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
July 11, 1986 · Piper PA-32-301T · N8305Y
Olathe, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301T
Tail Number
N8305Y
Operator
K C Aviation Cntr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA148
THE PIC HAD MISTAKENLY ATTEMPTED A LANDING AT ANOTHER AIRPORT 8 MILES WEST OF HIS INTENDED DESTINATION. THE PIC REALIZED HIS MISTAKE AND DIVERTED TO HIS FINAL DESTINATION. THE PIC LANDED AT THE CORRECT AIRPORT, BUT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT ON LANDING ON RWY 17. THERE WAS A RIGHT CROSS-WIND AT THE TIME OF THE LANDING. THERE WAS NO PRE-LANDING MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PIC HAD MISTAKENLY ATTEMPTED A LANDING AT ANOTHER AIRPORT 8 MILES WEST OF HIS INTENDED DESTINATION. THE PIC REALIZED HIS MISTAKE AND DIVERTED TO HIS FINAL DESTINATION. THE PIC LANDED AT THE CORRECT AIRPORT, BUT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT ON LANDING ON RWY 17. THERE WAS A RIGHT CROSS-WIND AT THE TIME OF THE LANDING. THERE WAS NO PRE-LANDING MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:52 CDT
Nearest AirportJohnson Couty Exec. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4099 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301T
Tail NumberN8305Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorK C Aviation Cntr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:48
Weather SourceWFAC