NTSB investigations, TN
20 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB MIA07FA137Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Elizabethton, TNThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for flying towards rising terrain with inadequate clearance.NTSB ATL07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206-B · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls while at a hover that resulted in the tail colliding with the ground, a subsequent hard landing, and collapse of the skids.NTSB ATL07CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-150H · Dyersburg, TNThe student's pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB MIA00LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Covington, TNthe 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 MIA00LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHayes LONG-EZ · Collegedale, TNThe 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 MIA00FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Rogersville, TNthe 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 MIA98FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-182E · Townsend, TNthe pilot's failure to maintain VFR flight conditions in a mountainous area resulting in inflight collision with rising terrain.NTSB ATL95FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dresden, TNThe pilot in command's (CFI) impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his failure to maintain separation from terrain.NTSB ATL94LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Memphis, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the earthen dike during the swath run.NTSB ATL92LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Samburg, TNThe pilot's poor judgement in that he attempted aerobatic maneuvers at an altitude that was too low to recover from the maneuver.NTSB ATL92FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE-3101 · Alcoa, TNThe pilot's failure to use the airplane checklist which resulted in a gear up landing; and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with the ground.NTSB ATL90FA183Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Gallatin, TNThe 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 ATL89DLT04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPitts S-1 · Butler, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the surface during an impromptu acrobatic maneuver.NTSB ATL89LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-B · Whitwell, TNThe plt rprtd that thermal lift deteriorated drg the return leg of a x-country flt & he elected to make an off aprt lndg in a hay field. As he was on final apch on a westerly hdg, he saw a previously undetected power line across the field, which reqd a rapid…NTSB ATL88LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams A55S · Collierville, TNA multiple balloon flight was being conducted to obtain publicity for the local balloon club. Television exposure of balloon flights had been shot and the balloons were in the process of landing. The reporter/passenger in the accident balloon had been through…NTSB ATL86LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceburg, TNThe student plt had asked a pvt plt to ride with him while he (the student) took his son in law up for a ride. When approaching the rwy for landing, the student plt allowed the acft to collide with the berm short of the rwy. The acft came to a stop on the…NTSB ATL86LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lake City, TNWhile filming for king kong productions, a Cessna 150, flown by the production pilot collided with bowel mountain near Lake City, TN the pilot was flying low over the terrain when the aircraft failed to climb as fast as the pilot anticipated. The aircraft…NTSB ATL86FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Springfield, TNThe acft collided with the ground inverted. Witnesses stated that the acft was performing loops prior to the accident. Reportedly, the plt was giving a female companion a 'joy ride'. The plt had recently received his commercial cert. Instrument rating & CFI…NTSB ATL83FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Crossville, TNThe aircraft crashed into hinch mt at the 2700 foot level during cruise flt in IMC weather. The pilot was informed during the initial and subsequent briefings that VFR flt was not recommended for his route. The first leg of the flight from new orleans to…NTSB ATL83FKW01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Gallatin, TNCessna 172P, N5313K crashed into a densely wooded area during the initial portion of cross-country flight. The pilot and his wife were killed but an infant son survived. Weather was not a factor.