NTSB investigations, KY
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 ERA13CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewer James M KR2 · Bear Branch, KYThe pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the pilot’s lack of knowledge about the airplane’s total fuel capacity and fuel quantity instrumentation.NTSB ERA13LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lexington, KYThe rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…NTSB ERA12CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Richmond, KYThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.NTSB ERA12LA575Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fort Thomas, KYThe pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…NTSB ERA12CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Bardstown, KYThe flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA12CA516Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-19 · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA462Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Infinity 2003 · Wilmore, KYA loss of lift on initial climb for unreported reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ERA12CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the…NTSB ERA12CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Paducah, KYThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane before turning the propeller by hand.NTSB ERA12LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, KYA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s…NTSB ERA12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportManzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Hudson, KYThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known electrical system problems, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the electrical wiring interconnect system, loss of electrical power, and subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Georgetown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after engine start.NTSB ERA12FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Calhoun, KYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control after experiencing a loss of power from the left engine due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and…NTSB ERA12LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210J · Rabbit Hash, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11FA512Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHeronimus Kevin A Glasair III · Falls of Rough, KYThe failure of the propeller power speed reduction unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.NTSB ERA11LA454Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KYThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.NTSB ERA11CA453Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11LA444Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHodges Samuel J RV-7A · Paducah, KYA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFloyd Joseph B RV6 · Hartford, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in blockage of the fuel lines and filters.NTSB ERA11LA411Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Elizabethtown, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA11CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, KYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.NTSB ERA11FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's flight below the published minimum descent altitude in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of nighttime cold medication at doses above…NTSB ERA11LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Isom, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during an aerial observation flight.NTSB OPS11IA173Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Covington, KYThe local controller's distraction with a helicopter south of the field.NTSB ERA11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bedford, KYThe mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.NTSB ERA11CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA007Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Taylorsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked power line during the final approach to land.NTSB ERA10CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Hazard, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.NTSB ERA10LA449Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7HC · Louisville, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination resulting in damage to the carburetor float.NTSB ERA10CA420Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150A · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.NTSB ERA10LA348Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Marion, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA10CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLawwill Ted Zodiac 601XL · Waddy, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA313Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Mayfield, KYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose-over.NTSB ERA10CA310Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Campbellsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB ERA10CA270Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHealy RAF 2000 · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s overcompensation for gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA10FA246Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bear Branch, KYThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent.NTSB ERA10IA254Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Owensboro, KYA failure of the pilot's side window due to undetected cracking around the lower aft portion of the storm window cutout.NTSB ERA10CA214Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB ERA10LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-26A · Princeton, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll for undetermined reasons, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA10CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mount Sterling, KYThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.NTSB ERA10FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…NTSB ERA10LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227 · Somerset, KYDamaged wiring in the nosewheel steering harness, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' improper touchdown point.NTSB ERA10LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KYThe loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.NTSB ERA10IA095Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, KYThe overstress failure of the nose landing gear aft drag brace.NTSB ERA10CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Georgetown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surface during lateral hover, which resulted in dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA10CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportElkins Christen Eagle II · Athens, KYThe pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.NTSB ERA10LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Louisville, KYA malfunction of the landing gear extension system due to a fractured hydraulic line. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the hydraulic line.NTSB DCA09CA069Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Louisville, KYan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.