| Search Element |
Description |
| Date Range |
Accident reports dating from January 1, 1983 to present are included.
To limit your search to a specific date, enter that date in both date boxes.
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| Aircraft Tail Number |
This is the aircraft registration. You must include the country prefix (i.e. 'N' for the United States).
By entering only a partial tail number, there may be multiple records returned. |
| Build Type |
Includes four categories - all, factory built, homebuilt, and ultralights. Note: The builder can rename Homebuilt aircraft kits.
For example, an RV6 can be renamed the Smith 200 (typically the builder's name). Data results for a particular make/model combination may not be complete. |
| Manufacturer (Make) |
Aircraft manufacturers are listed with major manufacturers first and alphabetically thereafter.
This list is dependent upon what is selected in BUILD TYPE. |
| Model |
A list of models for a specific make of aircraft. ALL MODELS is the default setting. |
| State |
Contains all 50 states, U.S territories and possessions, some foreign countries, and some bodies of
water. In some cases the NTSB will not list a state if the aircraft crashed in a nearby body of water. Default includes
all geographical locations. |
| Injury Index |
The injury index categorizes the accident by type of injury involved:
- Fatal - One that results in death within 30 days of the accident
- Serious - One that 1) Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within seven days from the date the injury was received;
2) Results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose);
3) Involves lacerations that cause severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage;
4) Involves injury to any internal organ or
5) Involves second or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than five percent of body surface.
- Minor - One that does not qualify as fatal or serious.
- None - One that does not result in any injury.
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| Type of Flight |
Contains categories used to classify flights by type of operation. The most common categories include Personal, Instructional, Business, and Executive/Corporate and are listed first. |
