Aircraft Accidents

The Hunt Library has posted the full text of most NTSB documents (NTSB's major investigations) on the Hunt Library's web site.

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.

For aviation investigations before 2008, search using the NTSB Aviation Accident Database & Synopses database.

Search Tips

• To begin your search, select Investigations or Recommendations.
• Fill in any specifics you are looking for in the search form, for example, Aircraft category in the Aviation Investigation Fields column, and click Search.
• For additional search options, including Engine type, Airport ID, and more, click the Custom Search link at the top of the page and select using the Field drop-down menu.
  
  • Multiple fields can be added using the Add Rule feature.
  • To search by keyword, from the Custom Search page:
    • Click Field.
    • Hover your mouse cursor over Common Investigation fields and then Other. Select Finding text.
    • Type keywords into the Query value field.
    • Click Add Rule.
    • Click Search.
• NTSB Safety Recommendations are searchable by safety recommendation number, recommendation text, and addressee name.
• For help using and searching in the database, click on Help near the upper right corner of the screen.