# NTSB investigations, 2004, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA036.md): Cessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2004 · N8141T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA017.md): Labhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N83NK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer.
- [NTSB IAD05FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA012.md): Cessna P210 · Paint Lick, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2004 · N6539P · Destroyed
  > Improper alignment of a turbocharger oil line, which resulted in wear damage through the hose wall and a subsequent loss of engine oil. Contributing to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA204.md): Beech BE-95-A55 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N9779Y · Substantial damage
  > The improper refueling of the left auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in an overflow of fuel, and a subsequent explosion in the left wing during engine start.
- [NTSB NYC04LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA221.md): Piper PA-30 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N888LC · Substantial damage
  > The inoperative left main landing gear brake check valve, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA196.md): Wahl S-51D · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N151BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA043.md): Great Lakes 2T1-A2 · Elkton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N1XG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the runway, which resulted in the airplane striking an obscured runway marker. Factors were the tailwheel airplane's reduced forward and lateral visibility during landing rollout and inadequate maintenance of the airport…
- [NTSB IAD04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N2330T · Substantial damage
  > An undocumented, improper repair attempt, which subsequently resulted in fatigue cracking to the rib cap.
- [NTSB DCA04MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA068.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N586P · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N2364A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 NYC04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA111.md): Black Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N917JB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB IAD04CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA015.md): Waco ASO · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N11253 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.
- [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 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 NYC04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA090.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N4468V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA085.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N316MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [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 NYC04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA059.md): Robinson R-22 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N224LC · Destroyed
  > A leak in the fuel system due to a loose fitting, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect/correct the security of the fitting.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2004
  AND 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?state=KY&year=2004

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