# NTSB investigations, KY: Runway excursion

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 ERA26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA107.md): Cessna 560 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N476JC · Substantial damage
  > On February 6, 2026, about 0925 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 560XL, N476JL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Danville, Kentucky. The two flight crew and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA042.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2025 · N897PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA25LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA353.md): Cessna 525C · Mayfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2025 · N577RT · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2025, about 1640 central daylight time, a Cessna 525C, N577RT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mayfield, Kentucky. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA271.md): Rohrer Douglas D Vans RV-14A · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2025 · N288EE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain an appropriate touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA25LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA257.md): Yates Tom W Kitfox III · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2025 · N11TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA24LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA352.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2024 · N9991E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA004.md): Michael J Wright SA300 · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N27MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting a gusting crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA199.md): Piper PA28 · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2023 · N2448R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.
- [NTSB ERA22LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA225.md): Cessna 182 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2022 · N92913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA147.md): Cessna T182T · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2022 · N767RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA042.md): Piper PA32R · Flemingsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2021 · N4363W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point or go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA205.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Columbia, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2021 · N2136M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA20CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA283.md): Beech 36 · Murray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2020 · N312LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the simulated power off landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane’s left wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ERA20CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA240.md): Piper PA28R · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N3725T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA20CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA023.md): Cessna 172 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N6097G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplane
- [NTSB GAA19CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA472.md): Cessna 172 · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2019 · N9548W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB GAA19CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA367.md): Cessna 172 · Lebanon, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2019 · N75903 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA532.md): Cessna 206 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N230DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA139.md): Cessna 402 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2018 · N402MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface.
- [NTSB GAA16CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA373.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N99CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB GAA16CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA220.md): Cessna 172 · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N89847 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).
- [NTSB ERA15LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA134.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2015 · N358CD · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly inspect and clean the engine ignition harness spark plug terminals, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during an attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA100.md): Shannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N32SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…
- [NTSB ERA12CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA547.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…
- [NTSB ERA12CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA516.md): Beech A23-19 · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N4746J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA392.md): Bowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N903XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the…
- [NTSB ERA11CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA453.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N5080M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA11LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA386.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N8319N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA10CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA310.md): Cessna 170 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N4273V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA173.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N365DC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB ERA09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA439.md): Mooney M20S · Mayfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA195.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N603EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '300' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence?state=KY

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