# NTSB investigations, KY

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA18FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA022.md): Piper PA32 · Fountain Run, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N3371W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…
- [NTSB ERA18FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA005.md): Bryant C Crosby BC Ultra PUP · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2017 · N484HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate a flight in an airplane he had never flown and with no currency in any airplane nor a medical certificate, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's psychiatric…
- [NTSB ERA17LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA297.md): Tukan Trike · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA488.md): Charles D Walker Walker Curtiss JN4D · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2017 · N8262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the biplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA17LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA268.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N89738 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA393.md): Bell 206 · Dixon, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2017 · N8159J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately identify hazards to flight during agricultural application operation planning.
- [NTSB GAA17CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA402.md): Bell 206 · Uniontown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N60KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from power lines, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA17FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA180.md): Beech A36TC · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N1804E · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's overreliance on his…
- [NTSB GAA17CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA263.md): Piper PA28R · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N33006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA254.md): Cessna 172 · Columbia, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N64144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a flare during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA103.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Beattyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2017 · N135LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2016 · N456SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA469.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2016 · N2899X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA290.md): Kessinger Roger L Rans Coyote · London, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N910RK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA16LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA281.md): Vans RV4 · Shelbyville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N924WZ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA16LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA274.md): Alisport Silent 2 Targa · London, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2016 · N602SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the right side of the canopy before takeoff, and an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering with an open canopy. Contributing to the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy was the lack of a visual…
- [NTSB GAA16CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA373.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N99CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA16FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA248.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Hickory, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N427TV · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's inappropriate removal without replacement of the safety wires on the collective lever pin screws during a recent maintenance inspection, which resulted in the screws backing out and led to a loss of collective control in flight.
- [NTSB ERA16LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA254.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N3519T · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB ERA16LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA212.md): Piper PA28RT · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N42JA · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA201.md): Criquet Aviation Bogota Columb Storch FI-156 · Fordsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N429BB · Destroyed
  > The steep descent to ground impact for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA220.md): Cessna 172 · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N89847 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).
- [NTSB ERA16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA062.md): Beech D35 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N2991B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA377.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N2175K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA15LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA341.md): Piper PA 28RT-201 · Russell Springs, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2015 · N8162S · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate fuel injection servo maintenance due to an out-of-date AD list, which resulted in the fuel injection servo plug backing out of the threaded plug hole on the regulator cover of the fuel injection servo and subsequent total…
- [NTSB GAA15CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA229.md): Mckinney Charles R Searey · Augusta, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N831CM · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA304.md): Board James A Zenith 601 HD · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N740JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper adjustment of the propeller blade angle, which resulted in inadequate engine thrust, and his decision to continue the takeoff despite the excessively long takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA293.md): Beech C90B · Georgetown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N257CQ · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA272.md): Smith Steen Skybolt · Junction City, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N31CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA271.md): Young John E Searey · Corbin, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N236JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper conduct of a precautionary landing, which resulted in abnormal water contact that damaged the hull.
- [NTSB ERA15FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA220.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Rowdy, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2015 · N26886 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA054.md): Bellanca 1730 - A · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2015 · N9523E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA134.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2015 · N358CD · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance 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.
- [NTSB ERA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA100.md): Shannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N32SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…
- [NTSB ERA15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA088.md): Piper PA34 · Kuttawa, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2015 · N81291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the left engine fuel selector before takeoff and to recognize the incorrect setting during the flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power on both engines.
- [NTSB ERA14CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA407.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N41224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a wet runway and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA291.md): Cessna 172B · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N7540X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA253.md): Piper J3C - 65 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N46777 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA14LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA222.md): Champion 7GCAA · Bardwell, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N9588S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering shortly after takeoff, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA14LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA218.md): Beech V35B · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2014 · N702JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach due to his diverted attention to the partially opened main cabin door and the unsecured dog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to securely latch the main cabin…
- [NTSB ERA13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA413.md): Lake LA-4 · Monticello, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA390.md): Continental Copters 47G · Sandy Hook, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N6356X · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight disengagement of the tail rotor extension shaft from the tail rotor gearbox, resulting in a loss of tail rotor control.
- [NTSB ERA13TA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13TA341.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Jackson, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N1608D · Destroyed
  > The helicopter pilot's inadvertent collision with an unmarked and uncharted utility wire of which he was unaware.
- [NTSB ERA13CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA317.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bronston, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N44293 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA13LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA279.md): Cessna 172M · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N118JD · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA13FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA273.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Manchester, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N114AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control due to spatial disorientation when he inadvertently encountered night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the main rotor and tailboom.
- [NTSB ERA13LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA269.md): Stinson 108 · Elkton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N97592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power during a subsequent initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA13LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA236.md): Bell 206B · Hartford, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N94PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid a powerline that crossed a field that he was spraying. Contributing to the collision was the company’s failure to specifically mention that flight hazards be identified during a pre-work conference.
- [NTSB ERA13CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA154.md): Cessna 172P · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N89847 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA13CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA056.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N283SK · No damage
  > an inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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