# FAA incident reports: Ford CONVERSION A list on [Ford CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ford-conversion.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250418003889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250418003889A.md): Lowell C. Frank Pietenpol · Taylorsville, NC · Apr 18, 2025 · N497AR · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted]Pilot of [privacy data omitted] departed NC27 with 1 pax on board. Approximately 16 miles southwest of NC 27, the pilot was attempting to land on an uncontrolled privately owned grass field near the intersection of church road and rink… - [Accident 20241228019819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241228019819A.md): Braden James L Cozy CUB · Parsons, KS · Dec 28, 2024 · N719LB · Destroyed > On December 28, 2024 at approximately 13:25 local time aircraft [privacy data omitted] while on approach to land at a private grass landing strip (39KS) 3 miles south of Parsons, KS contacted a powerline and crashed. The aircraft was substantially damage. The… - [Accident 20230820015989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230820015989A.md): Helsper Daniel W Pietenpol Aircamper · Hanover, IL · Aug 20, 2023 · N929DH · Substantial damage > Pilot departed monticello regional airport (mxo) enroute to poplar grove airport (C77) on a pleasure trip. About 45 minutes into the flight, the engine began to lose power and the aircraft landed in a corn field approximately one mile north of Hanover, IL.… - [Accident 20230719012109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230719012109A.md): Perkins Kenneth E Pietenpol · Gardner, KS · Jul 19, 2023 · N34KP · Substantial damage > Pilot departed K34 for C37, bordhead, WI. Climbed to approximatly 1000 ft AGL and headed south to avoid ixd airspace. After clearing ixd airspace the pilot experienced engine power issues described by the pilot as "missing on one cylinder". Pilot then turned… - [Accident 20190907017949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190907017949A.md): Freeman Roger M Pietenpol SKY Scout · Kingsbury, TX · Sep 7, 2019 · N1932G · Substantial damage > Sep 07, 2019 at 1030 CDT, aircraft bearing registration number N1938G, lost power and impacted the terrain shortly after takeoff near the end of the runway at Kingsbury, TX (85TE). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft was… - [Incident 20180828015369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180828015369I.md): John L Fastnaught AIR Camper · Gilbert, SC · Aug 28, 2018 · N144JF · Minor damage > On Tuesday August 28, 2018 at approximately 1915, an experimental with registration number N144JF, make John L Fastnaught, model Air Camper made an emergency landing due to and engine failure on golden jubilee, an asphalt road near SC99, whiteplains airport,… - [Accident 20140622009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622009729A.md): Bollinger Robert L BD-4 · Fairfield, IA · Jun 22, 2014 · N108BC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft departed runway 18, climbed to approximately 200 to 300 ft AGL, all 3 propeller blades departed the aircraft approximately 3000FT from the departure end of runway 18. The aircraft wreckage was found approximately 5000FT from the departure end of… - [Accident 20120509029269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120509029269A.md): Donald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Rose Hill, KS · May 9, 2012 · N728MK · Substantial damage > Pilot reported that shortly after take off the engine began losing RPM. He then attempted to return to Cook Airfield(K50). The aircraft was unable to make it back to the airport, striking trees just southwest of the runway. Both wings received substantial… - [Incident 20110223003199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110223003199I.md): Plonk Georg Tyte WAD · Zephyrhills, FL · Feb 23, 2011 · N29LF · Minor damage > First flight attempt of experimental amateur built aircraft. Taxi tests to 60MPH were successful. Aircraft over rotated on takeoff for unknown reasons striking tail on runway and stalling. Aircraft sustained nose gear and propeller damage. - [Incident 20090726017919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090726017919I.md): Amtr Pietenpol · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 26, 2009 · N497AR · Minor damage > (-23) Airman was landing on runway 36 at kosh with a flight of 9 peitenpoels. In an effort to land on the "orange" dot on runway 36, the pilot needed to extend his final approach. Winds at the time of the incident were 320 at 7 KTS gusting 14 KTS and varible… - [Accident 20081125851989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081125851989A.md): Nickel RV6 · Fresno, CA · Nov 25, 2008 · N6TR · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft departed Sierra Sky Park (E79) airport on runway 30. After a second pass over the field at approximately 800 feet, the engine began to sputter and eventually stopped operating. The pilot tried to return to the airport but was unable and landed… - [Accident 20080910857689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080910857689A.md): Milten Familyfun · Adin, CA · Sep 10, 2008 · N903PD · Substantial damage > Pilot departed albany muni, Oregon (S12) enroute for carson city, Nevada (cxp). Approximately 2 hours subsequent to departure, at 9,500 feet MSL, the pilot smelled something hot. Engine power was reduced and the smell subsided. Shortly thereafter, the engine… - [Accident 20070803015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070803015949A.md): Amtr BEDEBD4 · Ennis, TX · Aug 3, 2007 · N76VR · Substantial damage > (-23) The private rated pilot and passenger were on a 14 CFR part 91 local flight. During practice touch and go landings on runway 15 at Ennis Municipal Airport (F41) the pilot lost directional control and ran off the side of the runway. Subsequently the… - [Incident 20051214032489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051214032489I.md): Amtr Lanceaero · Wildwood, NJ · Dec 14, 2005 · N42DL · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated, "when landing I extended landing gear, all indicators said gear was extended." Upon touchdown, gear collapsed. Subsequent investigation noted the left landing gear retract cable broke. M&d to be submitted by owner. - [Accident 20050527018789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050527018789A.md): Amtr Skyscout · Round Lake, NY · May 27, 2005 · N314ES · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot departed runway 32. After gaining only about 100', pilot reported that the water temperature was 230 degrees. Pilot turned right to return to airport and started losing power just after turning downwind. Pilot stated that he felt sudden drop in… - [Accident 20010825023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010825023599A.md): Amtr Pietenpolair · Healdton, OK · Aug 25, 2001 · N899JG · No damage > (.19) On August 25, 2001, approximately 0745 central daylight time, a john greenlee x-aircamper homebuilt experimental airplane, N899JG, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a loss of engine power… - [Accident 20001021016419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001021016419A.md): Amtr BD4 · Hedrick, IA · Oct 21, 2000 · N108BC · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated that he landed long and tried to go around. He stated that he caught a fence and flipped the aircraft on its back. The only injuries were a cut on the piot's head when he released his seatbelt and hit the ceiling. Upgraded to accident - was… - [Incident 20000611032419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000611032419I.md): Amtr Lanceaero · Mt. Holly, NJ · Jun 11, 2000 · N42DL · Minor damage > (-23)Lost engine power. Decided to land in field. Landing touch down was satisfactory. After @ 500 ft roll-out, landing gear went into ditch and broke off wheels at base of struts. Porop damage and minro damage to engine cowling. - [Incident 19980428013749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980428013749I.md): Amtrbb MUSTANG2 · Howell, MI · Apr 28, 1998 · N93WH · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot stated both main gear were visible thru inspection windows. Landing was normal. On roll out both gear slowly retracted and a/c settled on belly. A/c damage limited to belly skins & rivets. - [Accident 19961231040869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961231040869A.md): Amtrht SIROCCOMJ5 · Sanford, FL · Dec 31, 1996 · N949EA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On climbout pilot advised lost control and going down. Pitched nose down on upwind. No control problems found. - [Accident 19960323004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960323004979A.md): Amtrbb MUSTANG2 · Merced, CA · Mar 23, 1996 · N8180T · Destroyed > Converted ford auto engine overheated and siezed. Hit obstructions landing. Thermostat defect. Blew block plug. - [Accident 19960317004219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960317004219A.md): Amtrjv Wichawk · Celina, OH · Mar 17, 1996 · N152JM · Substantial damage > Reported engine began overheat. Landed in bean field. Wheels dug into mud. Homebuilt nosed over. Auto engine. (-23) shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the coolant temperature was overheating. He continued to fly for approximately 15 minutes before… - [Accident 19940402007479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940402007479A.md): Amtrso STARDUSTER2 · Baxter Springs, KS · Apr 2, 1994 · N107UP · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Rolled 180 on climbout and crashed. History of performing aileron rolls on takeoff. - [Incident 19931203049419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931203049419I.md): Amtrbb Mustangmidgt · Kalispell, MT · Dec 3, 1993 · N192M · Minor damage > Pilot placed control stick in forward position. Unlocks tail wheel. Lost control, ground looped. - [Incident 19930716024199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930716024199I.md): Amtrbb MUSTANG2 · Kalispell, MT · Jul 16, 1993 · N192M · Minor damage > Bounced on landing. Nose not aligned on runway. Ground looped to left. Right gear collapsed. - [Accident 19860621057889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860621057889A.md): Amtrbd BEDEBD4 · Kent, WA · Jun 21, 1986 · N76VR · Substantial damage > Engine lost power on takeoff. Aborted and ground looped to avoid trees. Large bug found in fuel line. - [Accident 19850823040299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850823040299A.md): Amtrbd BEDEBD4 · Woods Cross, UT · Aug 23, 1985 · N711JK · Substantial damage > Flipped inverted after loss of power on takeoff. Contaminated fuel in float bowl. Unlicensed pilot and aircraft. - [Incident 19840717042619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840717042619I.md): Amtrbb Mustangmidgt · Addison, TX · Jul 17, 1984 · N51JR · Minor damage > Unable to extend right main gear. Landed gear up. Right gear drag brace had failed. Hand made P51 replica. - [Accident 19830729036499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830729036499A.md): Amtrpl Aircamper · St Ansgar, IA · Jul 29, 1983 · N12938 · Substantial damage > Lost control and entered a spin when ailerons jammed in a banked atitude. Gas can in front seat possible blockage. - [Accident 19781216044949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781216044949A.md): Amtr 42201 · IL · Dec 16, 1978 · N20SF · Destroyed ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('26701') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ford-conversion/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.