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
September 29, 1983 · Cessna 172K · N79025
Brundidge, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brundidge, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N79025
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL83LA384
WHILE CRUISING AT 2,000 FT THE PLT SMELLED FUEL FUMES & ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. WHEN WITHIN GLIDING DISTANCE OF THE ARPT, HE SECURED THE ENG WITH THE MIXTURE CONTROL & MADE AN UNEVENTFUL DEADSTICK LANDING. AFTER EXITING THE ACFT HE NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE LOWER ENG COWLING IN THE VICINITY OF THE CARB. THE PLT OPENED AN EXCESS DOOR & FLAMES ERUPTED WITHIN. THE ACFT EVENTUALLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE PLT, WHO IS ALOS AN A&P, PERFORMED THE LAST 100 HR INSP IN 4/83 AT WHICH TIME HE FOUND THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS LOOSE AT THE CARB & HAD TO BE TIGHTENED. ON THEDAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED & THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS FOUND NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE CARB INLET FITTING. THE #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE WAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE RIGHT SIDE END PLATE OF THE MUFFLER, PROVIDING A POSSIBLESOURCE OF IGNITION FOR ANY FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENG COMPARTMENT.
Full Narrative
WHILE CRUISING AT 2,000 FT THE PLT SMELLED FUEL FUMES & ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. WHEN WITHIN GLIDING DISTANCE OF THE ARPT, HE SECURED THE ENG WITH THE MIXTURE CONTROL & MADE AN UNEVENTFUL DEADSTICK LANDING. AFTER EXITING THE ACFT HE NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE LOWER ENG COWLING IN THE VICINITY OF THE CARB. THE PLT OPENED AN EXCESS DOOR & FLAMES ERUPTED WITHIN. THE ACFT EVENTUALLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE PLT, WHO IS ALOS AN A&P, PERFORMED THE LAST 100 HR INSP IN 4/83 AT WHICH TIME HE FOUND THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS LOOSE AT THE CARB & HAD TO BE TIGHTENED. ON THEDAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE ACFT WAS EXAMINED & THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS FOUND NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE CARB INLET FITTING. THE #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE WAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE RIGHT SIDE END PLATE OF THE MUFFLER, PROVIDING A POSSIBLESOURCE OF IGNITION FOR ANY FUEL LEAKING IN THE ENG COMPARTMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:02 CDT
Nearest AirportBrundidge Municipal (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN79025
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 16 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC