# 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA357.md): Grumman American Avn. GA-7 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 30, 2026 · N384MA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA360.md): Cessna 421B · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 25, 2026 · N421FA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA327.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · McMinnville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2026 · N276SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA096.md): Cessna R182 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 1, 2026 · N6346T
- [NTSB ERA26LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA321.md): Cessna R182 · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 30, 2026 · N756EB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA306.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Humboldt, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 16, 2026 · N2541Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA257.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lafayette, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2026 · N127DC · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2026, at 1032 central daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N127DC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lafayette, Tennessee. The pilot and passenger sustained no injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA255.md): Cessna 172M · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA26FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA241.md): Cessna 177RG · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 17, 2026 · N7637V · Substantial damage
  > On 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…
- [NTSB ERA26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA194.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2026 · N409AE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretcher, which resulted in it rolling into the helicopter’s tail rotor.
- [NTSB ERA26FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA165.md): Beech 58 · New Market, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 13, 2026 · N2063G · Destroyed
  > On April 13, 2026, about 1308 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft 58 multi-engine airplane, N2063G, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near New Market, Tennessee. The flight instructor and the commercial pilot were fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA26LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA127.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Arno, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 24, 2026 · N85RW · Substantial damage
  > On February 24, 2026, about 1107 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-151, N85RW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arno, Tennessee. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB ERA26LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA128.md): Beech C23 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2026 · N1988L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA26LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA099.md): Frankewich Walter S-21 Outbound · Madisonville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2026 · N88WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA093.md): Cessna 177 · Ocoee, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 13, 2026 · N34959 · Substantial damage
  > On January 13, 2026, about 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 177B, N34959, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ocoee, Tennessee. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA048.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Cookeville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2025 · N668TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate decent rate during approach, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA26FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA035.md): Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 8, 2025 · N107VU · Substantial damage
  > On November 8, 2025, at 1341 central standard time, an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, N107VU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lebanon, Tennessee. The pilot and flight paramedic were seriously injured, and the flight nurse was…
- [NTSB ERA26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA031.md): Proctor E Ray Exec 162F · Athens, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 4, 2025 · N162RW · Destroyed
  > On November 04, 2025, at about 1400 eastern standard time, an amateur built experimental Rotorway 162F, N162RW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Athens, Tennessee. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA028.md): Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2025 · N222FT · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to the fatigue fracture of the lower landing gear actuator bolt.
- [NTSB ERA26LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 24, 2025 · N3905F · Substantial damage
  > On October 24, 2025, about 1815 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N3905F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Fayette County Airport (FYE), Somerville, Tennessee. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA371.md): North American T-6G · Rossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2025 · N888WV · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA25LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA351.md): Piper PA28R · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2025 · N47742 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA346.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ashland City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 5, 2025 · N5759P · Substantial damage
  > On September 5, 2025, at 1645 central daylight time, N5759P, a Piper Cherokee PA-24-180, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ashland City, Tennessee. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight was conducted as a…
- [NTSB ERA25LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA317.md): Cessna 170B · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2025 · N4584C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB DCA25LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA291.md): Airbus A319 · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 14, 2025 · C-GSJB · No damage
  > On August 14, 2025, about 1724 central daylight time (CDT), Air Canada Rouge flight ROU1717, an Airbus A319 airplane, registration C-GSJB, touched down short of runway 20L while landing at the Nashville International airport (BNA), Nashville, TN. There were…
- [NTSB ERA25LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA295.md): Cessna 195 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2025 · N1950C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear due to the loss of the protective paint coating and a change in the local surface finish from impermissible grinding, which resulted in fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ERA25LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA291.md): Beech 35-C33 · Kingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2025 · N500HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with haybales.
- [NTSB ERA25LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA290.md): Gary W Lewinski Sonex · Tellico Plains, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N67BG · Substantial damage
  > On 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…
- [NTSB ERA25FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA253.md): Ercoupe 415 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N93985 · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2025, about 1300 central daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N93985, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gallatin, Tennessee. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA238.md): Cessna 310 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2025 · N5045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known discrepancies.
- [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2025 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > On June 24, 2025, about 18:23 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N28DR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunlap, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB DCA25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA239.md): Airbus A320 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2025 · N616NK · No damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with moderate convective turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB ERA25LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA227.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hartsville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 12, 2025 · N312DA · Substantial damage
  > On June 12, 2025, about 1750 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N312DA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hartsville, Tennessee. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA226.md): Beech A36 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2025 · N15PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of total engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA233.md): Piper PA28 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2025 · N4533X · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA25LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA222.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 8, 2025 · N166DH · Substantial damage
  > On 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…
- [NTSB ERA25LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA213.md): Cessna 172N · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2025 · N6317D · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB DCA25LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA197.md): Boeing 737 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2025 · N247WN · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with hail during descent.
- [NTSB ERA25FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA187.md): Mooney M20TN · Sparta, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 26, 2025 · N242RE · Substantial damage
  > On April 26, 2025, about 1147 central daylight time, a Mooney M20TN, N242RE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sparta, Tennessee. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR25FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA126.md): Mooney M20F · Reliance, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 11, 2025 · N7026V · Substantial damage
  > On April 11, 2025, about 1402 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F, N7026V, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Reliance, Tennessee. The pilot, pilot-rated passenger and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA138.md): Cessna 172I · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 3, 2025 · N35411 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA135.md): Icon A5 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2025 · N459BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist.
- [NTSB ERA25LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA114.md): Cessna 172P · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 3, 2025 · N62112 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed the partially secured engine cowl to separate in flight.
- [NTSB ERA25LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA104.md): Cessna 182 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2025 · N21254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.
- [NTSB ERA25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA077.md): Wolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N161DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.
- [NTSB ERA25LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA052.md): Cessna 172S · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2024 · N951JA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a fouled spark plug in engine’s the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around following an unsuccessful landing approach in IMC, which…
- [NTSB ERA25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA046.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Parrottsville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2024 · N178EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary, off-airport landing to sloping terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA043.md): Cessna 310K · Alcoa, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2024 · N143MG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine throttle control shaft bushing during taxi, resulting in a full asymmetric power condition and a taxiway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA037.md): Cessna 150F · Wilder, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2024 · N8110S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA022.md): Textron T206H · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N89S · Substantial damage
  > The 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.

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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?state=TN

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