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

March 26, 2005 · North American AT-6C · N7055H

Chino, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chino, CA
Aircraft
North American AT-6C
Tail Number
N7055H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
LAX05LA124

A North American AT-6C was taxiing onto the runway for takeoff and collided with a Cessna 172K that was stationary and awaiting takeoff clearance. The ground collision occurred after the North American pilot received a clearance to depart. As he was taxiing toward the approach end of the runway from behind the Cessna's position, the airplane's propeller sliced into the outboard portion of the Cessna's left wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.

Full Narrative

On March 26, 2005, at 1302 Pacific standard time, a North American AT-6C, N7055H, taxied for takeoff toward runway 26L and collided with a Cessna 172K, N7425G, that was awaiting takeoff clearance at the Chino Airport, Chino, California. The commercial pilot owned and operated the North American. Smoke Eagles, Inc., a Los Angeles, California, flying club, operated the Cessna, and a private pilot was flying it. The North American sustained minor damage and the Cessna sustained substantial damage. Neither pilot was injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed by either pilot. The flights were performed under the provision of 14 CFR Part 91, and were originating. According to the North American pilot, the ground collision occurred after he had received a clearance to depart. The pilot stated that as he was taxiing toward the approach end of the runway his airplane's propeller sliced into the outboard portion of the Cessna's left wing, which he had not observed from his front seat position. The pilot indicated that he was the second airplane in a flight of two, and the lead airplane had already rolled onto the runway. The Cessna pilot indicated that the accident occurred while he was standing short of the hold lines at the approach end of the runway and was awaiting clearance to take off. The North American approached from behind his position and impacted the Cessna's left wing with its propeller. The wing tip was destroyed, the left aileron was dislodged, and deformation occurred to the adjacent wing structure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:02 PST
Nearest AirportCHINO (0nm N)
Runway26L
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American AT-6C
Tail NumberN7055H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600 | Lycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data