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
August 27, 1983 · Air & Space 18-A · N6155S
Murray, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Murray, KY
Aircraft
Air & Space 18-A
Tail Number
N6155S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA342
APRX 400 FT AGL, WHILE EXECUTING A JUMP TAKEOFF AND A RIGHT TURN, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SETTLE. IT THEN STRUCK TREES AND THEN THE GROUND. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 100 DEGREES F. THE PILOT STATED THAT MORE ATTENTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN PAID TO AMBIENT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
APRX 400 FT AGL, WHILE EXECUTING A JUMP TAKEOFF AND A RIGHT TURN, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SETTLE. IT THEN STRUCK TREES AND THEN THE GROUND. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 100 DEGREES F. THE PILOT STATED THAT MORE ATTENTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN PAID TO AMBIENT CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBRANDON (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir & Space 18-A
Tail NumberN6155S
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:58
Weather SourcePILO