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
March 12, 1983 · Cessna 182L · N42587
Fort Belvoir, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N42587
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL83LA137
THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TAXIED TO THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF WHEN IT WAS OVERTURNED BY THE WIND. LOCAL WEATHER STATION HAD ISSUED A 'POINT WARNING' OF WINDS AT 25 KTS, GUSTING TO 35 KTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIED FROM ITS PROTECTED PLACE BEHIND A HANGAR TO AN UNPROTECTED AREA WHERE THE WIND BLEW IT UP ON THE RIGHT WING AND PROP UNTIL IT NOSED OVER.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TAXIED TO THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF WHEN IT WAS OVERTURNED BY THE WIND. LOCAL WEATHER STATION HAD ISSUED A 'POINT WARNING' OF WINDS AT 25 KTS, GUSTING TO 35 KTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIED FROM ITS PROTECTED PLACE BEHIND A HANGAR TO AN UNPROTECTED AREA WHERE THE WIND BLEW IT UP ON THE RIGHT WING AND PROP UNTIL IT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:54 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN42587
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt, gusting 31 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC