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 5, 1993 · Weatherly 620B · N2002E

Crowley, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crowley, LA
Aircraft
Weatherly 620B
Tail Number
N2002E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA177

SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRPLANE SHOOK HARD, SETTLED, AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE THEN BEGAN TO CLIMB AND THE SHAKING INCREASED. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY SETTLED BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND AND COLLIDED WITH A RICE LEVEE. THE OPERATOR REPORTED A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A PROPELLER MALFUNCTION. AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROPELLER DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO AN AIRPLANE VIBRATION OR POWER LOSS.

NTSB Probable Cause

SEVERE PROPELLER AND AIRFRAME VIBRATION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On June 5, 1993, at 1115 central daylight time, a Weatherly 620B, N2002E, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground following a loss of power during takeoff. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight. During a telephone interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the operator reported that the airplane hopper was loaded with 1766 pounds of dry fertilizer. The operator stated that immediately after liftoff, the airplane shook "hard", the right wing dropped, and the right main gear contacted the ground about 500 to 600 feet from the point of liftoff. The operator also stated that the airplane bounced and started to climb, but the vibration increased, and it subsequently settled back to the ground, hitting a levee. The operator reported to the investigator in charge that a rod arm bushing assembly linkage for the propeller had failed in flight and the airplane could not sustain flight due to the vibration. An examination of the propeller assembly did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to a power loss or vibration.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportUnk/Na (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWeatherly 620B
Tail NumberN2002E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 2 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data