Final NTSB investigations, KY
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 46 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 54 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 40 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 ERA26LA314Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Fulton, KYThe misfuelling of the airplane by the refueler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to verify that the airplane had been properly fueled prior to departing on the accident flight.NTSB ERA26LA259Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Hickman, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB ERA26LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Mfg SP Z O O A32 · Lexington, KYThe flight instructor’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to rough terrain.NTSB ERA26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA26LA018Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the impact with powerlines during final approach.NTSB ERA25LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEdwin Miller Calidus · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane, which resulted in dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Fordsville, KYThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA25LA274Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TP206C · Versailles, KYThe pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA25LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRohrer Douglas D Vans RV-14A · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot’s failure to attain an appropriate touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB DCA25LA272Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Germantown, KYAn inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence during descent.NTSB ERA25LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Tom W Kitfox III · Greenville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA25LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Madisonville, KYThe pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA25LA240Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Hawesville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level agricultural spray operations.NTSB ERA25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Mayfield, KYThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B95A · Murray, KYThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate monitoring and lack of remedial action.NTSB ERA25LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDeneal Daniel W Vans RV6A · Taylorsville, KYA nose landing gear collapse following a bounced landing.NTSB DCA25LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A300 F4-622R · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s incorrect pitch attitude during a bounced landing which resulted in a tailstrike.NTSB ERA25LA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Nicholasville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA25LA012Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA25LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s improper landing flare and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Russellville, KYThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm while maneuvering the helicopter low to the ground, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA24LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Danville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight.NTSB ERA24FA304Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Cuba, KYImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Gilbertsville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.NTSB ERA24LA134Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Clay, KYThe pilot’s decision to attempt a VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol consumption.NTSB ERA24LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Louisville, KYThe failure of maintenance personnel to thoroughly inspect and repair the worn-out panel fasteners and fastener holes.NTSB ERA24LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGaulden William D Vans RV-4 · London, KYThe pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.NTSB ERA24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tompkinsville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael J Wright SA300 · Georgetown, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting a gusting crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA23FA380Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Whitesville, KYThe flight instructor’s improper decision to continue flight into a known area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB DCA23LA445Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-9 · Hebron, KYAn inadvertent encounter with convectively induced turbulence (CIT) during descent.NTSB ERA23LA363Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Frankfort, KYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA387Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · Henderson, KYAn in-flight collision with a bird shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA23LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with helicopter wake turbulence during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA23LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCharles D Walker Walker Curtiss JN4D · Greenville, KYThe separation of an electrical wire that powered the ignition module, rendering the ignition system inoperative, and resulting in the total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Somerset, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport navigation antenna.NTSB WPR23LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Springfield, KYThe pilot’s failure to activate the pitot heat in a timely manner during flight into icing conditions, which resulted in a temporary failure of the flight instruments and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Slaughters, KYMaintenance personnel’s failure to secure the fuel strainer bowl with safety wire, which resulted in the fuel strainer bowl leaking and starving the engine of fuel. Also causal was the obstruction of two fuel injector nozzles.NTSB ERA23LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, KYThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Lexington, KYA main landing gear collapse due to a landing gear actuator overtravel for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23FA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Harlan, KYThe pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions during an approach to land at an airport in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s hazardous…NTSB ERA23LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot's decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resulted in the airplane’s departure from the paved surface and impact with a ditch. Contributing was the flight…NTSB ERA23LA002Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Murray, KYThe incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.NTSB ERA22LA436Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA60 · Richmond, KYThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ERA22FA397Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRotorway Jetexec · Arthur, KYThe pilot’s decision to attempt the cross-country flight in thunderstorm conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB ERA22LA362Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA-40 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot’s failure to provide adequate instructions to remain seated until the engine was shut down, which resulted in the passenger’s decision to exit the cockpit while the engine was operating and subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.NTSB ERA22FA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering to land with approaching convective activity.NTSB ERA22LA294Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBucker BU-133 · Hartford, KYThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during an attempted return to the runway.NTSB ERA22LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Owensboro, KYThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA22LA225Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Owensboro, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.