NTSB investigations, KY

43 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, KY per year, 1964–2026: 43 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA23LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resulted in the airplane’s departure from the paved surface and impact with a ditch. Contributing was the flight…Oct 15, 2022 · N63663 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Monticello, KYAn encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · Substantial damageNTSB OPS11IA173Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Covington, KYThe local controller's distraction with a helicopter south of the field.Dec 9, 2010 · N3731T · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ERA10CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Hazard, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.Sep 15, 2010 · N1156U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Georgetown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surface during lateral hover, which resulted in dynamic rollover.Nov 14, 2009 · N2374 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA06MA064Accident · 49 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KYthe flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the…Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · DestroyedNTSB IAD04LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172R · Lexington, KYThe ground controller's failure to advise the relieving controller information regarding an engine run-up, which subsequently resulted in the flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with jet blast during ground taxi.Nov 30, 2003 · N9968F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-227-AT · Covington, KYthe tug driver's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in his failure to see the airplane in time to prevent the collision.Jan 8, 2002 · N556UP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Firestar · London, KYThe student pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor in the accident was his lack of total aviation experience.Oct 16, 1999 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KYThe tug driver's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout.Oct 11, 1998 · N997DL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97IA031Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR 42 · Covington, KYimproper use of procedures by maintenance personnel at an overhaul facility during overhaul of the landing gear, allowing corrosion to occur on the barrel lugs of the landing gear, which subsequently led to fatigue cracking of the lugs and eventual collapse…Nov 20, 1996 · N47AE · Minor damageNTSB NYC94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-602P · Falls Of Rough, KYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout prior to entering the runway, resulting in a taxi off the runway to avoid conflict, onto soft terrain, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.Oct 24, 1993 · N6891M · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.May 17, 1992 · N93426 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-123 · Louisville, KYInadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in on ground collision with a blast fence. Contributing was inadequate instruction from ground personnel.Mar 19, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damageNTSB BFO91LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Morehead, KYThe pilot's operation of his aircraft in exceedingly high wind conditions.Apr 9, 1991 · N3781F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200C · Madisonville, KYThe acft struck a 2-FT hi avgas pump while the plt was taxiing around another acft that was parked. The nose gear collapsed & a small fire resulted. The plt & pax evacuated the acft. Line psnl were unable to extinguish the fire with hand-held extinguishers.…Jun 24, 1987 · N617MS · DestroyedNTSB ATL87LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D-17-S · Louisville, KYFollowing a normal landing on runway 06 at bowman field, the acft nosed over while clearing the rwy. The plt reported applying brakes and recalled feeling the tailwheel lift off the ground. The plt did not report any system malfunction, and the investigation…Dec 20, 1986 · N217SD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BA-31 · Louisville, KYWhile taxiing for takeoff, a jetstream 31 operating as a commuter carrier to dayton, Ohio, collided with the fourth baggage cart of a four car train. The visibility on the ramp was reduced due to rain and fog. The baggage cart driver stated that he was…Nov 26, 1986 · N823JS · Minor damageNTSB ATL84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Murray, KYThe pilot stated that during taxi from landing, the left wing tip of the aircraft struck the corner of the main hangar building. Daylight hours, clear weather and dry ramp area conditions existed at the time.Sep 20, 1984 · N1936X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti FN333 · Lexington, KYThe acft was being taxied in from landing when the engine quit. The pilot cranked the engine to restart, an explosion was heard and flames appeared in the cabin area. The pilot evacuated the acft as flames totally destroyed it. The engineis mounted above and…May 26, 1983 · N591W · DestroyedNTSB ATL82DA253Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Campbellsville, KYWhile taxiing to a hangar the left wheel went off the taxiway causing the left gear to collapse.Aug 26, 1982 · N6850J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA200Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Richmond, KYPilot hand propped aircraft which broke tail tie-down rope and taxiied unattended into a runway light and a ditch about 175 feet from starting point.Jul 14, 1982 · N37109 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FA094Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Louisville, KYSep 29, 1979 · N6096K · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FA075Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35 · Somerset, KYSep 4, 1979 · N614L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FLQ23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Erlanger, KYAug 13, 1979 · N5470T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD76AI025Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Lexington, KYNov 17, 1975 · N5611D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75FLQ17Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500B · Louisville, KYMar 3, 1975 · N6399U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74FLQ35Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-5 · Louisville, KYMay 29, 1974 · N5442L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD73FIQ35Accident · No injuriesClosedGreat Lakes 2T-1R · Louisville, KYJun 24, 1973 · N3290 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD73AI018Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Covington, KYJun 14, 1973 · N136C · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI73ALQ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177RG · Lexington, KYFeb 11, 1973 · N1874Q · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI72FLQ37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Lexington, KYMay 7, 1972 · N6467G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FLQ18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182B · Frankfort, KYOct 4, 1971 · N2432G · DestroyedNTSB CHI72FLQ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310N · Danville, KYSep 14, 1971 · N5030Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70D0068Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan ST-3KR · Bowling Green, KYJul 6, 1969 · N54403 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI68D0624Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A23-24 · Owensboro, KYFeb 25, 1968 · N3666Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI67F0475Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172C · Paducah, KYFeb 14, 1967 · N1807Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI67D0342Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150D · London, KYOct 21, 1966 · N4145U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI67D0074Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Columbia, KYJul 9, 1966 · N6104H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI65F0096Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Monticello, KYApr 14, 1965 · N7410P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI65I0072Incident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B-727 · Covington, KYFeb 6, 1965 · N1975 · No damageNTSB UNK65X0300Accident · 1 fatalClosedBensen Gyro B8MEJ · Berea, KYOct 16, 1964 · N3402G · Substantial damage