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
September 27, 1985 · Cessna TU206G · N5322U
Evanston, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Evanston, WY
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N5322U
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DEN85LA249
THE PLT SAID THE ENG QUIT AS HE WAS TURNING FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL APCH FOR RWY 24 AT EVANSTON (WY) ARPT. THE ACFT CRASHED AS THE PLT MANEUVERED FOR AN EMERG LANDING. DISASSEMBLY AND EXAMINATION OF THE ENG DISCLOSED NO REASON ON WHY THE ENGINE FAILED. THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS FOUND IN A LEANED POSITION AND THE FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND AGAINST THE IDLE CUT-OFF STOP. THE ACFT HAD BEEN CRUISING AT 10,500 FT. AND WAS LANDING AT AN ARPT SITUATED AT AN ELEVATION OF 7,162 FT.
Full Narrative
THE PLT SAID THE ENG QUIT AS HE WAS TURNING FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL APCH FOR RWY 24 AT EVANSTON (WY) ARPT. THE ACFT CRASHED AS THE PLT MANEUVERED FOR AN EMERG LANDING. DISASSEMBLY AND EXAMINATION OF THE ENG DISCLOSED NO REASON ON WHY THE ENGINE FAILED. THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS FOUND IN A LEANED POSITION AND THE FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND AGAINST THE IDLE CUT-OFF STOP. THE ACFT HAD BEEN CRUISING AT 10,500 FT. AND WAS LANDING AT AN ARPT SITUATED AT AN ELEVATION OF 7,162 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:15 MDT
Nearest AirportEVANSTON (2nm NE)
Runway23
Runway Length7300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN5322U
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time05:48
Weather SourceWFAC