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
July 31, 1983 · Beech C23 · N6629J
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N6629J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA301
DURING ARRIVAL ON A DARK NIGHT, THE PLT FLEW PAST THE ARPT. AFTER RECEIVING A DF-STEER, HE OBSERVED THE ARPT ENVIRONMENT & DESCEND TO LAND ON RWY 8R. HIS INITIAL APPROACH WAS HIGH, SO HE CIRCLED AS HE DESCENDED TOWARD THE ARPT. REPORTEDLY, HE LOST SIGHT OF THE RWY & DID NOT REALIZE THAT HE WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE INTENDED LANDING AREA UNTIL REACHING A VERY LOW ALTITUDE. THE PLT INITIATED A GO-AROUND & RAISED THE FLAPS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BESIDE RWY 14/32 WHILE ON A SOUTHERLY HEADING. THE IMPACT POINT WAS TO THE RIGHT OF RWY 8R. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ACFT STALLED AFTER HE RAISED THE FLAPS. RWY 8R WAS LIGHTED AND RWYS 8L & 14/32 WERE UNLIGHTED.
Full Narrative
DURING ARRIVAL ON A DARK NIGHT, THE PLT FLEW PAST THE ARPT. AFTER RECEIVING A DF-STEER, HE OBSERVED THE ARPT ENVIRONMENT & DESCEND TO LAND ON RWY 8R. HIS INITIAL APPROACH WAS HIGH, SO HE CIRCLED AS HE DESCENDED TOWARD THE ARPT. REPORTEDLY, HE LOST SIGHT OF THE RWY & DID NOT REALIZE THAT HE WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE INTENDED LANDING AREA UNTIL REACHING A VERY LOW ALTITUDE. THE PLT INITIATED A GO-AROUND & RAISED THE FLAPS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BESIDE RWY 14/32 WHILE ON A SOUTHERLY HEADING. THE IMPACT POINT WAS TO THE RIGHT OF RWY 8R. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ACFT STALLED AFTER HE RAISED THE FLAPS. RWY 8R WAS LIGHTED AND RWYS 8L & 14/32 WERE UNLIGHTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:12 EDT
Nearest AirportFulton County (0nm N)
Runway8R
Runway Length5796 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN6629J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time04:18
Weather SourceWFAC