# NTSB investigations, 2014, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA15CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA083.md): Cessna 182P · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2014 · N6063F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA066.md): Piper PA28 · Sommerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N8607W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired…
- [NTSB ERA15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA007.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maryville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N85707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain a stabilized approach during the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was both pilot's lack of aeronautical decision making.
- [NTSB ERA15CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA005.md): HPH 304CZ · Pikeville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N304AK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aerodynamic lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent impact with a pole.
- [NTSB ERA14FA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA461.md): Eagle R&D Helicycle · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N7062U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the improperly balanced helicopter at high speed and low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's depression and resulting degradation of executive…
- [NTSB ERA14CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA458.md): Beech C90 · Oneida, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2014 · N211PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the rudder trim for takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA421.md): Klaas Development Lancair IV P · Ooltewah, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N541EM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate torque of the propeller mounting bolts and inspection of the propeller, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the bolts and a subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB ERA14LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA409.md): Cessna A188B · Middleton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N5850G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB ERA14FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA399.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Parsons, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N802BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA357.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lafollette, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2014 · N8159Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N544BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation after a perceived partial loss of power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was radio frequency interference with the governor controller, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA14LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA281.md): Belew Marshall D II Steen Skybolt · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N863SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power…
- [NTSB ERA14CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA276.md): Swearingen SA 226AT · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N120SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA227.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Covington, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N4506W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA215.md): Schleicher Alexander K 7 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N1002Z · Minor damage
  > The pilot's distraction with traffic on the runway, and his subsequent failure to retract the air brakes prior to touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA163.md): Dehavilland DHC-1 · Vonore, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N540FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA169.md): Cessna 172M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N8893V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
- [NTSB ERA14LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA158.md): Cessna 172K · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2014 · N46603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to maneuver around rising terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to calculate the performance requirements needed to climb over mountainous terrain…
- [NTSB ERA14LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA142.md): Cessna 172R · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2014 · N9417Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the lower vacuum pump.
- [NTSB ERA14LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA122.md): Cessna 172M · Pinson, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N194EX · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions at night and his failure to divert in a timely manner, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA14FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14FA058.md): Embraer EMB145 - EP · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 5, 2014 · N802HK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to adequately monitor the system for proper operation and manually activate the system during the flight in icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crew's limited training on the manual operation of the anti-ice…
- [NTSB ERA14FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA112.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690 · Bellevue, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N840V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control while on approach. Contributing to the accident were airframe ice accumulation due to conditions conducive to icing and the loss of engine power on one…
- [NTSB ERA14LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA108.md): Enstrom F 28A · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2014 · N24RB · Substantial damage
  > A skid tube clamp weld failure due to high residual stress, which resulted in a skid collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer’s lack of adequate guidance for periodically inspecting the skid tube clamp.
- [NTSB DCA14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA035.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2014 · N966WN · No damage
  > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking lever was raised, which resulted in 2nd degree burns.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2014
  AND 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&year=2014

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