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

June 25, 2005 · Robinson R22 BETA · N7195L

Osage Beach, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Osage Beach, MO
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA
Tail Number
N7195L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI05CA159

The helicopter was destroyed on impact with a lake. The pilot's accident report stated, "I was on a photo flight. We were taking pictures of boats on the Lake Of The Ozarks. I was descending from about 150 [feet above ground level] agl, to take photos. I tried to level off about 40 agl when the helicopter began to shutter and sink through. I pulled more collective which seemed to worsen the shudder. I began a flare and collided with the water for the most part skids level." The pilot did not list any mechanical malfunctions associated with the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining clearance from the water while maneuvering for photographs.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 2005, about 1115 central daylight time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, N7195L, piloted by a commercial pilot, was destroyed on impact with the Lake of the Ozarks, near Osage Beach, Missouri. The helicopter was maneuvering for photographs above the lake in visual meteorological conditions. The flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. No flight plan was on file. The pilot reported that he sustained no injuries. The passenger reported that he had sustained minor injuries. The local flight departed from the Lee C Fine Memorial Airport, near Kaiser Lake Ozark, Missouri, about 1035. The pilot's accident report stated: I was on a photo flight. We were taking pictures of boats on the Lake Of The Ozarks. I was descending from about 150 [feet above ground level] agl, to take photos. I tried to level off about 40 agl when the helicopter began to shutter and sink through. I pulled more collective witch seemed to worsen the shudder. I began a flare and collided with the water for the most part skids level. The pilot did not list any mechanical malfunctions associated with the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN7195L
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data