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Accidents and incidents at Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI)

Occurrences with Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) reported as an aircraft's departure or destination airport.

46 records from 1982 to 2025, 10 of them fatal. Most often a Cessna 172; most often in Tennessee.

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Occurrences4646 accidents · 0 incidents · 46 mapped
Fatal occurrences10Fatality total known for 46 of 46
Reported fatalities20Plus 11 serious injuries reported
Years1982–20255 May 1982 – 27 Dec 2025

By year

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI): occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19823 occurrences in 1982, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19832 occurrences in 1983, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).12
19841 occurrences in 1984, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19853 occurrences in 1985, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19872 occurrences in 1987, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).11
19891 occurrences in 1989, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19901 occurrences in 1990, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19921 occurrences in 1992, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19933 occurrences in 1993, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).14
19951 occurrences in 1995, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).11
19971 occurrences in 1997, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19981 occurrences in 1998, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
19992 occurrences in 1999, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20001 occurrences in 2000, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).14
20011 occurrences in 2001, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).11
20035 occurrences in 2003, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).12
20041 occurrences in 2004, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).12
20051 occurrences in 2005, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20081 occurrences in 2008, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20111 occurrences in 2011, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20121 occurrences in 2012, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20132 occurrences in 2013, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20141 occurrences in 2014, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).11
20161 occurrences in 2016, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).12
20171 occurrences in 2017, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20181 occurrences in 2018, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20212 occurrences in 2021, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20243 occurrences in 2024, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00
20251 occurrences in 2025, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 2003 (5).00

Aircraft types

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI): most common aircraft types
Aircraft typeOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
Cessna 172600
Beechcraft 58214
Beechcraft E-55200
Bellanca 17211
Cessna 152200
Hughes 369211
Piper PA-28200
Piper PA-32200
Aero Commander 680100
Beechcraft 35112

US states and territories

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI): US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
TennesseeTennessee: 23 occurrences, 50.0% of the occurrences shown. 4 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.50.0%49
VirginiaVirginia: 5 occurrences, 10.9% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).10.9%11
North CarolinaNorth Carolina: 3 occurrences, 6.5% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).6.5%00
OhioOhio: 3 occurrences, 6.5% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).6.5%23
West VirginiaWest Virginia: 3 occurrences, 6.5% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).6.5%11
AlabamaAlabama: 2 occurrences, 4.3% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).4.3%12
KentuckyKentucky: 2 occurrences, 4.3% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).4.3%14
GeorgiaGeorgia: 1 occurrences, 2.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).2.2%00
IllinoisIllinois: 1 occurrences, 2.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).2.2%00
IndianaIndiana: 1 occurrences, 2.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Tennessee, 23).2.2%00

Deadliest occurrences

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI): deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
NYC00FA079 · Beech 5814 Feb 20004Cynthiana, KY, United States1
1993 Tennessee Fairchild Merlin crash1 Apr 199345.5 mi northeast of Tri-Cities Regional Airport1
CEN16LA281 · Vans RV9 A22 Jul 20162Springfield, OH, United States1
ATL04FA079 · Cessna 21029 Feb 20042Blountville, TN, United States1
ATL03FA134 · Beech BE-3531 Aug 20032Kingsport, TN, United States1
ATL83FA129 · Beech K356 Mar 19832Birmingham, AL, United States1
CEN14FA185 · Bellanca 17-30A5 Apr 20141Albany, OH, United States1
IAD01FA066 · Hughes 369A7 Jun 20011Perry, WV, United States1
ATL95FA159 · WSK PZL Mielec M-2617 Aug 19951Jonesborough, TN, United States1
BFO87FA046 · Grumman AA-5B6 Jul 19871Abingdon, VA, United States1

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  1. ERA26LA079 · Cessna 140

    27 Dec 2025 · Ceres, VA, United States

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  2. ERA25LA046 · Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER

    13 Nov 2024 · Parrottsville, TN, United States

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  3. ERA24LA280 · Lancair Company LC42-550FG

    8 Jun 2024 · Beaufort, NC, United States

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  4. ERA24LA193 · Beech E-55

    24 Apr 2024 · Greenville, SC, United States

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  5. CEN21LA312 · Piper PA 46-350P

    24 Jun 2021 · St. Louis, MO, United States

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  6. Piedmont Airlines Flight 6142

    28 Mar 2021 · Charlotte, NC, United States

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  7. ERA18TA255 · Calvin Nate H VELOCITY STD RG E

    19 Sept 2018 · Kingsport, TN, United States

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  8. GAA18CA026 · John A Brewer ELA AVIACION 10 ECLI

    26 Oct 2017 · Bristol, TN, United States

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  9. CEN16LA281 · Vans RV9 A

    22 Jul 2016 · Springfield, OH, United States · 2 fatal

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  10. CEN14FA185 · Bellanca 17-30A

    5 Apr 2014 · Albany, OH, United States · 1 fatal

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  11. ERA14CA040 · Beech E 55

    5 Nov 2013 · Blountville, TN, United States

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  12. ERA13CA419 · Piper PA28 151

    13 Sept 2013 · Abingdon, VA, United States

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  13. ERA12CA347 · Cessna 172R

    20 May 2012 · Crossville, TN, United States

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  14. ERA12CA119 · Hughes 369D

    21 Dec 2011 · Fall Branch, TN, United States

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  15. NYC08CA191 · Cessna 172M

    22 May 2008 · Chuckey, TN, United States

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  16. CHI05CA072 · Gulfstream American 690C

    10 Feb 2005 · Indianapolis, IN, United States

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  17. ATL04FA079 · Cessna 210

    29 Feb 2004 · Blountville, TN, United States · 2 fatal

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  18. ATL03FA134 · Beech BE-35

    31 Aug 2003 · Kingsport, TN, United States · 2 fatal

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  19. IAD03CA059 · Piper Saratoga II TC PA32-

    21 Jun 2003 · Mansfield, OH, United States

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  20. ATL03LA093 · Cessna 172K

    14 May 2003 · Bristol, TN, United States

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  21. ATL03LA085 · Piper PA-28-151

    25 Apr 2003 · Rogersville, TN, United States

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  22. ATL03LA053 · Piper PA-32R-300

    4 Mar 2003 · Rogersville, TN, United States

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  23. IAD01FA066 · Hughes 369A

    7 Jun 2001 · Perry, WV, United States · 1 fatal

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  24. NYC00FA079 · Beech 58

    14 Feb 2000 · Cynthiana, KY, United States · 4 fatal

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  25. MIA99LA234 · Bellanca 17-30A

    23 Aug 1999 · ROBBINS, TN, United States

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  26. MIA99LA218 · Cessna 150G

    9 Aug 1999 · Greeneville, TN, United States

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  27. MIA98LA113 · Cessna 172M

    30 Mar 1998 · Kingsport, TN, United States

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  28. skyward aviation Beech 65-A90 accident

    13 Nov 1997 · Wheeling, WV, United States

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  29. ATL95FA159 · WSK PZL Mielec M-26

    17 Aug 1995 · Jonesborough, TN, United States · 1 fatal

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  30. ATL94LA004 · Cessna 172

    11 Oct 1993 · Blountville, TN, United States

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  31. 1993 Tennessee Fairchild Merlin crash

    1 Apr 1993 · 5.5 mi northeast of Tri-Cities Regional Airport · 4 fatal

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  32. ATL93LA063 · Beech 58

    24 Mar 1993 · Blountville, TN, United States

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  33. BFO92LA054 · Champion 7GCAA

    1 May 1992 · South Boston, VA, United States

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  34. BFO90LA030 · Piper PA-32-260

    24 Feb 1990 · DUNGANNON, VA, United States

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  35. ATL89LA096 · Cessna 152

    4 Mar 1989 · Blountville, TN, United States

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  36. BFO87FA046 · Grumman AA-5B

    6 Jul 1987 · Abingdon, VA, United States · 1 fatal

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  37. ATL87LA146 · Consolidated Aeronautics Inc. LAKE LA-4-200 LAKE LA-4-

    23 May 1987 · Sparta, NC, United States

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  38. Atlantic Southeast Airlines Embraer EMB-110-P1 accident

    19 May 1985 · Atlanta, GA, United States

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  39. CHI85LA127 · Cessna 152 II

    28 Feb 1985 · Wayne City, IL, United States

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  40. ATL85LA080 · Cessna 310Q

    18 Jan 1985 · Beaver, WV, United States

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  41. ATL84FLT04 · Aero Commander 680F

    20 Feb 1984 · Charleston, TN, United States

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  42. ATL84LA030 · Piper PA-24-180

    15 Oct 1983 · Montgomery, AL, United States

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  43. ATL83FA129 · Beech K35

    6 Mar 1983 · Birmingham, AL, United States · 2 fatal

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  44. ATL82DA215 · Cessna 172N

    25 Jul 1982 · Somerset, KY, United States

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  45. ATL82DA150 · Bell 47D1

    29 May 1982 · Blountville, TN, United States

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  46. ATL82DA125 · Piper PA-38-112

    5 May 1982 · JONESBORO, TN, United States

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