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
April 23, 2014 · Cessna 172 - M · HR-AVN
Gracias, HN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2014
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Gracias, HN
Aircraft
Cessna 172 - M
Tail Number
HR-AVN
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN14WA214
On April 23, 2014, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172M airplane, bearing Honduran registration HR-AVH, was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain under unknown circumstances, near Gracias, Department of Lempira, in the Republic of Honduras. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Honduras. Any further information may be obtained from: Secretaria de Obras Publicas, Transportes y Vivienda Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Apartado 30145 Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras Centro America This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Honduras.
Full Narrative
On April 23, 2014, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172M airplane, bearing Honduran registration HR-AVH, was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain under unknown circumstances, near Gracias, Department of Lempira, in the Republic of Honduras. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Honduras. Any further information may be obtained from: Secretaria de Obras Publicas, Transportes y Vivienda Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Apartado 30145 Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras Centro America This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Honduras.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 - M
Tail NumberHR-AVN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0