NTSB investigations, TN
190 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 12 |
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| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'TN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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" = 'TN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 ERA26LA128Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA25LA371Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Rossville, TNThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.NTSB ERA25LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGary W Lewinski Sonex · Tellico Plains, TNOn August 5, 2025, about 1131 eastern daylight time, a Lewinski Sonex, N67BG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14?Code…NTSB ERA25FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TNOn June 24, 2025, about 18:23 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N28DR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunlap, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB ERA25LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of total engine power.NTSB ERA25FA187Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20TN · Sparta, TNOn April 26, 2025, about 1147 central daylight time, a Mooney M20TN, N242RE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sparta, Tennessee. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.NTSB ERA25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.NTSB ERA25LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Chattanooga, TNA partial loss of engine power due to a fouled spark plug in engine’s the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around following an unsuccessful landing approach in IMC, which…NTSB ERA24FA391Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAviat S-1-11B · Chapmansboro, TNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA24LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Dyersburg, TNFailure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA24LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Hickory Valley, TNA partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control unit bellows, which resulted in the fuel valve moving to minimum fuel flow.NTSB ERA24LA296Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMissoula Super Drifter · Lafayette, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA24FA274Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAir Tractor AT502 · Martin, TNOn June 25, 2024, about 0820 central daylight time, an Air Tractor, Inc. AT-502A, N325RA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Martin, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA24LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Telford, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB ERA24FA127Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s failure to ensure the proper placement of the fuel selector during the approach and landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210D · Paris, TNThe disruption of torque to the No 4 connecting rod journals, which resulted in a spun bearing and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Tullahoma, TNA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24FA058Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Pulaski, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in pilot-induced oscillations and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA054Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Millington, TNThe pilots’ fuel mismanagement during the cross-country flight and incorrect fuel tank selection for the landing approach, which resulted in fuel starvation, a momentary loss of engine power, and collision with terrain short of the runway.NTSB ERA24FA038Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportXtremeair XA42 · Union City, TNThe pilot receiving instruction’s loss of airplane control while performing aerobatics, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA24LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRoth Frank Ronald Avid Aircraft · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power due to a seized piston in the power take-off cylinder.NTSB ERA23FA219Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Reliance, TNThe pilot’s decision to continue an instrument flight into an area of forecast weather with severe to extreme turbulence associated with a line of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing was the pilot’s operation of the airplane in…NTSB ERA22LA431Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R-22 Beta · Nashville, TNA loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, impact with terrain, and dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN22FA406Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA22FA391Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Jacksboro, TNThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB ERA22FA383Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Whiteside, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines.NTSB CEN22FA217Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 162 · Memphis, TNPilot incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event.NTSB ERA22LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Melrose, TNA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA22LA186Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHenry L Berrier JR Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mountain City, TNA total loss of engine power due to intermittent operation of both the engine-driven fuel pump and the electric boost pump. Contributing was the pilot’s delay in rejecting the takeoff, after the initial loss of engine power, which resulted in a collision with…NTSB ERA22LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Lebanon, TNThe failure of the certified flight instructor to attain the proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with a fence and terrain.NTSB ERA22FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TNThe pilot’s intentional, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in a helicopter that was not certified for instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA21LA288Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk X · Lebanon, TNA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA21FA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mercer, TNA partial loss of engine power due to foreign object debris contamination of the left turbocharger wastegate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to the nearest airport.NTSB ERA21FA234Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 501 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA21FA232Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Crossville, TNA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat following the initial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21FA189Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Brownsville, TNThe student pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a rapid uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the self-induced and external…NTSB ERA20LA313Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Jackson, TNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB ERA20LA312Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Sweetwater, TNA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA20LA309Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · McMinnville, TNA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure in a cylinder, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA20LA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's entry into vortex ring state and his inability to arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering for landing.NTSB ERA20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Elizabethton, TNThe student pilot's decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA20CA228Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportThorp Thorp T 18 · Madisonville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA20CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Sinus · Townsend, TNThe motor glider's encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing and resulted in impact with vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to restart the…NTSB ERA20LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Mount Pleasant, TNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing that formed while idling on the ground for an extended amount of time. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to perform the recommended ground checks before takeoff.NTSB ERA20LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell 112 · Knoxville, TNA loss of directional control during landing following deflation of a flat-spotted tire for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Madisonville, TNThe pilot's unstable approach and delayed decision to go-around. Contributing to the accident was the unporting of the fuel supply following a forward slip maneuver during the approach, which resulted in the loss of engine power during the go-around.NTSB GAA20CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Somerville, TNThe pilot's failure to move the fuel selector position to the "on" position before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and necessitated a forced landing to a field shortly after takeoff, and his subsequent improper decision to take off…NTSB GAA19CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Memphis, TNThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Convington, TNThe student pilot's improper pitch attitude during the takeoff climb, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.