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
June 23, 1990 · Childs 360 · N360GC
Davis, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Davis, CA
Aircraft
Childs 360
Tail Number
N360GC
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG10
THE PILOT OBSERVED THE FUEL TANK STOPPER BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND DEPART THE AIRCRAFT. A LARGE QUANTITY OF FUEL SURGED OUT OF THE TANK. DURING THE RETURN TO THE RUNWAY THE ENGINE QUIT AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A STORAGE BUILDING DURING THE DESCENT AND LANDING. THE PILOT STATED HE MAY NOT HAVE SECURED THE STOPPER TIGHT ENOUGH AFTER AN EARLIER REFUELING THAT MORNING.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE STOPPER TO THE FUEL TANK.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OBSERVED THE FUEL TANK STOPPER BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND DEPART THE AIRCRAFT. A LARGE QUANTITY OF FUEL SURGED OUT OF THE TANK. DURING THE RETURN TO THE RUNWAY THE ENGINE QUIT AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A STORAGE BUILDING DURING THE DESCENT AND LANDING. THE PILOT STATED HE MAY NOT HAVE SECURED THE STOPPER TIGHT ENOUGH AFTER AN EARLIER REFUELING THAT MORNING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChilds 360
Tail NumberN360GC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT