the roll out and careened off the runway substantialy damaging the acft. The PIC stated the windshield was partially coated with ice making forward visibility difficult.NTSB MKC88FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream 500B · Pierceville, KSThe acft dptd garden city under extremely poor wx cond's. more than half way to dodge city, the PIC rptd eng pblms to Kansas city (ARTCC). Vectors were provided to the dodge city arpt, but the PIC did not maintain assigned hdgs. The acft headed back towards…NTSB MKC88DCQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportFlagg Star Lite · Ft. Scott, KSThe failure of the main spars at the attachment points inside the fuselage.