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

July 5, 1999 · John Hubbard Glasair II S Glasair II · N322S

Florence, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 5, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Florence, OR
Aircraft
John Hubbard Glasair II S Glasair II
Tail Number
N322S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
SEA99IA106

The pilot reported that just after the aircraft passed over the threshold and with the aircraft at about 50 feet AGL, it suddenly drifted to the left and the wing dropped about 20 degrees. The pilot tried to compensate back to the right, however, the aircraft descended rapidly and the right main landing gear touched down hard in the soft soil about ten feet from the runway edge. The aircraft bounced and became airborne to about six feet when the left wing struck and severed a small tree. The airplane spun around about 90 degrees and collided with additional trees and brush before coming to rest. The pilot reported that the winds were from a quartering right headwind to crosswind with peak gusts to about 23 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate compensation for wind conditions and gusts were factors.

Full Narrative

On July 5, 1999, at 1440 Pacific daylight time, a Glasair II S, N322S, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with trees while landing at the Florence Airport, Florence, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received minor damage and the private pilot, the sole occupant was not injured. The flight had departed from Newport, Oregon, about 28 minutes prior to the accident. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he had set up for a landing on runway 33. While on the downwind leg, the pilot noted that the wind sock indicated that the wind was from 340 degrees to 350 degrees at ten to 14 knots, with gusts from 18 knots to 23 knots. The pilot reported that after passing over the threshold with the airplane at about 50 feet above ground level, the airplane drifted to the left and the wing dropped about 20 degrees. The pilot reported that he tried to correct to the right, however, the aircraft descended rapidly. The right main landing gear touched down hard about ten feet off the side of the runway on the soft soil. The aircraft bounced and became airborne to about four to six feet when the left wing collided with an approximate four inch diameter tree. The tree was severed and the aircraft spun to the left about 90 degrees. The aircraft struck additional small trees and brush before coming to rest.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:40 PDT
Nearest AirportFlorence Muni (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJohn Hubbard Glasair II S Glasair II
Tail NumberN322S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4J · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 20 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data