# 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. Page 9 of 30 · 1,465 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB IAD96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA047.md): Beech F35 · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N3850B · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one piston. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain available for the forced landing, and the strong tailwind encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA046.md): Cessna P210N · Hazard, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N90AD · Substantial damage > failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA042.md): Aeronca 11AC · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · CFLBW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance to secure the airplane. - [NTSB BFO96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA041.md): Cessna 172D · Rineyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N2315U · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB BFO96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA036.md): Cessna T210N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N5218A · Destroyed > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination airport. Factors relating to the accident were: terrain conditions and vehicles in the emergency landing area. - [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 BFO96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Stanton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N89188 · Substantial damage > was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO95LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA079.md): Hughlett Challenger II · Madisonville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N890JH · Destroyed > an intermittent short of the ignition system, due to improper maintenance/modification of the engine, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision… - [NTSB NYC95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA134.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Morehead, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N16WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that an inadequate oil supply was available fot the flight. - [NTSB NYC95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N43786 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in his failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff. - [NTSB NYC95IA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA106.md): Douglas DC-8-71 · Louisville, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N707UP · Minor damage > preexisting crack(s) on the inside surface of the right main landing gear cylinder, and the subsequent fracture of the cylinder, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB BFO95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA049.md): Maule M-7-235 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N202GT · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. The gusty, crosswind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors. - [NTSB NYC95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA078.md): Beech 1900C · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N34010 · Substantial damage > a lack of procedures by the tug operator to prevent inadvertent movement of an unoccupied tug, which resulted in an airplane being struck by an unoccupied tug which moved on its own. - [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 BFO95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA012.md): Beech A23 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N3584R · Substantial damage > the mechanic's improper maintenance adjustment, which involved the misalignment of the fuel selector handle with the fuel selector valve. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and the rough/uneven terrain. - [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 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 BFO94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA162.md): Champion 7FC · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1994 · N7695E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. - [NTSB NYC94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA163.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N3256R · Substantial damage > The pilot's (1) inadequate compensation for wind conditions and (2) failure to align with the runway during landing touch down. - [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 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 NYC94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA094.md): Bradford Seahawk · Richmond, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N65TB · Destroyed > was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the collision with an object during the subsequent forced landing. - [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 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 NYC94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA062.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N817CK · No damage > The captain's improper decision to conduct flight at high altitude in an unpressurized airplane, which resulted in his incapacition from depressurization sickness. A factor related to the accident was: maintenance personnel failed to properly secure the… - [NTSB NYC94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA054.md): Cessna 172L · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N19679 · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in the disconnection of the throttle cable from the carburetor and the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were the annual inspection not performed, and complacency. - [NTSB NYC94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1994 · N4487J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate tiedown and starting procedure which resulted in a runaway aircraft, which subsequently collided with a building. - [NTSB BFO94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA027.md): Cessna 425 · London, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1994 · N303MC · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB NYC94FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA038.md): Beech B36TC · Lost Creek, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N36CK · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [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 NYC94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA026.md): Piper PA-602P · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N6891M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout prior to entering the runway, resulting in a taxi off the runway to avoid conflict, onto soft terrain, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear. - [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 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 BFO93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA168.md): Cessna 170B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N4473B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA157.md): Mooney M20C · Oak Grove, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N78992 · Substantial damage > The pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing… - [NTSB BFO93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA155.md): Douglas MD-88 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N913DL · No damage > The cabin attendant did not follow published procedures. - [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 BFO93FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA131.md): Beech C33A · Paintsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N3722Q · Destroyed > 1) Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main journal due to undetermined reason (s) which resulted in the total loss of engine power, and 2) the pilot not maintaining an adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A… - [NTSB BFO93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA117.md): Holmes Special · Chavies, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N485MH · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper decision to take off with a low fuel level. Factors related to the accident were the low fuel level, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the characteristics of the fuel system, and the uneven terrain in the… - [NTSB NYC93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1698J · Substantial damage > A partial power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain. - [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 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 BFO93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N6943W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply. - [NTSB BFO93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paintsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N6001U · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the unfavorable wind condition and the proximity of the hill to the runway. - [NTSB BFO93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA075.md): Cessna 172N · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N1329E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, and his delayed remedial action. - [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 BFO93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA039.md): Cessna 335 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N26CP · Substantial damage > Failure of airport personnel to report the runway condition by NOTAM when airport snow removal personnel left snow piled on the edges of the runway. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, fog, and the snowbank. - [NTSB NYC93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA052.md): Cessna 177 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N2325Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N4840H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the gusty wind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=KY&page=10 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&state=KY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.