# 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.

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## Reports, newest first

- [Accident 20201115021709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201115021709A.md): Zlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Francis, OK · Nov 15, 2020 · N9111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally landed on a sand bar. After landing he rolled out approximately 100 feet and then the main wheels dug into the sand and the aircraft rolled over on it's nose and then onto its back. This caused substantial damage to the wing and tail.
- [Accident 20201115020489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201115020489A.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Pahrump, NV · Nov 15, 2020 · N912SU · Substantial damage
  > On November 15, 2020, at approximately 1438 PDT, the las vegas flight standards district office received notification of a part 91 crash, involving a 2005 Air Creation Tanarg ultralight sport airplane, registration number N912SU, serial number T05051. The…
- [Incident 20201115019509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201115019509I.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Nov 15, 2020 · N2196V · No damage
  > Aircraft operated in the airspace and without the required ADS-B equipment (failure to comply with ADS-B out performance) Location of occurrence: miami mode c veil Date: 11/15/2020 Time: 14:33 UTC Registration: N2196V Aircraft: Piper / PA-44-180
- [Incident 20201115017299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201115017299I.md): Cessna 177RG · Manassas, VA · Nov 15, 2020 · N55MP · Minor damage
  > During landing at Manassas regional airport (hef). Pilot failed to select and ensure the landing gear was down. Pilot states gear warning horn did not sound. Maintenance verified the gear warning horn did not function. There was no injuries. Minor damage to…
- [Incident 20201115014389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201115014389I.md): Mooney M20B · Newton, UT · Nov 15, 2020 · N74507 · Minor damage
  > During a biannual flight review the PIC switched off the fuel selector valve while simulating an engine failure. This starved the engine of fuel and when the PIC was unable to get the engine to restart the examiner took control of the aircraft performing an…
- [Incident 20201114022019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114022019I.md): Kreeger John W JR RV8 · Greeley, CO · Nov 14, 2020 · N787MA · Minor damage
  > The pilot was taxiing his airplane from the airport ramp to a friends hangar when a strong gust of wind lifted the tail of the airplane causing the propeller to strike the ground.
- [Accident 20201114019419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114019419A.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F2 · Hammonton, NJ · Nov 14, 2020 · N712CA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated that he performed pre-takeoff flight control checks by memory, and all responses were normal. As the helicopter was lifting off to a hover, the tail rotor control pedals were stuck. The helicopter started moving sideways off of the dolly. The…
- [Accident 20201114018059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114018059A.md): Cessna 172 · Mud Lake, ID · Nov 14, 2020 · N8278B · Destroyed
  > Flying at 10,000 ft, preparing to cross a ridge at about 1000 AGL when hit a down draft. Recovery was not possible and impending stall was indicated prior to entering the trees on the mountain side. Aircraft entered trees and was destroyed on impact with…
- [Accident 20201114014999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014999A.md): Vanartsdalen Scott RV-4 · Milton, FL · Nov 14, 2020 · N311SV · Substantial damage
  > Winds reported on UNICOM as 150 at 9 knots. Pilot with passenger landed on runway 18. During ground roll out, aircraft veered left. Pilot applied right rudder and then more right rudder and brake. Aircraft began to skid to right and left main gear collapsed.…
- [Incident 20201114014899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014899I.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waterford, MI · Nov 14, 2020 · N5337F · Minor damage
  > Aircraft performing CFR part 91 student pilot instruction. After take off student noticed damage on left hand flap. CFI took control of aircraft and returned to kptk. During landing aircraft skidded to a stop on 09 left runway. Lower left hand main landing…
- [Incident 20201114014889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014889I.md): Boeing 737-790 · Yakutat, AK · Nov 14, 2020 · N615AS · Minor damage
  > Left engine nacelle struck bear at approximately 80 knots on landing rollout. Damage limited to engine cowling and included wrinkled skin and dents to side and underside of left engine. Aircraft was flown out of Yakutat (mx ferry) without having to perform…
- [Incident 20201114014729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014729I.md): Cessna 310Q · Parkersburg, WV · Nov 14, 2020 · N7640Q · Minor damage
  > Enroute to destination airport pilot experience a loss of electrical power first noted with alternator warning light. Pilot attempted to reset cb. Pilot contacted indy and was diverted to pkb. During communication with pkb ATC aircraft lost complete…
- [Accident 20201114014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201114014349A.md): Cessna 305A · Ellenville, NY · Nov 14, 2020 · N5179G · Substantial damage
  > Pilot departed runway 22, prior to rotation pilot indicated that the right brake appeared to be dragging. Committed to the departure the pilot rotated and entered the traffic pattern. Pilot reportedly landed on the left side of runway utilizing the left main…
- [Incident 20201113021379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201113021379I.md): San Angelo, TX · Nov 13, 2020 · No damage
  > On November 13, 2020, at approximately 1812, a Q9 predator UAS aircraft, call sign omaha 19,[privacy data omitted], went off the taxiway due to non-commanded steering camera reset, at mathis field airport in San Angelo, Texas (sjt). The aircraft was being…
- [Accident 20201113020459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201113020459A.md): Keystone Height, FL · Nov 13, 2020 · No damage · 1 fatal
  > On November 13, 2020, [privacy data omitted] and two other individuals boarded a C182 aircraft at 42J airport in Keystone heights, Florida for solo skydiving practice. [privacy data omitted] Was recording the event with a digital camera mounted to his helmet.…
- [Incident 20201113019409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201113019409I.md): Cessna 172M · Forty Fort, PA · Nov 13, 2020 · N5207Q · Minor damage
  > The PIC reported the following: the incident occurred on runway 25 at kwbw. While my student was performing the takeoff, the aircraft (N5207Q) reached a speed of approximately 40MPH when we struck a deer running across the runway. Due to the flight being…
- [Accident 20201113017309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201113017309A.md): Air Creation Buggy · Benson, AZ · Nov 13, 2020 · N2764N · Substantial damage
  > The PIC at the time of the accident did not hold a pilot certificate or a student pilot certificate. He stated and provide documentation to show he had 36 hours total time, 6 hours total in the last 90 days and 6 hours total in this make and model aircraft.…
- [Accident 20201113015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201113015169A.md): Cessna 152 · San Bernardnio, CA · Nov 13, 2020 · N757PY · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft departed chino airport (cno), then about 20 NM northeast, lost engine RPM, with insufficient RPM to maintain altitude. Pilot performed a 180 degree turn, then made a forced landing in an area which he was familiar with, as he has flown in that region…
- [Incident 20201112021999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201112021999I.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Oklahoma City, OK · Nov 12, 2020 · N233SW · Minor damage
  > Aircraft was on 3 mile final into okc. Struck bird(s) but landed with no incident and emergency was not declared. Damage reported to radome and other fuselage components on left side of aircraft. No injuries were reported
- [Accident 20201112018679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201112018679A.md): Cessna 182R · Rockwall, TX · Nov 12, 2020 · N7306H · Substantial damage · 2 fatal
  > On November 12, 2020 at approximately 1306 central daylight time, Cessna 182 N7306H impacted a power line and terrain shortly after attempting a go around at Rockwall Municipal Airport (F46). The private pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. The…
- [Incident 20201112018329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201112018329I.md): Richard R Saliers Vans Acft RV-9A · Baldwin, MI · Nov 12, 2020 · N847RS · Minor damage
  > On November 12, 2020 at 1130 local time, a vans RV-9A experimental aircraft, N847RS registered to and operated by a commercial rated pilot, received minor damage during hard landing at the Baldwin municipal airport (7D3) Baldwin, Michigan. Visual…
- [Incident 20201112016449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201112016449I.md): Textron 172S · Columbus, OH · Nov 12, 2020 · N350SU · Minor damage
  > On approach to runway 9R for landing a bird made contact with the left wing leading edge. Landed without issue. Bird was retrieved and determined to be a robin.
- [Accident 20201112015619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201112015619A.md): Maule MX-7-180AC · Moab, UT · Nov 12, 2020 · N721P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot attempted an off field take-off in very uneven surface. Pilot stated that the aircraft bounced several times during attempted takeoff and prop hit the ground in several places before aircraft nosed in to a rise and flipped over onto its top. Passenger…
- [Accident 20201112014849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201112014849A.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Salem, IN · Nov 12, 2020 · N3535A · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2020 at approximately 5:30PM (EST), a single engine Piper PA-22 airplane (N3535A) impacted the landing strip threshold during final approach to a private landing strip adjacent to Salem municipal airport (I83). The pilot (single occupant)…
- [Accident 20201111022169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201111022169A.md): Cessna 177B · Langley, WA · Nov 11, 2020 · N34633 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Aircraft was on instrument flight plan enroute from bellingham, WA (bli) to Boeing field, WA (bfi). While enroute, PIC reported loss of engine power and unable to maintain assigned altitude. ATC gave vectors to aircraft to paine field, WA (pae) and Whidbey…
- [Incident 20201111016009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201111016009I.md): Piper PA-30 · Sna, CA · Nov 11, 2020 · N16TW · Minor damage
  > While the flight instructor (pilot in command) was giving dual flight training to the owner of the aircraft the landing gear would not come down while on approach to John Wayne Airport (Sna). The pilot selected the landing gear down but there was an…
- [Accident 20201111015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201111015419A.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fallbrook, CA · Nov 11, 2020 · N57517 · Substantial damage
  > On November 11, 2020, aircraft N57517, shortly after takeoff from Fallbrook Airpark, Fallbrook, CA. (L18) reported mechanical failure. Pilot attempted to return to the runway, however, landed long and fast overshooting the runway and coming to a complete stop…
- [Accident 20201111014619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201111014619A.md): Trick Trikes Stss · Holden, MO · Nov 11, 2020 · N5152E · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > During climb out from a private airfield, the aircraft rolled left resulting in a stall of the left wing. Left wing stalls. The aircraft impacted the ground coming to rest in a cornfield.
- [Incident 20201110022009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110022009I.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hayward, CA · Nov 10, 2020 · N5062G · No damage
  > Spoke with PIC, he reported he was attempting to land on runway 28L at hwd during his second solo flight. The aircraft bounced and he lost control departing right. No damage to aircraft. He has since received an additional 25 hours of instruction at the…
- [Incident 20201110021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110021699I.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Granbury, TX · Nov 10, 2020 · N9849U · Minor damage
  > Gruman aircraft landed on runway 19 and continued off runway into the grass. Skidmarks in the grass and dirt show the brakes were applied but unable to stop the aircraft which came to it's final resting place in the ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [Incident 20201110017989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110017989I.md): Cessna 210N · Norwood, MA · Nov 10, 2020 · N13C · No damage
  > Tower and video indicates that the aircraft landed long at aproximately the 3000 foot mark on a 4000 foot long runway and departed the hard surface at the end of the runway detroying a threshold light upon departure.
- [Incident 20201110017319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110017319I.md): Moravan Z242L · St. Marys, PA · Nov 10, 2020 · N242JK · Minor damage
  > Pilot encountered bird strike at 04:53 am on 11/10/2020 while at 500 feet on a half mile final to runway 10 at St. Marys Municipal Airport, St. Marys, PA. (Oym) pilot effected a safe landing. Damaged windscreen leaving a hole, approximately six inches in…
- [Accident 20201110015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110015209A.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grass Valley, CA · Nov 10, 2020 · N6380A · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Aircraft being operated for personal flight. Pilot radioed in to ATC that he was experiencing engine problems. The aircraft crashed in a small opening near Grass Valley shortly thereafter.
- [Incident 20201109020699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201109020699I.md): Beech 58 · Malden, MO · Nov 9, 2020 · N628MD · Minor damage
  > During landing flare, the pilot realized that he had neglected to extend the landing gear. He applied back pressure and power, and initiated a go around, but not before the props, flaps, and step contacted the runway. The pilot climbed to a sufficient…
- [Incident 20201109020669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201109020669I.md): Textron B300 · Coatsville, PA · Nov 9, 2020 · N81PA · Minor damage
  > Pilots stated that on landing rollout on runway 29, just passed taxiway ?echo? They saw what looked like a brown blur, heard a bang and felt a thump. Pilots taxied to the ramp with no other issues. Airport personnel found a large deer approximately 100 yards…
- [Accident 20201109015679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201109015679A.md): Mooney M20F · Gilford, NH · Nov 9, 2020 · N3296F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot indicated that on Sunday November 8, 2020 that he had checked the weather for klci airport from internet web site for Monday nov 9,for his departure time around 2:30PM eastern standard time. The pilot indicated weather was clear with light winds in…
- [Accident 20201109015299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201109015299A.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Mesa, AZ · Nov 9, 2020 · N4117H · Substantial damage
  > On 11/09/2020 at 07:20 am aircraft N4117H was taxiing toward the "higley ramp" at Falcon field AZ. When the right hand wing came in contact with the cage of a skip loader that was working inside the barriers near the intersection of 22L and 22R. When the wing…
- [Incident 20201109014819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201109014819I.md): Boeing 737-77Z · Gary, IN · Nov 9, 2020 · N839BA · Minor damage
  > On November 9th, 2020 at 1724 local time N839BA struck a deer while landing on runway 12 at Gary/Chicago International Airport (kgyy), Gary, Indiana. N839BA sustained minor damage. The PIC stated that just as the nose wheel touchdown he saw a flash of an…
- [Incident 20201108021819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108021819I.md): Bell 407 · Loiza, PR · Nov 8, 2020 · N139PD · Minor damage
  > Helicopter orbiting on VFR conditions and in contact with sju tower 4NM east. During the interview, PIC stated that during hover they experienced what appeared to be a loud flapping noise and stiffness in the cyclic and pedals he continued flying sideways to…
- [Accident 20201108020969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108020969A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nov 8, 2020 · N33DW · Substantial damage
  > On November 8 2020 at circleville Ohio airport (cyo) N33DW, a Piper PA-32-300, was taking off from runway 1 when the engine stopped functioning. The pilot who holds an instrument rating turned slightly right into the wind and executed an off field landing in…
- [Incident 20201108019749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108019749I.md): Embraer Executive EMB-505 · Middle River, MD · Nov 8, 2020 · N312GV · Minor damage
  > The PIC was executing a visual approach at night to runway 33 at Martin State Airport using the pvasi for vertical guidance. The aircraft touched down on the 1000 foot markers with the nose gear lowered onto the runway. Approximately one second after the nose…
- [Incident 20201108018719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108018719I.md): Beech E35 · Leesburg, VA · Nov 8, 2020 · N3265C · Minor damage
  > Description: on 11/09/2020 at 0118Z, N3265C was inbound for landing at jyo airport. During landing, the aircraft bounced multiple times and partially collapsed the nose landing gear before coming to a stop on the runway. Investigation revealed the aircraft…
- [Accident 20201108017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108017839A.md): Temco GC-1B · Waukegan, IL · Nov 8, 2020 · N77759 · Substantial damage
  > On November 08, 2020, N77759, a Temco swift GC-1B, was departing runway 23 at Waukegan National Airport (kugn) enroute to ann arbor, Michigan. During the take off roll at approximately 800 feet, the pilot in command (PIC) noticed the tail wheel of the…
- [Accident 20201108014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201108014929A.md): Bell 206A · Raleigh, NC · Nov 8, 2020 · N123NC · Substantial damage
  > Pilot approaching to land at the heliport (3NC2) over the trees flying northeast with the winds variable between 090 and 120. When the pilot was about 300 feet above the ground he began to lose control of the aircraft and was not able to regain control in the…
- [Accident 20201107021689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107021689A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ardmore, OK · Nov 7, 2020 · N331BW · Destroyed
  > On November 7 2020, approximately 08:06 central daylight time, a 1946 Ercoupe, N331BW, operated by [privacy data omitted], under 14 crf part 91, was destroyed in a pasture approximately 4 miles east of Ardmore downtown executive airport. [privacy data…
- [Accident 20201107020582A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107020582A.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Walnut Creek, CA · Nov 7, 2020 · N81KP · Substantial damage
  > Walnut Creek, CA: mid-air collision reported by ntsb/hicks @ 2038PST when N81KP, Schleicher and N18MA, Schleicher collided. N81KP and N18MA gliders collided during flight over mt diablo state park. Pilots of both aircraft ejected
- [Accident 20201107020572A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107020572A.md): Schleicher ASW-20C · Walnut Creek, CA · Nov 7, 2020 · N18MA · Substantial damage
  > Walnut Creek, CA: mid-air collision reported by ntsb/hicks @ 2038PST when N81KP, Schleicher and N18MA, Schleicher collided. N81KP and N18MA gliders collided during flight over mt diablo state park. Pilots of both aircraft ejected
- [Incident 20201107016569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107016569I.md): Beech C90 · Amarillo, TX · Nov 7, 2020 · N500EQ · Minor damage
  > N500EQ was performing a preflight run up on the taxiway parallel to runway 17 at the tradewind airport (tdw). A citation (C525) N70JK was attempting to land on runway 17 but was instead lined up for the parallel taxiway conflicting with N500EQ. The pilot of…
- [Incident 20201107015949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107015949I.md): Cessna 182A · Ellington, CT · Nov 7, 2020 · N6193B · Minor damage
  > On 11/7/2020 aircraft departed 7B9 with 4 jumpers to conduct sky diving operations. Upon reaching the correct position 4500 feet above the drop zone the cabin door was opened and 2 jumpers exited the aircraft. The 3rd jumper with out any warning climbed up on…
- [Accident 20201107015689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107015689A.md): Cessna R172K · Manzinita, OR · Nov 7, 2020 · N1444V · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > After taking off from tillamook airport (tmk), OR, approx 25 miles southwest of the impact site, a witness observed the airplane impact the ocean just short of falcon rock in what the witness described as a controlled descent and flight into the water. An…

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## 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
```

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