NTSB investigations, KY
41 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
Where
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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\" = 260)
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" = 260) 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 NYC06CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the wet grassy runway.NTSB NYC06CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Louisville, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC06CA021Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCraig Sonerai II LT · Ashland, KYA loss of directional control during an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an unlatched canopy requiring the pilot to hold it closed to maintain aircraft control.NTSB IAD05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco GXE · Paducah, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited authority of the tailwheel steering system.NTSB NYC04LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Cynthiana, KYThe inoperative left main landing gear brake check valve, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.NTSB NYC04CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWahl S-51D · Louisville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during landing.NTSB NYC04CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7EC · Louisville, KYThe pilots inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB NYC02LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoyse Glasair · Flemingsburg, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB NYC02TA123Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Jeffersontown, KYThe flight instructor's loss of lateral control when his foot slipped off the rudder pedal during a power-off, running landing.NTSB IAD01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Louisville, KYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing.NTSB NYC01LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC00LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's loss of control due to his improper application of power and rudder, in order to arrest a swerve during the landing roll.NTSB NYC00LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Firestar · London, KYThe student pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor in the accident was his lack of total aviation experience.NTSB IAD98LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Somerset, KYthe pilot's failure to follow procedures to hand-prop the airplane.NTSB IAD96LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Providence, KYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors are the crosswind weather condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the intermittent binding of the left brake.NTSB IAD96LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance to secure the airplane.NTSB BFO96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stanton, KYwas the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.NTSB NYC94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot's (1) inadequate compensation for wind conditions and (2) failure to align with the runway during landing touch down.NTSB NYC94LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Falls Of Rough, KYThe pilot's inadequate tiedown and starting procedure which resulted in a runaway aircraft, which subsequently collided with a building.NTSB BFO93LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Gilbertsville, KYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB BFO93LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Falmouth, KYThe 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 BFO92LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pikesville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare. And objects near the runway.NTSB BFO90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Maryville, KYThe failure of a hydraulic brake line which resulted in a loss of fluid, and an inoperative brake system during landing roll.NTSB ATL88LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Danville, KYThe plt performed a wheel landing and attempted to hold the tailwheel off the runway surface with nose down elevator. The right wing began to lift and the acft veered to the right. Remedial control inputs were made and the left main landing gear axle…NTSB ATL88LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Elizabethtown, KYAfter a short stop btn flts, the battery was too weak to crank the eng. The plt elected to hand-prop the eng while his non-rated pax held the brakes. He briefed the pax on the proper procedure. He had previously allowed the pax to operate the brakes while…NTSB ATL87LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Owensboro, KYDuring a solo practice flight, the 16 hour student pilot touched down on rwy 23 at 70 KIAS and allowed the aircraft to bounce out of control and land hard on the nose landing gear. After the third bounce, the nose gear collapsed and the acft skidded to a…NTSB ATL86LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Louisville, KYFollowing a normal touchdown and landing, the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft veered off the left side of runway. The pilot stated that he was unable to correct the directional problem after the aircraft departed the runwaysurface. Examination…NTSB ATL85LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Winchester, KYThe accident occurred as the student pilot was attempting to takeoff for hover training. As the pilot was applying collective torque, the student said, he lost control and crashed. There were no system malfunctions or failures reported.NTSB ATL85LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt Sterling, KYThe insturctor (CFI) was demonstrating a soft field takeoff from a grass area beside the rwy. At that time, the acft lifted off, then settled back onto the grass. The CFI reported that the right main gear touched down in a hole which caused the acft to veer…NTSB ATL85LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Lexington, KYDuring ldg roll-out the plt applied brake press in order to turn onto the taxiway & the rt brake grabbed causing the acft to ground loop. The left landing gear spring strut separated from the fuselage attachment point.NTSB ATL84LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Harlan, KYAs the acft accelerated for takeoff the pilot's seat slid aft and he was unable to maintain directional control. The acft went off the left side of the rwy and nosed over when it rolled through high grass. According to the pilot the seat was locked in place…NTSB ATL84LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bardstown, KYThe CFI flew one pattern with the student and sent him solo. During the attempted takeoff the acft veered off the rwy & hit a dirt bank. The student said the rudder pedals would not move. Reportedly a wrench was found jammed in the rudder pedals. Some…NTSB ATL83LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-12 · Louisville, KYThe acft collided with a sandbank on a private airstrip during landing. The weather was clear and the wind was calm. Therwy was 75 ft wide and dry. As the acft slowed during the rollout it drifted to the left, the plt overcorrected with right rudder and the…NTSB ATL83LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Jackson, KYThe pilot reported that when he exited the helicopter for the purpose of retrieveing a map from below the plt's seat, the acft began to lift and move laterally. The acft then tipped over trapping his leg and hip beneath it. He stated that he had not fully…NTSB ATL83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special 51C · London, KYThe aircraft ground looped during landing. Investigation revealed there was slight crosswind and the tail wheel steering spring failed.NTSB ATL82DA255Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBenson B8M · Ashland, KYThe pilot had a private license with a single engine land rating, but only had about 1 hr of previous flight time in the bensen gyrocopter. The owner stated that he told the pilot not to climb above 5 to 6 ft. the owner also stated that the pilot told him he…NTSB ATL82DA137Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hartford, KYDuring flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the…NTSB ATL82DA131Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 205 · Hopkinsville, KYDuring landing roll the pilot applied right brake and rudder. The application seemed ineffective so he applied more rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, colliding with a ditch. The aircraft then nosed over. The wind was calm.NTSB ATL82DA116Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Pikeville, KYDuring a landing on the second solo flight, the student pilot swerved to aviod standing water and a rough spot on the runway. The student reported that the swerve "worsened", and subsequently, the left main gear struck a mowing tractor beside the runway.NTSB ATL82DA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Russellville, KYThe student pilot was on her second supervised solo engaged in touch and go landings. During her second landing the aircraft started to drift left leaving the runway environment and colliding with a ditch before nosing over. The student stated that she had a…