NTSB investigations, KY

97 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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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')),
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    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 = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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…Feb 6, 2026 · N476JC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26MA024Accident · 14 fatalClass 1 · MajorPreliminary reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · Louisville, KYOn November 4, 2025, about 1714 eastern standard time (EST), United Parcel Service (UPS) flight 2976, a Boeing (McDonnell-Douglas) MD-11F airplane, N259UP, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from runway 17R at Louisville Muhammad…Nov 4, 2025 · N259UP · DestroyedNTSB ERA25LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEdwin Miller Calidus · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane, which resulted in dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.Sep 20, 2025 · N4779M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Tom W Kitfox III · Greenville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.Jul 4, 2025 · N11TY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Gilbertsville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.Jun 2, 2024 · N220SW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA387Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Henderson, KYAn in-flight collision with a bird shortly after takeoff.Aug 30, 2023 · N313CT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 8, 2023 · N2448R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA002Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Murray, KYThe 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.Oct 2, 2022 · N3005E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA225Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Owensboro, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 13, 2022 · N92913 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Louisville, KYA loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 18, 2021 · N62LU · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 6, 2020 · N3725T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDayton-Wright DH-4 · Bowling Green, KYA primary control (aileron) system anomaly that progressively worsened during a test flight that resulted in a loss of control. The reason for the anomaly was not determined due to impact damage.May 2, 2020 · N32517 · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jul 28, 2019 · N9548W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe 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.Feb 26, 2019 · N2184X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · London, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.Sep 4, 2018 · N230DE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Warsaw, KYThe pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.Jun 3, 2018 · N8698 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA297Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTukan Trike · Nicholasville, KYThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during takeoff.Aug 27, 2017 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KYA 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.Jul 10, 2016 · N3519T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28RT · Taylorsville, KYThe 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…Jun 12, 2016 · N42JA · DestroyedNTSB 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).May 6, 2016 · N89847 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 19, 2015 · N358CD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C - 65 · Hopkinsville, KYThe failure of the pilot to identify poor engine performance during the engine run-up before takeoff. Also causal to the accident was the mistimed right magneto and the poor condition of the spark plugs in the No. 4 cylinder.May 22, 2014 · N46777 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bronston, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance due to density altitude, as well as the pilot’s decision to initiate the takeoff from…Jul 8, 2013 · N44293 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Louisville, KYThe pilot's failure to set the correct flap position before takeoff and his inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the operation of the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight, both of which led to an aerodynamic stall at too low an…Jun 12, 2013 · N118JD · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Aug 19, 2012 · N4746J · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 12, 2012 · N903XC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, KYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.May 20, 2011 · N68844 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA270Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHealy RAF 2000 · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s overcompensation for gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.May 17, 2010 · N397MK · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 6, 2010 · N365DC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Louisville, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 14, 2006 · N642KM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Paintsville, KYthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in destruction of the helicopter.Jun 6, 2005 · N2KX · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Cynthiana, KYThe inoperative left main landing gear brake check valve, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.Aug 28, 2004 · N888LC · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco ASO · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.Apr 9, 2004 · N11253 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Industries Rally RX7 · Nicholasville, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue the inadvertent flight in variable wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with power lines. Factors were the variable wind conditions and the unsuitable takeoff area.Feb 28, 2004 · N4110M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Covington, KYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.Dec 20, 2003 · N9469B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStarnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, after experiencing an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.Apr 27, 2003 · N1V · DestroyedNTSB IAD03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Russellville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.Feb 6, 2003 · N7184M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 12, 2001 · N6899W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Covington, KYA flock birds were ingested into both engines, resulting in substantial damage to the engines.Feb 22, 1999 · N682DA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manchester, KYThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the high, wet grassy runway.Jun 19, 1997 · N2111G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Campbellsville, KYthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his failure to remove the control lock, and his failure to abort the takeoff.Jun 30, 1996 · N3870C · DestroyedNTSB BFO96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stanton, KYwas the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.Dec 2, 1995 · N89188 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in his failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff.May 19, 1995 · N43786 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Sacramento, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance.Sep 29, 1994 · N7695E · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18-A · Paducah, KYThe inadequate supervision by the flight instructor resulting in a loss of directional control while conducting a simulated emergency, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a roll over.Apr 27, 1993 · N6126S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-310-200 · Covington, KYThe improper installation of the thrust reverser stow switch assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the erroneous illumination of the thrust reverser warning light.Dec 18, 1991 · N803PA · No damageNTSB BFO90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Paducah, KYThe loss of tail rotor thrust due to improper part installation.Jul 27, 1990 · N9017S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89IA063Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Silver Grove, KYDuring a takeoff run from the Ohio river, the right sponson collided with a submerged log. The a/c sustained minor damage.Dec 29, 1988 · N85020 · Minor damageNTSB ATL88FA174Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Middlesboro, KYWitnesses rprted the eng did not sound like it was providing full power drg takeoff & that abt 3/4 of the 3600' rwy was used for the takeoff roll. After lift-off, the acft climbed at a shallow angle to abt 250 to 300 ft AGL. It then entereda shallow left…May 14, 1988 · N9654M · Substantial damage