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
December 22, 1982 · Piper PA-20 · N1961A
Lee'S Summit, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lee'S Summit, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N1961A
Operator
Julius C Malsby
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA043
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT IN A TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS OBSERVING FROM ABOUT 300 FT FROM THE TOUCHDOWN POINT. HE STATED THAT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD, BOUNCED AND TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A DEPRESSION AND COLLAPSED AS THE PLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT IN A TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS OBSERVING FROM ABOUT 300 FT FROM THE TOUCHDOWN POINT. HE STATED THAT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD, BOUNCED AND TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A DEPRESSION AND COLLAPSED AS THE PLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 CST
Nearest AirportMacomas-Lees Summit Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN1961A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJulius C Malsby
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0