NTSB investigations, TN
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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
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NTSB ATL03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Gatlinburg, TNThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB ATL03LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bristol, TNThe pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with an embankment.NTSB ATL03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Somerville, TNThe pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL03IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Chattanooga, TNExcessive wear on the bushings and the right aileron inboard and outboard power control unit output link resulting in the upward movement of the right aileron during cruise climb, uncommanded right roll. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance…NTSB ATL03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TNThe rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.NTSB ATL03LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Trenton, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL03LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 · West Point, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the inflight collision with a utility line. A factor was utility lines.NTSB ATL03LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Dyersburg, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions.NTSB ATL03FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-61A · Kimble, TNThe interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning , and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve.NTSB ATL03LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Collegedale, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Rogersville, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.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 ATL03LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Bolivar, TNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees.NTSB ATL03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Husky · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor was separation of the spring clip from the landing gear steering system.NTSB ATL03LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.NTSB ATL03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPreceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA03LA012Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Memphis, TNThe cause of the accident is unknown as the airplane has not been located. A finding in the investigation was the fact that the pilot conducted an unstabilized approach; the flight was right, left, then right of the final approach course during the approach…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 ATL03FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Jellico, TNThe pilot's incapacitation in flight due to a heart attack resulting in an in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot acting as a pilot-in-command with a known medical grounding condition.NTSB ATL02LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth KA8B · Tullahoma, TNThe student pilot misjudged the airspeed and altitude during a visual approach to land that resulted in the in-flight collision with the trees.NTSB ATL02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, TNThe flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power.NTSB MIA02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW03IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Memphis, TNthe loss of right engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the propeller shaft coupling.NTSB ATL02FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Jacksboro, TNPilot incapacitation due to a heart attack resulting in a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight collision with a lake.NTSB MIA02FA148Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Centerville, TNthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB MIA02LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Gainesboro, TNa total loss of engine power due to the failure of the main bearing, a loss of oil pressure and the seizure of a connecting rod, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL02FA156Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lake City, TNThe pilot's failure to follow procedures pertaining to mountain flying, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the certified flight instructor…NTSB ATL02LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's decision to make a precautionary landing to an unsuitable sod airstrip that resulted in a ground loop. A factor was tall vegetation.NTSB MIA02LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21B · Somerville, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB MIA02LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckean Varieze · Covington, TNThe pilot's improper planned approach following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.NTSB ATL02FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Lebanon, TNThe certified flight instructor attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, inoperative magneto, and subsequent lost engine power and collided with a transmission line while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Dyer, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain wingtip clearance with corn crops at the edge of the road resulting in the collision with the crops.NTSB ATL02IA138Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Nashville, TNCollapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap after refueling that resulted in fuel siphoning from the right main fuel tank and the subsequent fuel supply exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. The airplane was damaged during the forced landing to a…NTSB ATL02LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Livingston, TNThe pilot failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent stall.NTSB MIA02LA080Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGary L. Zeigler Monnett Moni · Sevierville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning to reverse direction resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to tighten the spark plugs…NTSB ATL02LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500U · Copperhill, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during emergency landing on unsuitable terrainNTSB 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 MIA02FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.NTSB MIA02LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-233 · Memphis, TNThe inadvertent collision with birds while on final approach to land resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.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 ATL02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Whiteville, TNThe failure of the engine driven fuel pump that contaminated the fuel system and restricted fuel flow to the engine.. A factor is rough/uneven terrain.NTSB MIA02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's inattentive preflight inspection, non-compliance with the prestart checklist, decision to leave the cockpit unattended with engine running, and his inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake as he exited to remove a wheel chock, resulting in…NTSB MIA02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B-160 · Clarksville, TNThe failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB MIA01LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Sevierville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter while approach to land resulting in a hard landing, a tail rotor ground strike, and the main rotor striking the tail boom.NTSB ATL01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Eagleville, TNThe loss of thermals during the glider flight that resulted in the collision with high vegetation while maneuvering for an emergency landing. A factor was high vegetation.NTSB MIA01LA220Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4A · Mosheim, TNThe failure of the student pilot to maintain altitude clearance during a balked landing go-around resulting in the collision with a utility pole, transmission wires, and a ground borne vehicle.NTSB ATL01LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitchell T-10 · Ashland City, TNThe restricted movement of the rudder cable, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees.NTSB ATL01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20C · Etowah, TNThe loss of thermal lift which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with static wires.NTSB ATL01IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-727-100 · Memphis, TNThe failure of the #3 engine starter turbine.