# 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 290 of 4,687 · 234,323 reports ## Reports, newest first - [Incident 20200401009599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401009599I.md): Beech F33A · Benton, AR · Apr 1, 2020 · N8143J · Minor damage > Date of incident: 04/02/2020 Aircraft: Beechcraft bonanza F-33A, N8143J On April 2, 2020 during a flight from ksuz to kork at 1500 feet altitude N8143J had a complete avionics failure occur over little rock, AR. Airspace. The pilot had just spoken to little… - [Accident 20200401008949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401008949A.md): Beech M35 · Seguin, TX · Apr 1, 2020 · N9883R · Substantial damage > During normal climb out, pilot observed that #3 cylinder was reading 600 lower than the other 5 at 1000' AGL. When initial power reduction was made, loud exhaust popping was heard and continuous. The pilot decided to return to the airfield having made… - [Incident 20200401005409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401005409I.md): Beech N35 · Bakersfield, CA · Apr 1, 2020 · N1354Z · Minor damage > -This investigation involves a successful emergency landing following an enroute declared emergency and flight diversion following an uncommanded propeller over speed, and loss of RPM control. -The PIC stated that about 1.3 hours into a planned 3.0 hour… - [Accident 20200401003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401003869A.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Flagler, FL · Apr 1, 2020 · N311ER · Substantial damage > During this instructional flight the crew was practicing simulated in-flight engine out procedures. After completing the appropriate procedures the crew established themselves for a single engine approach into runway 29 into Flagler county airport. When the… - [Incident 20200401002979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401002979I.md): MD MD-369D · Lihue, HI · Apr 1, 2020 · N719KV · Minor damage > Helicopter landed on a helicopter pad, engine was shut-off and blades slightly rotating when a gust wing came and one blade hit the tail boom. Pilot stopped the rotation of rotor by hand to prevent the other blades hitting the tail boom. - [Accident 20200401002969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401002969A.md): Cessna 172N · Hollywood, FL · Apr 1, 2020 · N734HF · Destroyed > N734HF, C172, while attempting touch and goes runway 28R at North Perry Airport (hwo), went off the side of the runway and came to rest inverted between runway 28R and taxiway November, 3 on board I passenger and 2 flight crew no injuries aircraft has major… - [Incident 20200401002959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200401002959I.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Grand Island, NE · Apr 1, 2020 · N15537 · Minor damage > The aircraft landed normally on runway 17 at the central Nebraska regional airport at Grand Island, NE. After landing, as the pilot began to apply the brakes near taxiway c exit the right main landing gear lower barrel assembly separated from the upper… - [Accident 20200331004619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200331004619A.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Mar 31, 2020 · N679X · Substantial damage > N679X was taxing on taxiway 10 at kudd when the pilot stated he stated that N679X veered hard left and collided with a truck that was on the taxiway. Left wing tip and parts of left wing were damaged. - [Accident 20200331003969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200331003969A.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Millard, NE · Mar 31, 2020 · N9468W · Substantial damage > Student pilot was on his third solo flight doing a cross country. Pilot departed from Millard, NE (mle) airport flew to columbus, NE (olu) and back to mle. While landing at mle on rwy 12, winds at 180 at 6 knots with variable gusts, pilot landed flat on all… - [Incident 20200331003009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200331003009I.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Birmingham, AL · Mar 31, 2020 · N649DX · No damage > During cruise flight, the pilot noted that the gear had unlocked from the up and locked position and observed a hydraulic low pressure cas message. The pilot diverted to Birmingham international airport, kbhm, where he landed without further incident. - [Accident 20200331002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200331002989A.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Audubon, IA · Mar 31, 2020 · N107EH · Destroyed · 2 fatal > A Robinson R44 ii helicopter flying level at low altitude, 85-90 feet AGL, contacted the bottom two lines of a power transmission, high voltage, line. The lines entangled around the main rotor mast and rotor head, causing the helicopter to crash, killing both… - [Accident 20200330003939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200330003939A.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna, FL · Mar 30, 2020 · N957TC · Substantial damage > Instructor ^vowels^ was monitoring student pilot's attempt at landing on runway 29. First touchdown resulted in a bounce. Instructor's recovery actions were not sufficient and second touchdown resulted in substantial damage to aircraft. - [Incident 20200330003039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200330003039I.md): Tyson Richmond Aventura II · Tampa, FL · Mar 30, 2020 · N241AV · Minor damage > Pilot failed to follow the checklist and did not extend the landing gear prior to landing. - [Incident 20200330003029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200330003029I.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Newport, AR · Mar 30, 2020 · N602PK · Minor damage > N602PK departed Newport Municipal Airport (M19) at approximately 0900 on 30 March, 2020 to dispense grass herbicide approximately 2 miles north of the airport. At approximately 0930, after making several passes over the field dispensing the herbicide, the… - [Accident 20200329006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200329006709A.md): Joseph D Muse P51D Experimental · Mesquite, TX · Mar 29, 2020 · N151JD · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 03/29/2020, at approximately 1516, N151JD, an experimental amateur-built 2/3 scale replica of a P-51D, powered by a chevrolet LS-1 engine running avgas, took off from Mesquite Metro Airport, hqz. Upon liftoff, the pilot initiated a turn to the right. The… - [Incident 20200329006539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200329006539I.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Richmond, VA · Mar 29, 2020 · N353TA · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Holder of both airframe and power plant ratings (cert [privacy data omitted]) was involved with the regulatory deviation. The specific regulatory requirement that was not met was 14 CFR 43.13 (b). The deviation occurred on February 27,… - [Incident 20200329006379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200329006379I.md): Cessna R182 · Smyrna, TN · Mar 29, 2020 · N738PG · Minor damage > The flight originated from murfreesboro airport (mbt). The pilot flew the aircraft for approximately 1.0 hours prior to attempting to land at Smyrna Airport (mqy) on runway 32. The pilot stated that on final approach he noted that the wind had increased since… - [Incident 20200329005109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200329005109I.md): Cessna 172S · Sanford, FL · Mar 29, 2020 · N570ND · Minor damage > Student pilot was conducting solo cross country training flight. On final approach to runway 27R at Sanford airport Florida (sfb) student pilot overcompensated for wind conditions. At a low altitude, the aircraft rolled and the propeller and right wing struck… - [Accident 20200329003169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200329003169A.md): Cessna 172N · Sedona, AZ · Mar 29, 2020 · N172FG · Substantial damage > On 29 March 2020 at about 1142AM AZ time. A Cessna 172-N model, tail N172FG, after touch down on runway 21 at sez Sedona Airport, the aircraft experienced a cross wind landing that induced a side load on the nose landing gear causing the gear to fail due to… - [Incident 20200329003049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200329003049I.md): Embraer ERJ-170-200LR · Winchester, VA · Mar 29, 2020 · N736YX · No damage > At approximately 1925Z, RPA3551, mci-iad, encountered moderate and severe turbulence during descent approximately 50NM northwest of the dulles international airport, VA. The captain could see a culmulus cloud deck below the aircraft on their descent path.… - [Incident 20200328003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200328003069I.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Asotin, WA · Mar 28, 2020 · N71899 · Minor damage > During the roll out phase of landing the aircraft went beyond the normal use portion of the grass runway. Once the aircraft encountered soft ground the main tires dug in the ground and the aircraft fliped over at a slow speed and sustained minor damage. - [Incident 20200328003059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200328003059I.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mesa, AZ · Mar 28, 2020 · N924SM · Minor damage > PIC statement of events: It was a function check flight after taking ownership of the aircraft. I started with an engine runup and high speed taxi to check instruments and power settings. Then a normal takeoff leaving the gear down in the pattern and returned… - [Accident 20200328000879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200328000879A.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hurricane, UT · Mar 28, 2020 · N7997N · Substantial damage > Crashed just off end of runway just after departure, just after engine sputtered and cut out. PIC stated, run-up was normal, with a mag drop well within Rotax requirements. PIC stated engine ran smooth both on taxi, run-up and take off roll. PIC stated engine… - [Accident 20200327009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327009259A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Opalocka, FL · Mar 27, 2020 · N516DT · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to extend the gear prior to landing. Aircraft lower surface contacted the runway. Pilot was able to get aircraft back into the air. Pilot then made another approach to landing with the gear down and landed successfully. Lower surface of the… - [Accident 20200327004479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327004479A.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Stow, MA · Mar 27, 2020 · N586C · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he was attempting to land runway 3 at 6B6, winds reported 12KTS, gust to 21 from 340. Upon touch down the aircraft veered to the left. He attempted to correct to centerline with no results. He attempted to re-apply power to abort the landing, the… - [Incident 20200327003979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327003979I.md): Cessna 172R · Pompano Beach, FL · Mar 27, 2020 · N29AF · Minor damage > At approximately 1940Z the training flight departed on runway 10. At approximately 150FT the instructor and student felt an impact on the right wing. The instructor took control of the airplane and they noticed damage on the right wing. There were a few… - [Incident 20200327003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327003919I.md): Griggs Sam Sport Trainer · Stoneville, NC · Mar 27, 2020 · N926SG · Minor damage > The pilot started his takeoff roll in the grassy area between the runway and the parallel taxiway. When the pilot lifted the tail, he noted the aircraft started to veer toward the PAPI lights. The pilot attempted to correct the direction of the aircraft, but… - [Accident 20200327003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327003079A.md): Selby George P Sportsman 2+2 · Wasilla, AK · Mar 27, 2020 · N5045X · Substantial damage > On March 27th,2020,N5045X operated by [privacy data omitted] lost directional control during takeoff. The left wing contacted trees along the north side of the runway and stopped the aircraft flight. The landing gear,fuselage and wings were substantially… - [Accident 20200327000809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327000809A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fairbanks, AK · Mar 27, 2020 · N1409X · Substantial damage > Pilot reported weather indicates crosswind and gust conditions were a primary contributor to the accident. Pilot reported crosswind of 6KTS gusting to 21KTS; pilot indicated gusts caused the aircraft to veer to the left. Historical weather data did not… - [Incident 20200326004889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200326004889I.md): Flight Design Ctls · Georgetown, KY · Mar 26, 2020 · N890YB · Minor damage > After competing two full stop landings and upon landing for the third time a wind gust pushed the aircraft into a runway light. The light deflected into the undercarriage damaging the composite structure. The airport was closed, but the pilot notified airport… - [Incident 20200326003139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200326003139I.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Boca Raton, FL · Mar 26, 2020 · N246JB · Minor damage > On Thursday, March 26, 2020 [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command(PIC) on aircraft N246JB. On approach to rwy 23 at kbct he became distracted by explaining a lot of things to a passenger who was with him on his first flight in a general aviation… - [Incident 20200326003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200326003089I.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mankato, MN · Mar 26, 2020 · N286MK · Minor damage > Kmkt, rwy 33, N286MK was being flown by a student pilot PIC going out for his first solo. Winds were 180/03 so relatively calm, but left quartering tailwind. Solo PIC landed the aircraft on rwy 33 but as he was rolling out the plane started veering right… - [Incident 20200326000169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200326000169I.md): Mooney M20J · Denmark, TN · Mar 26, 2020 · N31DL · Minor damage > Aircraft engine lost power in cruise flight. Aircraft made forced landing in a field. No injuries. Minor aircraft damage. - [Accident 20200325007489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200325007489A.md): Cessna 150E · Mckinney, TX · Mar 25, 2020 · N4729U · Substantial damage > On April 25, 2020 at 1830 CDT, a Cessna 150E, N4729U owned by [privacy data omitted], while on a familiarization flight was involved in an accident. The flight originated at Aero Country Airport (T31), Mckinney, TX, enroute to sherman municipal (kswi),… - [Accident 20200325005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200325005679A.md): Cessna T210N · Midlothian, TX · Mar 25, 2020 · N5553C · Destroyed > On March 25, 2020 at approximately 1655 CDT, a 1979 Cessna T210 n, registration number N5553C, attempted to take off from runway 18 at mid-way airport (jwy). At approximately 100 feet AGL, engine lost power and descended abruptly. Aircraft struck the ground… - [Incident 20200324020409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200324020409I.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Wadsworth, TX · Mar 24, 2020 · N603HP · Minor damage > Pilot was on a swath run over a field in south Texas when he saw a tree in his path. The pilot attempted to pull up over the tree but ended up hitting it causing minor damage to his aircraft. - [Incident 20200324003109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200324003109I.md): North American Navion · Palm City, FL · Mar 24, 2020 · N8927H · Minor damage > On March 24, 2020, at approximately 1444 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N8927H, experienced an engine power loss and made an emergency landing in an undeveloped residential development that was under construction approximately 6.5 miles due… - [Incident 20200324000969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200324000969I.md): Cessna 172M · Anchorage, AK · Mar 24, 2020 · N13205 · Minor damage > Statement given by the pilot in command: I arrived at the airport with the intent of taking some friends on a flight to knick glacier. When I arrived, I did a full preflight check. I kept the plane heater plug in to maximize the temperature on the engine oil… - [Incident 20200323004109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200323004109I.md): Harris David M Vans RV-7A · Barstow, CA · Mar 23, 2020 · N47HM · No damage > On March 24, 2020 experimental aircraft N47HM was forced to make a precautionary landing on the mohave river approximately 10 miles south of the Barstow CA area. The aircraft was in the first ten hours of the mandatory test flight phase after completion and… - [Accident 20200323003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200323003129A.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Atlantic Ocean, NC · Mar 23, 2020 · N899ZZ · Destroyed · 2 fatal > N899ZZ departed klro mount pleasant regional airport in south carolina at 23:50 zulu on March 23, 2020, inbound to kmrh michael j smith field airport in beaufort NC. N899ZZ was on an IFR flight plan cruising at 5000 feet MSL (mean sea level). The flight path… - [Incident 20200323003119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200323003119I.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Boca Raton, FL · Mar 23, 2020 · N43034 · Minor damage > Part 141 operation, FAA 141 certificate 9PTS035L pilot training center from lantana academy satellite center operating Piper PA-34-200, N43034, during night preforming full stop landing on runway 5 at Boca Raton Airport (bct) with a certified flight… - [Incident 20200322006549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322006549I.md): Beech 58P · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Mar 22, 2020 · N84PE · Minor damage > The pilot utilized a battery operated hand tow bar to move the aircraft prior to a planned local flight in the Mammoth Lakes, California area. The tow bar was never disconnected after moving the aircraft. The pilot then started, taxied, and departed runway 09… - [Incident 20200322006399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322006399I.md): Piper PA-30 · Glendale, AZ · Mar 22, 2020 · N84JS · Minor damage > While conducting multi engine flight training operations at Glendale municipal airport, the CFI and student were setting up for a simulated single engine approach for landing on rwy 01. The aircraft was landed on rwy 01 with the gear retracted. - [Incident 20200322006389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322006389I.md): Beech A36 · Lebanon, TN · Mar 22, 2020 · N36DY · Minor damage > On 3/22/2020, the pilot and registered owner of N36DY failed to extend the landing gear during his approach and landing at Lebanon Municipal Airport (M54). He stated that the landing gear alarm was sounding during his approach. However, he did not heed its… - [Accident 20200322001729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322001729A.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisville, MI · Mar 22, 2020 · N3451T · Substantial damage > On March 22, 2020 at 1300 local time, a Cessna CE-177 aircraft, N3451T, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage when it collided with trees following a loss of directional control while landing runway 21 at the Harrisville… - [Incident 20200322001299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322001299I.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Edgewood, NM · Mar 22, 2020 · N4526A · Minor damage > On March 22, 2020, a 1956 Piper PA-22-150, N4526A, registered to [privacy data omitted], experienced a landing gear system malfunction while attempting to land at sandia airpark estates, Edgewood, new Mexico, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20200322001279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322001279A.md): Cessna 175A · Soldotna, AK · Mar 22, 2020 · N7023E · Substantial damage > On March 22, 2020 at 1220 local time, N7023E, a Cessna 175A, received substantial damage when it flipped over during landing on a snow covered ski runway at Soldotna, AK (sxq). The pilot was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the accident… - [Accident 20200322001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322001269A.md): Bower Robert C Challenger II · Lettsworth, LA · Mar 22, 2020 · N6138Z · Substantial damage > At approximately 1630L on March 22, 2020, N6138Z (light sport Challenger II), serial number CH2-0997-R-1657 was attempting to land on a private airstrip in Lettsworth, Louisiana. During the landing, wind caused the pilot to abort the landing. While trying to… - [Incident 20200322001259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322001259I.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, FL · Mar 22, 2020 · N733SK · Minor damage > Student pilot on his first solo cross country was cleared to land runway 9C at Sanford. Student felt the need to correct for gusty winds on short final. On landing, directional control was lost and student hit the runway edge light, causing slight damage to… - [Incident 20200322000729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200322000729I.md): Spellman Daniel L RV-8A · Watkins, CO · Mar 22, 2020 · N537RV · Minor damage > During landing roll out cross wind gust at low aircraft speed, pushed aircraft off the right side of runway. Aircraft struck 5000 feet remaining marker sign. Damage to wing and sign are minimal. Aircraft became stuck in mud. Aircraft towed out of mud and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/incident.md?page=291 ## 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=290 --- 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.