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

January 22, 1998 · Cessna 150 · N5822E

Pt. Baker, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pt. Baker, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N5822E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC98LA016

The pilot reported that he had landed on a narrow, uneven, abandoned logging road in gusty crosswind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a bump in the road, and became airborne. A gust of wind pushed the airplane into adjacent trees. The pilot said the accident was caused by his inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On January 22, 1998, about 1015 Alaska standard time, a wheel equipped Cessna 150 airplane, N5822E, sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees while landing on an abandoned logging road on Kosciusko Island, located about 14 miles southeast of Pt. Baker, Alaska. The private pilot and the one passenger aboard were not injured. The Title 14, CFR Part 91 flight departed Sitka, Alaska, about 0900. The purpose of the flight was to visit friends on Kosciusko Island. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge on January 27, the pilot related he was attempting to land on a gravel logging road which is used as an airstrip by the occupants of the island. He said the road is closely bordered by trees and brush. He reported he made three low passes over the runway, and on the fourth pass to the east, he attempted to land on the east end of the road. Prior to touchdown, he said the wind, estimated to be from the southeast at 15 miles per hour, gusting to 25, caused him to add power and try to land further down the road. The airplane touched down on the second half of the road. During the landing roll, he said the airplane encountered a bump on the road, and was bounced into the air. A gust of wind subsequently pushed the airplane sideways, and the left wing struck a small tree. The airplane was pulled to the left, and the right wing struck the ground. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the accident was caused by his "inadequate crosswind correction."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:15 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway9
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN5822E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind125° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data