NTSB investigations, 1982, 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.
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 | 13 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 8 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'KY' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982 AND 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 ATL83FA063Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B · Louisville, KYA takeoff was initiated from a 3539 ft wet/upsloping rwy. The gross wt of the acft was about 9300 lbs (300 lbs under themax gross wt). The plt stated the acft accelerated, but never reach '107.' After using about 2700 ft, the plt decided to abort the takeoff,…NTSB ATL83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Special 51C · London, KYThe aircraft ground looped during landing. Investigation revealed there was slight crosswind and the tail wheel steering spring failed.NTSB ATL83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-337C · Fulton, KYThe pilot stated that a normal short field approach to runway 27, with the stall warning horn sounding occasionally and touchdown approximately 200 feet from the threshold was accomplished. He also stated that after passing the first half of the runway he…NTSB ATL83LLQ02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportVanhoose/Scorpio Executive · Wittensville, KYThe pilot stated that on his approach for landing a gust of wind caused the helicopter to climb and then descend rapidly. During this time the pilot stated he applied power and at the same time kept adding more and more collective, but the helicopter kept…NTSB ATL83LLQ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Hazard, KYThe pilot reported that the airport was located in a valley, and due to the terrain, it was necessary to takeoff on runway 17 with a quartering left tail wind. He reported that a mountain was located close to the runway centerline (to the right) as well as…NTSB ATL82DA284Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31 · London, KYThe aircraft was on a flight from palm beach, FL to London, KY. Five miles short of runway 23 at London, both engines quit and the aircraft made a forced landing. Post crash examination revealed less than one gallon of fuel on board.NTSB ATL82DA280Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Greenville, KYAccording to the caretaker of muhlenburg airport, N143W was having carburetor problems when it arrived to refuel prior to the accident flight. The caretaker stated that the pilot left the engine running while he refueled because the pilot said it wouldn't…NTSB ATL82DA272Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Prospect, KYThe plt was returning to his departure point due to encountering rough wx. While descending to 4,000 ft for an ILS approach the plt experienced a total electrical failure. The plt elected to descend to VFR conditions & broke out about 100 ft AGL. The plt…NTSB ATL82DA258Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Louisville, KYThe pilot received a weather briefing before taking off on an aerial traffic patrol for a local radio station. He was issued a special VFR clearance to follow a pre-established route. However, after departing, he encountered thunderstorm activity. He returned…NTSB ATL82DA253Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Campbellsville, KYWhile taxiing to a hangar the left wheel went off the taxiway causing the left gear to collapse.NTSB ATL82FLQ09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Prestonburg, KYImmediately after takeoff from rwy 13 the CFI saw another acft on final to rwy 31 & entered a steep left climbing turn up a small valley east of the arpt. The CFI was unable to out-climb the rising terrain. The CFI stated he took this evasive action to avoid…NTSB ATL82DA234Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Providence, KYDense ground fog developed before the plt returned to land. He made two approaches & go-arounds before the accident, & each time he had to fly very low to see the rwy lights. The plt stated that during the third approach he was looking for the arpt & not…NTSB ATL82DLQ08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · 2nm Sw Of Lynch, KYThe pilot was on a flight to spray powerline right-of-ways with defoliant. During climb, near a 3500 foot ridgeline, the aircraft began to spin to the right. The pilot took corrective action but was not able to stop the spin. The pilot did not have sufficient…NTSB ATL82DA255Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBenson B8M · Ashland, KYThe pilot had a private license with a single engine land rating, but only had about 1 hr of previous flight time in the bensen gyrocopter. The owner stated that he told the pilot not to climb above 5 to 6 ft. the owner also stated that the pilot told him he…NTSB ATL82DA215Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Somerset, KYThe student piot was on a controlled cross-country flight. While landing at the first en route airport, the aircraft veered off the runway and the nose gear collapsed. A witness stated that the aircraft bounced during the landing and the nose gear collapsed…NTSB ATL82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisville, KYThe pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a…NTSB ATL82DA200Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Richmond, KYPilot hand propped aircraft which broke tail tie-down rope and taxiied unattended into a runway light and a ditch about 175 feet from starting point.NTSB ATL82DA183Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47D1 · Louisville, KYThe pilot was en route to have a radio installed when the engine lost power. He made an autorotative landing in an open field. When the helicopter contacted the ground, the main rotor, tail rotor, tail boom, and skids were damaged. The pilot stated that he…NTSB ATL82FLQ07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportKR-2 · Mcwhorter, KYThis was a home built aircraft that was equipped with an uncertificated, variable pitch, propeller. During flight, a propeller blade separated and the plane was substantially damaged when a forced landing was made on upward sloping terrain. The aircraft and…NTSB ATL82DA173Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCameron Ballon 0-77 · Peewee Valley, KYThe pilot reported that he took off in light to moderate wind conditions. During a 30 minute flight, the wind velocity increased. The pilot said that he briefed his passenger on how to position himself to avoid injury in the event of a hard landing. A shallow…NTSB ATL82FLQ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KYThe aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the…NTSB ATL82FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Hazard, KYThe helicopter was on an aerial survey flight with 3 engineers on board. During the flight, the pilot was flying to various areas in response to commands from the observers (engineers). While responding to a command, the helicopter collided with an electrical…NTSB ATL82DA137Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hartford, KYDuring flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the…NTSB ATL82DA158Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Louisville, KYDuring landing, the aircraft made initial contact about 400 ft down a 1200 ft landing strip in a calm wind condition. The aircraft nosed over while the pilot was braking heavily to avoid a collision with the boundary fence.NTSB ATL82DA131Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 205 · Hopkinsville, KYDuring landing roll the pilot applied right brake and rudder. The application seemed ineffective so he applied more rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, colliding with a ditch. The aircraft then nosed over. The wind was calm.NTSB ATL82FLQ05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech J35 · Magan, KYAt about 2017 EDT, approach control cleared the pilot to descend from 7000 ft to 2500 ft and began providing vectors for an ILS approach. About 9 minutes later, approach control advised that radar contact was lost, but no reply was received. At about 2042,…NTSB ATL82DA120Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Paducah, KYWhile performing a practice emergency landing the pilot stated that he applied full power when the aircraft had descended to about 10 feet above a plowed field. After power was applied the flaps were raised from full down to 20 degrees. The second pilot…NTSB ATL82DA115Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Louisville, KYThe pilot stated that during level flight at 9000 ft, he noticed smoke coming from under the instrument panel, followed by a vibration for 15 to 20 seconds. He diverted and landed at Louisville, KY without further incident. An examination revealed that the…NTSB ATL82DA111Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 320A · Paintsville, KYThe pilot reported encountering wind shear at about 300 ft from the approach end of runway 31. He stated that the aircraft crabbed to the left and right rudder was applied. Also, he reported that the plane stalled about six to ten feet above the runway and…NTSB ATL82DA116Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Pikeville, KYDuring a landing on the second solo flight, the student pilot swerved to aviod standing water and a rough spot on the runway. The student reported that the swerve "worsened", and subsequently, the left main gear struck a mowing tractor beside the runway.NTSB ATL82FA089Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Louisville, KYThe aircraft crashed on approach during an attempted emergency landing. The aircraft had just departed and was returningbecause of smoke in the cockpit. The smoke was caused by an electrical short and arcing of wiring in the system. The loose wiring and worn…NTSB ATL82DA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Russellville, KYThe student pilot was on her second supervised solo engaged in touch and go landings. During her second landing the aircraft started to drift left leaving the runway environment and colliding with a ditch before nosing over. The student stated that she had a…NTSB ATL82DA079Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes H-369HS · Lexington, KYThe pilot was practicing autorotation from 15 to 20 ft AGL. On the final landing, the helicopter touched down hard and the main rotor blades fexed downward and struck the tail boom.NTSB ATL82DA078Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M20E · Alexandria, KYThe pilot reported that he had monitored the refueling operation, but did not actually uncap and check the fuel himself. He calculated that he had five hours of fuel on board. However, he ran out of fuel after using the right fuel tank for two hours and 30…NTSB ATL82DA064Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Belton, KYAfter leveling at 2500 ft, oil fumes were noted, but no abnormal indications were noted on the engine gauges. The pilot suspected oil had been spilled during a repair before takeoff. A short time later, the engine RPM began to increase & was adjusted by the…NTSB ATL82FA055Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T2 · Springfield, KYThe flt was cleared to maintain 3,000 ft MSL until over the arpt, then cruise. The plt had previously stated that he could see the lights on the ground & that he was 15 mi from the arpt. At 2013 the plt stated "we oughta be able to cancel here." The acft…NTSB ATL82DA049Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna C-172 · Brownsville, KYWhile climbing after takeoff, the pilot noticed smoke in the cockpit. He reported that flames started to come in as he was turning back to the airstrip. When he saw that he could land back on the strip, he reportedly shut- off the fuel, master switch and…NTSB ATL82DA043Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KYAt 600FT AGL while on a 3 mile straight in visual approach,the engine quit. The pilot stated he had insufficient time to attempt a restart and commenced a 180 degree turn toward a golf course. Upon landing the aircraft struck a tree. Investigation revealed no…NTSB ATL82IA041Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud Falcon 20 · Louisville, KYDuring a cruise descent from FL 330 in clear air (RAT-22 deg c) a double engine flameout occurred. Pwr had been adjusted to 86 pct with engine anti-ice on prior to the descent. When the throttles were advanced at FL 220, there was no engine response.…