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
January 1, 1986 · Piper PA-28R-180 · N4682J
Olathe, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-180
Tail Number
N4682J
Operator
Wayne a Stull
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA044
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS GIVEN LANDING INSTUCTIONS FOR RUNWAY 17 TO INCLUDE WINDS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS. HE SAID THAT HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAIN WHEELS AND A WIND GUST LIFTED THE AIRPLANE AND IT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. HE SAID THAT FULL OPPOSITE CONTROLS DID NOT STOP THE DRIFT AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN IT HIT A PILE OF ICE AND SNOW JUST OFF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS GIVEN LANDING INSTUCTIONS FOR RUNWAY 17 TO INCLUDE WINDS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS. HE SAID THAT HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAIN WHEELS AND A WIND GUST LIFTED THE AIRPLANE AND IT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. HE SAID THAT FULL OPPOSITE CONTROLS DID NOT STOP THE DRIFT AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED WHEN IT HIT A PILE OF ICE AND SNOW JUST OFF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportJohnson Cty. Exec. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4099 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-180
Tail NumberN4682J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWayne a Stull
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360B1E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO