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
March 8, 1986 · Piper PA-28-140 · N877AP
Kissimmee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N877AP
Operator
Joann T Earnest
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86FA093
THE FLT DEPARTED WITH 18 GALS IN EACH FUEL TANK. AFTER 1.8 HRS OF FLYING, DOING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS AND A SHORT FLT TO ANOTHER ARPT, THE FLT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. THE PLT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE ENG FAILURE AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THE RIGHT FUEL TANK TO CONTAIN LESS THAN 1/4 GALLON OF FUEL WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE FROM THIS TANK. THE LEFT TANK CONTAINED APRX 15 GALLONS OF FUEL WITH EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE FROM A BROKEN LINE. INSPECTION OF THE ENG REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRECRASH MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE PLT STATED THE FULL 1.8 HRS WAS FLOWN USING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE PLT WAS SEATED IN THE RIGHT SEAT OF THE ACFT AND A PASSENGER WITH AN EXPIRED STUDENT PLTS CERTIFICATE WAS SEATED IN THE LEFT PLTS SEAT.
Full Narrative
THE FLT DEPARTED WITH 18 GALS IN EACH FUEL TANK. AFTER 1.8 HRS OF FLYING, DOING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS AND A SHORT FLT TO ANOTHER ARPT, THE FLT EXPERIENCED AN ENG FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF FROM A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. THE PLT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE ENG FAILURE AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THE RIGHT FUEL TANK TO CONTAIN LESS THAN 1/4 GALLON OF FUEL WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE FROM THIS TANK. THE LEFT TANK CONTAINED APRX 15 GALLONS OF FUEL WITH EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE FROM A BROKEN LINE. INSPECTION OF THE ENG REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRECRASH MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE PLT STATED THE FULL 1.8 HRS WAS FLOWN USING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE PLT WAS SEATED IN THE RIGHT SEAT OF THE ACFT AND A PASSENGER WITH AN EXPIRED STUDENT PLTS CERTIFICATE WAS SEATED IN THE LEFT PLTS SEAT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 EST
Nearest AirportKissimmee Munc. (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN877AP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoann T Earnest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC