# FAA incident reports FAA accident and incident reports since 1973, from the Accident/Incident Data System: the aircraft, where and when, damage, injuries and the FAA’s narrative of each. Page 17 of 4,687 · 234,323 reports ## Reports, newest first - [Accident 20260422004539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422004539A.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lanett, AL · Apr 22, 2026 · N5958W · Substantial damage > Pilot approached runway and landed long, during rollout, pilot lost control and left the paved portion of the runway, striking a runway marker and sign before coming to rest in the grass. - [Incident 20260422003389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422003389I.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Centennial, CO · Apr 22, 2026 · N817EM · Minor damage > On April 22nd 2026 a lear 35 aircraft took off from sus airport enroute to apa. On approach the PIC indicated that the previous aircraft coming into apa had reported 10-15 knot gusts of wind. Upon touchdown the PIC stated that she felt a gust of wind from the… - [Incident 20260422002969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422002969I.md): Cessna 172N · Middleton, WI · Apr 22, 2026 · N3206E · Minor damage > On Wednesday, April 22, at 1630 CDT, a Cessna 172 encountered a bird strike to the left wing, just outboard of the wing strut. The incident occurred approximately 3-4 nautical miles from C29 (Middleton municipal airport) at an altitude of 2,000 feet. A large… - [Accident 20260421005149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260421005149A.md): Cessna 150H · Espanola, NM · Apr 21, 2026 · N6762S · Substantial damage > On 04/21/2026 around 16:30 a Cessna 150 converted to tail wheel landing gear configuration was involved in a landing accident at Ohkay Owingeh (E14) airport new Mexico. Around 15:30 the aircraft departed klam with 1 pilot and 1 passenger on a part 91 flight… - [Incident 20260421003399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260421003399I.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Terre Haute, IN · Apr 21, 2026 · N73T · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Incident upon final approch. Pilot lowered the landing gear and right main gear did not fully extend. Made several attemps to lower the gear but right main would not completely extend. He contacted his maintenance provider and the… - [Incident 20260420007969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420007969I.md): Carlston Lary Avid Flyer · Gueydan, LA · Apr 20, 2026 · N199LC · Minor damage > I arrived at my hangar/airfield (46LS) at approximately 3:15 p.m. I opened the hangar doors and began the aircraft preflight inspection. I burped the Rotax engine and checked the oil level in the oil tank. I then removed the top cowling to inspect the coolant… - [Accident 20260420006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420006859A.md): Cessna 172S · Pacoima, CA · Apr 20, 2026 · N2126F · Destroyed > On April 20, 2026, the subject aircraft was leased and then operated by a pilot for recreational purposes. While doing pattern work and on approach to runway 12 at kwhp, the aircraft and pilot struck the top of a power line/post at the corner of van nuys blvd… - [Accident 20260420006739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420006739A.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SC · Apr 20, 2026 · N27CU · Substantial damage > The glider pilot reported that he was participating in a racing competition. He was able to find thermals up to 7,000 ft mean sea level (MSL) and later could not climb higher than 4,500 ft MSL. At that time, the glider was about 20 miles from his intended… - [Incident 20260420004819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420004819I.md): Cessna 172M · Simpsonville, KY · Apr 20, 2026 · N5256H · No damage > The aircraft was being used by a student pilot and CFI for a cross country flight. The outbound portion of the flight was completed without incident. While enroute to the airport they had originated from they were instructed to descend and maintain 2500 feet… - [Incident 20260420003719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260420003719I.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, IN · Apr 20, 2026 · N860PU · Minor damage > On April 20, 2026 at approximately 10:10 local time at the Fort Wayne International Airport (fwa), [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] was landing on runway 23. The pilot stated that "the touchdown was faster then normal at 72 knots instead of the… - [Accident 20260419009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419009749A.md): Cessna 401B · Land O Lakes, FL · Apr 19, 2026 · N122AT · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On April 19, 2026, about 0834 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 401B took off from runway 32. During the initial climb, the airplane reached about 100 ft AGL at an airspeed of about 81 knots. The airplane subsequently climbed to about 200 ft AGL at an airspeed… - [Accident 20260419009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419009739A.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Richfield, OH · Apr 19, 2026 · N4232T · Substantial damage > Pilot was flying aircraft, level 3500 feet with ATC flight following, through the southern portion of the class b cle airspace. Pilot was asked if he wanted deviation for area of precipitation at his 12 o clock position. He stated no. upon entering… - [Accident 20260419007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419007099A.md): Luscombe 8E · Meeker, CO · Apr 19, 2026 · N1398K · Substantial damage > On April 19, 2026 a pilot flying a Luscombe. 8E, with registration number [privacy data omitted] departed a private grass strip approximately 23NM to the south of keeo enroute to kgjt. The pilot selected a downhill departure for a shorter performance takeoff… - [Incident 20260419006749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419006749I.md): Cessna 172N · Levan, UT · Apr 19, 2026 · N745TW · No damage > Pilot stated that while descending from 11, 500 feet to 8,500 feet the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot landed in a field. There was no damage to the aircraft. The aircraft engine was inspected and it was found that the pilot did not… - [Accident 20260419004259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419004259A.md): Cessna 172P · Centennial, CO · Apr 19, 2026 · N53265 · Substantial damage > On April 19, 2026, a runway excursion accident at Centennial Airport (kapa) occurred involving student pilot, video evidence indicated that a floating condition occurred during landing flare, which ultimately led to a loss of directional control and the… - [Incident 20260419004249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419004249I.md): Mooney M20L · Vero Beach, FL · Apr 19, 2026 · N823TH · Minor damage > On 04/19/2026 at kvrb, around 15:35 local time, the pilot of the aircraft failed to extend the landing gear and landed the aircraft gear up, damaging the belly of the aircraft. - [Incident 20260419003179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419003179I.md): Cessna 182T · Findlay, OH · Apr 19, 2026 · N2027P · Minor damage > The aircraft landed RWY25 at kfdy. The pilot stated that when he touched down, the aircraft's right strut pulled to the right, and he exited the edge of the runway, no injuries reported. One broken runway light - [Accident 20260418009759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418009759A.md): Piper PA-30 · Auburn, WA · Apr 18, 2026 · N741TJ · Substantial damage > On April 18, 2026, about 1330 pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-30 twin comanche, [privacy data omitted], Was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Auburn, Washington. The Pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The… - [Incident 20260418005159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418005159I.md): Cessna 172H · Farmington, NM · Apr 18, 2026 · N2847L · Minor damage > On 04/18/2026 at 0955 a Cessna 172 had a propeller and wing tip strike during landing on a solo training flight. There was no flight plan filed and the aircraft had a propeller and right-wing tip strike. No injuries were sustained; the pilot is a student… - [Incident 20260418004649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418004649I.md): Cessna T303 · Gainsville, FL · Apr 18, 2026 · N303MB · Minor damage > On April 18, 2026, a Cessna 303 landed at Gainesville Regional Airport. After landing, while taxiing on taxiway alpha, the aircraft’s left main landing gear brake locked up for unknown reasons. As a result, the aircraft departed the taxiway and came to rest… - [Incident 20260418003749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418003749I.md): Textron 172S · Shafter, CA · Apr 18, 2026 · N237TH · No damage > On April 18, 2026, at approximately 11:37 am local time, during the second instructional flight of the day, a dual instructional crew (flight instructor and student pilot) operating a Cessna 172 experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while… - [Accident 20260418003739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418003739A.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Indian Town, FL · Apr 18, 2026 · N643FT · Substantial damage > On April 18, 2026, [privacy data omitted], serial number [privacy data omitted], registration N643FT with a private pilot radioed a mayday call on 128.3. Pbi approach attempted to reach out. Aircraft was not previously in contact with air traffic control. The… - [Accident 20260418003369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418003369A.md): Cessna 421C · Richmond, VA · Apr 18, 2026 · Substantial damage > Aircraft veered off runway 16 to the right shortly after power applied and takeoff roll began. Aircraft left wing impacted airport sign and returned to parking. Left wing leading edge damage spans approximately 54 inches. Left wing de ice boot was ripped open… - [Accident 20260417010779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417010779A.md): Matre Daniel A Vans RV8 Standard · Augusta, GA · Apr 17, 2026 · N496EM · Substantial damage > The pilot reported conducting a wheel-landing and that he touched down beyond the midpoint of the runway. He applied the brakes but could not stop the aircraft before it veered slightly right of the centerline and overran the runway. The aircraft descended an… - [Accident 20260417008029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417008029A.md): Mooney M20J · Ironton, OH · Apr 17, 2026 · N205MK · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On April 17, 2026, [privacy data omitted] Mooney M20J departed under VFR conditions from ashland, KY (kdwu) enroute to salina, KS (ksal) from runway 28. Video footage of the takeoff and initial climb indicates the aircraft failed to reach pattern altitude,… - [Accident 20260417006199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417006199A.md): Mooney M20J · Union, SC · Apr 17, 2026 · N1151H · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Airplane taxied to the departure end of runway 23 and soon departed. A video captured the airplane shortly after departure about 1,000 ft from the departure end of runway 23, about 200 ft above ground level (AGL). The airplane banked right then quickly rolled… - [Incident 20260417005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417005609I.md): Andersen Theodore L Taperwing TA1 · Louisville, KY · Apr 17, 2026 · N450TW · Minor damage > On April 17, 2026, the aircraft was performing aerobatic maneuvers during a practice session of the airshow when the overhead canopy departed the aircraft. The pilot discontinued the maneuver and verified control of the aircraft before returning to the… - [Incident 20260417004039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417004039I.md): Donald E Johnston Velocity XL-RG · Crestview, FL · Apr 17, 2026 · N621CM · Minor damage > Pilot failed to lower the landing gear before landing on runway 17 at kcew. Aircraft touched down and slid off runway near taxiway A3 and A4 - [Incident 20260417004029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417004029I.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Raleigh, NC · Apr 17, 2026 · N9364P · Minor damage > The aircraft, a 1969 Piper PA-24-260, departed from person county airport on Friday, April 17, at 12:13 EST with a single pilot/operator. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear. During this process, a loud pop was heard, and… - [Accident 20260417003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417003909A.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Santa Fe, NM · Apr 17, 2026 · N654MC · Destroyed > On April 17, 2026, at about 0954 mountain standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, Sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near la cienega, new Mexico. The pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor were not injured. The… - [Incident 20260417003879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417003879I.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Milton, FL · Apr 17, 2026 · N1940T · Minor damage > While landing aircraft on runway 36 student pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear lever when he thought he was raising the flaps resulting in the landing gear being retracted. - [Accident 20260417003629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417003629A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Crosbyton, TX · Apr 17, 2026 · N445JS · Substantial damage > On April 17, 2026, at approximately 1145, a Robinson R44 helicopter, impacted the ground approximately seven miles north of Crosbyton, Texas. The aircraft was being operated on an air tour flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no… - [Accident 20260417003319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417003319A.md): Aeronca 7FC · Bend, OR · Apr 17, 2026 · N7541B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported he experienced a strong veer to the left after landing on runway 16 and the plane ran into the grass between the runway and taxiway bravo. There was a helicopter hovering over taxiway bravo to the left, so he applied right rudder and power… - [Accident 20260417003199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417003199A.md): Piper PA 31P 350 · Ardmore, OK · Apr 17, 2026 · N9262Y · Substantial damage > On April 17 at approximately 1908 zulu time, the pilot encountered dense cloud cover while en route from khot and descended through an opening with assistance from ATC and pireps. After descending below the cloud layer, the pilot identified Ardmore Downtown… - [Incident 20260417002589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260417002589I.md): Cessna 172S · Madisonville, TX · Apr 17, 2026 · N354CT · Minor damage > Aircraft departed cll travelling to 51R with student pilot at controls, and instructor in right seat. Upon arrival at 51R, pilot was landing and in ground effect before touchdown when they sighted a large bird heading directly towards them on the runway. The… - [Accident 20260416009769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260416009769A.md): Aeroprakt Mfg SP Z O O A32 · Lexington, KY · Apr 16, 2026 · N993CW · Substantial damage > On 04/16/2026, at approximately 1421 local time [privacy data omitted] was on a 3 to 5 mile final approach into Lexington bluegrass airport (klex) when the aircraft fuel pressure dropped to "0" and the engine quit under unknown circumstances. The pilot turned… - [Accident 20260416008039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260416008039A.md): Cessna 172K · Topeka, KS · Apr 16, 2026 · N84794 · Substantial damage > On April 17, 2026, the wichita FSDO was notified of an accident involving a Cessna 172K at phillip Billard airport (top), Topeka, KS. A student pilot received taxi instructions to hold short of taxiway alpha for traffic exiting runway 18, then proceed north… - [Incident 20260416007419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260416007419I.md): Titan T-51 · Elizabethtown, KY · Apr 16, 2026 · N151TA · Substantial damage > During cruise flight, the pilot noticed the airspeed was decaying and the aircraft required increasing right rudder to maintain coordinated flight. The pilot elected to divert and assess the aircraft on the ground. During approach to the divert airfield the… - [Accident 20260416005779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260416005779A.md): Rajchl Vladimir Airplane Swing 06 · Obrien, FL · Apr 16, 2026 · N613SA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > ASI arrived onscene at approx. 1600 local time. I was greeted and briefed by 2 local suwannee county sheriff deputies. I was provided the pilot's name and information as well as the pilot's relative contact information. Received funeral home as well as m.e.'s… - [Incident 20260416005439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260416005439I.md): Walter Stanley Malinowski RV-14A · St Simons Islan, GA · Apr 16, 2026 · N81282 · Minor damage > While landing on rwy 22 the pilot balked the landing and executed a go around. On the second landing on rwy 22, the nose gear collapsed. The propeller struck the runway. There was a private pilot and one passenger onboard. No injuries were reported. - [Accident 20260416004049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260416004049A.md): Cessna U206F · Juneau, AK · Apr 16, 2026 · N93021 · Destroyed > During cruise flight the engine stopped lost all power. Pilot was over the ocean at 1300 MSL. Several attempts to restart the engine. Pilot reports the engine was wind milling but no fuel preasure until the electrical fuel pump was turned on. The engine would… - [Accident 20260415010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415010769A.md): Icon A5 · Toa Baja, PR · Apr 15, 2026 · N558BA · Substantial damage > On April 15, 2026, at approximately 1025 atlantic standard time, an experimental amphibious airplane was being operated as a title 14 CFR part 91 personal flight from arecibo, puerto rico, to san juan, puerto rico. While approximately 5 nautical miles from… - [Accident 20260415006869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415006869A.md): Boeing 737-8 · Boston, MA · Apr 15, 2026 · N8787K · No damage > While on descent into kbos, shortly after passing through FL180 the flight encountered Turbulence. Initial information is that the aircraft flew through a buildup that could not be seen Due to nighttime conditions and after exiting that buildup, entered a… - [Incident 20260415005449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415005449I.md): Mcdonnell Douglas A4N · Kinston, NC · Apr 15, 2026 · N161EM · Minor damage > Aircraft landed runway 23 at iso with the landing gear retracted. - [Incident 20260415004079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415004079I.md): Sling Sling LSA · El Cajon, CA · Apr 15, 2026 · N820DM · Minor damage > On April 15, 2026, Sling Lsa reported a bird strike that penetrated the canopy on a 1.5 mile final for runway 27R into ksee in El Cajon, CA. Aircraft then landed and pulled off the runway and came to a stop. There were 2 POB, 1 minor injury. - [Incident 20260415004069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415004069I.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16(CL-604) · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Apr 15, 2026 · N317RA · Minor damage > Bombardier CL-604 aircraft registration [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] departed from montreal-trudeau international airport in route to Fort Lauderdale executive airport. Passing through FL280 the LH windshield outer glass suddenly broke.… - [Incident 20260415004059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415004059I.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Beaver Falls, PA · Apr 15, 2026 · N395JA · No damage > Investigated an engine failure of [privacy data omitted] on April 15, 2026 while returning from a flight training lesson to the local practice area. Upon returning to Beaver County Airport (bvi) the aircraft completed a full stop landing, then departed for an… - [Incident 20260415003189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260415003189I.md): Textron 182T · North Las Vegas, NV · Apr 15, 2026 · N821WT · No damage > On 04/15/2026 las Vegas, Nevada (vgt) 13:05 local time. A Cessna 182 landing on runway 12R departed the runway between taxiway charlie and taxiway h during landing rollout. Aircraft came to a full stop on taxiway bravo which parallels runway 12R. Aircraft was… - [Incident 20260414009779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260414009779I.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Apr 14, 2026 · N777HZ · No damage > NTSB accident no.: n/a atqa:A-SO-19-26-034 sas ptrs no.: SO19202604469 task id:T-SO19-FY26-0637 registration: nxxxxmake: Piper model: PA-31-350 serial number: xxxx when: April 14, 2026 where: hwo what: on April 14, 2026, at approximately 1808 local time,… - [Accident 20260414003409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260414003409A.md): Pipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Payton, CO · Apr 14, 2026 · N495LP · Substantial damage > On 04/14/2026 at approximatly 0417, while finishing up a cross country flight, near Payton Colorado pilots experienced a loss of engine power from around 5000RPMS to about 2700RPMS. An increase in throttle was added with no increase in RPM. Pilot stated they… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/incident.md?page=18 ## 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' ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/incident?page=17 --- 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.