NTSB investigations, 1996, 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 58 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1969 | 57 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 58 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1996
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1996 AND 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 MIA97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knoxville, TNthe student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T28B · Somerville, TNthe pilot misjudged his altitude/clearance above trees on terrain that was higher than the surrounding terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB ATL97LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Benton, TNfailure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy, and the proximity of obstacles (trees) to the runway.NTSB MIA97FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into…NTSB MIA97LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lexington, TNfailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering excessive ground roll, and failure (or inability) of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: restricted…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 ATL96LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Nashville, TNinadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot.NTSB ATL96LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Smithville, TNRestricted selector valve flow that resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the automotive fuel that adversely affected an O-ring seal in the fuel selector valve.NTSB ATL96LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Memphis, TNInadequate annual inspection that resulted in the in-flight loss of the fuel system strainer and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA96LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTocholke 1300-Z MAX · Lascassas, TNfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to allow recovery.NTSB MIA96LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pigeon Forge, TNfatigue failure of the engine PC line, induced by damage from improper installation, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an autorotative landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL96FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Nashville, TNthe captain's improper rejected takeoff, in that the takeoff was rejected after V1, and the flight attendants' improper use of the evacuation procedure, in that an evacuation was independently initiated without the captain's approval, and without assessing…NTSB MIA96LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Knoxville, TNFatigue failure of the blade No. 1 hub arm of the left propeller.NTSB ATL96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jacksboro, TNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resutled in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the terrain.NTSB ATL96FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Arlington, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A factor was the dark night.NTSB ATL96LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerle Musson Cozy · Covington, TNThe clogged fuel strainer that resulted in an engine stoppage. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.NTSB ATL96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to heed known operating information by not correcting the flight attitude to prevent fuel unporting during a prolonged slipped descent.NTSB ATL96LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Mckenzie, TNThe pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.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 ATL96LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lebanon, TNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB MIA96LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225 · Memphis, TNfailure of the flightcrew to maintain clearance from construction equipment while taxiing after landing. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of operator personnel to supply the flightcrew with current NOTAM information, failure of ATC personnel to…NTSB ATL96LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Nashville, TNthe failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course.NTSB ATL96LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Kingston, TNThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL96LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Columbia, TNthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the improper level-off.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 ATL96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TNthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 150, N63434, to see and avoid the Cessna 152, N151FC.NTSB ATL96LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-RT-300 · Blountville, TNInadequate maintenance, and subsequent in-flight separation of the cowling, due to worn cowling components.NTSB ATL96LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45G · Blountville, TNthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a continuing loss of engine power, and the right landing gear's failure to extend during a single engine approach. A factor was the insufficient time available to extend the landing gear via the…NTSB ATL96FA043Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Nashville, TNthe failure of the right main landing gear shock strut cylinder due to preexisting fractures. Contributing to the accident was: the failure of the operator to inspect the shock strut cylinder for fractures following a previous failure of the torque links, and…NTSB ATL96LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Knoxville, TNFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.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 MIA96FA059Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · FieldFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Nashville, TNthe flight crew's improper procedures and actions (failing to contact system operations/dispatch, failing to use all available aircraft and company manuals, and prematurely resetting the ground control relay circuit breakers) in response to an in-flight…NTSB ATL96FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210H · Columbia, TNfailure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; and his failure (or inability) to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during an…