NTSB investigations, 2003, 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.
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\") = 2003
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") = 2003 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 ATL04LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportInterplane Skyboy-2 · Covington, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor was the unqualified person (pilot).NTSB DCA04MA011Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-10-10F · Memphis, TN1) the first officer's failure to properly apply crosswind landing techniques to align the airplane with the runway centerline and to properly arrest the airplane's descent rate (flare) before the airplane touched down; and 2) the captain's failure to…NTSB ATL04LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's improper flare and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Wind gust was a factorNTSB ATL04FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Greeneville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in icing conditions on a circling approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the…NTSB ATL04LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Millington, TNThe malfunction of the main hydraulic landing gear system actuator resulting in an emergency gear up landing.NTSB ATL04LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load.NTSB ATL04LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA 20-C1 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush and collision with a taxiway sign. A factor was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.NTSB ATL04FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL04LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.NTSB ATL04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 -C65 · Jackson, TNThe pilot's improper us of flight controls during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in an collision with the specially equipped automobile.NTSB ATL03LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSheppard S-2 · Obion, TNThe failure of the elevator control pushrod, that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with ground.NTSB ATL03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TNA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.NTSB ATL03LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Seymour, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.NTSB ATL03CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Murfreesboro, TNAn on-ground collision with an animal (deer) during an attempted takeoff. .NTSB ATL03FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Kingsport, TNThe certified flight instructor's mismanagement of the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL03LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winchester, TNA maintenance personnel failure to follow propeller inspection procedures that resulted in a fatigue failure of a propeller blade and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL03LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TNThe total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain.NTSB ATL03FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Memphis, TNAn encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB ATL03FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Rockvale, TNLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 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.