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
October 2, 2009 · Cessna F172N · D-EDVG
Sulzberg, DE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Sulzberg, DE
Aircraft
Cessna F172N
Tail Number
D-EDVG
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN10WA003
On October 2, 2009, at 1800 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, German registered D-EDVG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sulzberg, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from St. Johann, Austria, and was en route to Michelstadt, Germany. The German investigators reported that the airplane was destroyed when it impacted forested terrain under unknown circumstances. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German government or German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fuer Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) Hermann-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated - C
Full Narrative
On October 2, 2009, at 1800 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, German registered D-EDVG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sulzberg, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from St. Johann, Austria, and was en route to Michelstadt, Germany. The German investigators reported that the airplane was destroyed when it impacted forested terrain under unknown circumstances. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the German government or German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fuer Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) Hermann-Blenk Strasse 16 38108 Braunschweig Germany
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna F172N
Tail NumberD-EDVG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 43 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC