How do I find out about a plane crash?

The NTSB aviation accident database contains information from 1962 and later about civil aviation accidents and selected incidents within the United States, its territories and possessions, and in international waters. Generally, a preliminary report is available online within a few days of an accident.

What is a reportable aviation incident?

Definition of a reportable occurrence. in the case of an accident. a person is killed or sustains a serious injury as a result of. being on board the aircraft, coming into direct contact with any part of the aircraft, including parts that have become detached from the aircraft, or.

What are the four types of accidents in aviation?

Definition of accident categories

  • CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN (CFIT) In-flight collision with terrain, water, or obstacle without indication of loss of control.
  • LOSS OF CONTROL IN-FLIGHT (LOC-I) Loss of aircraft control while in flight, and not primarily due to SCF.
  • RUNWAY EXCURSION (RE)
  • FIRE (F-NI and F-POST)

What are the most common types of accidents in aviation?

The Most Common Types of Accidents- General Aviation

  • 37% of All Accidents: Descent & Landing.
  • 18% of All Accidents: Taxi & Takeoff.
  • 17% of All Accidents: Mechanical Problems.
  • 7% of All Accidents: Flight Maneuvers.
  • 4% of All Accidents: Fuel Mismanagement.
  • 3% of All Accidents: Weather.

Are NTSB reports public?

By publishing its reports and recommendations and opening public dockets, the NTSB has placed the contents prepared by its staff in the public domain. This material may be freely copied and, at your discretion, credited to the NTSB with a “Courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board” notation.

How do I find my FAA crash reports?

To view the latest Preliminary Accident and Incident data table, visit the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing ( ASIAS ) System Preliminary Accident and Incident Reports page. The data table includes accident and incident data categorized by aircraft manufacturer.

What is considered an incident in aviation?

Incident means an occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations. Operator means any person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft, such as the owner, lessee, or bailee of an aircraft.

What is an example of an aircraft incident?

Incidents such as under-shooting, overrunning or running off the side of runways. System failures, weather phenomena, operations outside the approved flight envelope or other occurrences which could have caused difficulties controlling the aircraft.

What are the 5 categories of accident?

The Top Five Classifications of Accidents

  • Accidents at Work. You may be at risk of serious personal injury depending on the type of job you have.
  • Car Accidents. This is perhaps the most common of the five classifications of accidents.
  • Medical Negligence Accidents.
  • Slip (Trip) and Fall Accidents.
  • Motorcycle Accidents.

What are the types of accident?

Accident Types

  • Accidents at Work. You may have been involved in an accident whilst at work.
  • Slip/Trip Claims (public liability)
  • Industrial Diseases and Illnesses.
  • Road Traffic Accidents.
  • Accidents Abroad.
  • Accidents involving Animals.
  • Sports Related Injuries.
  • Clinical Negligence.

What are the five most frequent causes for general aviation accidents that involve the pic?

The ten most frequent cause factors for General Aviation Accidents in 1992 that involve the pilot in command are:

  • Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning.
  • Failure to obtain/maintain flying speed.
  • Failure to maintain direction control.
  • Improper level off.
  • Failure to see and avoid objects or obstructions.