# 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 285 of 4,687 · 234,323 reports ## Reports, newest first - [Accident 20200520008729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520008729A.md): Cessna 172S · Fullerton, CA · May 20, 2020 · N4000X · Substantial damage > The airplane was stolen from the chino airport by a non-certificated individual. The individual who stole the airplane conducted a straight in to runway 24. The aircraft made several touchdowns on the runway surface before fully landing on the runway past… - [Incident 20200520006929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520006929I.md): Piper PA-31-325 · San Luis Obispo, CA · May 20, 2020 · N300CN · Minor damage > Airman mismanaged gear and landed on rwy 29 with gear up. Aircraft sustained prop, flap, and underbelly damage and then notified ATC of a go-around. Second landing uneventful. - [Accident 20200520006919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520006919A.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Santa Maria, CA · May 20, 2020 · N883PJ · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 20, 2020, at 1042 PDT, N883PJ, s/n 1217 a Cirrus SR20 aircraft crashed and sustained substantial damage 2 miles southeast of the Santa Maria Municipal Airport (smx) into a school yard located at [privacy data omitted], Santa Maria, CA. Resulting in… - [Accident 20200520006899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520006899A.md): Bell OH-58A · West Branch, MI · May 20, 2020 · N153SA · Substantial damage > On may 20, 2020 at 0933 local time, a Bell helicopter, inc. OH-58A aircraft, N153SA, registered to and operated by a commercial rated pilot, received substantial damage during a precautionary autorotation near the town of West Branch, Michigan. Visual… - [Accident 20200520006889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520006889A.md): Cessna R172K · Lino Lakes, MN · May 20, 2020 · N612R · Substantial damage > 2020-05-20 N612R Cessna 172 equipped with floats, flipped inverted while attempting to takeoff from the Surfside sea base on rice lake. There were two pilots on board, the PIC who was a private pilot ses and a CFI who was also ses. The PIC was the sole… - [Accident 20200520001039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200520001039A.md): Cessna T206H · Center, TX · May 20, 2020 · N51610 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On may 20, 2020, at approximately 22:30 central standard time (CST) the reporting inspector arrived to the accident site accompanied by inspector [privacy data omitted]. We spoke with the Texas department of public safety (tx-dps) officer guarding the… - [Accident 20200519021539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519021539A.md): Boeing 737-8Q8 · Victorville, CA · May 19, 2020 · N820TJ · Substantial damage > On may 19, 2020, [privacy data omitted] flight 3518, a Boeing B737-800, N820TJ, was climbing through about 8,000 feet when the flight crew heard a loud bang but the systems and engine indications remained normal. The flight crew elected to continue to san… - [Incident 20200519007439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519007439I.md): Flight Design Ctls · Benton, AR · May 19, 2020 · N234Z · Minor damage > The pilot stated that after landing on runway 2 he turned onto taxiway when a white-gray smoke started coming out of the passenger-side instrument panel with the distinct smell of an electrical fire. The pilot shutoff electrical power and the smoke stopped.… - [Accident 20200519006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519006859A.md): Rhoads Larry E Sopwith Baby · Lee'S Summit, MO · May 19, 2020 · N41LR · Substantial damage > On may 19, 2020 at or around 1645 while attempting initial takeoff in N41LR, an experimental wwi replica aircraft, the pilot states he experienced a severe ground loop which resulted in damage to the aircraft. The pilot completed his takeoff checklist prior… - [Incident 20200519006279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519006279I.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Myers, FL · May 19, 2020 · N91PF · Minor damage > While performing first solo flight, and trying to correct left drift of aircraft, student pilot upon landing applied brakes with only right tire on runway, which caused the aircraft to nose down and propeller struck runway. The aircraft then settled back… - [Accident 20200519006259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519006259A.md): Cessna 501 · Houston, TX · May 19, 2020 · N501KM · Substantial damage > Main landing gear selected down at or about 3 mile final, indicator revealed unsafe gear, controller and swa crew reported to PIC, gear down, the PIC elected to continue with landing after executing emergency extension maneuvers. At touch down the l/h MLG… - [Incident 20200519002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519002119I.md): Beech D-50 · Lees Summit, MO · May 19, 2020 · N814JE · Minor damage > The pilot stated he lost thrust from the left engine during the approach to land on runway 36 at Lee'S Summit Municipal Airport (lxt). The pilot further stated he pushed the throttles forward in an attempt to increase thrust and arrest the decent but the left… - [Incident 20200518010419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200518010419I.md): Bertram David G Veloctiy XL RG · Mckinney, TX · May 18, 2020 · N350TX · No damage > Returning from check flight for an auto pilot he just installed. Cleared for down wind. Turned left for base to land runway 18, completed landing checks. Turned final at 4 miles, all normal till landing. Gear up landing, skidded off runway shut all power and… - [Incident 20200518008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200518008199I.md): Cessna 172M · May 18, 2020 · N1273U · No damage > Aircraft was enroute from ruby star airport (14AZ) to falcon field at approximately 6500 ft MSL when the engine began running rough and oil covered the windshield. The pilot stated the engine began to shudder & then it got quiet. The pilot reported ?mayday?… - [Accident 20200518006769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200518006769A.md): Beech F90 · Knoxville, TN · May 18, 2020 · N960V · Substantial damage > After takeoff the PIC discovered the landing gear was stuck in transit mode and tried to extend them with the hand pump, but to no avail. After several flyby's of the air control tower the PIC elected to land the aircraft with gear partially retracted and… - [Incident 20200518000869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200518000869I.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Charleston, WV · May 18, 2020 · N787MK · Minor damage > The following statement is made to the best of my knowledge. Please contact me should you have questions. On 17 may 2020 as pilot in command of Cirrus 787MK serial number 1300 during IFR flight from kclt to kcrw operating under CFR part 91 with one employee… - [Accident 20200517009849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200517009849A.md): Beech J35 · Cascade Locks, OR · May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damage > Pilot departed the troutdale airport (ttd) at 11:15 for the purpose of a "pleasure flight". About 20 minutes into the flight, the pilot did a low approach to runway 24 at Cascade Locks heading towards the river. Upon beginning the climb out, the engine lost… - [Accident 20200517000909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200517000909A.md): Cessna 185 · Winifred, MT · May 17, 2020 · N185 · Substantial damage > While attempting to land on an un-improved runway, the pilot bounced twice and drifted to the right due to a gust of wind. The pilot input Left rudder but could not re-center the aircraft on the runway prior to hitting a tree with the right wing. The aircaft… - [Incident 20200516020829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516020829I.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Atlanta, GA · May 16, 2020 · N74092 · Minor damage > N74092...a Grumman tiger touched down at pdk on rwy 21R.....when the pilot([privacy data omitted]) depressed the brakes, one of the brakes went all the way to the floor....the aircraft swerved off the runway going down in a ditch...no injuries...aircraft had… - [Accident 20200516011229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516011229A.md): Vaughn James Keith Challenger Special · Clarksville, TN · May 16, 2020 · N97KV · Substantial damage > 8:30 Am in the morning, departed TN23 titan field. They flew the challenger airplane for approximately 30 minutes then decided to come in for a landing. They flew their approach down the river on a tight base for runway 13 and planned to do a low approach… - [Incident 20200516009409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516009409I.md): Cessna 140 · Lubbock, TX · May 16, 2020 · N3725V · Substantial damage > On may 16, 2020 at 1400 local time, approximately, a 1948 Cessna CE-140) aircraft bearing registration number N3725V, registered to a private owner ground looped at the Lubbock executive airpark, in Lubbock, Texas (F82). The aircraft was being operated,… - [Accident 20200516009139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516009139A.md): Airbus A-330-243F · Cincinnati, OH · May 16, 2020 · No damage > On the morning of may 16, 2020, a towing accident occurred at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky international airport. An aircraft operated by european air transport leipzig gmbh, bearing registration d-almd, an Airbus A330-243F, had arrived at cvg as flight… - [Accident 20200516006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516006839A.md): Piper PA-18 · Farewell, AK · May 16, 2020 · N5478H · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted takeoff from runway 11 at Hinkes remote private airstrip 56AK and encountered wind gust during rotation. Right wing lifted upward causing aircraft to veer into trees situated along left side of runway. Prior to takeoff from birchwood airport,… - [Accident 20200516006509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516006509A.md): Cessna/Air Repair 305F · Oxford, CT · May 16, 2020 · N60537 · Substantial damage > Pilot over controlled during a skid during the landing roll out, causing a subsequent ground loop. The ground loop resulted in damage to the left wingtip and aileron. The aircraft nosed over and came to rest on the propeller which caused damage to all three… - [Accident 20200516006249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516006249A.md): Rotorway 162F · Rochester, IN · May 16, 2020 · N311RM · Substantial damage > On may 16, 2020, at approximately 19:10 local time (23:10 zulu). A Rotorway 162F experimental helicopter, piloted by [privacy data omitted], a commercially rated rotorcraft pilot, experienced a dynamic roll-over while attempting to hover in gusty wind… - [Incident 20200516003419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516003419I.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Salinas, CA · May 16, 2020 · N223X · Minor damage > Salinas, CA (sns): N223X, PA34, made a gear-up landing on runway 31. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: minor. - [Accident 20200516000989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200516000989A.md): Thomas P Neal Zodiac CH 650 · Carthage, NC · May 16, 2020 · N149WF · Minor damage > N149WF was attempting to land on runway 13 at BQ1. The pilot stated that he touched down with too much airspeed and could not stop the aircraft on the remaining runway. A go around was not attempted. - [Accident 20200515021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515021269A.md): San Angelo, TX · May 15, 2020 · Destroyed > On may 15, 2020, at 1026 CDT, a MQ9 dash 7 predator b unmanned aircraft system (UAS) aircraft bearing cbp 213 markings was operated by [privacy data omitted]. The UAS, call sign omaha 21, touched nose first during landing on mathis field runway 18 at San… - [Incident 20200515020819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515020819I.md): Sportflight Talon X/P · Cleveland, GA · May 15, 2020 · N116TF · Minor damage > N116TF began t/o after runup procedures at Mtn Airpark....after breaking ground the engine began to sputter...the pilot put the aircraft back on the ground but was going too fast and over ran the runway....crossing a road and coming to rest in a kudzoo… - [Accident 20200515009959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515009959A.md): American AA-1A · Blythe, CA · May 15, 2020 · N12YT · Substantial damage > After making a fuel stop at Blythe airport, N12YT, a RV7, crashed after take off from runway 08. The pilot, the sole person onboard sustained serious injuries. The pilot reported that he noticed a loss of airspeed and power during the takeoff climb which… - [Incident 20200515009049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515009049I.md): Downer 14-19-3 · New Bern, NC · May 15, 2020 · N7649E · Minor damage > The pilot initiated a normal landing and verified the landing gear was down and locked with the 3 green lights. The aircraft was also configured to land with full flaps extended. The pilot touched down softly. During the role out the pilot felt the airplane… - [Incident 20200515007039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515007039I.md): Cessna A185F · Anchorage, AK · May 15, 2020 · N53092 · Minor damage > Upon landing at the lake Hood Gravel strip, during the roll out phase the pilot discovered the right brake was totally inoperative, and the left brake was operational. The pilot attempted to quickly add power to straighten out by using right rudder input. The… - [Accident 20200515007029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515007029A.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Rogersville, TN · May 15, 2020 · N3956H · Destroyed · 1 fatal > At approximately 1809Z, N3956H an Ercoupe model 415CD, departed Hawkins County (rvn) Tennessee (Rogersville, TN). Piloted by the private pilot/owner [privacy data omitted]. After a short sighting flight, 20 to 30 minutes, the aircraft returned to home… - [Incident 20200515006689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515006689I.md): Airbus A320-251N · Orlando, FL · May 15, 2020 · N336FR · Substantial damage > Once fft 1094 arrived at isp pilot ground inspection revealed damaged inlet cowl components an 1st stage fan blade 1EA. - [Accident 20200515006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515006239A.md): Aviat A-1B · Guntersville, AL · May 15, 2020 · N990HP · Substantial damage > On may 15, 2020, pilot was practicing water landings on lake Guntersville. Pilot had already completed several successful landings. During the landing phase of his last intended landing, the pilot became distracted and failed to raise his landing gear prior… - [Accident 20200515005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515005059A.md): Cessna P210N · Burlington, WI · May 15, 2020 · N1JA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 15, 2020 at 1830 CDT, N1JA a Cessna P210 was destroyed when it descended into trees while on final approach to runway 29 to Burlington Municipal Airport (kbuu), Burlington, Wisconsin. The pilot in command was [privacy data omitted] holder of commercial… - [Incident 20200515005049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515005049I.md): Miller Douglas A Avid MK IV · May 15, 2020 · N583DM · Minor damage > The pilot and one passenger were leaving the airstrip after a morning of fishing. The aircraft was departing to the southeast. During the take-off roll the pilot, who due to the narrowness of the strip and the lack of visibility over the nose of the aircraft… - [Accident 20200515004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515004859A.md): Cessna 120 · Chatham, IL · May 15, 2020 · N120MZ · Substantial damage > On may 15, 2020 at approximately 15:20 central daylight time (CDT), an Cessna 120 aircraft, N120MZ, registered to an individual and operated by a private pilot with a tailwheel endorsement, received substantial damage when it collided with the terrain in a… - [Accident 20200515004849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515004849A.md): Cessna 172M · Colchester, IL · May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he departed IL84 (Douglas private airport) in N92036, a Cessna 172M, to purchase fuel at the macomb municipal airport (kmqb). The pilot stated, approximately 15 minutes after departure the aircraft's engine quit. The Cessna 172 impacted trees… - [Incident 20200515001089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515001089I.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · El Reno, OK · May 15, 2020 · N4292S · Minor damage > On may 15, 2020, at approximately 12:15 p.m., a rated private pilot landed on runway 35 at the El Reno municipal airport with the landing gear retracted. The aircraft received minor damage. The pilot was uninjured. There were no passengers on board the… - [Accident 20200515000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515000919A.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · May 15, 2020 · N323DH · Substantial damage > Aircraft ground looped after touchdown. - [Accident 20200514010929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200514010929A.md): Cessna 172P · Tanque Verde, AZ · May 14, 2020 · N63931 · Substantial damage > 08/03/2020 - Keys were received by storage facility and they are going to try to run the aircraft this week- rlw 07/13/2020 - Received the keys to the aircraft for the owner today, I am going to attempt to get the aircraft ran by the facility that is storing… - [Accident 20200514006749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200514006749A.md): Cessna A185F · Nuiqsut, AK · May 14, 2020 · N5454E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Facts gathered for this narrative were derived from the passenger (pax) on the flight. The pilot in command (PIC) was fatality injured in this accident. Flight was operated under 14 CFR part 135 with intended purpose to retrieve water/snow monitoring… - [Incident 20200514006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200514006349I.md): Navion Navion A · Palm Coast, FL · May 14, 2020 · N4808K · Minor damage > Palm Coast, FL (fin): airplane experienced a propeller strike during Landing. Aircraft taxied to the ramp. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 05/14/2020 1814Z (delayed notification). Actual aircraft is N4808K (8020-9 incorrect). During a touch… - [Accident 20200514006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200514006229A.md): Bell OH-58C · Livingston, NY · May 14, 2020 · N183MP · Substantial damage > On 05-14-2020 at approximately 03:30 am EST, while en-route to its destination in the town of Livingston, new york, a Bell OH-58C helicopter N183MP S/N71-20666 certificated in the experimental exhibition category, contacted a dense row of trees resulting in… - [Incident 20200514006219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200514006219I.md): Hart Larry T Rans 6ES Coyote II · Moundridge, KS · May 14, 2020 · N614JS · Minor damage > During an instructional flight, shortly after rotation off of runway 17 at Moundridge airport in the rans S-6, the aircraft began to roll left due to a gust of wind from the right. The instructor attempted to counter the roll but was unsuccessful. An attempt… - [Accident 20200513005739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200513005739A.md): Mooney M20J · Phoenix, AZ · May 13, 2020 · N201HH · Substantial damage > I noticed an oil leak from the propeller hub-to-blade seal on one of the two blades. Santa monica propeller (smp) overhauled both propeller and governor. Multiple ground run ups and prop governor adjustments failed to achieve the 2700 RPM take off spec for… - [Incident 20200513005599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200513005599I.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Miami, FL · May 13, 2020 · N134DS · Minor damage > Student pilot was performing touch and go's. during approach to runway L9, student pilot retracted landing gear by mistake causing aircraft to nosedive into runway. - [Incident 20200513005499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200513005499I.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Madisonville, TN · May 13, 2020 · N2903T · Minor damage > On may 13, 2020 pilot [privacy data omitted] who was the only soul onboard was flying N2903T in VMC conditions. [privacy data omitted] States that he was out familiarizing himself with the GPS functions for upcoming instrument training for his IFR rating.… - [Incident 20200513005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200513005069I.md): Beech A36TC · Madera, CA · May 13, 2020 · N136TC · Minor damage > On landing rollout on rwy 30, the nose landing gear collapsed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/incident.md?page=286 ## 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=285 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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