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
January 14, 1983 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N29757
Sunriver, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Sunriver, OR
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N29757
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA83FA042
THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, ENTERED A STEEP CLIMB AND REVERSED COURSE BACK OVER THE RUNWAY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. AT ABOUT 200 FEET AGL, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE GROUND. THE PILOT HAD CALLED ON UNICOM AND SAID HE WAS GOING TO MAKE A LOW PASS OVER THE RUNWAY. HE HAD ALSO DISCUSSED DOING A ROLL OVER THE AIRPORT WITH AIRPORT EMPLOYEES WHO ADVISED AGAINST IT. NO ONE COULD ESTABLISH THAT THE PILOT HAD ANY AEROBATIC TRAINING. ALSO THE TOXICOLOGICAL REPORT SHOWED THE PILOT'S URINE/ALCOHOL LEVEL AS 0.141%.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, ENTERED A STEEP CLIMB AND REVERSED COURSE BACK OVER THE RUNWAY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. AT ABOUT 200 FEET AGL, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE GROUND. THE PILOT HAD CALLED ON UNICOM AND SAID HE WAS GOING TO MAKE A LOW PASS OVER THE RUNWAY. HE HAD ALSO DISCUSSED DOING A ROLL OVER THE AIRPORT WITH AIRPORT EMPLOYEES WHO ADVISED AGAINST IT. NO ONE COULD ESTABLISH THAT THE PILOT HAD ANY AEROBATIC TRAINING. ALSO THE TOXICOLOGICAL REPORT SHOWED THE PILOT'S URINE/ALCOHOL LEVEL AS 0.141%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 PST
Nearest AirportSUNRIVER (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN29757
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-HIA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT