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
April 25, 1985 · Cessna 336 · N1716Z
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 336
Tail Number
N1716Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85FA070
WITNESS NEAR THE CRASH SITE STATED THAT BOTH AIRCRAFT ENGINES WERE STOPPED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT BEFORE TAKING OFF, THE FUEL QUANTITY GAGES INDICATED THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, THE PLT DID NOT PREFLIGHTTHE AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE TANKS REVEALED A TOTAL OF THREE GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD.
Full Narrative
WITNESS NEAR THE CRASH SITE STATED THAT BOTH AIRCRAFT ENGINES WERE STOPPED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT REPORTED THAT BEFORE TAKING OFF, THE FUEL QUANTITY GAGES INDICATED THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, THE PLT DID NOT PREFLIGHTTHE AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE TANKS REVEALED A TOTAL OF THREE GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 AKST
Nearest AirportMERRILL (2nm SSE)
Runway33
Runway Length2469 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 336
Tail NumberN1716Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC