# 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 ATL94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA137.md): Cessna 150L · Greenville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N18714 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N36484 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were wet and soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA126.md): Green Starduster TOO · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Williston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N9314V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA104.md): Grumman G-164B · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N6816Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the earthen dike during the swath run.
- [NTSB ATL94IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA097.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 5, 1994 · N986US · Minor damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the combustion chamber outer case. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate inspection criteria.
- [NTSB ATL94IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA092.md): Saab-Scania S340B · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 3, 1994 · N245AE · No damage
  > Engine ice/slush ingestion that resulted in power interruptions and failure of the air data computer coupled with moisture ingestion of the static system. Factors were the failure of the manufacturer to correct a previously identified design deficiency that…
- [NTSB ATL94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA086.md): Ferguson Fergy II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N71797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility wire during climbout.
- [NTSB ATL94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA078.md): Beech C-23 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N6639C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during a crosswind landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA077.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N306FE · Minor damage
  > Not Determined.
- [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 ATL94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA067.md): Cessna 140 · Celina, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N76342 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB ATL94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N95010 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to develop takeoff power. The student pilot also delayed in relinquishing the flight control of the airplane to the flight instructor. A…
- [NTSB ATL94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA063.md): Cessna 210 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N732HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA059.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mcminnville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N551TJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ATL94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA050.md): Argo Minimax · Franklin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure cargo in the cockpit.
- [NTSB ATL94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA045.md): Cessna 310R · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N3844C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N2069C to follow the ATC directive to give way to N3844C, and the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N2069C. A factor was the dark night lighting condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA044.md): Cessna 310A · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1994 · N5333A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a long landing and an overrun of the runway. Factors were the weather conditions (sky obscuration, low ceiling, fog and drizzle) at the time of the accident, and the wet runway…
- [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 ATL94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N420FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion prior to reaching the planned destination.
- [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 ATL94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA005.md): Mooney M20E · Maryville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N6823V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed control, which resulted in a low altitude stall.
- [NTSB ATL94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA004.md): Cessna 172 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N12657 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA164.md): Cessna 210 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N9640T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the taxiway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA160.md): Cornwell KR-2 · Covington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N289DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged obstacle clearance on final approach. Factors were, the dark night, and the pilot's defective distant vision.
- [NTSB ATL93FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA155.md): Beech F35 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N3886B · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of old auto fuel for the refueling of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the deterioration of the octane in the auto fuel being used in the aircraft and the delayed decision by the pilot to choose a suitable area and execute a forced…
- [NTSB ATL93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA148.md): Beech V35A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N7733R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection procedures for the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation due to blockage of the fuel floscan transducer. A factor was insufficient FAA inspection standards/requirements.
- [NTSB ATL93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA137.md): Ward Long EZE · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N850JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat control which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA123.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8163K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB ATL93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA114.md): Cessna 150 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1993 · N63255 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and the improper go around procedures used by the pilot
- [NTSB ATL93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA095.md): Cessna 172 · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N1497V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft engine to produce power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Grandview, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N6231B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft battery.
- [NTSB ATL93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA089.md): Fairchild 24G · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N16897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice
- [NTSB ATL93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA078.md): Dobbs VAN'S Aircraft RV-6 · Kingston, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N316DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust of 20-25 knots.
- [NTSB ATL93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA075.md): Bell UH1F · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1993 · N4040P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N70397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedures in that he landed with excessive flap extension, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA072.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N878D · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power on one engine for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ATL93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA063.md): Beech 58 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N8555R · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the aircraft with a partial failure of the brake system and the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors in the accident were the sunglare and the partial loss of the aircraft brake system.
- [NTSB ATL93FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA062.md): Cessna 402B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N405PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane maximum gross takeoff weight was not exceeded, the dark night, and rain.
- [NTSB ATL93FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA060.md): Cessna 337D · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N861CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N7712Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures in that he did not utilize the alternate gear extension method when electrical power was lost. A factor was his failure to follow the checklist when he failed to turn on the generators prior to flight, which…
- [NTSB ATL93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA043.md): Cessna 210 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N7479E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow pilot manual procedures by slipping the aircraft with inadequate fuel available, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the inadequate fuel supply on the aircraft and the failure of the pilot to refuel.
- [NTSB ATL93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA037.md): Donald Rhodes Moni 110 · Greenville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft beyond its design stress limits.
- [NTSB ATL93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA029.md): Champion 7AC · Troy, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N1115E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the inadvertent stalling of the aircraft while attempting to avoid high obstructions (trees). Factors were the rough, uneven runway conditions, the high obstructions,…
- [NTSB ATL93FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA021.md): Hawker Siddeley DH.125-400A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N125HG · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's improper preflight of the aircraft, resulting in a foreign object (flashlight) being left in the nose gear well.
- [NTSB ATL93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA019.md): Beech 58 · Rives, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N101KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures while conducting an instrument approach which resulted in the collision with trees; the pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude.

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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
```

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