Premium research interface

The modern interface for aviation safety intelligence.

Search investigations, review source evidence, monitor watched reports, and trace long-term patterns from one calm, data-first workspace.

63k+
Reports indexed
1940-2026
Coverage
Recent
Last data refresh
Featured Report

Loading…

Loading featured report…

Loading…
Open Report

Safety trends by operating rule

Track fatal and non-fatal accident patterns across Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operations.

Loading trend charts…

Browse the aviation graph

Move quickly by aircraft, airport, operator, and time with indexes built for research, not wandering.

Last Data Update

By Decade

By Month

Aircraft Manufacturer

More manufacturers

Airports

More airports

Operators

More operators

About

Aviation safety reports, made easier to study

NTSB Reports is an independent research and search tool for public aviation accident and incident records. It brings NTSB aviation reports, structured fields, docket files, extracted figures, photos, videos, and update history into one searchable interface.

The goal is practical safety education: make it faster to find relevant investigations, compare similar events, review factual records, and understand the evidence behind probable-cause and preliminary reports.

The investigative work and source records belong to the National Transportation Safety Board and the published investigation record. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NTSB.

FAQs

NTSB Report

October 9, 1997 · Cessna U-206E · N9428G

Friday Harbor, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Friday Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Cessna U-206E
Tail Number
N9428G
Operator
Aeronautical Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA98LA034

The pilot stated that after taxiing in to park at the US Customs office, a gust from the 7 to 8 o'clock position brought the left wing up, followed by the tail of the aircraft. This resulted in the right wing striking the pavement, followed by a propeller strike. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the occurrence, with winds reported to be 22 knots, gusting to greater than 30 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to park with the aircraft headed into the wind in high wind conditions. A factor include the high wind condition.

Full Narrative

On October 9, 1997, approximately 1550 Pacific standard time, N9428G, a Cessna U-206E, sustained substantial damage prior to shutdown at Friday Harbor, Washington, when a gust of wind lifted the tail and caused the right wing to impact the pavement. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was uninjured. The flight had departed Victoria, BC, Canada, where the pilot had dropped off passengers on a 14 CFR 135 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the occurrence, with winds reported to be 22 knots, gusting to greater than 30 knots. There was no report of the ELT actuating. The pilot stated that after taxiing in to park at the US Customs office, a gust from the 7 to 8 o'clock position brought the left wing up, followed by the tail of the aircraft, causing the right wing to strike the pavement, followed by a propeller strike.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 PDT
Nearest AirportFriday Harbor (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U-206E
Tail NumberN9428G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeronautical Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 22 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data