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
October 23, 1987 · Cessna 172M · N4357R
Midway, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Midway, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N4357R
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88FA011
THE PLT (A CO-OWNER) WAS ON THE 1ST FLT OF THE ACFT AFTER ITS 150 HP LYCOMING O-320 ENG HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH A 180 HP LYCOMING O-360 ENG. HE TOOK OFF AT ABOUT 1115 CDT. THE FLT PROGRESSED W/O RPRTD INCIDENT UNTIL 1437 CDT, WHEN THE PLT STATED THE ACFT WAS LOW ON FUEL. HE ELECTED TO DIVERT TO CONROE, TX & WAS CLRD TO PROCEED DIRECT. HE DSCNDD FROM 9000' TO 4000'. AT ABT 1559, HE DECLARED AN EMERG, STATING THE ENG HAD LOST PWR. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE TRIED TO MAKE AN EMERG LANDING IN AN OPEN AREA. HOWEVER, BEFORE LANDING, THE ACFT HIT TREES & CRASHED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACFT HAD A FUEL CAPACITY OF 38 GAL OF USABLE FUEL. IT HAD BEEN FLOWN ON A PREVIOUS FLT FOR APRX 1/2 HR & WAS NOT REFUELED PRIOR TO THIS FLT. PERSONNEL OF THE COMPANY THAT REPLACED THE ENG RPRTD THEY HAD BRIEFED THE PLT THAT FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE NEW ENG WAS APRX 10 GAL/HR PER THE LYCOMING O-360 HANDBOOK. THE PLT'S SHOULDER HARNESS WAS FND IN A STOWED PSN.
Full Narrative
THE PLT (A CO-OWNER) WAS ON THE 1ST FLT OF THE ACFT AFTER ITS 150 HP LYCOMING O-320 ENG HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH A 180 HP LYCOMING O-360 ENG. HE TOOK OFF AT ABOUT 1115 CDT. THE FLT PROGRESSED W/O RPRTD INCIDENT UNTIL 1437 CDT, WHEN THE PLT STATED THE ACFT WAS LOW ON FUEL. HE ELECTED TO DIVERT TO CONROE, TX & WAS CLRD TO PROCEED DIRECT. HE DSCNDD FROM 9000' TO 4000'. AT ABT 1559, HE DECLARED AN EMERG, STATING THE ENG HAD LOST PWR. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE TRIED TO MAKE AN EMERG LANDING IN AN OPEN AREA. HOWEVER, BEFORE LANDING, THE ACFT HIT TREES & CRASHED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ACFT HAD A FUEL CAPACITY OF 38 GAL OF USABLE FUEL. IT HAD BEEN FLOWN ON A PREVIOUS FLT FOR APRX 1/2 HR & WAS NOT REFUELED PRIOR TO THIS FLT. PERSONNEL OF THE COMPANY THAT REPLACED THE ENG RPRTD THEY HAD BRIEFED THE PLT THAT FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE NEW ENG WAS APRX 10 GAL/HR PER THE LYCOMING O-360 HANDBOOK. THE PLT'S SHOULDER HARNESS WAS FND IN A STOWED PSN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:04 CDT
Nearest Airport16nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN4357R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:48
Weather SourceWFAC