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
August 31, 2010 · Cessna 550 Citation I · PA-TAA
Bugoiya, PG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
Location
Bugoiya, PG
Aircraft
Cessna 550 Citation I
Tail Number
PA-TAA
Operator
Trans Air Png
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10WA443
On August 31, 2010, about 0630 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 550, PA-TAA, was substantially damaged following an overrun and post-crash fire after landing at the Misima Airport (MIS), Bugoiya, Papua, New Guinea. The airline transport pilot and three passengers were killed, and the copilot sustained minor injuries. The flight had departed the Port Moresby Airport, Port Moresby, PNG, at about 0500, and was destined for MIS. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Papua New Guinea. This report is for information purposes only. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department of Transport Air Transport Division Enga Haus 1, Ground Floor, 7 Mile P.O. Box 1489 Port Moresby, NCD Papua New Guinea Tel: +675-325-7500
Full Narrative
On August 31, 2010, about 0630 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 550, PA-TAA, was substantially damaged following an overrun and post-crash fire after landing at the Misima Airport (MIS), Bugoiya, Papua, New Guinea. The airline transport pilot and three passengers were killed, and the copilot sustained minor injuries. The flight had departed the Port Moresby Airport, Port Moresby, PNG, at about 0500, and was destined for MIS. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Papua New Guinea. This report is for information purposes only. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department of Transport Air Transport Division Enga Haus 1, Ground Floor, 7 Mile P.O. Box 1489 Port Moresby, NCD Papua New Guinea Tel: +675-325-7500
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 UTC
Nearest AirportMisima Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4000 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 550 Citation I
Tail NumberPA-TAA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrans Air Png
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · Turbojet
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0