Overall Trends
Total, fatal, and serious accidents in the selected range.
Search investigations, review source evidence, monitor watched reports, and trace long-term patterns from one calm, data-first workspace.
Fast key and full-text search with live filters, watches, and precise metadata.
Use quotes for exact phrase matches (for example "fuel selector valve").
Track fatal and non-fatal accident patterns across Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operations.
Major cases, deep-report coverage, and investigation media across decades of NTSB history.
Move quickly by aircraft, airport, operator, and time with indexes built for research, not wandering.
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.
Fredericksburg, TX
The pilot was on approach to a private airstrip when the engine began to run rough. During the forced landing to rough terrain the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and the fuselage. After the accident the pilot stated that he suspected an uncommanded feather of the right propeller blade due to a maintenance issue. An examination of the airframe, engine, and propeller revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations. According to the icing probability chart contained within Federal Aviation Administration Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35, atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were conducive for serious icing at glide power, which could result in a loss of power and/or a rough running engine. It is unknown if the engine was at glide power or if the pilot had selected to use carburetor heat.
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Not specified
On May 29, 2019, at 0845 central daylight time, a Boeing B75N1, N60955, was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot/owner received serious injuries. The airplane was operated by the pilot under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot, who was also the airplane owner, reported that he overflew the runway of a private airstrip but did not land because he believed the grass was too long. After overflying the airstrip, while the airplane was in a climb, the engine began to run rough and a forced landing was made in rough, uneven, terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage that included damage to the left wings, right wings, and fuselage. The pilot stated “we believe there was a mechanical malfunction in that one blade feathered possibly from improper torque on the bolts. We have [a] verbal statement from [the] previous owner that he changed the pitch on propeller. He is not [a] certified mechanic.” Post-accident examination of the airframe, engine, and propeller revealed no mechanical anomalies that would preclude normal airplane operation. At 0835, the Gillespie County Airport (T82), Fredericksburg, Texas, AWOS-3 recorded a temperature 75° F and a dewpoint of 66°. According to the icing probability chart contained within Federal Aviation Administration Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35, atmospheric conditions were conducive for serious icing at glide power. It is unknown if the engine was at glide power or if the pilot had selected to use carburetor heat.