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

August 18, 2008 · Cessna 207A · N9935M

Bethel, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bethel, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N9935M
Operator
Flight Alaska
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08LA106

Two airplanes of the same make and model and operated by the same air taxi operator were taxiing to the runway from the ramp area. Airplane "B" had stopped in the ramp area, when airplane "A" came from behind and struck airplane "B's" left wing with its right wing. Both airplanes were preparing to depart on Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air taxi flights. The director of operations for the operator indicated that there were no mechanical problems with either airplane and that the pilot of airplane "A" was taxiing too fast for the conditions and didn't see the other airplane in time to stop. Both airplanes received substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.

Full Narrative

On August 18, 2008, about 1100 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 207A airplane, N9935M, collided with another Cessna 207A, N7380U, while taxiing on the ramp at the Bethel Airport, Bethel, Alaska. Both airplanes were operated as Title 14, CFR Part 135 flights by Flight Alaska, dba Yute Air, Anchorage, Alaska. Both airplanes sustained substantial damage, but neither the solo commercial pilot of N9935M, or the commercial pilot and the sole passenger of N7380U, were injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and company VFR flight plans were in effect. N9935M was en route to Eek, Alaska as an on-demand air taxi, and N7380U was en route to Quinhagak, Alaska, as scheduled commuter Flight 510. According to the operator's director of operations, and the written statement of the pilot of N9935M, both airplanes were in the vicinity of the company hangar, when the front of the right wing of N9935M collided with the trailing edge of the left wing of N7380U. N9935M was taxiing for takeoff, and N7380U was stopped on the ramp, prior to taxiing for takeoff. The pilot of N9935M stated that he was taxing too fast, and didn't see the other airplane in time to avoid hitting it. The director of operations said the pilot of N7380U, was giving the passenger a pretakeoff briefing, and just caught a glimpse of N9935M as it collided with his airplane's left wing trailing edge. N9935M's damage was primarily on the leading edge of the right wing, requiring replacement of a rib and a section of the leading edge; damage to N7380U was primarily the left wing flap, and the left aileron, which required replacement.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportBETHEL (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN9935M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Alaska
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300 | Cont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 65 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data