NTSB investigations, KY
65 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 |
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\" = 250)
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" = 250) 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 MIA08FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bloomfield, KYthe 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 NYC08FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Owensboro, KYA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSlagle Thorp T-18 · Franklin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB NYC07LA212Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchrack Starduster Too · Verona, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC07FA159Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Brooks, KYThe 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 NYC06FA209Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Whick, KYThe 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 NYC06TA190Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMD Helicopter 500N · Louisville, KYThe 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 NYC06LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Monticello, KYThe misplaced parachute suspension line, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC06LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Big Creek, KYThe 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 NYC04CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, KYThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB NYC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KYThe 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 NYC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Covington, KYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a decrease in airplane performance due to ice, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB NYC04LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarness Pulsar I · Bardstown, KYThe 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 NYC04CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Franklin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB NYC03FA206Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Harned, KYThe airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStarnes Quickie Q-200 · Henderson, KYThe 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 IAD03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L1 · Albany, KYThe 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 NYC01FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Fulton, KYThe 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 NYC01LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hodgenville, KYThe 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 NYC01FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Grange, KYThe 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 NYC00FA079Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB NYC99FA140Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Jackson, KYthe failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night.NTSB NYC99LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward DGA-15P · Covington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC99FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Cecilia, KYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.NTSB NYC98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper inflight decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC98LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Mount Sterling, KYWas 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 IAD97LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KYthe 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 BFO96FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KYfailure 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 BFO95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Paducah, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB BFO94LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fisherville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight loss of control.NTSB BFO94LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Elizabethtown, KYThe 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 BFO94LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Berea, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff. A factor related to the accident is the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC94LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Cynthiana, KYThe 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 BFO93LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brandenburg, KYThe 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 NYC93LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18-A · Paducah, KYThe 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 NYC92FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Falmouth, KYThe 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 NYC92LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald L. Betchan KR-II · Louisville, KYImproper 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 BFO92FA088Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Bowling Green, KYThe loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation/vertigo.NTSB BFO92FLQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJames D. Riehm Rotorway Exec · Bowling Green, KYThe 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 BFO91LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Grayson, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the attempted go-around.NTSB NYC91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Sacramento, KYThe pilot's decision to conduct flight with a known deficiency that adversely affected the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft.NTSB ATL90FA115Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's failure to operate the aircraft within the center of gravity limitations of the aircraft.NTSB ATL90DLQ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47D1 · Hickman, KYImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.NTSB ATL89FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-18 · Covington, KYPilot attempted a takeoff with coating of frost on the airframe which resulted in a loss of lift during climbout.NTSB ATL87FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murray, KYPIC 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 ATL87LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hazard, KYThe 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 ATL87LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Trenton, KYThe 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 ATL87DLQ03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Paducah, KYThe 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 ATL87DLQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Command CDR Elite 532 · Paducah, KYWhile 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…