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
Featured Report

Loading…

Loading featured report…

Loading…
Open 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…

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 manufacturers

Airports

More airports

Operators

More operators

About

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

April 5, 2001 · Beech F-33A · N5544P

Mobile, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2001
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mobile, AZ
Aircraft
Beech F-33A
Tail Number
N5544P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA139

After a touch-and-go, when the airplane was about 10-15 feet off the runway, the right wing lifted, the left wing struck the runway, the airplane rolled inverted, and came to rest off the side of the runway. The student pilot made no wind correction inputs. The flight instructor tried to stabilize the airplane but was unsuccessful. A variable wind condition existed at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.

Full Narrative

On April 5, 2001, at 1455 hours mountain standard time, a Beech F-33A, N5544P, sustained substantial damage when it dragged a wing and rolled over during a touch-and-go at Mobile Airport, Mobile, Arizona. The airplane was operated under the provisions of CFR 14 Part 91 by Airline Training Center Arizona as a local area instructional flight. The certified flight instructor and the dual student suffered minor injuries. Visual metrological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight, which originated at the Phoenix Goodyear, Arizona, airport at 1420. The flight instructor reported that after a touch-and-go, when the airplane was about 10-15 feet off the runway, the right wing lifted. The student pilot made no wind correction inputs. The flight instructor tried to stabilize the airplane but was unsuccessful. The left wing struck the runway and the airplane rolled inverted and came to rest off the side of the runway. The flight instructor also reported that a variable wind condition existed at the airport. The air traffic at the uncontrolled airport self-directed a runway change minutes before the accident from runway 27 to runway 9 due to the variable wind.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:55 MST
Nearest AirportMobile Lufthansa Pvt (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech F-33A
Tail NumberN5544P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 21 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time22:14
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data