# NTSB investigations, TN: In flight encounter with weather NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 72 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA067.md): Piper PA28-181 · New Tazewell, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N30465 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight from visual meteorological conditions into instrument meteorological conditions, and a low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB CHI07FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA046.md): Rockwell International 114 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N55MB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to excessive airframe ice accretion, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Additional causes were the pilot's continued flight in icing conditions once they had been encountered, and his… - [NTSB ATL06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA006.md): 1200 G103 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N381SL · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and failure to maintain a visual look out during a forced landing resulting in an in flight collision with a guy wire and the ground. - [NTSB ATL05FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA148.md): Beech A36 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N1824W · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorm activity, which resulted in loss of aircraft control and collision with trees and the ground during the result uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB ATL05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA092.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2005 · N1202V · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the clouds. - [NTSB ATL04CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA129.md): Cessna 172N · Dover, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N5153E · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA097.md): Durr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N511WD · Destroyed > The pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel. - [NTSB ATL03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA125.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N68551 · Substantial damage > The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA046.md): Beech A36 · Morristown, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N100DA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to initiate flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in the in-flight encounter with weather and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was airplane performance deteriorated due… - [NTSB ATL03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA011.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Laurel Bloomery, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N15704 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to obtain weather information, which resulted in an inflight encounter… - [NTSB ATL02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA027.md): Flugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N5457T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N43334 · Destroyed > The pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings. - [NTSB ATL00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA068.md): Double D Enterprises Rans S-12 · Baneberry, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N6279D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the trees, and gusting winds. - [NTSB MIA00FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA090.md): Beech 35-P35 · Dayton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2000 · N9796Y · Destroyed > the non-instrumented rated pilot elected to takeoff into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were, clouds and low ceilings. - [NTSB ATL00FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA019.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Monteagle, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2000 · N8821V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate weather conditions that resulted in the continuation of visual flight into instrument weather conditions and the subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA99LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA218.md): Cessna 150G · Greeneville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N3187X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terrain as he flew in the clouds. - [NTSB ATL98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA063.md): William Sargent Lancair 235 · Newport, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N813Y · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to operate in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the surrounding terrain. Contributing factors were clouds and the mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB MIA98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Clarksville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N840FE · Destroyed > the pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were; flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of… - [NTSB MIA98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Sparta, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1997 · N78952 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds. - [NTSB ATL97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA033.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1997 · N1434X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper short, soft field takeof. A factor was the pilot's poor in-flight decision to operate over an overcast until near the airplane's maximum endurance. - [NTSB MIA96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA220.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N392US · Minor damage > clear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers. - [NTSB MIA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA119.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N2908E · Substantial damage > Delay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision… - [NTSB ATL96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA058.md): Piper PA-24 · Livingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N7913P · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid obstructions (electrical lines), while on final approach to land after encountering icing conditions and diverting to a new destination (alternate airport). - [NTSB MIA96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N4457X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a heavy load of airframe ice, an inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, which was… - [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor. - [NTSB ATL95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA050.md): Beech B60 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N6749S · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in a collision with rising terrain. - [NTSB ATL95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spring City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N75PF · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in the collision with the mountain. A factor was low ceilings. - [NTSB ATL94FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA076.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N64LB · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds and obscuration at the accident site. - [NTSB ATL94FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA075.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N9710C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain recent weather information to avoid flight into icing conditions. Factors in the accident were: management-induced pressure and the icing conditions. - [NTSB ATL94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA031.md): Carson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N447TB · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's improper… - [NTSB ATL94FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA012.md): Mooney M20L · Hohenwald, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1993 · N132MP · Destroyed > The pilot's impaired judgement and performance by flying while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his continuation of VFR flight at night in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) from… - [NTSB ATL94FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA006.md): Mooney M20B · Bethpage, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N74724 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, and the low ceilings and fog at the accident site. - [NTSB ATL93MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93MA068.md): Fairchild SA227-TT · Blountville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1993 · N500AK · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow procedures concerning use of the engine inlet anti-ice system and/or continuous ignition while operating in icing conditions, which resulted in probable ice ingestion and loss of engine power; and the pilot's failure to maintain… - [NTSB ATL92FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA091.md): Cessna 310R · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N3221M · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to attain a proper altitude over high, mountainous terrain. Factors were the high terrain, and the fog, clouds, and obscuration at the accident site. - [NTSB ATL91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA091.md): Boeing B767-287ER · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N651US · No damage > The delayed inflight decision by the pilot to maneuver the aircraft away from thunderstorm activity. - [NTSB ATL91FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA084.md): Cessna 172N · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N5738J · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his attempted VFR flight into IFR conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain a proper altitude. Factors in the accident were: the mountainous terrain, the foggy, low ceiling conditions… - [NTSB ATL91FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA073.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Franklin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N7457P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to select a proper fuel tank for flight, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine, and subsequent engine stoppage. Factors were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions along his route of flight, and his flight into… - [NTSB ATL91FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA054.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1991 · N8641B · Destroyed > The improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MIA90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA031.md): Cessna 170A · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N9192A · Destroyed > Continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions by a non-instrument rated pilot resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to fly in… - [NTSB ATL89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA216.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N43804 · Destroyed > The improper handling of the airplane by the pilot in command; a delayed go-around, and the premature retractions of the flaps. - [NTSB ATL89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA177.md): Cessna 172 · Townsend, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N8855B · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in initiating remedial action, when he encountered low ceilings over mountainous terrain, which resulted in his inability to maintain sufficient altitude. Contributing factors were: the pilot's… - [NTSB ATL89FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA174.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N7554Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather which resulted in his ability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL89FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA161.md): Lockheed L1011-385-1 · Jacks Creek, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N721DA · No damage > Failure of the passengers to remain seated with their seat belts fastened as the airplane encountered unforecast severe clear air turbulence. - [NTSB ATL89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA015.md): Cessna 177A · La Follette, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1988 · N30470 · Destroyed > The plt departed knoxville in VFR conds. There was an area of IFR wx to the north & northwest of knoxville. The wx was forecast to be marginal along his route of flt. The plt rprtd he wanted to depart knoxville on a heading of 360 deg & would be at 2500'. The… - [NTSB ATL88FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA254.md): Cessna T207 · Petros, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N1724U · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA191.md): Cessna 421B · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1988 · N700SC · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA135.md): Cessna 177RG · Briceville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1988 · N46316 · Destroyed > The plt stated that he had departed coffeyville, KS on apr 5 for an airplane delivery ferry flt to lincolnton, NC he landed at cape girardeau and remained overnight due to enroute weather. He deptd cgi the following morning following a wx brief that indicated… - [NTSB ATL88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA067.md): Beech B23 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N6571R · Destroyed > N6571R crashed into trees near the VOR on top on hinch mtn at about 3000 feet MSL. Trees at the crash site indicated wings level with a descent angle of about 10 degrees. Weather in the area was IMC, characterized by low ceilings (lower than the mtn top… - [NTSB ATL88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA054.md): Beech B24R · Sewanee, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1987 · N1999L · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he obtained a wx briefing before takeoff & that the wx at his intended destination was rprtd as marginal. While en route, he encountered wx and climbed above it. Aprx 4 hrs after departure, he became concerned about the remaining fuel… - [NTSB ATL87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA103.md): Cessna 172D · Oliver Springs, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1987 · N2510Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft encountered heavy turbulence and a strong gusty x-wind close to the ground while on short final to his private airstrip. The plt attempted a go-around and encountered 'extremely heavy turbulence' during a turning climbout… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TN&occurrence=240&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=240&state=TN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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