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 16, 2005 · Curl Avid Air Magnum · N774CA

Cando, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cando, ND
Aircraft
Curl Avid Air Magnum
Tail Number
N774CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA098

The airplane nosed-over after departing the left side of runway 34 during landing rollout. The pilot stated that prior to landing the windsock indicated the wind was from 280 degrees magnetic at 5 to 10 knots. The pilot reported that he made an uneventful two-point (wheels-on) touchdown on runway 34 and after the airplane had rolled 150 to 200 feet it experienced a "severe" crosswind that "forced" the airplane to the right. The pilot stated that he "quickly" applied a left rudder input followed by a right rudder input, resulting in an S-turn with the tail on the runway. The pilot reported that the airplane was "forced off" the left side of the runway into a muddy drainage ditch.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors to the accident were the crosswind and the muddy drainage ditch.

Full Narrative

On April 16, 2005, at 1050 central daylight time, an amateur-built Curl Avid Air Magnum airplane, N774CA, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it nosed over while landing on runway 34 (3,500 feet by 60 feet, asphalt) at Cando Municipal Airport (9D7), Cando, North Dakota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local area flight departed 9D7 at 0920. The pilot reported that at the time of departure there was a "minimal" crosswind from 280-290 degrees magnetic. The pilot reported that the conditions were "ideal" to practice crosswind takeoffs/landings, and he made four touch-and-goes prior to departing the traffic-pattern for the local area flight. The pilot reported that when he returned to the airport the windsock indicated the wind was from 280 degrees magnetic at 5 to 10 knots. The pilot stated that he made an uneventful two-point (wheels-on) touchdown on runway 34 and after the airplane had rolled 150 to 200 feet it experienced a "severe" crosswind that "forced" the airplane to the right. The pilot reported that he "quickly" applied a left rudder input followed by a right rudder input, resulting in an S-turn with the tail on the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane was "forced off" the left side of the runway into a muddy drainage ditch. The airplane subsequently nosed-over in the drainage ditch. Wind information was collected from the weather observing station located at the Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL), situated about 25 nm southeast of the accident site. The wind data recorded between 0855 and 1255 indicated the wind was primarily out of the southwest (210-240 degrees magnetic) between 4 and 8 knots with no gusts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CDT
Nearest AirportCando Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCurl Avid Air Magnum
Tail NumberN774CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 27 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data