# NTSB investigations, KY: Loss of control - in flight

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 MIA08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA027.md): Cessna T210N · Bloomfield, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N5431C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA046.md): Cessna 310R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N3364G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA011.md): Slagle Thorp T-18 · Franklin, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N515HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA212.md): Schrack Starduster Too · Verona, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N5462 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC07FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA159.md): Mooney M20F · Brooks, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N9180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC06FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA209.md): Cessna 401A · Whick, KY · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2006 · N408JC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was the instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06TA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06TA190.md): MD Helicopter 500N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 2006 · N520AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB NYC06LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA171.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Monticello, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The misplaced parachute suspension line, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC06LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA062.md): Bell 206B · Big Creek, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N36HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent settling with power during a descent. Contributing to the accident was mechanical turbulence in the lee of an obstruction in windy conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA125.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N7795E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA094.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N340PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA050.md): Cessna 208B · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N9469B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA043.md): Barness Pulsar I · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N97JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA020.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Franklin, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N3264Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA206.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA136.md): Beech 35-B33 · Harned, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N8953M · Destroyed
  > The airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA090.md): Starnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1V · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB IAD03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA015.md): Bell 206L1 · Albany, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N108AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in an angle of approach in relative wind conditions conducive to a loss of helicopter tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the obstacles surrounding the landing field.
- [NTSB NYC01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA145.md): Aeronca 7DC · Fulton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N82562 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly from the rear seat, which reduced his visibility of critical flight instruments, including the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Hodgenville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N106ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in conducting soft field landings.
- [NTSB NYC01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA102.md): Cessna 152 · La Grange, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N95655 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane at low altitude. A factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB NYC00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA079.md): Beech 58 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2000 · N875JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA140.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Jackson, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N2743E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night.
- [NTSB NYC99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA119.md): Howard DGA-15P · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N79M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC99FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA085.md): Cessna 310N · Cecilia, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N4159Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB NYC98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA181.md): Cessna 305A · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N5245G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA101.md): Beech D95A · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N479AM · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the flight instructor to feather the engine in a timely manner. Factors were improper placement of the fuel selector valve by the student and failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise its placement.
- [NTSB IAD97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA010.md): Bellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA034.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7676J · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable).
- [NTSB BFO95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA009.md): Cessna 150D · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N5962T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB BFO94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Fisherville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1994 · N6429B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight loss of control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA105.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N2346J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the helicopter was outside the height-velocity envelope (for a successful autorotation), when loss of directional control occurred.
- [NTSB BFO94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA057.md): Cessna 182A · Berea, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N5868B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff. A factor related to the accident is the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA013.md): Cessna C-150 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N704US · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt control of the airplane on short final to the runway, with the flaps retracted, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the trees. A factor in this accident was the poor judgement of the student pilot to go…
- [NTSB BFO93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Brandenburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N60347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed prior to liftoff, leading to an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident include the pilot's improper use of flaps and his failure to follow the published procedures for a…
- [NTSB NYC93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA096.md): Air & Space 18-A · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1993 · N6126S · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC92FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA150.md): Cessna 340 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N194S · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertent spiral and collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB NYC92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA137.md): Donald L. Betchan KR-II · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N983DB · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the flight controls by the prospective buyer, and the failure of the owner/operator to adequately supervise the prospective buyer. Factors related to the accident were the lack of experience in type of airplane for the prospective buyer, and…
- [NTSB BFO92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA088.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N188AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation/vertigo.
- [NTSB BFO92FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FLQ01.md): James D. Riehm Rotorway Exec · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N191JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM which resulted in the inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience and overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB BFO91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA086.md): Cessna 172 · Grayson, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N10PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB NYC91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA181.md): Ercoupe 415D · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N980DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct flight with a known deficiency that adversely affected the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL90FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA115.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N5661F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to operate the aircraft within the center of gravity limitations of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL90DLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLQ01.md): Bell 47D1 · Hickman, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N2134 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL89FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA098.md): Beech BE-18 · Covington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N3281T · Destroyed
  > Pilot attempted a takeoff with coating of frost on the airframe which resulted in a loss of lift during climbout.
- [NTSB ATL87FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA244.md): Cessna 150L · Murray, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1987 · N6795G · Substantial damage
  > PIC stated to friends he intended to execute a hammerhead stall after take off from a private grass strip. Airstrip owner observed acft make a low pass, pitch up vertically, and execute a hammerhead stall at about 450-500 feet AGL. There was insufficient…
- [NTSB ATL87LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA170.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1987 · N8021W · Substantial damage
  > The plt observed the rear of the upper engine cowling lift up shortly after takeoff and he became concerned that the cowling might come off the airplane during flight. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the airport to land, the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL87LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA153.md): Cessna 152 · Trenton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N68163 · Destroyed
  > The dual instruction flight was practicing soft field landings at a private grass strip. The aircraft stalled during a go-around attempt on the second approach when the student pilot executed a steep pullup to clear powerlines. The aircraft pitched down,…
- [NTSB ATL87DLQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DLQ03.md): Air & Space 18A · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 1987 · N6154S · Substantial damage
  > The gryoplane had been overhauled to new specifications and was making its first test flight. During takeoff the acft experienced a slight left yaw, and attempts to correct the yaw only increased it. The plt aborted the takeoff and the acft landed in a yawed…
- [NTSB ATL87DLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DLQ01.md): Air Command CDR Elite 532 · Paducah, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 1, 1987 · N2562 · Destroyed
  > While conducting local traffic pattern training, the gyroplane undershot runway 22 during an attempted landing. The plt was killed in the crash. The investigation failed to disclose any aircraft problems. The autopsy revealed severe coronary arterisclerosis…

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&state=KY

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