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
February 22, 1988 · Cessna 206G · N756EY
Loveland, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Loveland, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 206G
Tail Number
N756EY
Operator
Richard Eddy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88LA075
A COMMERCIAL PLT WAS FLYING A GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FOR A SKYDIVING CLUB. THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE DURING A CLIMB TO 4,500 FEET AGL. AS THE SECOND JUMPER WAS EXITING, THE AIRCRAFT DROPPED AND THE PARACHUTIST STRUCK THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE OUTER FOUR INCHES WERE BENT DOWNWARD AND THE ASSEMBLY WAS PULLED ONE INCH FROM THE FUSELAGE. THE PLT MADE A NORMAL LANDING AND AN INSPECTION REVEALED SOME BULKHEAD DAMAGE IN THE TAIL SECTION. THE PARACHUTIST WAS NOT INJURED.
Full Narrative
A COMMERCIAL PLT WAS FLYING A GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FOR A SKYDIVING CLUB. THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE DURING A CLIMB TO 4,500 FEET AGL. AS THE SECOND JUMPER WAS EXITING, THE AIRCRAFT DROPPED AND THE PARACHUTIST STRUCK THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE OUTER FOUR INCHES WERE BENT DOWNWARD AND THE ASSEMBLY WAS PULLED ONE INCH FROM THE FUSELAGE. THE PLT MADE A NORMAL LANDING AND AN INSPECTION REVEALED SOME BULKHEAD DAMAGE IN THE TAIL SECTION. THE PARACHUTIST WAS NOT INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206G
Tail NumberN756EY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Eddy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO