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
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NTSB ATL90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Covington, KYFailure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to extend the landing gear and inadequate monitoring by the check pilot, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.NTSB ATL90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Vine Grove, KYInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors.NTSB ATL90FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Eddyville, KYThe pilot continuing VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: low ceiling and rain.NTSB ATL90LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Maysville, KYThe improper inspection of the airplanes engine by the pilot/owner resulting in five rocker box cover screws being missing and subsequent loss of engine oil due to the cover vibrating and causing a hole to be worn in it. Subsequent loss of engine power due to…NTSB ATL89FA213Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Mayfield, KYFailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and the tree.NTSB ATL89FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Russellville, KYImproper planning/decision by the pilot, his continued flight into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contibuting factors were: the dark night, the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence…NTSB ATL89FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Lynch, KYContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.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 ATL89LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-90 · Paducah, KYPilot failed to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering to land. Probable contributing factors were inoperative weather radar, thunderstorms, lightning, an undetermined electrical problem, dark night, the pilot's improperly planned approach and visual…NTSB ATL89IA063Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Silver Grove, KYDuring a takeoff run from the Ohio river, the right sponson collided with a submerged log. The a/c sustained minor damage.NTSB ATL89LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Gilbertsville, KYDuring preflt inspection fuel was noted to be up to the slots in the tab for the reduced fuel indicators, or 20 gal each tank. A 3 hour, dark night, cross country was flown to destination. PIC said acft arrived with about 5 gal fuel remaining in each tank. On…NTSB ATL89LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pikeville, KYThe pilot had flown about 3.7 hours and was about 2 miles from his destination airport when the engine stopped and he was forced to land in a swamp. The pilot had topped off the acft so that it contained 42 gallons of fuel (38 gallons of usable fuel). The…NTSB ATL89LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Deane, KYWhile en route to wise, Virginia from richmond, Kentucky on a pleasure flight, the airplane collided with trees on rockhouse mountain. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The fuel selector was found…NTSB ATL89LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Sheperdsville, KYThe pilot had flown a Cessna 172 to tampa to pick up a Cessna T210M for a flight to louisville, KY. The 210 had been previously flown to tampa from ft. myers by the owner. After a preflight in which the pilot said he visually verified that the fuel tanks were…NTSB ATL89LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Palma, KYThe pilot reported a complete engine failure while descending to traffic pattern altitude. The attempts to restart the engine failed. The pilot crashed in a field. The investigation disclosed an internal magneto timing of 30 and 27 degrees respectively. The…NTSB ATL88LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Hopkinsville, KYThe airplane overran rwy 26 during ldg, following an sdf appch. The plt reported that he broke out of the wx about 1 mile from the rwy, with 2 to 3 miles visibility. He subsequently landed 'long' on the wet rwy with a tailwind, and found that braking was not…NTSB ATL88LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Berkeley, KYThe plt reported that he departed with 6 hrs of fuel on board. He encountered low ceilings while en route, and flew at 3-500 ft AGL to maintain VFR. About 3 hrs & 15 minutes after departure, the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt made a forced ldg in…NTSB ATL88IA242Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Frankfort, KYEngine quit during go-around from simulated engine failure. During completion of emergency procedure the fuel selector position was changed to opposite wing fuel tank. Later exam of the acft revealed that when the fuel selector valve handle indicated right…NTSB ATL88LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12A · Paducah, KYAfter departure the eng quit & PIC made an autorotative landing in a wooded area. Initial exam of eng revealed water in the carb float bowl. Investigation showed helo had 100 hr inspection recorded in the log, but may have been returned to service by mechanic…NTSB ATL88LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Burkesville, KYThe plt reported that the airplane encountered heavy rain and extreme turbulence while flying over a black cloud at 8,500 ft. he stated that it was as if an 'invisible tornado had reached out' and grabbed the airplane; excessive climb & descent rates were…NTSB ATL88IA195Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Hebron, KYDuring en route climb, the left engine failed and the crew executed a safe single engine landing. Examination of the engine revealed an uncontained HP turbine failure in the engine. Metallurgical examination of the failed parts indicated improper steel alloy.…NTSB ATL88DLQ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportByron/Sorrell SNS-2 · Morehead, KYInflight separation of both propeller blades from the acft for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL88FA174Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Middlesboro, KYWitnesses rprted the eng did not sound like it was providing full power drg takeoff & that abt 3/4 of the 3600' rwy was used for the takeoff roll. After lift-off, the acft climbed at a shallow angle to abt 250 to 300 ft AGL. It then entereda shallow left…NTSB ATL88FA158Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Cynthiana, KYThe plt was repositioning the airplane from an on-demand air taxi freight flight. He was en route from rochester, NY to huntsville, al with a planned refuel stop at louisville, KY. Near falmouth, KY he changed his destination to lexington 'due to a developing…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 ATL88FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bowling Green, KYPilot called fss on wrong freq. Another pilot answered & pilot req fss freq. He then called fss, rpted eng quit. Witness heard 'eng starting' momentarily overhead, watched acft pitch over, dive to gnd & impact with no attempt to flare for lnding. Pitch trim…NTSB ATL88FA136Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Middlesboro, KYThe plt received preflt wx briefing that stated VFR flt was not recommended due to low pressure system affecting proposed flt path. Wx forecast included tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms to 42,000', moderate rime icing, moderate turbulence, wind gusts to 70 KTS,…NTSB ATL88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Albany, KYThe plt reported that he touched down about midfield on the 1,800 ft usable portion of the rwy. A light rain was falling at the time, and the rwy was wet. Braking action was poor, and the airplane subsequently overran the runway. The airplane traveled down an…NTSB ATL88FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bow, KYThe pilot had received two weather briefings. In both, he was advised of forecast and known icing conditions. The pilot reported ice build-up to ATC. Afterward he requested no further assistance from ATC to locate a suitable landing area. Wreckage examination…NTSB MIA88LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-82 · Hickman, KYThe capt left the seat belt sign on after takeoff. The flight attendants made a followup announcement for the passengers to remain seated and keep their seatbelts fastened due to the turbulence they were encountering. A passenger elected to get up from her…NTSB ATL88LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Springfield, KYOne witness stated that the eng misfired during the takeoff roll, others stated that the acft was about 75 ft high when it lost power. There were several interruptions of power before it quit totally. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airfield.…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 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 ATL88LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Paducah, KYAbt 20 mi from Paducah (pah), the plt contacted the fss & said the acft was low on fuel & that he intended to land at pah. He was informed that the FBO at pah was closed for the night & fuel was available only if a $25 call-out fee was paid. Also, he was told…NTSB ATL88FA040Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lewisburg, KYThe pilot experienced a loss of engine power at 5500 feet. He was not able to start the engine after completing an emergency procedure. The pilot established an approach to a landing area, and stalled the aircraft on short final. The aircraft moved about 30…NTSB ATL88FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Louisville, KYDrg tkof fm rwy 19, the plt transmitted 'we have a door open.' Twr psnl clrd him to lnd on any rwy, but he stated againthat a door was open. Again, twr psnl clrd him to lnd on any rwy. No otr radio calls were recd fm the acft. Svrl personssaw the acft at low…NTSB ATL88LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, KYDuring a dual instructional flight the student leveled the acft abv the rwy during the landing flare. The CFI told the FAA inspector that he was verbally coaching the student and did not assume the flt controls. The acft landed hard and the student applied…NTSB ATL87LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Louisville, KYThe plt made two attempts to land and during his 2nd go around the eng cut out. The plt stated that he switched from left tank to rt tank but was unable to start the eng prior to making a forced landing which resulted in a collision with a house and tree. The…NTSB ATL87LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, KYThe flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted…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 ATL87LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lewisburg, KYStudent PIC flew solo x-country. About 30 minutes after dpting enroute stop engine quit. He rptd checking fuel prior to departure. Flt school policy was to refuel at enroute stop which was not done. Acft was landed in a field and hit a fence during landing…NTSB ATL87DLQ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Falmouth, KYThe plt, with a pax, had been making touch and go landings at the LCL apt for about 40 min. The final t.o. was preceded by a full stop ldg. Shortly after lift off, the plt reptd that the acft lost pwr and he was unable to clear a tree at the top of a ridge…NTSB ATL87LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Eubank, KYThe plt reptd that he was planning a refuel stop at short airport near Eubank, KY. Short is a private strip and the owner stated that he did not have fuel available. The pilot reptd that when he was about five minutes away, the engine 'quit and he was unable…NTSB ATL87LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Crestwood, KYThe balloon contacted power lines as it was beginning to climb after an aborted ldg attempt. Electrical arcing ignited the propane fuel supply on board. The sole-occupant student plt jumped from the burning balloon and fell approx 40 ft onto a fence. The…NTSB ATL87IA201Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-232 · Frankfort, KYThunderstorms and lightning in the vicinity of the arpt prevented adding fuel to the acft and resulted in a delayed departure. The lou VOR was out of service, and the flt was radar vectored until it was cleared direct to lex and for the apch. At the time of…NTSB ATL87LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200C · Madisonville, KYThe acft struck a 2-FT hi avgas pump while the plt was taxiing around another acft that was parked. The nose gear collapsed & a small fire resulted. The plt & pax evacuated the acft. Line psnl were unable to extinguish the fire with hand-held extinguishers.…NTSB ATL87LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Falmouth, KYThe pilot was on a cross-country flight and had made several refueling stops during the day. He stated that during landing he experienced a crosswind of approximately 7 to 10 knots. The aircraft bounced, rocked up on the left main landing gear, departed the…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 ATL87FA168Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205C · Bowling Green, KYShortly after takeoff from Bowling Green, the pilot reported a problem. He did not report the details of the problem, but witnesses heard the aircraft backfiring as it descended. The aircraft had taken on fuel at Bowling Green. The investigation failed to…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,…