# NTSB investigations, KY: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA325.md): Cessna 210 · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 2, 2026 · N9420M · Substantial damage
  > On September 1, 2026, at 2225 central daylight time, a Cessna 210K, N9420M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dawson Springs, Kentucky. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR26FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA223.md): Comp Air CA6-WB · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2026 · N82BT · Destroyed
  > On June 20, 2026, about 0846 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA6-WB, N82BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nicholasville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated…
- [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 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 ERA25LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA023.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA012.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N5006W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA005.md): Bell 206L-3 · Owenton, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2024 · N230AE · Destroyed
  > On October 7, 2024, at 1730 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L3+, N230AE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Owenton, Kentucky. The pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight medic were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by Air Evac Life…
- [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 ERA23LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paris, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2023 · N6111W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA002.md): Aeronca 7AC · Murray, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2022 · N3005E · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.
- [NTSB ERA22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA129.md): Lindstrand Balloons 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N377LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
- [NTSB ERA22FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA085.md): Beech V35 · Crab Orchard, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2021 · N5704V · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [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 ERA21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA292.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Princeton, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N512RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to accurately determine the takeoff weight of the helicopter, which resulted in exceeding the helicopter’s maximum weight capability.
- [NTSB ERA21FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA229.md): Munson Roger J RV-8 · Van Cleve, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N284RM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB ERA21FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA135.md): Vans RV7 · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2021 · N383DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N9557S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA069.md): Glassair I · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2020 · N118CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [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 ERA19TA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA213.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Franklin, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 8, 2019 · N41830 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA184.md): Piper J3C · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2019 · N70803 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during the approach, which resulted in inadequate clearance from a tree.
- [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 ERA19FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA155.md): Bellanca 1730 · Henderson, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N9693E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack at a low altitude, in the airport traffic pattern, following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing…
- [NTSB ERA19LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2019 · N2184X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin.
- [NTSB ERA19TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA105.md): Beech 76 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N7KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA307.md): Piper PA28 · Butler, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N95410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA18FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA022.md): Piper PA32 · Fountain Run, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N3371W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…
- [NTSB ERA18FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA005.md): Bryant C Crosby BC Ultra PUP · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2017 · N484HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate a flight in an airplane he had never flown and with no currency in any airplane nor a medical certificate, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's psychiatric…
- [NTSB ERA17LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA297.md): Tukan Trike · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA488.md): Charles D Walker Walker Curtiss JN4D · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2017 · N8262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the biplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA17LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA268.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N89738 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA393.md): Bell 206 · Dixon, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2017 · N8159J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately identify hazards to flight during agricultural application operation planning.
- [NTSB GAA17CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA402.md): Bell 206 · Uniontown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N60KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from power lines, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA17FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA180.md): Beech A36TC · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N1804E · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's overreliance on his…
- [NTSB GAA17CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA263.md): Piper PA28R · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N33006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA469.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2016 · N2899X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA281.md): Vans RV4 · Shelbyville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N924WZ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA16LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA274.md): Alisport Silent 2 Targa · London, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2016 · N602SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the right side of the canopy before takeoff, and an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering with an open canopy. Contributing to the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy was the lack of a visual…
- [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 ERA16FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA248.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Hickory, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N427TV · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's inappropriate removal without replacement of the safety wires on the collective lever pin screws during a recent maintenance inspection, which resulted in the screws backing out and led to a loss of collective control in flight.
- [NTSB ERA16LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA254.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N3519T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA16LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA212.md): Piper PA28RT · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N42JA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff with a partial loss of engine power that occurred early in the takeoff roll. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident fire damage to the engine precluded…
- [NTSB ERA16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA201.md): Criquet Aviation Bogota Columb Storch FI-156 · Fordsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N429BB · Destroyed
  > The steep descent to ground impact for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [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 ERA15LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA377.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N2175K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB GAA15CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA229.md): Mckinney Charles R Searey · Augusta, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N831CM · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA304.md): Board James A Zenith 601 HD · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N740JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper adjustment of the propeller blade angle, which resulted in inadequate engine thrust, and his decision to continue the takeoff despite the excessively long takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA293.md): Beech C90B · Georgetown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N257CQ · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA272.md): Smith Steen Skybolt · Junction City, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N31CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA15FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA220.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Rowdy, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2015 · N26886 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.

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## 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" = '470' 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/470/sequence?state=KY

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