NTSB investigations, KY
32 cases where the sequence of events included Runway excursion.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 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"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 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
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 ERA26LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 560 · Danville, KYOn 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 ERA26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Bowling Green, KYThe 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 ERA25LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 525C · Mayfield, KYOn 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 ERA25LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRohrer Douglas D Vans RV-14A · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot’s failure to attain an appropriate touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA25LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Tom W Kitfox III · Greenville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA24LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Danville, KYThe 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 ERA24LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael J Wright SA300 · Georgetown, KYThe 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 ERA23LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Somerset, KYThe 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 ERA22LA225Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Owensboro, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA22LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Hazard, KYThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Flemingsburg, KYThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point or go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Columbia, KYThe pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA20CA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Murray, KYThe 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 ERA20CA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Bardstown, KYThe 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 GAA20CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Louisville, KYThe 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 airplaneNTSB GAA19CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mt. Sterling, KYThe 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 GAA19CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lebanon, KYThe 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 GAA18CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · London, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · Mount Sterling, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface.NTSB GAA16CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard · Somerset, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.NTSB GAA16CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Richmond, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).NTSB ERA15LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, KYMaintenance 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 ERA15CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportShannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KYThe 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 ERA12CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KYThe 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 ERA12CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KYThe 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 ERA11CA453Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA10CA310Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Campbellsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB ERA10CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mount Sterling, KYThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.NTSB ERA09CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · Mayfield, KYThe pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.NTSB CHI08LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KYThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.