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
August 31, 1985 · Cessna A188B · N53286
Gold King Creek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Gold King Creek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N53286
Operator
Chris M Mills
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA165
THE PLT STATED THAT WHEN HE LANDED, THE ACFT WAS ROLLING OUT ON ITS MAIN GEAR IN A TAIL LOW ATTITUDE, WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKING ACTION. A MOMENT LATER, THE ACFT BEGAN TO PITCH NOSE DOWN. HE COMPENSATED WITH FULL UP ELEVATOR, BUT THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Full Narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT WHEN HE LANDED, THE ACFT WAS ROLLING OUT ON ITS MAIN GEAR IN A TAIL LOW ATTITUDE, WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKING ACTION. A MOMENT LATER, THE ACFT BEGAN TO PITCH NOSE DOWN. HE COMPENSATED WITH FULL UP ELEVATOR, BUT THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportD&D Mining Strip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN53286
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChris M Mills
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:20
Weather SourcePILO