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
September 14, 1988 · Piper PA-60-602P · N64718
Hopkinsville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hopkinsville, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-60-602P
Tail Number
N64718
Operator
Million Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA247
THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN RWY 26 DURING LDG, FOLLOWING AN SDF APPCH. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE BROKE OUT OF THE WX ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE RWY, WITH 2 TO 3 MILES VISIBILITY. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED 'LONG' ON THE WET RWY WITH A TAILWIND, AND FOUND THAT BRAKING WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE RWY END AND COLLIDED WITH THE SDF EQUIPMENT BOX. THE NEAREST WX REPORTING STATION WAS LOCATED APPROX 10 MI AWAY AT CAMPBELL AAF (HOP). A SPECIAL OBSERVATION MADE AT HOP REPORTED SKY PARTIALLY OBSCURED, VISIBILITY 1/16 MILE IN FOG & WIND 040 AT 6 KTS. HOP APPROACH GAVE THE WX INFO TO THE PLT SHORTLY AFTER INITIAL CONTACT. THE SDF 26 APPCH PLATE STATED THAT THE MINIMUM VISIBILITY FOR BOTH STRAIGHT-IN & CIRCLE-TO-LAND APPCHS WAS 1 MILE.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN RWY 26 DURING LDG, FOLLOWING AN SDF APPCH. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE BROKE OUT OF THE WX ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE RWY, WITH 2 TO 3 MILES VISIBILITY. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED 'LONG' ON THE WET RWY WITH A TAILWIND, AND FOUND THAT BRAKING WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE RWY END AND COLLIDED WITH THE SDF EQUIPMENT BOX. THE NEAREST WX REPORTING STATION WAS LOCATED APPROX 10 MI AWAY AT CAMPBELL AAF (HOP). A SPECIAL OBSERVATION MADE AT HOP REPORTED SKY PARTIALLY OBSCURED, VISIBILITY 1/16 MILE IN FOG & WIND 040 AT 6 KTS. HOP APPROACH GAVE THE WX INFO TO THE PLT SHORTLY AFTER INITIAL CONTACT. THE SDF 26 APPCH PLATE STATED THAT THE MINIMUM VISIBILITY FOR BOTH STRAIGHT-IN & CIRCLE-TO-LAND APPCHS WAS 1 MILE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:28 CDT
Nearest AirportHopkinsville-Christian Co (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-60-602P
Tail NumberN64718
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMillion Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-A1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:16
Weather SourceWFAC