# NTSB investigations, KY: In flight collision with object

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 NYC07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Benton, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N148HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI06FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA141.md): Cessna 210N · Ft. Thomas, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N5212U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain altitude/clearance with trees while attempting to return to the airport.
- [NTSB NYC04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA078.md): Raven Industries Rally RX7 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N4110M · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC04CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA049.md): Bell B407 · Morehead, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N508MT · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel's failure to identify the hazardous condition. Factors were blowing snow and night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Wax, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N3807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA005.md): Cessna 172N · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N6413J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into an antenna tower. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Fairfield, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9660F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA229.md): Cessna 182RG · Princeton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N3674C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA067.md): Beech C-90 · Somerset, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2000 · N74CC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to follow his approach clearance, and subsequent descent into unprotected airspace which resulted in a collision with the guy wire. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller to verify the approach he cleared the pilot to…
- [NTSB NYC99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA224.md): North American T6-G · Falmouth, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N7767C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance on approach which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA136.md): American Eurocopter AS-350B · Ashcamp, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N35AG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Sublett, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N25856 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with a perceived excessive fuel consumption, and delaying his decision to execute a precautionary until night, which resulted in the airplane impacting wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB NYC99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA064.md): Boeing 757 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1999 · N682DA · Substantial damage
  > A flock birds were ingested into both engines, resulting in substantial damage to the engines.
- [NTSB NYC98LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA162.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N3023M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning for a downslope landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of training for downslope landing situations.
- [NTSB NYC97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA141.md): Cessna 182 · Springfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N8568T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his delay in aborting the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and proximity of the fence to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA054.md): Cessna 208B · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1997 · N922FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane on the ILS glide slope, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and the inadvertent in-flight collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were sleet/snow, dark night conditions, and the pole.
- [NTSB IAD96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA151.md): Cessna 150C · Liberty, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N1947Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA070.md): Cessna 172N · Mintonville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1995 · N734KV · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's intentional VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the inadequate altitude to prevent an inadvertent collision with an obstruction.
- [NTSB NYC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA022.md): Cessna 150L · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N5483Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB BFO94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA139.md): Cessna 182L · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N3376R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and adequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB BFO94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA078.md): Cameron ET-90 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1994 · N898ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the landing approach. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft that exceeded the balloon's available climb capability.
- [NTSB NYC94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA030.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N39595 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by conducting flight below minimum descent altitude (MDA) without visual referece which resulted in an inflight collision with wires. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB NYC94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA002.md): Grumman G-164-A · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N9909 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate visual lookout in flight which resulted in the collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA138.md): Robinson R22 · Warsaw, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9021Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB NYC93FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA115.md): Enstrom F28C · Gordon, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N200NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wire.
- [NTSB BFO91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA025.md): Cessna 182C · Bonnyman, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1991 · N8696T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB ATL89FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA213.md): Beech 100 · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N887PE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and the tree.
- [NTSB ATL89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Deane, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1988 · N98185 · Destroyed
  > While en route to wise, Virginia from richmond, Kentucky on a pleasure flight, the airplane collided with trees on rockhouse mountain. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The fuel selector was found…
- [NTSB ATL87LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA207.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Crestwood, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1987 · N2897H · Substantial damage
  > The balloon contacted power lines as it was beginning to climb after an aborted ldg attempt. Electrical arcing ignited the propane fuel supply on board. The sole-occupant student plt jumped from the burning balloon and fell approx 40 ft onto a fence. The…
- [NTSB MIA87FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA047.md): Beech C-55 · Ivel, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1986 · N7975M · Destroyed
  > The plt who was originally scheduled to make the charter flt to pick up the pax was reluctant to do so due to low ceilings in the mountainous area at the destination. The owner of the company took the flt & the flt was observed by witnesses near the…
- [NTSB ATL86LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA257.md): Cessna 150L · Covington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N10539 · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed at the airstrip on his fathers farm as the third stop of the day. He reported that during the attempted takeoff he hit a tree and stalled the acft. His student pilot certificate had been signed off for his first x-country flt the day prior to…
- [NTSB ATL86FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA155.md): Beech 95-B55 · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1986 · N3001S · Destroyed
  > Acft observed in level flt in IMC just below EST 500 foot ovc. EST viz about 3/4 mi. Lt wing struck 15/16 inch dia steel guy cable 534 feet AGL shearing outer 118 in. Acft impacted earth fill dam 1169 ft from 650 feet tall tv antenna. Tower. Top of tower…
- [NTSB ATL85LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA260.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Prestonburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N9763Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that while on short final the aircraft encountered a down draft which caused a sudden loss of altitude resulting in a hard landing. The aircraft tire blew on landing and the aircraft veered off of the side of the runway and was substantially…
- [NTSB ATL85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA204.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N1534C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot launched Balloon from college campus with two pax. Flew for 35 minutes. During flight he radioed ground crew which was at landing site. During descent pilot saw utility wires previously unnoticed. Parachute was ventd to increase descent rate and avoid…
- [NTSB ATL85FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA140.md): Cessna 140 · Hawesville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N72587 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with and sunk into the Ohio river following a wing separation after contacting the lowest wire in a set of 3 power lines which spanned the river. Two other wires were located above the set of 3 power lines. Witnesses on and near the river…
- [NTSB ATL85FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA061.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glasgow, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1984 · N6077H · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed one mi short of rwy 07 at Glasgow municipal airport while on sdf rwy 07 inst app. There were no witnesses to the actual accident other then the surviving passenger who stated that the plt had asked her to look for the rwy lights. She stated…
- [NTSB ATL83LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA338.md): Cessna 172 · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N2882L · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a power line during a G0-around. Investigation revealed the acft had rolled about 3/4 of the way down the 2700 ft rwy before a go-around was started. The collision occurred 850 ft beyond the departure end of the rwy 30 ft AGL and 400 ft…
- [NTSB ATL82FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA161.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Hazard, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N5781Z · Destroyed
  > The helicopter was on an aerial survey flight with 3 engineers on board. During the flight, the pilot was flying to various areas in response to commands from the observers (engineers). While responding to a command, the helicopter collided with an electrical…

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&state=KY

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