# 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 20150504009329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504009329A.md): Cessna 180 · Hartland, ME · May 4, 2015 · N2724X · Substantial damage
  > Great moose lake, Hartland, Maine. The pilot stated that he was attempting a water landing on a north westerly heading concluding a flight that originated from the same lake and lasted approximately 2 hours. The aircraft contacted the water and "bounced".…
- [Accident 20150504007281A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504007281A.md): N 27528 177B · Roxboro, NC · May 4, 2015 · N1102C · Substantial damage
  > The [privacy data omitted] N1102C and a flight instructor returned to the aircraft after a brief stop in tdf. The [privacy data omitted] started the engine and the aircraft rolled and struck another aircraft.
- [Accident 20150504007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504007049A.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Hamilton, MT · May 4, 2015 · N504WD · Substantial damage
  > During power off auto rotation training, the rotorcraft experienced a hard landing resulting in significant damage to the tailboom aft of the fuselage/tailboom attach point.
- [Accident 20150504006909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504006909A.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Huntington, IN · May 4, 2015 · N8703W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft reported a loss of power while enroute. Aircraft made an off airport landing just prior to the intersection of us highway 224 and Indiana state highway 5. Aircraft received substantial damage during landing rollout when the right wing collided with a…
- [Incident 20150504006209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504006209I.md): Cessna 170A · Arlington, WA · May 4, 2015 · N401P · Minor damage
  > CFI was giving dual to inexperienced tailwheel pilot. Upon landing aircraft veered to right. CFI took controls to avoid ground loop. Aircraft stopped and nosed over perpendicular to rwy 11.
- [Accident 20150504006109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504006109A.md): Watson David E Skybolt · Carson City, NV · May 4, 2015 · N88FX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated his approach for landing runway 27 was normal with a flare on the centerline. Just at touch down the right wing suddenly lifted and aircraft swerved left into the dirt at the edge of the runway. The pilot said it felt like a strong gust, but…
- [Accident 20150504005862A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504005862A.md): Bombardier CL-600-2D24 · Phoenix, AZ · May 4, 2015 · N932LR · Substantial damage
  > The mesa airlines aircraft had operated as flight 5612 from abq to phx. Upon arrival, the flight crew inadvertently began a right turn into gate B23, where in fact the assigned gate was B21. The aircraft was under power using the right engine. The crew…
- [Accident 20150503010459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503010459A.md): Cessna 182T · St. Marys, PA · May 3, 2015 · N53310 · Destroyed
  > The allegheny FSDO was notified that an aircraft had struck the terminal building at the St. Marys, PA municipal airport on may 3, 2005, at approximately 12:26 EDT. The aircraft engine had failed to start using normal procedures. When the engine had failed to…
- [Incident 20150503009749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503009749I.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Tyler, TX · May 3, 2015 · N1058L · Minor damage
  > According to the PIC statement, the incident occurred on an aborted takeoff attempt. The sky was clear and visibility was greater than 10 miles. Wind was from the south at 8 mph and slightly gusty. The PIC taxied to a cove on the north end of the Lake for…
- [Accident 20150503007979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503007979A.md): Cessna 172G · Penn Yan, NY · May 3, 2015 · N3969L · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On may 3, 2015, at 1134 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N3969L, impacted terrain and a perimeter fence during climb after a touch and go landing at the Penn Yan Airport (peo), Penn Yan, new york. The student pilot was fatally injured. Visual…
- [Accident 20150503007499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503007499A.md): Cessna 182P · Mulberry, TN · May 3, 2015 · N6579M · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > The flight of N6579M originated at winchester airport (bfg) on may 3, 2015, at approximately 1430 CST. And departed traveling westbound 12.9 miles to where the aircraft was located on may 4 2015. 8:30AM CST. On may 3, 2015 at approximately 1440 CST, N6579M a…
- [Incident 20150503006779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503006779I.md): Cessna 310Q · Easley, SC · May 3, 2015 · N310BC · Substantial damage
  > Pilots stated that during relocation to his hangar on a grass strip, there was a hill in the grass strip, when power was applied to get aircraft over the hill, the aircraft left brake was ineffective and he tried to apply differential engine power to correct…
- [Accident 20150503006479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503006479A.md): Buhl LA-1 · Cottage Grove, OR · May 3, 2015 · N352Y · Substantial damage
  > A complete restoration had just been finished and although the pilot stated he had not intended to fly the aircraft but was merely performing a high speed taxi down the runway, the aircraft departed the runway to the north. The pilot chose to remain airborne…
- [Accident 20150503006251A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503006251A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dekalb, IL · May 3, 2015 · N98656 · Substantial damage
  > On April 30, 2015, the pilot-in-command of N98656 a Piper J-3 cub, purchased the aircraft in park rapids (kpkd), Minnesota. The PIC, a certificated sport pilot, departed monroe municipal airport (keft), in Wisconsin enroute to Dekalb Airport (kdkb), in…
- [Incident 20150503006159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503006159I.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Scottsdale, AZ · May 3, 2015 · N8PB · No damage
  > While taxiing out for take-off, a turnbuckle on the right rudder cable broke. This resulted in the loss of the right brake causing the aircraft to spin around.
- [Incident 20150502011939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502011939I.md): Schweizer 269C · Phoeix, AZ · May 2, 2015 · N890MW · No damage
  > Helicopter experienced rough running engine while transition phx sky harbor airspace enroute to a photo shoot. Pilot decided to execute a precautionary landing and requested to land at the Papago army field. After being cleared, he performed a normal landing…
- [Accident 20150502009929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502009929A.md): Schmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar · Moriarty, NM · May 2, 2015 · N993S · Substantial damage
  > On may 2, 2015, at 1500 MDT an amateur built glastar GS-1 N993S impacted the ground on climb out 6 miles east of Moriarty Municipal Airport Moriarty, new Mexico while on a cross country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no…
- [Accident 20150502006379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502006379A.md): Cessna 150F · Neillsville, WI · May 2, 2015 · N8558G · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 2800 ft. enroute from wausau, WI. (Auw) to Neillsville, WI. (Viq) engine RPM went from 2400 RPM to idle. Carb heat was applied and RPM returned to 2400. Approx. 4 min. Later RPM again dropped to idle and carb heat was again applied, RPM…
- [Incident 20150502006219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502006219I.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Yakima, WA · May 2, 2015 · N897CC · Minor damage
  > While on approach for landing, the pilot noticed the approach end wind sock partially up, which corresponded with forcast winds of about 8 knots. Intent was to land long, at the mid point of the runway the pilot noticed the departure end wind sock up and…
- [Incident 20150502005959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502005959I.md): Beech B300 · Palm Springs, CA · May 2, 2015 · N60WC · No damage
  > At cruising altitude of FL270, the airplane experienced a rapid depressurization (3000 fpm). Performed an emergency landing.
- [Incident 20150502005849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502005849I.md): Mooney M20K · Alexander City, AL · May 2, 2015 · N34MP · Minor damage
  > N34MP approached kalx at approximately 105 knots. Full flaps and gear down were executed on final. Runway 18 has a 1.4% downward gradient and the pilot reported winds from 200 at 12 knots. The aircraft bounced on initial touchdown then touched down a second…
- [Accident 20150502005609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502005609A.md): Beech B35 · Orange, TX · May 2, 2015 · N5176C · Destroyed
  > A 1950 Beechcraft bonanza B35 was departing runway 04 at org. The aircraft failed to climb sufficiently enough to avoid striking the top wire of a 65 foot utility power line that was.55 statute miles from the departure end of the runway. Aircraft was…
- [Incident 20150502005539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150502005539I.md): Superior Culver V · El Dorado, AR · May 2, 2015 · N44539 · Minor damage
  > On may 02, 2015, at approximately 0745 CDT, a Culver V, N44539, ran off the end of runway 18, down an embankment at the El Dorado downtown airport-Stevens Field located in El Dorado, AR, while relocating aircraft for registered owner. Visual meteorological…
- [Accident 20150501023959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501023959A.md): Titan Aerospace Holdings Solara 50 · Moriarty, NM · May 1, 2015 · N950TA · Destroyed
  > UAS - the left polyhedral separated from the left wing which caused an out of control situation. The aircraft came down on Titan?s property. No injuries and no property damage.
- [Incident 20150501011359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501011359I.md): Cessna TR182 · Salinas, CA · May 1, 2015 · N5257S · Minor damage
  > On may 1, 2015 at approximately 13:37 PDT, N5257S, CE-182R was on approcah to marina airport when the engine made a loud bang and seized. The pilot landed in an agricultural field near Salinas airport. There was no further damage to the aircraft.
- [Accident 20150501006339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501006339A.md): Lathrop Steven A B8M · Ravenna, MI · May 1, 2015 · N5606X · Destroyed
  > Pilot struck powerlines while flying low over farm area. Rotor blade mast severed by powerline contact. Pilot was struck in face and helmet by powerlines. Gyroplane landed hard near road intersection and came to rest in adjacent ditch. Pic's low flight along…
- [Incident 20150501005889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501005889I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Alameda, CA · May 1, 2015 · N6053M · Minor damage
  > 1 Hour into flight, aircraft cabin filled with smoke. PIC placed the aircraft master power switch in the off position. Smoke dissipated. With master power off, aircraft cabin began filling with additional smoke. PIC decided to make an emergency landing on an…
- [Incident 20150501005879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501005879I.md): Boeing 767-33A · Kahului, HI · May 1, 2015 · N583HA · No damage
  > (1) The reason for the evacuation: A. air cycle machine malfunction, which introduced smoke/haze into the cabin. (2) Who initiated the evacuation: A. the pilot in command (3) Which exits (by specific location) were used, which exits were not used, and reason…
- [Accident 20150501005629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501005629A.md): Cessna 180K · Pearland, TX · May 1, 2015 · N66048 · Substantial damage
  > Approximately 0920 CST at Pearland Regional Airport (klvj) Pearland, TX a Cessna 180K attempted a takeoff on runway 32. The aircraft departed the east side of the runway approximately 1,500 feet down the runway then came back onto the runway and almost…
- [Incident 20150430011769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430011769I.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Reno, NV · Apr 30, 2015 · N63TB · Minor damage
  > Subsequent to a two hour pleasure flight, the pilot failed to extend the landing gear upon return to the departing airport. The aircraft was jacked and a gear swing determined that the throttle/flap landing gear warning system was inoperative.
- [Incident 20150430010469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430010469I.md): Craig D Carter Stol CH 750 · Washington, PA · Apr 30, 2015 · N750AZ · Minor damage
  > N750AZ, a zenith 750 receivied minor damage during a landing attempt at Washington County Airport (afj) on 4-30-2015 at 12:45 local time. N750AZ was on a part 91 student training flight starting from greene county airport (way). The CFI, [privacy data…
- [Incident 20150430008109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430008109I.md): Cessna 172R · Henderson, TX · Apr 30, 2015 · N35LU · Minor damage
  > 4/30/2015 At approx 1900 local time a tricycle gear aircraft N35LU impacted a deer during take-off at Henderson, TX (rfi). There were no injuries. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The horizontal stabilizer was changed at the…
- [Incident 20150430006599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430006599I.md): C W Bingham / Rod H Church Zenith Stol CH750 · Marana, AZ · Apr 30, 2015 · N750FY · Minor damage
  > On April 30, 2015 around 1156 MST, N750FY, an experimental amateur-built zenith stol CH750 aircraft, powered at high RPM, taxied out of control from a self serve fuel station, after the pilot hand propped the aircraft for start. The [privacy data…
- [Accident 20150430006549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430006549A.md): Cessna 172P · Pacoima, CA · Apr 30, 2015 · N65813 · Substantial damage
  > The accident occurred during the student pilot?s first solo flight. The student flew with the flight instructor for about one hour the day of the accident. After an hour of instruction, the instructor and the student pilot did two traffic patterns at whiteman…
- [Accident 20150430006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430006239A.md): Cessna 140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Apr 30, 2015 · N2514N · Substantial damage
  > The engine on this aircraft quit running, during cruise, after having flown for approx. 2 hours. Enroute from Illinois valley - medford - to sisters, OR. The pilot applied carb heat, selected right tank and attempted a restart without success. Pilot was…
- [Accident 20150430006179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430006179A.md): Cessna T182T · Newbury, MA · Apr 30, 2015 · N9085Q · Substantial damage
  > Landed downwind and long and overshot runway into soft sod causing substantial aircraft damage. No injuries
- [Incident 20150430006099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430006099I.md): Cessna 172P · Springfield, OH · Apr 30, 2015 · N40SP · Minor damage
  > Pilot was a student on her first solo. Pulled into the run up pad with a left turn. When trying to turn back to the right the right brake did not work. Was unable to stop the aircraft in time to avoid hitting a taxiway light. Stopped in the grass. Minor…
- [Incident 20150430005559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430005559I.md): Cessna 152 · Pilot Point, TX · Apr 30, 2015 · N49158 · Minor damage
  > The certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing basic flight instruction to his student at 3300 feet, MSL. The engine experienced roughness following a series of basic maneuvers. The CFI took the controls and tried adjusting the carburetor heat, mixture…
- [Accident 20150430005499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430005499A.md): Durkee William D RV-6 · Tunica, MS · Apr 30, 2015 · N91WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that as he was attempting to take off on runway 35 at Tunica, Mississippi (kuta) on April 30, 2015 about 1650 local time in a RV-6 a large gust of wind push the tail of the aircraft to the right. He stated that he applied right rudder but…
- [Accident 20150430005109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430005109A.md): Hoffman Michael J Zenith 701 · Trinidad, CO · Apr 30, 2015 · N95MH · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On 04/30/2015 at 1410 MDT, N95MH, a Hoffman Michael J zenith 701 impacted the ground at +37.20770/-104.50243 12NM sw of perry stokes airport (tad). There was one person on board who sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The weather at the time…
- [Incident 20150430004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150430004709I.md): Cessna 172RG · Grand Junction, CO · Apr 30, 2015 · N6279V · Minor damage
  > Aircraft departed gjt and subsequently returned unable to extend the nose gear. Pilot declared emergency and gjt a/p fire dept notified and responded. A/c landed rwy 4 without nose gear extended. POB 2, no injuries.
- [Incident 20150429021609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429021609I.md): Cessna 210K · St Marys, GA · Apr 29, 2015 · N8149G · Minor damage
  > Right main gear would not lock in the down position. The pilot landed on the grass between the runway. Minor damage occurred to the lower skin and propellers.
- [Incident 20150429009139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429009139I.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wawarsing, NY · Apr 29, 2015 · N7672J · Minor damage
  > On landing, aircraft experienced wind shear, causing a hard landing that resulted in damage to the right wing and nose gear.
- [Incident 20150429009129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429009129I.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wawarsing, NY · Apr 29, 2015 · N7672J · Minor damage
  > Aircraft on approach to land, experienced crosswinds and down-drafts, flared high, landed hard resulting in damage to the right wing and nose gear.
- [Incident 20150429006149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429006149I.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Apr 29, 2015 · N5424V · Minor damage
  > Cessna 172RG landing gear failed in flight causing a gear up landing. Inspection of main landing gear actuator assembly revealed it failed (cracked) causing gear to be inoperative. Currently there is a Cessna service bulletin SEB01-2 revision 2 that directs…
- [Incident 20150429006089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429006089I.md): Mcknight Flybaby 1A · Hamilton, OH · Apr 29, 2015 · N3826 · Minor damage
  > Pilot was hand propping his low wing homebuilt airplane. When started the aircraft jumped the chalks and started to roll. The pilot hopped up onto the wing and reached into the cokpit to turn off the mags but could not reach them. The aircraft continued to…
- [Accident 20150429005659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429005659A.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Colorado Spring, CO · Apr 29, 2015 · N344UA · Destroyed
  > On 4/29/2015 at aprox 1810 hrs MDT, aircraft N344UA, an AT-4LSA, crashed in a wooded area NE of Colorado springs co. Aircraft was on a recreational flight with pilot and non pilot passenger. The aircraft was performing maneuvers at aprox 4500 ft AGL, while…
- [Incident 20150429005549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429005549I.md): Beech A36 · Wharton, TX · Apr 29, 2015 · N4815M · Minor damage
  > The pilot who was[privacy data omitted] was on a local flight of approximately 30 minutes under VFR conditions with a fellow pilot as a passenger. While landing on runway 35 at Wharton municipal airport during the rollout, the landing gear handle somehow was…
- [Incident 20150429004859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429004859I.md): Mooney M20J · Martha'S Vineya, MA · Apr 29, 2015 · N5812T · Minor damage
  > After landing, gear was retracted in error
- [Incident 20150428010499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150428010499I.md): Parmelee M/Parmelee N Cozy Mark IV · Clarion, PA · Apr 28, 2015 · N20MN · Minor damage
  > At the landing touch-down, the aircraft's right main tire deflated causing damage to the right main wheel fairing which rolled under the tire and subsequently caused the aircraft to yaw to the right from the drag. The pilot applied left rudder and left…

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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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