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
September 12, 2006 · Beech B36TC · N2153R
Cedar City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cedar City, UT
Aircraft
Beech B36TC
Tail Number
N2153R
Operator
Cole Orton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA180
In a written statement the pilot reported that the airplane collided with a deer during the takeoff roll on runway 2. The pilot reported that after colliding with the deer, he aborted the takeoff and taxied back to a hanger facility without further incident. The accident occurred after sunset.
NTSB Probable Cause
Inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff. A contributing factor was night conditions.
Full Narrative
On September 11, 2006, at 2048 mountain daylight time, a Beech B36TC, N2153R, sustained substantial damage after colliding with a deer during the takeoff roll at the Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City, Utah. The pilot/operator of the airplane intended to depart Cedar City and conduct a visual flight rules (VFR) night flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. In a written statement dated September 20, the pilot reported that the airplane collided with a deer during the takeoff roll on runway 2. The pilot reported that after colliding with the deer, he aborted the takeoff and taxied back to a hanger facility without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:48 MDT
Nearest AirportCedar City Muni (0nm)
Runway2
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B36TC
Tail NumberN2153R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCole Orton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0