# 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 491 of 4,687 · 234,323 reports ## Reports, newest first - [Accident 20160320009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320009639A.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Pflugerville, TX · Mar 20, 2016 · N975MA · Substantial damage > On 03/20/2016, aircraft N975MA, Piper pa 46-350P lost control while on approach touchdown at Pflugerville, TX (kedc). Pilot was 20 miles out and announced his arrival for right base 31 full stop. The aircraft encountered a hard landing and veered to the left… - [Incident 20160320004429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320004429I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Akron, CO · Mar 20, 2016 · N6329R · Minor damage > On March 20, 2016 at approximately 1345 local (MDT), N6329R, a Piper PA-28-140 departed the north side of runway 29 at Akron, Colorado. The aircraft came to rest atop a small mound of dirt. No damage to the airframe was noted. The propeller made contact with… - [Incident 20160320003599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320003599I.md): Beech P35 · Santa Fe, NM · Mar 20, 2016 · N1568Z · No damage > The pilot departed belen (E80) on a personal flight to Santa Fe (saf). The pilot made a practice approach to rwy 2, low approach and was directed to the saf VOR to hold. During the hold the engine started to surge and the pilot noticed no oil pressure. The… - [Incident 20160320003219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320003219I.md): Cessna 172N · Austin, TX · Mar 20, 2016 · N739HH · No damage > N739HH, C172, lost control when unsecure seat moved back during takeoff. On Sunday mar 20, 2016 pilot was given clearance to takeoff from kaus. When pilot initiated throttle left seat moved back and did not catch rails. Pilot could not reach rudder pedals and… - [Accident 20160320002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320002299A.md): Cessna 172R · Nashville, TN · Mar 20, 2016 · N118ET · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land with a crosswind of approximately 14 knots from the left. During the flare, the aircraft drifted to the right of the centerline of the runway prior to touchdown, and the pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around the… - [Incident 20160319002829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160319002829I.md): Cessna 525B · Philadelphia, PA · Mar 19, 2016 · N779JS · Minor damage > #2 Engine fire light illuminated, pilot reduced power and iniciated engine shut down unable to validate warning. Aircraft landed at phl. Mechanics found a bleed air line disconnected. Pilot performed emergancy landing at phl with no additional faults. - [Accident 20160319002009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160319002009A.md): Cessna 210L · Myrtle Beach, SC · Mar 19, 2016 · N59196 · Substantial damage > On March 19, 2016, at 1020 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 210L, N59196, sustained substantial damage when the main landing gear collapsed during a precautionary landing at the Myrtle Beach International Airport (myr), Myrtle Beach, south carolina. The… - [Accident 20160318008119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318008119A.md): Mooney M20C · Wichita, KS · Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed on the return leg with full fuel, 52 gallons. During the previous 3.6 hour flight the aircrafts fuel usage was 10.3 gallons per hour, as evidenced by the fuel purchase receipt. The aircrafts return flight duration was approximately 4… - [Incident 20160318007489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318007489I.md): Cessna T182T · Wappinger Falls, NY · Mar 18, 2016 · N6251A · Minor damage > On March 18, 2016, it was reported a Cessna 182, registration number N6251A, was forced to return to kpou shortly after take off due what he believed was an autopilot problem. During the attempt to land, the aircraft ballooned on touchdown on runway 33. The… - [Accident 20160318004419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318004419A.md): Beech 58 · Huntsville, AL · Mar 18, 2016 · N358CB · Substantial damage > Aircraft was conducting touch and go approaches. On this particular approach, the aircraft touched down on the runway without the landing gear being extended. - [Accident 20160318004199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318004199A.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Longview, TX · Mar 18, 2016 · N9582L · Destroyed > The aircraft departed runway 13 at East Side Airport. Poor visibility was encountered due to inadvertant flight from VFR to IFR conditions. Pilot made multiple turns attempting to land the aircraft back onto airport property but stalled the aircraft into a… - [Accident 20160318002719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318002719A.md): Cessna 340A · Tampa, FL · Mar 18, 2016 · N6239X · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On March 18, 2016, about 1135 eastern time (EST), aircraft N6239X, Cessna 340A, crashed during takeoff roll from peter o'night airport, Tampa, Florida. Video provided by the airport management indicated that the pilot of N6239X was trying to avoid a Cessna… - [Incident 20160318002579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318002579I.md): Terry Butler/Vans RV-10 · Medford, OR · Mar 18, 2016 · N1953S · Minor damage > Pilot side cabin entrance door opened at takeoff rotation. The doorwas ripped from the hinges and landed on the ground at the approach end of runway 14. Pilot continued flight to prineville. Or (S39) and landed without further incident. - [Incident 20160318002339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318002339I.md): Cessna 172L · Siler City Airp, NC · Mar 18, 2016 · N3899Q · Minor damage > On March 18, 2016, [privacy data omitted] on a solo cross country flight from concord, NC regional airport (kjqf) to Siler City, NC (kscr) landed with a right crosswind on runway 04. [privacy data omitted] Did not have enough crab and in an attempt to… - [Accident 20160318002019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318002019A.md): Barnes Thomas A Vans RV-6 · Bolingbrook, IL · Mar 18, 2016 · N442TB · Minor damage > During take off roll from Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook, IL, the aircraft swerved 20 degrees left as extra power was applied prior to vr. PIC tried to regain centerline but overcompensated to the right and then to the left. The aircraft departed… - [Accident 20160317007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160317007549A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Riverside, CA · Mar 17, 2016 · N9076U · Destroyed > This was the student pilot?s first solo which was supervised by his flight instructor. The student was making left traffic to the approach end of runway 16 at Riverside Municipal Airport (ral). On the first traffic pattern after being released by CFI for his… - [Incident 20160317007499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160317007499I.md): Beech A36 · San Bernardino, CA · Mar 17, 2016 · N3864C · Substantial damage > N3684C approach to rwy 24 at ksbd was warned of helicopter traffic, lost track of checklist and landed gear up on rwy 24. No injuries reported. - [Incident 20160317002569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160317002569I.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Macon, MO · Mar 17, 2016 · N5293Y · Minor damage > During approach to landing on runway 20 at K89, the aircraft bounced and started to porpoise after contacting the runway surface. As a result of the aircraft porpoise, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft slid to a stop on the runway. Significant… - [Incident 20160317002449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160317002449I.md): Cameron Balloons US N-105 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Mar 17, 2016 · N4501Y · Minor damage > On March 17th, 2016 at approximately 10:00 a.m. local, N4501Y, a Cameron balloon made contact with a residential power line on approach to landing west of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The electricity discharged enough to cause a small burn to the basket before… - [Incident 20160316005719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160316005719I.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Addison, TX · Mar 16, 2016 · N378PS · Minor damage > On 03/16/2016 at 1700 CST, a Czech sport Piper Sport, N378PS, s/n: P1001078 owned by vft aviation, LLC, [privacy data omitted], departed ADS runway 15 lost power on takeoff climbout at approximately 500 ft. [privacy data omitted] Landed straight ahead on… - [Incident 20160316003979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160316003979I.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salinas, CA · Mar 16, 2016 · N98198 · Minor damage > Pilot stated that during straight and level flight, at 1,000 feet altitude, he reduced the throttle to idle. The engine came to a complete stop. Pilot stated that he had no way to restart the engine in flight because the airplane has no electrical system or… - [Incident 20160316003049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160316003049I.md): Cessna 310I · Lake Charles, LA · Mar 16, 2016 · N8151M · Minor damage > Departed jennings, LA approximately 6:40 pm. Pilot noticed nose gear was not fully retracted. Pilot opted to go to Lake Charles. Lake Charles Regional verified mains were down and nose gear unsafe. Pilot made landing at Lake Charles, nose gear collapsed on… - [Incident 20160316002709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160316002709I.md): Aero Vodochody L39C · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Mar 16, 2016 · N57XX · Minor damage > Aircraft was inbound nw, 11 NM, from fxe when the pilot reported to ATC an engine malfuction, declared emergency and that he was "going down". Pilot reported a loud bang and engine shutdown. Aircraft landed on a dirt road / levee near the everglades. No… - [Accident 20160316002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160316002179A.md): Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I · Erwin, NC · Mar 16, 2016 · N8109E · Destroyed > Pilot in command began take off roll with a crosswind from his left. The aircraft began drifting to the right side of the runway. The pilot raised the tail, and just afterward lost control of the aircraft. The left wingtip, nose, and right wingtip contacted… - [Accident 20160315008742A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160315008742A.md): Goodyear FG1D · Midland, TX · Mar 15, 2016 · N209TW · Substantial damage > N8280K (zero) was taxiing for takeoff in front of N209TW (corsair). N8280K stopped and N8280ZK ran into the tail of N8280K causing substantial damage. - [Accident 20160315007322A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160315007322A.md): Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 · Midland, TX · Mar 15, 2016 · N8280K · Substantial damage > N8280K (zero) was taxing in front of N209TW (corsair) to the runway. N8280K stopped at the hold short line and did not notify N209TW that he had stopped and N209TW struck the tail of the zero causing substantial damage. - [Incident 20160315006429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160315006429I.md): Beech 200 · Van Nuys, CA · Mar 15, 2016 · N111PV · Minor damage > After takeoff out of the las vegas airport (klas), las vegas, NV, going into Van Nuys Airport (kvny), Van Nuys, CA, the pilot put the landing gear handle in the up position. However, the landing gear stayed down with an unsafe indication showing the landing… - [Incident 20160315002029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160315002029I.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Milwaukee, WI · Mar 15, 2016 · N6GR · Minor damage > On March 15, 2016, at 1450 CDT a Piper navajo PA-31-350, N6GR, had an engine failure thirty minutes after takeoff from sbm, sheboygan, WI. The pilot advised ATC (chicago center) of the emergency and proceeded direct to mke, Milwaukee, WI for an emergency… - [Accident 20160314013949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160314013949A.md): Raytheon 400A · Rome, GA · Mar 14, 2016 · N465FL · Substantial damage > Aircraft was unable to stop on available runway. - [Accident 20160314003289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160314003289A.md): Boeing 737-724 · Mar 14, 2016 · N23708 · No damage > Untied flight 898 iah to msy reported to ATC moderate turbulence over lake charles, la at FL270. The weather was a top a cloud layer mostly clear. A short time later the flight declared a medical emergency. A flight attendant standing in the aft galley cut… - [Accident 20160314002699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160314002699A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Myakka, FL · Mar 14, 2016 · N6654K · Substantial damage > Aircraft took off from unimproved farm runway with 80 gallons of fuel in fuel tank and 15O gallons of water in the hopper to test repacked spray nozzels. Pilot stated that approximately five minutes into flight the engine lost power but did not quit running… - [Incident 20160314002359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160314002359I.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Calera, AL · Mar 14, 2016 · N7674F · Minor damage > After landing, during taxi, pilot struck corner of an aircraft hangar. - [Accident 20160313023619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313023619A.md): Cessna 180 · Boulder, UT · Mar 13, 2016 · N4696B · Substantial damage > Aircraft was departing from a dirt strip and impacted trees at the end of the strip causing substantial damage. - [Accident 20160313022329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313022329A.md): Cessna 182A · Alpine, WY · Mar 13, 2016 · N2230G · Destroyed · 4 fatal > The non-instrument rated pilot took off to the north into a mountainous area having no ground lights or any other kind of visual reference, and overcast skies. The aircraft impacted the ground approximately one mile north of the airport. The aircraft was… - [Incident 20160313009649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313009649I.md): Wilcox Bill/Keystone ENG Stol CH801 · Kenai, AK · Mar 13, 2016 · N801BW · Minor damage > During the landing/touchdown event, when the nose gear contacted the runway surface, a failure of the welded joint at the base of the nose strut/fork flange area occurred. This caused the nose of the aircraft to drop and allow the propeller to contact the… - [Accident 20160313009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313009489A.md): Cessna 140 · Chandler, AZ · Mar 13, 2016 · N89939 · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed on runway 22L due to shifting winds. After landing aircraft went off the left side of the runway during rollout. - [Incident 20160313007569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313007569I.md): Aberle Modified Mong Sport · Falbrook, CA · Mar 13, 2016 · N7075W · Minor damage > Pilot prepared for flight, after engine was pre-heated, aircraft taxied to runway, then applied full throttle, accelerated, raised the tail and noted no indicated airspeed, at which time power was reduced to idle and decelerated the airplane with the brakes.… - [Incident 20160313003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313003089I.md): Beech F33A · Temple, TX · Mar 13, 2016 · N4416W · Minor damage > Pilot departed executive at approximately 10:15 pm; he verified fuel gauges both read over half full during pre-flight. He confirmed fuel levels with visual inspection of tanks. No fuel was purchased at executive (kedc). He added 1 quart of oil. Engine run up… - [Accident 20160313002419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313002419A.md): Cessna 180J · Burlington, VT · Mar 13, 2016 · N9925N · Substantial damage > The pilot and his adult passenger attempted to takeoff on runway 1 at Burlington, VT (btv). The pilot stated that he locked the tail wheel and applied power and began the takeoff roll. He stated that as soon as the tail wheel lifted off the runway he… - [Incident 20160313002209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160313002209I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pahokee, FL · Mar 13, 2016 · N97PG · Minor damage > Certified flight instructor (CFI) was instructing a student pilot that had performed 2 short field takeoffs and landings that the student was rough on the controls. CFI was going to demonstrate how to set up and, especially, how to stabilize the final… - [Incident 20160312009609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312009609I.md): Johnson Stephen C Sportsman GS-2 · Burnet, TX · Mar 12, 2016 · N22CQ · Minor damage > A non-certificated pilot. (Previously held a student / medical airman certificate) stated: on March 12, 2016 at 1100 hrs. He departed T43 (t p campbell airport) for a VFR flight in the local area for a post flight check from a condition/ annual inspection… - [Accident 20160312005019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312005019A.md): Grumman G164B · Bell City, LA · Mar 12, 2016 · N8422K · Substantial damage > Aircraft loss power and sheared off landing gear. - [Accident 20160312004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312004579A.md): Sheahen Dane E RV8A · Clermont, FL · Mar 12, 2016 · N838RV · Destroyed · 2 fatal > The aircraft accident occurred in Clermont Florida approximately 1/2 mile north of the south lake hospital. Cause of accident unknown at this time. - [Accident 20160312004409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312004409A.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Rock Hill, SC · Mar 12, 2016 · N3180S · No damage > On Saturday March 12, 2016 the pilot was decending for a landing in an open field in a Balloon with a male and female passenger on board. Just prior to touch down the Balloon encountered a gusting down draft which caused a hard landing. The male passenger was… - [Incident 20160312003309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312003309I.md): Cessna 172S · Morristown, NJ · Mar 12, 2016 · N5322P · No damage > On 3/12/2016, at approximately 1030, N5322P, a C-172, landed on kmmu runway 23 and turned to exit runway at taxiway golf. The aircraft proceeded on taxiway golf and then across taxiway alpha before coming to a stop in the grass just west of taxiway alpha. The… - [Accident 20160312002909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312002909A.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pearland, TX · Mar 12, 2016 · N9309J · Substantial damage > 1200LCL aircraft N9309J landed at Pearland (lvj) airport on runway 17 with a crosswind from the right. About 800 after touchdown pilot felt the right wing wanting to lift upwards so he applied full right ailerion to correct. The aircraft then weather vaned… - [Incident 20160312002439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312002439I.md): Stevens Mark E Infinity · Axton, VA · Mar 12, 2016 · N7950S · Minor damage > After take off student pilot turned LSA powered parachute downwind. While on downwind leg, wind shifted and aircraft started to descend. Pilot could not arrest descent rate and aircraft settled into trees. - [Accident 20160312002269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312002269A.md): Brockman William A QCU-CHALLENGER II · Neshkoro, WI · Mar 12, 2016 · N710WB · Substantial damage > On March 12, 2016 at 1330 CST a Brockman William A Qcu-Challenger II, N710WB, had a forced landing while performing low passes over a privately owned landing strip in Neshkoro, WI. The pilot received serious injuries. The aircraft was being operated for… - [Incident 20160312002059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312002059I.md): Cessna 150M · Poplar Grove, IL · Mar 12, 2016 · N63507 · No damage > N63507 departed casa de aero park airport (68IS) hampshire, IL on a dual instruction flight. About three miles east of Poplar Grove airport (C77) Poplar Grove, IL the pilots heard a loud thump which resulted in a drop of RPM. They turned the aircraft towards… - [Accident 20160312001679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312001679A.md): American AA-1 · Brigham City, UT · Mar 12, 2016 · N5703L · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from runway 17, there was a crosswind, at rotation the aircraft veered right, the aircraft hit the runway and bent the nose gear the aircraft managed to takeoff, the pilot talked to a flight instructor that was in an other aircraft and flew by… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/incident.md?page=492 ## 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=491 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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