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
May 28, 1984 · Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D · N37V
Boron, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boron, CA
Aircraft
Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D
Tail Number
N37V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX84LA320
PLT STATED THAT WHILE SOARING A 'HEAVY SINK' WAS ENCOUNTERED. HE ATTEMPTED TO REACH BORAX AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO AND LANDED IN TERRAIN 1/4 MILE WEST OF THE AIRPORT. LANCASTER, CA, FSS STATED PILOT REPORTS OF 'MODERATE TURBULENCE' WERE RECEIVED THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR THE ENTIRE AREA.
Full Narrative
PLT STATED THAT WHILE SOARING A 'HEAVY SINK' WAS ENCOUNTERED. HE ATTEMPTED TO REACH BORAX AIRPORT BUT WAS UNABLE TO AND LANDED IN TERRAIN 1/4 MILE WEST OF THE AIRPORT. LANCASTER, CA, FSS STATED PILOT REPORTS OF 'MODERATE TURBULENCE' WERE RECEIVED THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR THE ENTIRE AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 PDT
Nearest AirportBORAX (1nm W)
Runway8
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEiriavion Oy PIK 20D
Tail NumberN37V
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 10 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC