NTSB investigations, TN
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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"
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' 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 ERA20LA313Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Jackson, TNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB ERA20LA312Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Sweetwater, TNA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA20LA309Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · McMinnville, TNA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure in a cylinder, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA20CA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadvertent feathering of the propellers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor's failure to fully monitor the pilot's manipulation of the levers in the airplane's non-standard…NTSB ERA20LA288Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Ardmore, TNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to depart from a constrained, grass-covered field in elevated-density altitude conditions, which resulted in reduced takeoff and climb performance and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA20LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotorsport UK MTOsport 2017 · Springfield, TNThe pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the gyroplane’s actual performance failed to match that predicted in his performance planning. Contributing to the accident was the gyrocopter’s insufficient performance for reasons that could not be…NTSB ERA20LA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's entry into vortex ring state and his inability to arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering for landing.NTSB ERA20CA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLockwood Aircam · Ooltewah, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Elizabethton, TNThe student pilot's decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA20LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Atoka, TNA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line; the reason for the blockage could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Humboldt, TNA partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.NTSB ERA20CA228Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportThorp Thorp T 18 · Madisonville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA20LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F90 · Knoxville, TNA failure of the left main landing gear scissors, which resulted in a landing gear collapse following a precautionary landing with the landing gear in an intermediate position..NTSB ERA20LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVaughn Challenger · Clarksville, TNThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA20LA183Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Rogersville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath on approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of an impairing medication.NTSB ERA20CA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Fayetteville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA20CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Sinus · Townsend, TNThe motor glider's encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing and resulted in impact with vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to restart the…NTSB ERA20LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Mount Pleasant, TNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing that formed while idling on the ground for an extended amount of time. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to perform the recommended ground checks before takeoff.NTSB ERA20LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell 112 · Knoxville, TNA loss of directional control during landing following deflation of a flat-spotted tire for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA20CA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPitts A · Hickory Valley, TNThe pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA20CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Union City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left wing impacting grass.NTSB GAA20CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair Zenith 801 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA20LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Madisonville, TNThe pilot's unstable approach and delayed decision to go-around. Contributing to the accident was the unporting of the fuel supply following a forward slip maneuver during the approach, which resulted in the loss of engine power during the go-around.NTSB GAA20CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Somerville, TNThe pilot's failure to move the fuel selector position to the "on" position before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and necessitated a forced landing to a field shortly after takeoff, and his subsequent improper decision to take off…NTSB GAA19CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Memphis, TNThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Convington, TNThe student pilot's improper pitch attitude during the takeoff climb, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.NTSB ERA19FA248Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportTextron 680A · Elizabethton, TNThe pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach despite recognizing associated cues and the flight crew's decision not to initiate a go-around before touchdown, which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of airplane control, a landing gear collapse, and…NTSB ERA19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chattanooga, TNThe improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB GAA19CA457Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Dukedom, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Sparta, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign and terrain. Contributing to the need to abort the takeoff was the pilot's improper decision to take off with the…NTSB GAA19CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Springfield, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hover-taxiing and turning toward a taxiway in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ANC19LA036Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot's failure to switch to the secondary electrical system after the primary electrical system failed for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA19LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol BIG Piet · Gainesboro, TNSeparation of the spinner cap for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in contact and subsequent separation of the wooden propeller blade tip.NTSB ERA19FA225Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportQuicksilver Mxii · Oliver Springs, TNThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue to takeoff and climb after encountering an undetermined airplane control issue that he was unable to counteract, which resulted in collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA19TA222Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportLuscombe 8 · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and right main landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN19LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlightstar FC-II · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA19LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH750 · Savannah, TNThe total loss of engine power due to a loss of all electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccessible placement of the alternator circuit breaker and the construction of the airplane without a backup electrical source.NTSB ERA19CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGaskins Safari 400 · Gallatin, TNThe pilot/owner's improper decision to make a right turn instead of terminating the approach to a hover and his subsequent loss of helicopter control while attempting to land on sloping terrain, which resulted in a roll-over.NTSB DCA19CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Nashville, TNa collision with a bird.NTSB ERA19LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMarlow Bearhawk · Sevierville, TNAbnormal combustion in the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, followed by the activation of the ignition system circuit breaker, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19TA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportSikorsky HH-60L · Tullahoma, TNThe flight crew’s improper decision to continue the VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees during a subsequent precautionary landing attempt.NTSB DCA19CA091Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Franklin, TNan encounter with convective turbulence during descent.NTSB ERA19LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Soddy-Daisy, TNThe pilot's improper decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB ERA19LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions.NTSB DCA19CA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Nashville, TNflight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.NTSB ERA19LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-180 · Smithville, TNA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay.NTSB ERA18TA255Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCalvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TNThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA18LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Mount Pleasant, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA18FA240Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLance M Hooley Jetez · Covington, TNThe improper manufacture of the left wing, which resulted in a left wing flutter event and failure at low altitude and high speed.NTSB ERA18LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cleveland, TNThe undetected wear of the ignition switch and key, which allowed removal of the key from an intermediate position and subsequently led to an unintended engine start-up. Contributing to the undetected wear of the 42-year-old ignition switch was the lack of…