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 NYC06LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Lexington, KYFailure of the throttle cable. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC06IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Cadiz, KYFuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC06CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Maceo, KYThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind.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 CHI06LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Covington, KYThe passenger falling while exiting the aircraft using the door-stair during normal deplaning.NTSB NYC06LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pineville, KYThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog.NTSB NYC06FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.NTSB IAD05CA141Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 77A · Louisville, KYThe ground crewman's failure to release the basket of the balloon when it resumed flight during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was the wet grass at the landing site.NTSB IAD05LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cadiz, KYThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flare during the emergency landing.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 NYC05FA094Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Louisville, KYThe flying pilot's improper aircraft handling after main landing gear touchdown, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear assembly. Conributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision during the landing.NTSB IAD05LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Paintsville, KYthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in destruction of the helicopter.NTSB IAD05LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB IAD05LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Princeton, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-247 · Covington, KYThe catering truck driver's failure to maintain clearance of the parked airplane by his inadvertent depressing the accelerator. A factor in this accident was the catering truck driver's diverted attention.NTSB IAD05LA028Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Knottsville, KYthe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB NYC05LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB NYC05LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLabhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer.NTSB IAD05FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Paint Lick, KYImproper alignment of a turbocharger oil line, which resulted in wear damage through the hose wall and a subsequent loss of engine oil. Contributing to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.NTSB NYC04LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-A55 · Louisville, KYThe improper refueling of the left auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in an overflow of fuel, and a subsequent explosion in the left wing during engine start.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 IAD04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1-A2 · Elkton, KYThe pilot's misidentification of the runway, which resulted in the airplane striking an obscured runway marker. Factors were the tailwheel airplane's reduced forward and lateral visibility during landing rollout and inadequate maintenance of the airport…NTSB IAD04LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · London, KYAn undocumented, improper repair attempt, which subsequently resulted in fatigue cracking to the rib cap.NTSB DCA04MA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KYfuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…NTSB NYC04LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KYThe pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.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 NYC04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KYThe loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB IAD04CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco ASO · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.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 NYC04FA092Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Harlan, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling.NTSB NYC04LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.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 NYC04LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Industries Rally RX7 · Nicholasville, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue the inadvertent flight in variable wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with power lines. Factors were the variable wind conditions and the unsuitable takeoff area.NTSB NYC04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nicholasville, KYA leak in the fuel system due to a loose fitting, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect/correct the security of the fitting.NTSB NYC04CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell B407 · Morehead, KYThe ground personnel's failure to identify the hazardous condition. Factors were blowing snow and night conditions.NTSB IAD04CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted a hard landing. A factor was the glare from the setting sun.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 IAD04LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172R · Lexington, KYThe ground controller's failure to advise the relieving controller information regarding an engine run-up, which subsequently resulted in the flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with jet blast during ground taxi.NTSB NYC04FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Somerset, KYA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.NTSB CHI04LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to allow the passenger to manipulate the aircraft flight controls, his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the river, and his inadequate remedial action. A related factor was the low altitude.NTSB NYC04CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Franklin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB NYC04LA011Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wax, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC03FA206Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild Dornier 328-300 · Hebron, KYThe passenger's inadvertent fall while attempting to board. A factor was the lack of a company requirement for a person to assist passengers in boarding the airplane.NTSB IAD03CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Fulton, KYThe malfunction of the brake system and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB NYC03LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeltram Glasair-TD · London, KYThe pilot's failure to follow published procedures, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach.NTSB NYC03FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Middlesboro, KYThe pilot's improper decision to descend into clouds, and his exceeding the maximum speed and design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB NYC03FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Harned, KYThe airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.