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
June 22, 1983 · Piper PA-22 · N1526P
Jackson, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N1526P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA297
THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE TAILWHEEL ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON RWY 19 ABOUT 200 FT PAST THE THRESHOLD AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TO RECOVER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY TO THE WEST, GROUNDLOOPED AND FELL INTO A CULVERT.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE TAILWHEEL ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON RWY 19 ABOUT 200 FT PAST THE THRESHOLD AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TO RECOVER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY TO THE WEST, GROUNDLOOPED AND FELL INTO A CULVERT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportWestover Field (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN1526P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC