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 26, 1989 · Cessna 150C · N7872Z
Jonesboro, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Jonesboro, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 150C
Tail Number
N7872Z
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW89LA153
THE PRIVATE PILOT (PIC) WAS IN THE LEFT SEAT, FLYING THE AIRPLANE, & THE STUDENT PILOT/OWNER WAS IN THE RIGHT SEAT. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED, TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN & STARTED A DEVIATION TO THE RIGHT. AFTER LEAVING THE RUNWAY, IT TRAVELED 630 FEET, ROLLING & FLYING. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT IMPACTED A TREE & CAME TO REST WITH DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE, IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE TREE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT (PIC) WAS IN THE LEFT SEAT, FLYING THE AIRPLANE, & THE STUDENT PILOT/OWNER WAS IN THE RIGHT SEAT. AT TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED, TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN & STARTED A DEVIATION TO THE RIGHT. AFTER LEAVING THE RUNWAY, IT TRAVELED 630 FEET, ROLLING & FLYING. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT IMPACTED A TREE & CAME TO REST WITH DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportJonesboro (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150C
Tail NumberN7872Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT