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
October 24, 1985 · Fokker F-28 · N510
Flushing, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 24, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (421 uninjured)
Location
Flushing, NY
Aircraft
Fokker F-28
Tail Number
N510
Operator
Empire Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
NYC86IA019
THE F-28 ACFT WAS HOLDING ON TAXIWAY BB. THE B-767 ACFT WAS TAXIING BEHIND THE F-28 ON TAXIWAY E WHICH IS PERPENDICULAR TO TAXIWAY BB. THE R WING OF THE B 767 STRUCK THE RUDDER OF THE F-28.
Full Narrative
THE F-28 ACFT WAS HOLDING ON TAXIWAY BB. THE B-767 ACFT WAS TAXIING BEHIND THE F-28 ON TAXIWAY E WHICH IS PERPENDICULAR TO TAXIWAY BB. THE R WING OF THE B 767 STRUCK THE RUDDER OF THE F-28.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time08:50 EDT
Nearest AirportLaguardia (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFokker F-28
Tail NumberN510
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorEmpire Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · RB-183555-15P · Turbofan · 9850 | Ge · CF6-80A2 · Turbofan · 30000
Seats60
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (421 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured421
Total421
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Crew 2Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC