NTSB investigations, TN
72 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 240)
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" = 240) 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 ATL07LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · New Tazewell, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight from visual meteorological conditions into instrument meteorological conditions, and a low cloud ceiling.NTSB CHI07FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Jasper, TNThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to excessive airframe ice accretion, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Additional causes were the pilot's continued flight in icing conditions once they had been encountered, and his…NTSB ATL06CA006Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal report1200 G103 · Benton, TNThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and failure to maintain a visual look out during a forced landing resulting in an in flight collision with a guy wire and the ground.NTSB ATL05FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Jamestown, TNThe pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorm activity, which resulted in loss of aircraft control and collision with trees and the ground during the result uncontrolled descent.NTSB ATL05CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Crossville, TNThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the clouds.NTSB ATL04CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Dover, TNThe certified flight instructor initiated flight into thunderstorm activity that resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ATL04LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDurr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TNThe pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel.NTSB ATL03FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TNThe pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ATL03LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Morristown, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to initiate flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in the in-flight encounter with weather and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was airplane performance deteriorated due…NTSB ATL03LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Laurel Bloomery, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to obtain weather information, which resulted in an inflight encounter…NTSB ATL02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TNThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ATL02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TNThe pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.NTSB ATL00LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouble D Enterprises Rans S-12 · Baneberry, TNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the trees, and gusting winds.NTSB MIA00FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-P35 · Dayton, TNthe non-instrumented rated pilot elected to takeoff into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were, clouds and low ceilings.NTSB ATL00FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Monteagle, TNThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate weather conditions that resulted in the continuation of visual flight into instrument weather conditions and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB MIA99LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Greeneville, TNThe pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terrain as he flew in the clouds.NTSB ATL98FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilliam Sargent Lancair 235 · Newport, TNThe pilot's attempt to operate in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the surrounding terrain. Contributing factors were clouds and the mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB MIA98FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Clarksville, TNthe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were; flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of…NTSB MIA98LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sparta, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.NTSB ATL97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lebanon, TNThe pilot's improper short, soft field takeof. A factor was the pilot's poor in-flight decision to operate over an overcast until near the airplane's maximum endurance.NTSB MIA96LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Chattanooga, TNclear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers.NTSB MIA96LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Portland, TNDelay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision…NTSB ATL96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Livingston, TNFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid obstructions (electrical lines), while on final approach to land after encountering icing conditions and diverting to a new destination (alternate airport).NTSB MIA96LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Smithville, TNThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a heavy load of airframe ice, an inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, which was…NTSB MIA96FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TNthe pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor.NTSB ATL95FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Gatlinburg, TNThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in a collision with rising terrain.NTSB ATL95FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Spring City, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in the collision with the mountain. A factor was low ceilings.NTSB ATL94FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Elizabethton, TNThe 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 ATL94FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Smithville, TNThe 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 ATL94LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TNThe 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 ATL94FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Hohenwald, TNThe 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 ATL94FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Bethpage, TNThe 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 ATL93MA068Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-TT · Blountville, TNFailure 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 ATL92FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Gatlinburg, TNThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to attain a proper altitude over high, mountainous terrain. Factors were the high terrain, and the fog, clouds, and obscuration at the accident site.NTSB ATL91LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B767-287ER · Memphis, TNThe delayed inflight decision by the pilot to maneuver the aircraft away from thunderstorm activity.NTSB ATL91FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dunlap, TNThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his attempted VFR flight into IFR conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain a proper altitude. Factors in the accident were: the mountainous terrain, the foggy, low ceiling conditions…NTSB ATL91FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Franklin, TNThe pilot's failure to select a proper fuel tank for flight, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine, and subsequent engine stoppage. Factors were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions along his route of flight, and his flight into…NTSB ATL91FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crossville, TNThe improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA90FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Rogersville, TNContinued 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 ATL89LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, TNThe improper handling of the airplane by the pilot in command; a delayed go-around, and the premature retractions of the flaps.NTSB ATL89FA177Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Townsend, TNImproper 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 ATL89FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Springfield, TNThe 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 ATL89FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLockheed L1011-385-1 · Jacks Creek, TNFailure of the passengers to remain seated with their seat belts fastened as the airplane encountered unforecast severe clear air turbulence.NTSB ATL89FA015Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · La Follette, TNThe plt departed knoxville in VFR conds. There was an area of IFR wx to the north & northwest of knoxville. The wx was forecast to be marginal along his route of flt. The plt rprtd he wanted to depart knoxville on a heading of 360 deg & would be at 2500'. The…NTSB ATL88FA254Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Petros, TNNTSB ATL88FA191Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Knoxville, TNNTSB ATL88LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Briceville, TNThe plt stated that he had departed coffeyville, KS on apr 5 for an airplane delivery ferry flt to lincolnton, NC he landed at cape girardeau and remained overnight due to enroute weather. He deptd cgi the following morning following a wx brief that indicated…NTSB ATL88FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Crossville, TNN6571R crashed into trees near the VOR on top on hinch mtn at about 3000 feet MSL. Trees at the crash site indicated wings level with a descent angle of about 10 degrees. Weather in the area was IMC, characterized by low ceilings (lower than the mtn top…NTSB ATL88LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Sewanee, TNThe plt rprtd that he obtained a wx briefing before takeoff & that the wx at his intended destination was rprtd as marginal. While en route, he encountered wx and climbed above it. Aprx 4 hrs after departure, he became concerned about the remaining fuel…NTSB ATL87LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Oliver Springs, TNThe plt reported that the acft encountered heavy turbulence and a strong gusty x-wind close to the ground while on short final to his private airstrip. The plt attempted a go-around and encountered 'extremely heavy turbulence' during a turning climbout…