Accident Analysis

Accident Database/Analysis

Learn from the mistakes of others—search the accident database, review accident data analysis, read Special Reports and view other data-driven resources.

ASF Accident Database

This database is composed of NTSB accident reports from 1983 to present. The objective is to encourage a safer aviation future by learning from the past.

No one expects or intends to run out of fuel in flight. And yet, in the United States alone, an average of nearly two accidents per week result from fuel exhaustion, starvation, or contamination. It can happen to you.

Nall Report

This annual safety report presents an overview of the previous year's general aviation accident statistics, including trends and contributing factors.

Special Reports

Here you can find a series of studies derived from accident reports in the ASF accident database. Each study is based on analysis of accidents related by a specific topic.

Accident Statistics

Graphs representing the latest statistical data available from the FAA and NTSB.
Last updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

Featured Accidents

Bimonthly accident reports featured in the AOPA ePilot newsletter.

Real Pilot Stories

Learn from the experiences of fellow-pilots. This product does not qualify for safety seminar credit for the FAA Wings program. Updated Monday, May 14, 2007 8:58:59 AM