# 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. Page 19 of 43 · 2,140 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL91IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA016.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N322PX · No damage > The pilot's failure to follow approved procedures for troubleshooting inflight maintenance problems and improperly used the flight and engine controls. - [NTSB ATL91IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA014.md): Bell 412 · Knoxville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N412UT · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires prior to the collision. Factors in the incident were the failure of the ground personnel to adequately inspect the landing zone, the presence of high intensity lights at the lz, and the dark lighting conditions. - [NTSB ATL91FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA013.md): Bell 47J-2 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N49DA · Destroyed > The accident was inadequate maintenance of the helicopter, allowing a tail rotor drive shaft bearing to exceed wear limits. This resulted in high loads on the tail rotor drive shaft, and the resulting fatigue failure of the drive shaft. - [NTSB ATL91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damage > The propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll. - [NTSB ATL91FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA006.md): Olsen-Gordon Veri EZE · Hohenwald, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N9327A · Destroyed > The failure of the left rudder control cable which rendered the airplane uncontrollable. - [NTSB ATL91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA004.md): E TN Plts Starduster Starduster II · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N19SR · Substantial damage > Pilot's inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which totally or partially restricted fuel flow to the engine. - [NTSB ATL90FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA183.md): Grumman AA5B · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N81099 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude which resulted in the inadvertent descent into the ground, and his diverted attention to another airplane. Factors in the accident were fog, dark night, fatigue from lack of sleep, and a lack of recent night… - [NTSB ATL90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA180.md): Beech 35-B33 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N16HT · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature flare which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown. - [NTSB ATL90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA168.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N21SX · Substantial damage > An inflight collision with a tree due to misjudging his glidepath. - [NTSB ATL90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA163.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · Destroyed > The company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors… - [NTSB ATL90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA162.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing phase of the flight. Factors were: gusting wind conditions and turbulence. - [NTSB ATL90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N5265L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly judge the stopping distance of the airplane and his subsequent failure to perform a go around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition at the airport. - [NTSB ATL90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA151.md): Cessna 172B · Midway, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N8091X · Substantial damage > Total failure of the number four exhaust valve, resulting in engine power loss and the subsequent forced landing of the airplane. - [NTSB ATL90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA142.md): Cessna T210L · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N2074S · Substantial damage > Fuel mismanagement by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation during final approach. - [NTSB ATL90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA137.md): Cessna 150L · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N1408Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA133.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N9348U · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing and subsequent premature rotation of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB ATL90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA102.md): Cessna 170 · Johnson City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N3980V · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft fuel system. - [NTSB ATL90DLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLT01.md): Grumman G-164B · Tiptonville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N6683K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain. - [NTSB ATL90FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA089.md): Hiller UH-12D · Soddy-Daisy, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N94496 · Substantial damage > Fatigue induced failure of the collective pitch push rod (adjustable) during flight, and the failure of the pilot to provide routine maintenance. The pilot's lack of expereince and his failure to obtain required training and certification were factors in the… - [NTSB ATL90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA088.md): Mooney M20F · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N7061V · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted in a forced off-airport landing. - [NTSB ATL90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA086.md): Piper PA-32 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N5524J · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to properly select a tank with sufficient fuel prior to takeoff. - [NTSB ATL90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Dayton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1990 · N7123Y · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional use of an autopilot with known deficiencies. The pilot knowingly relied on this autopilot which malfunctioned in flight and resulted in his becoming spatially disorientated. - [NTSB ATL90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA061.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Norris, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1990 · N4338U · Destroyed > The student pilot's misjudged descent which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor was that the pilot was buzzing when the accident occurred. - [NTSB ATL90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA053.md): Mitsubishi MU2B-20 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1990 · N40RP · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance adjustment of the landing gear system which resulted in the jamming of the left gear door. - [NTSB ATL90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA052.md): Aero Commander 680E · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1990 · N612G · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive airspeed and delay in initiating a go-around during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the wet runway condition, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for the landing, and his lack of flying experience… - [NTSB ATL90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA046.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Selmer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N2443K · Substantial damage > The failure of the instructor to place the engine mixture control in the rich position prior to beginning traffic pattern maneuvers. As a result, the engine quit because of the lean fuel mixture at the high power setting required for the go-around and… - [NTSB ATL90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA034.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N1361P · Substantial damage > Loss of power in both engines (probable fuel starvation) due to improper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and lack of supervision by the instructor. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor. - [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 ATL90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N95617 · Substantial damage > Pilot's temporary physical condition (possible hyperventilation or anxiety attack). Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a related factor. - [NTSB MIA90FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA014.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Athens, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1989 · N5005S · Destroyed > Loss of control of the airplane in instrument flight conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent descending spiral. Lack of total experience in the type of operation (actual instrument conditions) was considered to be a… - [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 ATL89FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA207.md): Cessna 152 · Tiptonville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N25799 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues, his habit of making shallow climbs after takeoff, his lack of recent night flying experience, and the trees. - [NTSB ATL89LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA204.md): Beech A23-19 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N5684S · Substantial damage > The pilot used an unsuitable runway area (terrain) for takeoff. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance of the runway, runway conditions (uneven surface & tall grass), and the fence. - [NTSB ATL89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA195.md): Cessna 210C · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N3680Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power, due to contamination in the fuel flow manifold. The contamination in the fuel system was due to inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB ATL89DLT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLT05.md): Bratton RB-1 · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N44516 · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion at a low altitude, due to an inadequate supply of fuel; and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the… - [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 ATL89DLT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLT04.md): Pitts S-1 · Butler, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N8336 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the surface during an impromptu acrobatic maneuver. - [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 ATL89FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA173.md): Cessna 210H · Piney Flats, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5939F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while attempting to recover from an uncontrolled descent. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,… - [NTSB ATL89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA162.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N714SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize that the engine was not developing full power and the delay in performing remedial action until it was too late to stop the airplane on the runway. - [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 ATL89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N24451 · Substantial damage > The separation of the mixture cable from the carburetor. Contributing factor(s) was: inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane and the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL89FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA150.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N5003M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall. The stall occurred at an altitude which precluded recovery prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in the airplane. - [NTSB ATL89DLT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLT03.md): Bell 47 · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N908B · Substantial damage > Failure in the rotor drive system for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to perform an autorotation. - [NTSB ATL89FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA142.md): Embraer EMB-110-P1 · Mt. Pleasant, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N95PB · Destroyed > Pilot attempted to make a VFR landing in instrument conditions that were below minimums for the published instrument approach and collided with trees and the ground after allowing the airplane to descend below the proper altitude. - [NTSB ATL89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N6475Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly plan required fuel for this flight which resulting in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field. - [NTSB ATL89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA106.md): Beech H35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N5403D · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical defect in the engine carburetor/fuel supply system as evidenced by the past history of engine stoppage during ground operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of… - [NTSB ATL89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Blountville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N25524 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice. The pilot failed to apply carburetor heat in a timely and adequate manner. This failure resulted in the accumulation of ice to a point of failure of the engine which eliminated the heat necessary to remove the ice. - [NTSB ATL89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA091.md): Cessna 170B · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1989 · N8032A · Substantial damage > Flight into known adverse weather by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport which led to a partial power loss and an emergency landing. The weather conditions and soft terrain were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N588FL · Destroyed > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane flight controls at low altitude which resulted in an excessive rate of descent and collision with a tree. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TN&page=20 ## 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=19&state=TN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.