# NTSB investigations, TN

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N23672 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft altitude control while on downwind leg of the landing pattern, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA152.md): Piper PA-31-T2 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N31XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's shutting down the left engine following loss of control of the left propeller resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane due to the windmilling propeller. Factors in the accident were the failure of the propeller control bracket…
- [NTSB MIA01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA148.md): Cessna A188B · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N4893R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA055.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N50997 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain liftoff airspeed for undetermined reasons. A factor was tree stumps on the departure end of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB ATL01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA059.md): Cessna 150 G · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N3370J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB ATL01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA052.md): Cessna 150H · Maryville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N6614S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in the in-flight collision with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a grass strip.
- [NTSB MIA01IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA129.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N8076U · Minor damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the correct hydraulic landing gear extension component, and the failure of company maintenance inspection personnel to comply with proper post maintenance test procedures, resulting in the impossibility…
- [NTSB MIA01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA128.md): Steen Aero Lab Skybolt I · Germantown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N14DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct proper preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the subsequent emergency descent and forced landing to a residential street colliding with a vehicle, utility pole, mail box, and…
- [NTSB MIA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA105.md): Grumman G-164B · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2001 · N6552K · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down.
- [NTSB ATL01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA041.md): Boeing 727-200 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N275US · No damage
  > The Powerback Coordinator's failure to follow powerback procedures which resulted in jet blast injuries to the wing walker. A factor was the stuck wheel chock.
- [NTSB ATL01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA027.md): Beech F90-42 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2001 · N17AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow loss of engine power emergency procedures by not feathering the propeller following the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a descent and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA055.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2001 · N112EC · Destroyed
  > The 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,…
- [NTSB ATL01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N5288P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA013.md): Cessna 172P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N53512 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain Vs during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper preflightplanning/preparation and failure…
- [NTSB ATL01FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA008.md): Piper PA-32RT · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N789CS · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and preparation, that resulted in exceeding the designed weight and balance of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medications and the collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA247.md): Cessna 182Q · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N759CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the runway that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N5422W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA074.md): Beech A36 · Clarksville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N86BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published instrument approach procedures, and collided with a tree while executing a missed approach. Factors were low clouds, fog and a tree.
- [NTSB MIA00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA222.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N818HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed the helicopter to get too low while hovering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking the ground, the separation of the blade, and subsequent force landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA212.md): Cessna 560 XL · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N868JB · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to activate the normal brake system, and failure to follow published aircraft procedures/directives for a hard brake or no braking condition and use the emergency brake system after recognizing a normal brake system failure, which…
- [NTSB MIA00LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA216.md): Aviat Husky · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N415JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the runway edge and collision of the wingtip with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA201.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N89043 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…
- [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 MIA00FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA177.md): Beech C23 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N6645P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector…
- [NTSB MIA00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA183.md): Hayes LONG-EZ · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N9JZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path on final approach to insure arrival at the proper runway touchdown point. A factor in the accident is the pilot's unfamiliarity with the cockpit spoiler control's location and operation.
- [NTSB MIA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA169.md): Boeing 737-500 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N522SW · No damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ATL00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA052.md): Cessna 172M · Clinton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N13330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/airspeed, the high terrain surrounding the runway, and the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ATL00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA046.md): Air Tractor AT-401-B · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N6096P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve that resulted in the collision with a tree while maneuvering for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N46912 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an attempted emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree and transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA00IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA104.md): Beech 58 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N225TA · Minor damage
  > failure of the right main landing gear's dynamic brake relay, that resulted in the motor driving the gearbox past prescribed limits, resulting in a bent connecting rod, and failure of the gear to extend.
- [NTSB ATL00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA037.md): Titan Tornado · Springfield, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · NONE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unqualified person attempted to fly the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA100.md): Cessna 150H · Dandridge, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N6753S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's…
- [NTSB MIA00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA098.md): Bell 412 · Karns, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N411UT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while repo sitioning the helicopter at a road side landing zone resulting in an in-flight (hover) collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA028.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2233L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 MIA00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA068.md): Dana A. Moore Danamite · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2000 · N6407C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxiing speed and failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects, resulting in the gyroplane's main rotor colliding with a fence and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA00FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA069.md): Beech P-35 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2000 · N9740Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
- [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 MIA00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA053.md): Swertfeger Velocity 173 Elite · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N627KB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown maintenance person to comply with an Airworthiness Directive (replace center body bellows seal assembly and tube bushings) and Service Bulletin (replace fuel diaphragm) resulting in an in-flight power loss due to an over rich…
- [NTSB MIA00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N704YE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and collapsed nose landing gear during the attempt to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA008.md): Eddie A. Smith KR-2 · Bell Buckle, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N85ES · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for continuing the flight with inadequate fuel supply and the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command following total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Findings in the accident were the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA007.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N3013C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic for his failure to note that the threaded portion of the bail wire had 2 1/2 failed threads which resulted in the inability to keep the gascolator bowl tightly secured. Also his failure to note…
- [NTSB ATL99FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA135.md): North American T-6-SNJ-5 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N23ZH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the loss of control. A factor was pilot impairment due to the use of drugs.
- [NTSB MIA99IA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99IA249.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Nashville, TN · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N993Z · Minor damage
  > A preexisting crack on the left main landing gear outer cylinder housing and the first officer's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing on touchdown, and subsequent total failure and separation of the left main landing gear…
- [NTSB ATL99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA128.md): Cessna 182P · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N78092 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB ATL99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA119.md): Cessna 175 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N7566M · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system vent that resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA234.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Robbins, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N42VB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to failure of maintenance personnel to assure that the thru bolt nut at the Nos. 2 and 3 cylinders was adequately torqued following removal and replacement of the No. 3 cylinder approximately 328 hours earlier. Also, the…
- [NTSB MIA99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA236.md): Michael L. Luckey Sportsman 2 + 2 · Grand Junction, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N116ML · Substantial damage
  > The improper spoiler extension by the passenger following the bounced landing, which resulted in the hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [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 MIA99LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA220.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N68058 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design by the airplane manufacturer for using bolts to secure the inboard trailing edge flap that are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. Also, the stress corrosion cracking failure of the four H-11 bolts that secure the left inboard…

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## 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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=13&state=TN

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