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 7, 2006 · Cub Crafters CC18-180 · N577CC

Tallahassee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Aircraft
Cub Crafters CC18-180
Tail Number
N577CC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA085

The pilot stated that his approach to land was normal, and there was about a 45-degree crosswind from the left. He said he landed the airplane on the centerline with a 3-point tailwheel landing, and began to decelerate. The airplane yawed quickly to the right about 45 degrees, and he said he corrected for the yaw and the airplane then yawed abruptly to the left. He applied right rudder control input but was unable to arrest the yawing motion, and the airplane spun around and ended up facing the approach end of the runway on the runway centerline. He said the airplane incurred damage to the right wing which struck the runway as the airplane spun to the left. Prior to the accident there had been no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while making a crosswind landing in gusting conditions which resulted in an advertent ground loop and damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

On April 7, 2006, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Cub Crafters CC18-180 airplane, N577CC, registered to and operated by the University of North Dakota, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 flight, ground looped upon landing at Tallahassee, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated flight instructor was not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated in Winter Haven, Florida, the same day, about 1500. The pilot stated that his approach to land was normal, and there was about a 45-degree crosswind from the left. He said he landed the airplane on the centerline with a 3-point tailwheel landing, and began to decelerate. The airplane yawed quickly to the right about 45 degrees, and he corrected for the yaw, and then the airplane yawed abruptly to the left. He applied right rudder control input but was unable to arrest the yawing motion, and the airplane spun around, and ended up facing the approach end of the runway, on the runway centerline. He said the airplane incurred damage to the right wing, which struck the runway as the airplane spun to the left. Prior to the accident there had been no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTallahassee Regional (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCub Crafters CC18-180
Tail NumberN577CC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data