Aircraft Accidents

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Key Resources

Book

Aircraft Accident Investigation by Richard H. Wood; Robert W. Sweginnis
Publisher: Endeavor Books, 2006

This book covers all aspects of aircraft accident investigation including inflight fires, electrical circuitry, and composite structure failure. The authors explain basic investigation techniques and procedures required by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). There are also chapters on accident analysis, investigation management, and report writing. The appendices include the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators.

Database

NTSB Aviation Investigation Search

Contains civil aviation accidents and selected incidents that occurred within the U.S. from 1962 to present.
The full text of most NTSB documents (NTSB's major investigations) is available on the Hunt Library's NTSB Reports webpage.

Search Tips
- Fill in any specifics you are looking for in the search form, for example, Engine Type in the Aircraft section.
- Multiple fields can be filled in.
- Search terms can be typed in the "Enter your word string below" box located in the "Events Details" section.
- Click on Submit Query.
- Click on the various hyperlinks available in the Reports column to view information about accidents of interest to you.
- You can also download your search results by using one of the download options located at the top left of the results list.

Website

National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident the United States and significant accidents in other modes of transportation – railroad, highway, marine and pipeline. The NTSB determines the probable cause of the accidents and issues safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents. In addition, the NTSB carries out special studies concerning transportation safety and coordinates the resources of the Federal Government and other organizations to provide assistance to victims and their family members impacted by major transportation disasters.

Last Updated: Nov 7, 2025 4:26 PM
URL: https://guides.erau.edu/aircraft-accidents
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Subjects: Aerospace & Aviation

Tags: accidents, aircraft, aviation safety, ntsb