NTSB investigations, TN

150 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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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 = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA306Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPowrachute Pegasus · Humboldt, TNAug 16, 2026 · N2541Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Lafayette, TNThe passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26FA241Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 177RG · Morrison, TNOn June 17, 2026, about 1215 central daylight time, a Cessna 177RG, N7637V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morrison, Tennessee. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…Jun 17, 2026 · N7637V · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 28, 2025 · N888WV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA291Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Kingston, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with haybales.Aug 6, 2025 · N500HT · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Aug 5, 2025 · N67BG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDehavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Tullahoma, TNOn June 8, 2025, about 1220 central daylight time, a DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, N166DH, was involved in an accident near Tullahoma, Tennessee. The commercial pilot and five passengers were seriously injured, and 15 passengers were not injured. The flight…Jun 8, 2025 · N166DH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 22, 2025 · N6317D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron T206H · Blountville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and subsequent rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to verify rudder trim setting prior to takeoff.Oct 17, 2024 · N89S · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24FA300Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBoeing 737-9 · Nashville, TNOn September 12, 2024, about 0914 central daylight time (CDT), Alaska Airlines flight 369 (ASA369), a Boeing 737-900, N919AK, rejected their take-off on runway 13 at Nashville International Airport (BNA), Nashville, Tennessee, when Southwest Airlines flight…Sep 12, 2024 · N919AK · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA24LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Tullahoma, TNA total loss of engine power during takeoff as a result of fuel starvation.Jun 8, 2024 · N91173 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, TNA collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.May 31, 2024 · N8536G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA032Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Columbia, TNA partial loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane.Nov 11, 2023 · N29868 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Knoxville, TNAn in-flight fire that resulted from an inadequate 100-hr inspection, which failed to detect and correct improper electrical cable routing in the engine compartment.Jul 27, 2023 · N15417 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA271Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Seymore, TNThe flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.Jun 18, 2023 · N12395 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.May 4, 2023 · N26941 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll where a gusting and shifting crosswind prevailed.Mar 7, 2023 · N320CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lewisburg, TNThe pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 27, 2022 · N9077P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Clarksville, TNThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 17, 2021 · N35585 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA173Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Springfield, TNThe flight instructor’s failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance of the left fuel cap by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a blockage of the fuel…Apr 5, 2021 · N5018Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in rear portion of the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.Jan 30, 2021 · N660TN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK MTOsport 2017 · Springfield, TNThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the gyroplane’s actual performance failed to match that predicted in his performance planning. Contributing to the accident was the gyrocopter’s insufficient performance for reasons that could not be…Aug 11, 2020 · N615MW · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 28, 2020 · N79HA · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Oct 9, 2019 · N2177W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Sparta, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign and terrain. Contributing to the need to abort the takeoff was the pilot's improper decision to take off with the…Jul 27, 2019 · N12KW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrowning Gregory S Zodiac 601XL · Thompson's Station, TNThe sport pilot's decision to depart in and continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Dec 21, 2017 · N929GB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans.May 22, 2016 · N925PS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Humboldt, TNA partial loss of engine power due to low No. 2 cylinder compression and an inoperative right magneto.Oct 18, 2015 · N2339J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA229Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilson Michael A Challenger II · Lebanon, TNThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and flight experience in the…May 22, 2015 · N8547W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Sevierville, TNAn uncontained engine failure, which resulted from insufficient lubrication of the No. 4 bearing due to carbon buildup on the filter screen of the bearing's oil supply nozzle.Feb 15, 2015 · N3176L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sommerville, TNThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired…Dec 2, 2014 · N8607W · DestroyedNTSB ERA14CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Knoxville, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.Mar 23, 2014 · N8893V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E 55 · Blountville, TNThe pilot's delayed reaction and loss of directional control while performing a simulated engine failure during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the CFI's delayed reaction to the loss of directional control.Nov 5, 2013 · N1908L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA320Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Bruce D Sonerai II · Pulaski, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a near-vertical climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Jul 16, 2013 · N788T · DestroyedNTSB ERA13CA086Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Murfreesboro, TNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 13, 2012 · N54500 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportArion Lightning · Chuckey, TNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff at a high gross weight, near the limit of its aft center of gravity, and with the airplane incorrectly configured with fully extended flaps. Contributing to the accident was the…Oct 11, 2012 · N290AL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA585Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TNThe pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.Sep 22, 2012 · N56796 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Dover, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an object and a landing gear collapse during the subsequent landing.Mar 15, 2012 · N3779T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportShaw Douglas Wayne Rans S 7 · Somerville, TNThe pilot's incapacitation due to a ruptured berry aneurysm during takeoff.Dec 11, 2011 · N347DS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 0-58A · Westmoreland, TNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.Oct 9, 2011 · N46513 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLoehle Loehle P-40 · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.Oct 3, 2011 · N414L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCano Dave Avid Flyer Mkiv · Smithville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.Aug 20, 2011 · N52CH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Sparta, TNThe improper installation of the right rudder control cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 2, 2011 · N106S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Jonesborough, TNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Feb 17, 2011 · N7237S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lebanon, TNThe student pilot´s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.Jan 15, 2011 · N1946F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jackson, TNThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.Feb 3, 2010 · N97075 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Clarksville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his decision to take off with a left quartering tailwind.Nov 12, 2009 · N315AC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chuckey, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.May 22, 2008 · N74WC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClutton Eric Fred S1 · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.Feb 16, 2008 · N4499Y · Substantial damageNTSB OPS08IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna C 525 · Memphis, TNThe probable cause of this incident was the pilot's inadvertent departure from a taxiway instead of a runway.Oct 12, 2007 · N241EP · No damage