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 26, 1987 · Piper PA-24-250 · N5279P
Osage Beach, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Osage Beach, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N5279P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA180
WHILE PERFORMING AS PIC DURING A BIENNIAL FLT REVIEW, THE CFI REQUESTED THAT THE OWNER PERFORM A SHORT FLD LNDG USING FULL FLAPS IN CROSS WIND CONDITIONS. THE ACFT STRUCK THE TERRAIN 50 FEET SHORT OF THE RWY AND BOUNCED ONTO THE APPROACH END OF IT. THE CFI HAD JUST BEEN ISSUED HIS CFI CERTIFICATE, HAD 1 HR OF FLT TIME IN TYPE, AND 247 TOTAL HOURS.
Full Narrative
WHILE PERFORMING AS PIC DURING A BIENNIAL FLT REVIEW, THE CFI REQUESTED THAT THE OWNER PERFORM A SHORT FLD LNDG USING FULL FLAPS IN CROSS WIND CONDITIONS. THE ACFT STRUCK THE TERRAIN 50 FEET SHORT OF THE RWY AND BOUNCED ONTO THE APPROACH END OF IT. THE CFI HAD JUST BEEN ISSUED HIS CFI CERTIFICATE, HAD 1 HR OF FLT TIME IN TYPE, AND 247 TOTAL HOURS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGrand Glaize (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3205 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN5279P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1A5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC