# NTSB investigations, KY: In flight encounter with weather 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 DEN08CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA001.md): Degelia Rotor Flight Dynamic · Ashland, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N444PD · Minor damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC06LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA214.md): Cessna 150K · Shelby Gap, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N6401G · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with mountainous terrain. A factor was the low ceiling. - [NTSB IAD05LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Knottsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N6225E · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB NYC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Harlan, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2004 · N8173U · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling. - [NTSB NYC03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA148.md): Beech F-35 · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N205 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to descend into clouds, and his exceeding the maximum speed and design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC01FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA053.md): Robinson R-44A · Sandgap, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N744FC · Destroyed > the pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while operating over unlighted terrain at night. Factors were the isolated areas of fog, and night conditions. - [NTSB NYC98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA038.md): Cessna TR182 · Owenton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N4701S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight decision and VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was a low ceiling. - [NTSB BFO90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA072.md): Cessna A152 · Hyden, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N4728A · Destroyed > The pilot intentionally continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the thunderstorms and the pilot's lack of instrument… - [NTSB ATL90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA104.md): Balloon Works 7B · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N1512T · Substantial damage > The overload failure of several jumper cords. Factor(s) were inadvertent encounter with unfavorable wind (dust devil). Subsequently, the pilot was unable to control the rate of descent. - [NTSB ATL90FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA008.md): Cessna 172N · Eddyville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N733WK · Destroyed > The pilot continuing VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: low ceiling and rain. - [NTSB ATL89FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA149.md): Beech S35 · Russellville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N6863Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his continued flight into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contibuting factors were: the dark night, the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence… - [NTSB ATL89FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA131.md): Mooney M20F · Lynch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9252V · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. - [NTSB ATL89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA068.md): Beech B-90 · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1989 · N784K · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering to land. Probable contributing factors were inoperative weather radar, thunderstorms, lightning, an undetermined electrical problem, dark night, the pilot's improperly planned approach and visual… - [NTSB ATL88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA228.md): Mooney M20F · Burkesville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N6864V · Destroyed > The plt reported that the airplane encountered heavy rain and extreme turbulence while flying over a black cloud at 8,500 ft. he stated that it was as if an 'invisible tornado had reached out' and grabbed the airplane; excessive climb & descent rates were… - [NTSB ATL88FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA136.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1988 · N8171P · Destroyed > The plt received preflt wx briefing that stated VFR flt was not recommended due to low pressure system affecting proposed flt path. Wx forecast included tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms to 42,000', moderate rime icing, moderate turbulence, wind gusts to 70 KTS,… - [NTSB ATL88FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA104.md): Beech A36 · Bow, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N2929R · Destroyed > The pilot had received two weather briefings. In both, he was advised of forecast and known icing conditions. The pilot reported ice build-up to ATC. Afterward he requested no further assistance from ATC to locate a suitable landing area. Wreckage examination… - [NTSB MIA88LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA090.md): Douglas DC-9-82 · Hickman, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1988 · N915TW · No damage > The capt left the seat belt sign on after takeoff. The flight attendants made a followup announcement for the passengers to remain seated and keep their seatbelts fastened due to the turbulence they were encountering. A passenger elected to get up from her… - [NTSB ATL86LLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLQ01.md): Cessna 172 · London, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N20273 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion during a x-country flt. The plt had encountered wx and in attempting to reach an alternate arpt the acft ran out of fuel. The plt was not instrument rated and the wx at London was 600 ft overcast… - [NTSB ATL85LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA259.md): Hughes 269C · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N9280F · Substantial damage > After takeoff from off airport landing zone, the acft encountered heavy raninshowers and the plt attempted to return to the landing zone. Visibility was such that the plt was unable to see the ground and the tailrotor contacted a lake adjacent to the landing… - [NTSB ATL85FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA085.md): Beech B-50 · Edgewood, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1985 · N3669B · Destroyed > During a VFR flt from london, KY, to detroit, MI, the acft crashed into a single family home while attempting a landing at cvg arpt. The plt reported a right eng pwr loss, from suspected impact ice. The alternate air source did not change the acft… - [NTSB ATL84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA070.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waverly, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1983 · N2767M · Substantial damage > About 8 mi from his destination the plt encountered freezing rain. He decided to retrieve a flashlight from his briefcase in the back seat to use in checking for ice on the wings & in consulting his charts. While leaning over the back seat, the plt lost his… - [NTSB ATL83LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA325.md): Piccard AX-6 · Louisvile, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N16JF · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing at 0600 EDT & noted nothing significant that would be a hazard to flt. He proceeded to long run park, aprx 20 mi east of louisville, KY, to launch the ballon. There was a 654 foot tower in the vicinity, but the plt believed the… - [NTSB ATL83FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA128.md): Cessna 310 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1983 · N923CA · Destroyed > The plt obtained a wx briefing & filed a flt plan from lexington to paducah,KY with a 15 min en route stop at bowling green, KY. While inbound to bowling green, he reported that the cloud base was at aprx 6000 ft & that there was lightning to the west. After… - [NTSB ATL83LLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LLQ01.md): Beech 35 · Hazard, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N188CB · Destroyed > The pilot reported that the airport was located in a valley, and due to the terrain, it was necessary to takeoff on runway 17 with a quartering left tail wind. He reported that a mountain was located close to the runway centerline (to the right) as well as… - [NTSB ATL82DA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA258.md): Hughes 269C · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1982 · N8982F · Substantial damage > The pilot received a weather briefing before taking off on an aerial traffic patrol for a local radio station. He was issued a special VFR clearance to follow a pre-established route. However, after departing, he encountered thunderstorm activity. He returned… - [NTSB ATL82DA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA234.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Providence, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N9722U · Substantial damage > Dense ground fog developed before the plt returned to land. He made two approaches & go-arounds before the accident, & each time he had to fly very low to see the rwy lights. The plt stated that during the third approach he was looking for the arpt & not… ## 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" = 240) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=240&state=KY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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