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 6, 1985 · Cessna 182-R · N9837H
Telluride, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Telluride, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182-R
Tail Number
N9837H
Operator
Front Range Aero
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN85LA182
THE PLT SAID THAT HE MANEUVERED THE NEAR MAX GWT ACFT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A SKI SLOPE AND 'I DIDN'T LEAVE MYSELF AN EXIT.' THE PLT THEN APPLIED FULL POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO OUTCLIMB THE RISING TERRAIN BUT IMPACTED A KNOLL. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS COMPUTED TO BE 12,120 FT MSL. THE PERFORMANCE CHARTS INDICATE THAT THE ACFT WILL CLIMB AT ABOUT 265 FPM AND THE ENGINE WILL DEVELOP NO MORE THAN 69% OF ITS RATED (230 BHP) POWER.
Full Narrative
THE PLT SAID THAT HE MANEUVERED THE NEAR MAX GWT ACFT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A SKI SLOPE AND 'I DIDN'T LEAVE MYSELF AN EXIT.' THE PLT THEN APPLIED FULL POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO OUTCLIMB THE RISING TERRAIN BUT IMPACTED A KNOLL. DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS COMPUTED TO BE 12,120 FT MSL. THE PERFORMANCE CHARTS INDICATE THAT THE ACFT WILL CLIMB AT ABOUT 265 FPM AND THE ENGINE WILL DEVELOP NO MORE THAN 69% OF ITS RATED (230 BHP) POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182-R
Tail NumberN9837H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFront Range Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:30