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
August 8, 1988 · Cessna 320E · N222L
Springfield, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 320E
Tail Number
N222L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA196
DRG A NIGHT ARRIVAL, THE PLT FAILED TO GET A DOWN & LOCKED INDCN FOR THE NOSE GEAR. HE MADE SVRL LOW PASSES OVER THE RWY FOR OBSERVATION. TOWER & FIRE/RESCUE PERSONNEL RPRTD THE NOSE GEAR APPEARED TO BE EXTENDED, SO THE PLT MADE A NORMAL LANDING. AS THE NOSE WHEEL CONTACTED THE RWY, IT COLLAPSED. DRG A POST-ACDNT EXAM, A MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. HE RPRTD THAT THE NOSE GEAR WAS OUT OF RIG. ALSO, HE RPRTD THAT IN HIS OPINION, A 'PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS NOT OF A QUALITY THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE STRENGTH OF THE ORIGINAL FACTORY DESIGN' & WOULD NOT HOLD THE SUPPORT RIGID DURING LANDING GEAR CYCLING.
Full Narrative
DRG A NIGHT ARRIVAL, THE PLT FAILED TO GET A DOWN & LOCKED INDCN FOR THE NOSE GEAR. HE MADE SVRL LOW PASSES OVER THE RWY FOR OBSERVATION. TOWER & FIRE/RESCUE PERSONNEL RPRTD THE NOSE GEAR APPEARED TO BE EXTENDED, SO THE PLT MADE A NORMAL LANDING. AS THE NOSE WHEEL CONTACTED THE RWY, IT COLLAPSED. DRG A POST-ACDNT EXAM, A MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. HE RPRTD THAT THE NOSE GEAR WAS OUT OF RIG. ALSO, HE RPRTD THAT IN HIS OPINION, A 'PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS NOT OF A QUALITY THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE STRENGTH OF THE ORIGINAL FACTORY DESIGN' & WOULD NOT HOLD THE SUPPORT RIGID DURING LANDING GEAR CYCLING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringfield (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 320E
Tail NumberN222L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:50
Weather SourceWFAC