Overall Trends
Total, fatal, and serious accidents in the selected range.
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
Search everything
Fast key and full-text search with live filters, watches, and precise metadata.
Use quotes for exact phrase matches (for example "fuel selector valve").
Featured 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…
High-signal investigations
Major cases, deep-report coverage, and investigation media across decades of NTSB history.
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 manufacturersAirports
More airportsOperators
More operatorsAbout
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
April 28, 1993 · Piper PA-22-108 · N5712Z
La Belle, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Belle, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N5712Z
Operator
Haering Harold J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA112
THE PILOT STATED THE WIND WAS NOT GREATER THAN 15 KNOTS DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AS HE TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF THE WIND BECAME GUSTY. AFTER TAKEOFF THE WIND GUSTS BECAME SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER. HE RETURNED FOR A LANDING ON THE GRASS AREA ADJACENT TO RUNWAY 14. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT THE EASTERLY WIND GUSTS LIFTED HIS LEFT WING AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER THE RIGHT WING AND NOSE AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING LANDING ROLLOUT RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPING OVER DURING WIND GUST ENCOUNTER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THE WIND WAS NOT GREATER THAN 15 KNOTS DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. AS HE TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF THE WIND BECAME GUSTY. AFTER TAKEOFF THE WIND GUSTS BECAME SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER. HE RETURNED FOR A LANDING ON THE GRASS AREA ADJACENT TO RUNWAY 14. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT THE EASTERLY WIND GUSTS LIFTED HIS LEFT WING AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER THE RIGHT WING AND NOSE AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest AirportLa Belle Municipal (1nm NW)
Runway14
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN5712Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHaering Harold J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:47
Weather SourceWFAC