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
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 MIA01LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft altitude control while on downwind leg of the landing pattern, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA01FA152Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T2 · Jackson, TNThe pilot's shutting down the left engine following loss of control of the left propeller resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane due to the windmilling propeller. Factors in the accident were the failure of the propeller control bracket…NTSB MIA01LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Humboldt, TNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB ATL01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's failure to obtain liftoff airspeed for undetermined reasons. A factor was tree stumps on the departure end of the takeoff area.NTSB ATL01FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 G · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.NTSB ATL01LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Maryville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in the in-flight collision with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a grass strip.NTSB MIA01IA129Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Nashville, TNThe failure of company maintenance personnel to install the correct hydraulic landing gear extension component, and the failure of company maintenance inspection personnel to comply with proper post maintenance test procedures, resulting in the impossibility…NTSB MIA01LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Aero Lab Skybolt I · Germantown, TNThe pilot's failure to conduct proper preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the subsequent emergency descent and forced landing to a residential street colliding with a vehicle, utility pole, mail box, and…NTSB MIA01LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Dyer, TNThe improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down.NTSB ATL01LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Memphis, TNThe Powerback Coordinator's failure to follow powerback procedures which resulted in jet blast injuries to the wing walker. A factor was the stuck wheel chock.NTSB ATL01FA027Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F90-42 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to follow loss of engine power emergency procedures by not feathering the propeller following the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a descent and collision with trees and the ground.NTSB MIA01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Cleveland, TNThe PIC's failure to follow safe operating procedures for the maintenance of the rotorcraft's external aerial application equipment, resulting in inadvertent activation of collective as he egressed the rotorcraft, causing unmanned flight, in-flight break-up,…NTSB ATL01LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA01LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain Vs during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper preflightplanning/preparation and failure…NTSB ATL01FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Selmer, TNThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and preparation, that resulted in exceeding the designed weight and balance of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medications and the collision with trees.NTSB MIA00LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fayetteville, TNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the runway that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB MIA00LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Crossville, TNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB ATL00LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Clarksville, TNThe pilot's failure to follow published instrument approach procedures, and collided with a tree while executing a missed approach. Factors were low clouds, fog and a tree.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 MIA00LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560 XL · Nashville, TNthe flight crew's failure to activate the normal brake system, and failure to follow published aircraft procedures/directives for a hard brake or no braking condition and use the emergency brake system after recognizing a normal brake system failure, which…NTSB MIA00LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Husky · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the runway edge and collision of the wingtip with the terrain.NTSB MIA00FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNthe flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…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 MIA00FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Smyrna, TNThe failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector…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 MIA00LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Nashville, TNThe passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of backup electrical power to the terminal which necessitated a lengthy ground hold.NTSB ATL00LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clinton, TNThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning necessitating an intentional ground loop maneuver on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/airspeed, the high terrain surrounding the runway, and the tailwind condition.NTSB ATL00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401-B · Lawrenceburg, TNThe loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve that resulted in the collision with a tree while maneuvering for the forced landing.NTSB MIA00LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an attempted emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree and transmission wires.NTSB MIA00IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Memphis, TNfailure of the right main landing gear's dynamic brake relay, that resulted in the motor driving the gearbox past prescribed limits, resulting in a bent connecting rod, and failure of the gear to extend.NTSB ATL00LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado · Springfield, TNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unqualified person attempted to fly the airplane.NTSB MIA00LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dandridge, TNthe student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's…NTSB MIA00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Karns, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while repo sitioning the helicopter at a road side landing zone resulting in an in-flight (hover) collision with a tree.NTSB ATL00LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.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 MIA00LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDana A. Moore Danamite · Smyrna, TNthe pilot's excessive taxiing speed and failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects, resulting in the gyroplane's main rotor colliding with a fence and subsequent damage to the aircraft.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 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 MIA00LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwertfeger Velocity 173 Elite · Murfreesboro, TNThe failure of an unknown maintenance person to comply with an Airworthiness Directive (replace center body bellows seal assembly and tube bushings) and Service Bulletin (replace fuel diaphragm) resulting in an in-flight power loss due to an over rich…NTSB MIA00LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Morristown, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and collapsed nose landing gear during the attempt to abort the takeoff.NTSB MIA00LA008Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEddie A. Smith KR-2 · Bell Buckle, TNThe poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for continuing the flight with inadequate fuel supply and the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command following total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Findings in the accident were the…NTSB MIA00LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lebanon, TNThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic for his failure to note that the threaded portion of the bail wire had 2 1/2 failed threads which resulted in the inability to keep the gascolator bowl tightly secured. Also his failure to note…NTSB ATL99FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6-SNJ-5 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the loss of control. A factor was pilot impairment due to the use of drugs.NTSB MIA99IA249Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Nashville, TNA preexisting crack on the left main landing gear outer cylinder housing and the first officer's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing on touchdown, and subsequent total failure and separation of the left main landing gear…NTSB ATL99LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Collegedale, TNThe pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence post.NTSB ATL99LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Mountain City, TNA blocked fuel system vent that resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power.NTSB MIA99LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Robbins, TNThe total loss of engine power due to failure of maintenance personnel to assure that the thru bolt nut at the Nos. 2 and 3 cylinders was adequately torqued following removal and replacement of the No. 3 cylinder approximately 328 hours earlier. Also, the…NTSB MIA99LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael L. Luckey Sportsman 2 + 2 · Grand Junction, TNThe improper spoiler extension by the passenger following the bounced landing, which resulted in the hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.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 MIA99LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F · Memphis, TNThe inadequate design by the airplane manufacturer for using bolts to secure the inboard trailing edge flap that are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. Also, the stress corrosion cracking failure of the four H-11 bolts that secure the left inboard…