NTSB investigations, KY
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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
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 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 BFO92LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Shelbyville, KYAn improper flare made by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and main rotor blade tail boom strike.NTSB BFO92LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Brandenburg, KYThe pilot's in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBenson-Callaway B-80 · Paducah, KYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.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 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 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 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 BFO92LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KYFuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB BFO92FA088Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Bowling Green, KYThe loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation/vertigo.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 BFO92LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.NTSB BFO92LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-1S · Hopkinsville, KYThe failure of the number 2 oil ring in the number 4 engine cylinder resulting in oil leakage, loss of oil pressure, and engine power loss.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 NYC92LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA-227AC · Lexington, KYAttempted suicide by the vehicle driver.NTSB BFO92LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Pikeville, KYDelamination and subsequent failure of a main rotor blade.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 BFO92IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-123 · Louisville, KYInadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in on ground collision with a blast fence. Contributing was inadequate instruction from ground personnel.NTSB NYC92LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Falmouth, KYThe failure of the pilot to adequately monitor his fuel consumption which resulted in a power loss from fuel exhaustion over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adequately determine the amount of fuel onboard…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 BFO92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Glasgow, KYDeer on the runway. Other related factor ws a dark night.NTSB ATL92IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-310-200 · Covington, KYThe improper installation of the thrust reverser stow switch assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the erroneous illumination of the thrust reverser warning light.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 BFO92LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · London, KYThe loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to inadequate inflight planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB BFO91LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Grayson, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the attempted go-around.NTSB BFO91DLQ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGordorn Price Ultimate 10-300 · Franklin, KYDelay in switching fuel tanks which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB BFO91LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Ashland, KYLost of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 BFO91LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospace Tech. of Australia N22B · Richardsville, KYThe loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the no.2 main engine bearing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of sufficient power on the remaining engine to maintain level flight.NTSB BFO91LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Morehead, KYThe pilot's operation of his aircraft in exceedingly high wind conditions.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 BFO91LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Bonnyman, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.NTSB BFO91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Milton, KYThe in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB BFO91LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Louisville, KYFatigue failure of the number 1 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB BFO91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Covington, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. Checkride-induced pressure was a contributing factor, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot was a factor.NTSB BFO91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Morganfield, KYLost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.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 BFO90LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Prestonburg, KYThe lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90LA072Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Hyden, KYThe pilot intentionally continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the thunderstorms and the pilot's lack of instrument…NTSB BFO90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Paducah, KYThe loss of tail rotor thrust due to improper part installation.NTSB ATL90LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Hartford, KYImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB ATL90LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hazard, KYFailure of the pilot-in-command to execute a go-around, when an updraft caused the aircraft to be high on final.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 ATL90LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works 7B · Lexington, KYThe overload failure of several jumper cords. Factor(s) were inadvertent encounter with unfavorable wind (dust devil). Subsequently, the pilot was unable to control the rate of descent.NTSB ATL90LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Leitchfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.NTSB ATL90LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peewee Valley, KYThe pilot's improper precautionary landings. The pilot's improper planning/decisions, the low fuel level, and the terrain conditions at the airstrip were related factors.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.