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

June 29, 1998 · Cessna 172N · N6596D

Stone Lake, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Stone Lake, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N6596D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA228

The pilot stated that he used a slightly higher final approach airspeed to compensate for any possible wind gusts. After the aircraft touched down, a wind gust lifted the aircraft back off the runway surface. The aircraft settled back to the runway and the pilot immediately applied brakes, raised the flaps, and held the nose off the ground. The pilot reported that the braking action of the aircraft was minimal due to hydroplaning. The pilot stated that a go-around was not possible due to the length of runway remaining and a tree line that was present at the end of the runway. The aircraft traveled off the end of the runway where it impacted a deep rut in the terrain. The nose gear of the aircraft dug into the rut causing the aircraft to nose over. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed evidence of reverted rubber on both the left and right main landing gears.

NTSB Probable Cause

the lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-around not possible and the ditch off the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 1998, at 1500 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N6596D, piloted by an airline transport pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain during landing on runway 33 (2450' x 60', dry, turf) at a private airport, near Stone Lake, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. The flight departed South St. Paul Municipal Airport, near South St. Paul, Minnesota, at time 1330. According to the pilot's written statement, the pilot checked weather prior to departure by utilizing a computer generated weather service and also by making a telephone call to the airport manager of the intended destination. The pilot stated that the takeoff from the South St. Paul Municipal Airport and en route portions of the flight were uneventful and normal. Upon arriving in the area of the destination airport, the pilot obtained weather information from the Hayward Airport Unicom, 25 miles northeast of the destination airport. Radio contact was also obtained with the airport manager at the destination airport. The pilot stated that the wind was out of the west to northwest at a velocity of 15 knots. The pilot stated that he entered a left-handed traffic pattern for runway 33. The pilot stated that he used an approach speed which was slightly higher then normal to compensate for any possible wind gusts. After the aircraft touched down, a wind gust lifted the aircraft back off the runway surface. The aircraft settled back to the runway and the pilot, "immediately applied brakes, raised the flaps, and held the nose off the ground." The pilot reported that the braking action of the aircraft was minimal due to hydroplaning. The pilot stated that a go-around was not possible due to the length of runway remaining and a tree line that was present at the end of the runway. The aircraft departed the prepared runway surface, at the end of the runway, and impacted a deep rut in the terrain. The nose gear of the aircraft dug into the rut causing the aircraft to nose over. The pilot stated that he shut-off the fuel and electrical systems and evacuated everyone from the aircraft. The airport manager/owner stated he thought the pilot had enough runway left to get the airplane stopped after it touched down a second time. In a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report, subsequent to the accident, it was determined that the aircraft was hydroplaning at the time of the accident. According to the FAA accident report, there was evidence of reverted rubber on both the left and right main landing gears.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLakewood Lodge Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6596D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:57
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data