NTSB investigations, KY
38 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 130)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB IAD04LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · London, KYAn undocumented, improper repair attempt, which subsequently resulted in fatigue cracking to the rib cap.NTSB IAD03CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Fulton, KYThe malfunction of the brake system and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB NYC02IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Covington, KYThe manufacturer's failure to provide inspection criteria for the BPSU compartment aileron control pulleys, which resulted in eventual pulley corrosion, and subsequent control stiffness when seized pulleys and water-soaked aileron cables froze together at…NTSB NYC02LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in this accident were the undetermined failure of the turn coordinator, as reported by the pilot, and the instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB NYC01IA072Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Covington, KYMissing exhaust nozzle bolts for undetermined reasons. A factor was inadequate maintenance inspection of the affected area.NTSB MIA01IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Hebron, KYThe inadequate design of the flight compartment windshield by the windshield manufacturer resulting in cracking of the center ply.NTSB NYC00IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1125 · Pine Knot, KYThe partial failure of an inverter and the inadequate design of the electrical circuit breaker system.NTSB NYC98LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEkstrom-Farrington Twinstar · Paducah, KYFailure of a through-bolt that attached the lateral control arms to the yoke assembly, due to unanticipated rotor brake forces through the flight control system.NTSB NYC97FA178Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KYThe improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float.NTSB NYC97LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1 · Covington, KYthe failure of the primary and secondary elevator driveshafts, and the failure of maintenance personnel to detect the failure of the primary shaft during scheduled inspections.NTSB CHI97LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Lexington, KYflutter for an undetermined reason, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.NTSB IAD97LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Mayfield, KYdisengagement of the main transmission aft pinion nut, allowing the tail rotor splined drive sleeve to disengage from the pinion, which resulted in loss of directional control and an emergency (autorotative) landing.NTSB CHI97IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Hopkensville, KYthe materials used in the new windshield, to meet new EPA requirements, were inadequate for the design.NTSB BFO92FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · East Bernstadt, KYInadequate maintenance inspection involving failure to detect wear of the clutch spring assembly, resulting in the uncoupling of engine power to the main transmission.NTSB NYC92GA147Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Graefenburg, KYAn inadequate preflight inspection by the flight crew by failing to assure that all four of the engine cowling latches were properly secured, which resulted in subsequent failure of section ii of the tail rotor driveshaft after the cowling contacted the main…NTSB NYC92LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Hazard, KYThe internal failure of the brake's master cylinder. Factors contributing to this accident were; the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to touch down at the proper point.NTSB BFO92LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Falmouth, KYThe pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and distance in reference to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the fuel system leak.NTSB NYC92GA089Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 500E · Mount Zion, KYAn in-flight separation of the tail rotor assembly as the result of the loss of an abrasion strip from the leading edge of one of the tail rotor blades, which induced vibrational stresses high enough to initiate fatigue failure in the tail rotor gear box…NTSB BFO92LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Pikeville, KYDelamination and subsequent failure of a main rotor blade.NTSB BFO92LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot's premature flare, stalling the airplane which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were the dual fuel flow gauge failures and deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB NYC92IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-310-324 · Covington, KYThe installation of an improper restrictor in the bleed air line by the manufacturer, which caused the rvdt to fail due to heat, and brought about the uncommanded power loss.NTSB BFO91LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Gilbertsville, KYThe pilot's failue to ensure the gear was fully extended during a precautionary landing after the loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Paducah, KYThe loss of tail rotor thrust due to improper part installation.NTSB ATL90IA060Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Louisville, KYThe disabling of the main landing gear torque link which allowed the truck to rotate freely. The torque link was disabled when excessive vibration was generated by excessive play of the torque link pins in their bushings.NTSB ATL88DLQ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportByron/Sorrell SNS-2 · Morehead, KYInflight separation of both propeller blades from the acft for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL88MA053Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley HS-125-400A · Lexington, KYWhile en route at FL 370, the plts declared an emerg, rprtd a fire in the rgt eng & reqd vectors to the nearest suitablearpt. They were vectored twd the Lexington bluegrass arpt & clrd to dscnd. Shortly after declaring an emerg, the plts rprtd they secured…NTSB ATL87IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab-Fairchild SF340A · Covington, KYAfter a hydraulic sys malfunction, the capt returned to arpt to exchange acft. Company plt had completed day of flying and was asked to taxi acft to maint hangar. Departing capt was in process of manually pumping hyd sys to sufficient pressure to ensure…NTSB CHI87IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA226TC · Paducah, KYJust after the beginning of a descent for landing a rudder cable failed completely, rendering the rudder inoperative. The aircraft landed uneventfully. Metallurgical analysis revealed that the cable wore severely until it failed. Following an examination of…NTSB ATL86LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Louisville, KYThe plt was on a VFR cross country flt when the left eng began to run rough. He diverted to bowman field and made a precautionary landing where he left the aircraft with a FBO to be repaired. Examination showed that the overboard dump part of the exhaust…NTSB ATL86FLQ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBernard Sonerai II · Trenton, KYWitnesses reported seeing the acft spin to ground impact with a section of the right wing hanging. Post accident exam revealed the outboard half (aprx 4 ft) of the right wing was bent aprx 120 degrees to the inside half of the right wing. Monnett experimental…NTSB ATL86FLQ03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Hopkinsvile, KYThe acft had electrical failure during an IFR flt and radio/radar contact was lost. The plt said he was in & out of the clouds during the final stages or the x-country flt. The cloud ceiling was about 800 ft where he finally descended & landed in a soybean…NTSB ATL85FA216Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Anneville, KYThe pilot stated that the aircraft experienced hydraulic system failure followed by a loss of engine power. An emergency autorotation landing was attempted in a pasture and during the landing the aircraft was substantially damaged. Post crash examination…NTSB ATL84FA173Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727 · Covington, KYAfter leveling at FL330, the #2 eng fire warning light & bell activated. The crew followed the published procedures, shut down the eng & used a fire bottle. They then diverted to cincinnati & made a precautionary landing. After landing, fire dept personnel…NTSB ATL83LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Paducah, KYThe acft was damaged during an autorotation into an open field after a chip detector light illuminated. The chip light is used for detecting metal in the transmission, engine and tail rotor gear box. Examination of the transmission revealed metal particles on…NTSB ATL83LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Horse Cave, KYThe pilot reported that he encountered turbulence, and at about the same time, the engine began running rough. He began troubleshooting and discovered that the roughness was directly proportional to throttle movement; when the throttle was advanced, the…NTSB ATL82DA272Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Prospect, KYThe plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt…NTSB ATL82FLQ07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportKR-2 · Mcwhorter, KYThis was a home built aircraft that was equipped with an uncertificated, variable pitch, propeller. During flight, a propeller blade separated and the plane was substantially damaged when a forced landing was made on upward sloping terrain. The aircraft and…NTSB ATL82DA115Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Louisville, KYThe pilot stated that during level flight at 9000 ft, he noticed smoke coming from under the instrument panel, followed by a vibration for 15 to 20 seconds. He diverted and landed at Louisville, KY without further incident. An examination revealed that the…