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
February 8, 1983 · Cessna T-210 · N9561Y
Ft. Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Ft. Myers, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T-210
Tail Number
N9561Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA071
THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN A SWAMPY AREA DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLTPLAN WAS FILED. THE TWO OCCUPANTS OF THE ACFT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE BELIEVED HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL FOR THE CROSS-COUNTRY AND DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL AT HIS ONE ENROUTE STOP. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES WERE REPORTED.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN A SWAMPY AREA DURING A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLTPLAN WAS FILED. THE TWO OCCUPANTS OF THE ACFT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE BELIEVED HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL FOR THE CROSS-COUNTRY AND DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL AT HIS ONE ENROUTE STOP. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES WERE REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:29 EST
Nearest Airport7nm WSW
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T-210
Tail NumberN9561Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC