NTSB investigations, TN

28 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, TN per year, 1964–2026: 28 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Chapmansboro, TNFailure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretcher, which resulted in it rolling into the helicopter’s tail rotor.Apr 30, 2026 · N409AE · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 12, 2024 · N161DW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during engine start.Dec 12, 2022 · N783SF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cleveland, TNThe undetected wear of the ignition switch and key, which allowed removal of the key from an intermediate position and subsequently led to an unintended engine start-up. Contributing to the undetected wear of the 42-year-old ignition switch was the lack of…Jul 26, 2018 · N1311S · No damageNTSB ERA17LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8B 15 · Murfreesboro, TNThe passenger's failure to let go of the balloon's gondola when the balloon began to ascend. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon after landing, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.Jul 15, 2017 · N3282P · No damageNTSB ERA12CA430Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Camden, TNThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.Jun 30, 2012 · N96282 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Newport, TNInadequate maintenance inspections of the main rotor blade inertia screw holes, which resulted in a main rotor blade failure due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the main rotor blades.Jul 28, 2010 · N48LA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Morristown, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the idling main rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's procedure for securing the helicopter.Nov 9, 2007 · N555BH · No damageNTSB NYC07CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.Sep 22, 2007 · N3184T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap after refueling that resulted in fuel siphoning from the right main fuel tank and the subsequent fuel supply exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. The airplane was damaged during the forced landing to a…Jun 19, 2002 · N759TY · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's inattentive preflight inspection, non-compliance with the prestart checklist, decision to leave the cockpit unattended with engine running, and his inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake as he exited to remove a wheel chock, resulting in…Oct 15, 2001 · N52685 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Cleveland, TNThe PIC's failure to follow safe operating procedures for the maintenance of the rotorcraft's external aerial application equipment, resulting in inadvertent activation of collective as he egressed the rotorcraft, causing unmanned flight, in-flight break-up,…Jan 5, 2001 · N112EC · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Nashville, TNThe passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of backup electrical power to the terminal which necessitated a lengthy ground hold.May 21, 2000 · N522SW · No damageNTSB MIA99LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340A · Memphis, TNThe ground crewmembers inadvertent walking into the path of a rotating propeller resulting in her being struck and fatally injured.Nov 4, 1998 · N325PX · Minor damageNTSB ATL98LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sewanee, TNThe inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions.Aug 25, 1998 · N6720A · No damageNTSB MIA98LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-10-30F · Memphis, TNground personnel (an equipment loader) failed to follow established written procedures (ramp safety policy), resulting in a pressurized entry door being opened before it was fully depressurized, subsequently injurying the equipment loader. The malfunctioning…Mar 6, 1998 · N303FE · No damageNTSB MIA96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's and ground personnel's improper starting procedure. Contributing to the accident were the communications being not understood and inadequate training for both the pilot and ground personnel.Dec 11, 1995 · N88MS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Smyrna, TNThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that the magnetos were not energized prior to positioning the propeller, and the dual student's failure to place the ignition switch in the off position after the first start attempt.Mar 10, 1995 · N4383Q · No damageNTSB ATL92LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Memphis, TNThe passenger's failure to follow proper procedures to walk behind the airplane. Factors were the dawn light conditions and the light rain.Jan 8, 1992 · N13564 · No damageNTSB ATL92LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3101 · Memphis, TNThe failure of the ramp agent to position an additional step below the last step of the airstair door and the ground; the agent failed to follow a verbal company procedure.Nov 9, 1991 · N311PX · No damageNTSB ATL88IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Elizabethton, TNDue to a low charge in the battery, the plt elected to start the eng by hand propping, so he could program the loran for a later flt. He began hand propping with the tail & left wing tied down. After the eng started, the tiedown for the tail pulled loose &…Mar 14, 1988 · N7609X · Minor damageNTSB ATL84LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nashville, TNThe plt reported that after he & his passengers were aboard the acft, the eng was running & ground control had cleared him to taxi when he discovered that the left main wheel was still chocked, preventing forward movement of the acft. He was setting his…May 14, 1984 · N733GY · No damageNTSB ATL83LKW02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Nashville, TNThe acft propeller struck a deplaned female passenger as she proceeded to the front of the acft prior to engine shutdown. The plt stated that his attention was primarily on the fact that the idle RPM seemed high to him and he failed to note his passenger exit…Jul 30, 1983 · N5270B · Minor damageNTSB IAD74FKW24Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Knoxville, TNJan 23, 1974 · N441FH · Minor damageNTSB MIA70A0011Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · Lafayette, TNAug 1, 1969 · N70223 · No damageNTSB MIA67A0084Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Donelson, TNFeb 14, 1967 · N6746D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66D0597Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Nashville, TNJun 12, 1966 · N82350 · Minor damageNTSB UNK65X0648Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Johnson City, TNNov 10, 1964 · N4507U · Destroyed