# 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 693 of 4,687 · 234,323 reports ## Reports, newest first - [Accident 20120418006089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120418006089A.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Valdez, AK · Apr 18, 2012 · N191EH · Substantial damage > Pilot flew approach to snow field/glacier landing. While lowering the helicopter into the soft, deep snow for landing, the tail rotor contacted the snow causing a vibration. The pilot shut down the helicopter and upon inspection discovered the tail rotor… - [Incident 20120417010929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417010929I.md): Cessna 172M · Chino, CA · Apr 17, 2012 · N502TM · No damage > Aircraft struck a small hawk on climb out. - [Accident 20120417009099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417009099A.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Intracoastal Ci, LA · Apr 17, 2012 · N56RD · Destroyed > During approach to an oil platform aircraft experienced power loss in number 2 engine and impacted the water. - [Accident 20120417008629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417008629A.md): Apollo Monsoon · Oro Valley, AZ · Apr 17, 2012 · N125AP · Substantial damage > During landing and while holding nose wheel up, gust of wind put aircraft into an immediate/unexpected nose down attitued driving nose wheel of aircraft into runway. Once aircraft contacted runway, it then skidded to its left causing aircraft to lean to its… - [Accident 20120417007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417007989A.md): Victorville, CA · Apr 17, 2012 · Substantial damage > The Boeing YMQ-18A UAS #A019 departed kvcv at 1146L for the UAS local flying area 3 mi north of the airport for flight tests at 4000 to 5000 ft MSL. The aircraft was on the upper southbound leg of a figure eight pattern when it lost main rotor thrust and… - [Incident 20120417007739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417007739I.md): Cessna 177RG · Austin, TX · Apr 17, 2012 · N2031Q · Minor damage > Aircraft landed with gear not deployed. - [Incident 20120417007259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417007259I.md): Cessna 182P · Quincy, FL · Apr 17, 2012 · N7313Q · Minor damage > Pilot stated that during a shallow right turn at 2500 ft there was a loud bang followed by a rough running engine and oil covering the windsheild. The pilot turned back to the originating airport approximately 13 miles to his west to land. The pilot was able… - [Incident 20120417007029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417007029I.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Spokane, WA · Apr 17, 2012 · N902DA · No damage > After takeoff below 15 thousand feet, pilot reported that the left red unsafe light and orange door open light came on. Fuel consumption was reported as being higher than normal. Diverted to geg. Delta maintenance personnel inspected the aircraft and found no… - [Accident 20120417006689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417006689A.md): Cessna 182G · Georgetown, CA · Apr 17, 2012 · N3272S · Substantial damage > On April 17, 2012, at approximately 1515 PDT, N3272S Cessna 182G collided with a hangar after it landed mid-field on runway 16 at Georgetown Airport (E36). While on final approach to runway 16, the pilot noted that he experienced wind shear, and the airplane… - [Accident 20120417006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417006609A.md): Cessna 180J · Abingdon, VA · Apr 17, 2012 · N180BA · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, after an uneventful touchdown on runway 6 the airplane began to veer to the left. He attempted to apply right rudder to correct the heading of the airplane on the runway but was unable to move the rudder pedals. The airplane continued… - [Accident 20120417006579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417006579A.md): Heiser Robert C JR Pulsar XP · San Angelo, TX · Apr 17, 2012 · N912RV · Destroyed > On April 17, 2012 at approximately 16:00 CDT, N912RV, a Pulsar Xp, was being operated by the owner on a private flight. The pilot reported a loss of engine power during climb out from ducote air park (TS65). The engine decrease in power began 50 feet above… - [Incident 20120417006029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417006029I.md): Enstrom F-28F · Pendleton, OR · Apr 17, 2012 · N171HH · Minor damage > On landing the engine lost power and the helicopter made harder than normal touch down. The left rear fitting fractured at the skid tube. The pilot thought the engine lost power due to leaning the mixture too much. - [Incident 20120417005699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005699I.md): Brewster Fleet 8 · Warrensburg, MO · Apr 17, 2012 · N70CJ · Minor damage > The pilot reported loss of power just after takeoff. The aircraft landed hard on intersecting runway 13, causing minor damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20120417005669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005669A.md): Hughes 269A · Grinnell, IA · Apr 17, 2012 · N69HJ · Substantial damage > The accident happened during the takeoff phase of flight. The pilot stated that he completed his preflight inspection and engine runup and was about to depart for a personal flight with his son as a passenger. The pilot stated that he recognized that "ground… - [Accident 20120417005569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005569A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Palouse, WA · Apr 17, 2012 · N4971X · Substantial damage > Pilot was conducting dry fertilizer aerial application. He had flown a couple of runs prior to the accident flight. At the turn around for this flight the pilot knew he needed gas. He got side-tracked with a telephone call and forgot about the need for gas.… - [Incident 20120417005459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005459I.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Merrit Island, FL · Apr 17, 2012 · N740FT · Minor damage > On 04-17-2012 N740FT had the nose gear collapse on landing. The pilot, crew and one passenger sustained no injuries. The aircraft sustained minor damage. - [Incident 20120417005339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005339I.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Apr 17, 2012 · N69207 · Minor damage > On April 17, 2012 at approximately 1430 hrs, N69207 was being operated on a dual instruction private pilot training flight at the kendall-tamiami airport in Miami Florida. During a practice approach and landing on runway 9L the left wing of the aircraft came… - [Incident 20120416007469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120416007469I.md): Ultramagic N-425 · Clermont, FL · Apr 16, 2012 · N990BR · No damage > Balloon land at arnold's tree ranch, in Clermont, in a dead tree field at aprox. 4 mph. On second bounce, a small girl cried out as her mother fell on her. The mother was not holding on to sufficienty steady herself. The girls father was a paramedic and… - [Accident 20120416007329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120416007329A.md): Luscombe 8E · Winslow, AZ · Apr 16, 2012 · N25E · Substantial damage > On April 16, 2012 about 1230 mountain standard time, a Luscombe 8E, N25E, was substantially damaged when it encountered a gust of wind upon landing at the Winslow airport in Arizona. There were no injuries to the pilot and passenger. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20120416007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120416007309A.md): Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WV · Apr 16, 2012 · N5025G · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed from mrb for local flight. Pilot stated engine water temperature started to rise very high. Engine then seized, causing the pilot to make a forced landing. On landing in an apple orchard,the aircraft hit a ditch causing it to flip upside… - [Incident 20120416006259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120416006259I.md): Beech 35-B33 · Salinas, CA · Apr 16, 2012 · N1758G · Minor damage > On April 16, 2012, at approximately 12:06 local time, the pilot of N1758G departed Salinas airport (sns). A local mechanic notice that the nose gear was trailing and had not retracted. The mechanic notified the tower and the tower notified the pilot. The… - [Accident 20120415007529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415007529A.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Apr 15, 2012 · N7227D · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Was on a straight in approach to Fairbanks runway 2R. At the time of landing he did not detect any noticeable crosswinds. Upon touchdown, the aircraft ballooned slightly, which made the pilot apply full power. As he settled down again… - [Incident 20120415007139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415007139I.md): Boeing 737-824 · Chicago, IL · Apr 15, 2012 · N73270 · Minor damage > After a 40 minute delay that night because of ramp closures due to thunderstorms and lightning, ual 1280 began a single-engine taxi using the bravo south line towards and holding short of taxiway alpha. The crew switching over to ground and anticipating a… - [Accident 20120415006379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415006379A.md): Willoughby Pete A Streak Shadow · Miletus, WV · Apr 15, 2012 · N2828W · Destroyed > Experimental amateur built aircraft on first flight following rebuild from July, 2009 incident. Aircraft engine quit after takeoff. Pilot attempted to return to field. Pilot has no recollection of accident due to severe injuries. Unable to verify engine and… - [Incident 20120415006309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415006309I.md): Mooney M20E · Vancouver, WA · Apr 15, 2012 · N7136V · Minor damage > Pilot and passenger stated they had green gear light, but it was very dim. Witness stated he saw gear down on approach. However, it is possible that dim light may have actually been sun on lense. Inspecton of gear after incident revealed gear motor was at mid… - [Accident 20120415006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415006219A.md): Tiger AG-5B · Lincoln Park, NJ · Apr 15, 2012 · N965TE · Destroyed > On 4/15/2012 at approximately 1530 hours the subject aircraft struck several trees while attempting to land and subsequently came to rest in a tree east of runway 19. In a verbal and written statement the subject airman stated he was on a flight from K5B2 to… - [Accident 20120415006159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415006159A.md): Mooney M20B · Rosamond, CA · Apr 15, 2012 · N74518 · Substantial damage > On 04/15/2012, 1405 PST. N74518, a Mooney M20-B experienced engine failure during take off climb out. A dead stick, gear up landing was performed into a vacant field located at the west end of the Rosamond airport runway, Rosamond, California. - [Incident 20120415005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415005759I.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Apr 15, 2012 · N8964E · Minor damage > On April 15, 2012 @0941, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19, N8964E operated by pinnacle airlines (rexa) was being pushed back from the gate by ground handling personnel for a revenue flight with passengers and crew on board, when the right wingtip struck a parked fuel… - [Accident 20120415005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120415005679A.md): Cessna 180F · Mccall, ID · Apr 15, 2012 · N2157Z · Substantial damage > Pilot landed in crosswind/downwind conditions, failed to maintain directional control, then ground looped the aircraft when it departed the right side of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20120414012209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414012209A.md): Airbus Industrie A319-132 · Denver, CO · Apr 14, 2012 · N808AW · No damage > Aircraft started descent from flight level 390 where the ride had been smooth. The seat belt sign was on for the descent. Approaching flight level 320 the airspeed started to increase. The autopilt was disconnected and the pitch was manually increased to keep… - [Accident 20120414010679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414010679A.md): Bell 407 · Aberdeen, SD · Apr 14, 2012 · N509MT · Substantial damage > Accident occurred on 4-14-2012, about 0200 CDT (0700Z) near Aberdeen, SD. Pilot had just refueled at the Aberdeen (abr) airport and was ferrying the aircraft to st. luke hospital when the aircraft had an engine or transmission failure. Pilot made a forced… - [Accident 20120414009089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414009089A.md): Manzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Mook, KY · Apr 14, 2012 · N235MW · Destroyed · 1 fatal > N235MW reportedly had a history of electrical problems. Pilot flew N235MW from louisville, bowman airport (klou) to falls of Rough State airpark (2I3) and experienced a dead battery on the morning of the accident flight. Pilot replaced battery with a new one… - [Accident 20120414006249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414006249A.md): Cessna 150M · Cedartown, GA · Apr 14, 2012 · N714JJ · Substantial damage > On April 14, 2012 at 17:30, inspectors from this office arrived at Cedartown airport (4A4) to investigate an aircraft loss of control on departure from runway 27 at Cedartown. The accident occurred at 1800Z- 1400 LCL while departing on runway 27. The aircraft… - [Accident 20120414006059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414006059A.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Farmington, CT · Apr 14, 2012 · N1152W · Substantial damage > On April 14, 2012, about 1840 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, N1152W, was substantially damaged following a loss of control and an uncontrolled descent while on approach to South Meadows heliport (CT73), Farmington, Connecticut. The pilot… - [Accident 20120414005799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414005799A.md): T Bird Golden Circle Air II · Bundee, MN · Apr 14, 2012 · N5654N · Substantial damage > Owners first flight of the year. Took off from his private grass runway. At aproximately 150 the engine stopped. He made an off field landing and flipped the aircarft. - [Incident 20120414005749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414005749I.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fargo, ND · Apr 14, 2012 · N5457L · No damage > Pilot had aircraft topped off with fuel in Fargo, ND. Flew aircraft to mohall,ND and returned to Fargo, ND. While on approach to rnwy 9 west aircraft lost power. Pilot landed in field short of runway with no injuries or damage to aircraft. It appears aircraft… - [Incident 20120414005399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414005399I.md): Beech M35 · Erie, CO · Apr 14, 2012 · N951T · Minor damage > On 04/14/2012, at approximately 14:45 MST, N951T, a Beechcraft model M35 bonanza sustained minor damage following a gear-up landing at Erie (keik) airport, Colorado. The sole occupant on board was not injured. Weather at the time was visual meteorological… - [Incident 20120414005179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120414005179I.md): Firefly Balloons Firefly 10 · Temecula, CA · Apr 14, 2012 · N1623L · Minor damage > Down draft caused balloon to hit trees and power line. Minor damage to balloon env. And shrouds. - [Accident 20120413007239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413007239A.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tavenier, FL · Apr 13, 2012 · N75487 · Destroyed > The airman stated that he and his passenger departed runway 26 and encountered "performance degrading turbulence that altered the aircraft heading to the right about 60 degrees". The airmen then stated that the "sinking air lead me to set the plane down in… - [Incident 20120413006999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006999I.md): Nelson Sydney/Nelson Diann Zodiacxl · Medina, OH · Apr 13, 2012 · N4337G · Minor damage > On Friday April 13, 2012 aircraft N4337G, an experimental amatuer built zenith zodiac xl, was flying in the pattern of columbia station airport (4G8) and landed without incident at 4G8. After landing, the decision was made to fly to Medina airport (1G5),… - [Incident 20120413006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006569I.md): Bell 205A-1 · Hot Springs, VA · Apr 13, 2012 · N17HX · Minor damage > While engaged in fire fighting activities and preparing to fill the water bucket from a pond. The pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle. In preparation for an possible engine problem the pilot applied forward cyclic, and because the external load was… - [Incident 20120413006549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006549I.md): Piper PA-12 · Conroe, TX · Apr 13, 2012 · Minor damage > 8020-23 Form does not allow canadian aircraft or pilot information entry, thus the following is provided:aircraft; registration c-fsen sn 12-2847.pilot informaiton; name; [privacy data omitted], private pilot certificate [privacy data omitted]summary of… - [Accident 20120413006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006389A.md): Piper PA-20 · Williamstown, NJ · Apr 13, 2012 · N7001K · Substantial damage > Aircraft touched down on runway 9. The aircraft drifted right due to the crosswind. The pilot corrected left and the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest off of the left side of the runway at an intersection of the runway and taxiway… - [Incident 20120413006139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006139I.md): Olson Mike TOP CUB · Kalama, WA · Apr 13, 2012 · N447TC · Minor damage > Pilot states wind reversed 180 degrees and flipped acft over during taxi at high power. Others not willing to come forward have stated he was performing wheel water landing to beach and when he hit the sand it flipped him over. Acft has very large tundra… - [Incident 20120413005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413005609I.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Woods Cross, UT · Apr 13, 2012 · N5086S · Minor damage > On April 13, 2012, at approximately 1045 local time, N5086S, a Piper PA28R-200 arrow, was involved in an incident when the pilot experienced a partial loss of power shortly after takeoff from runway 34 at Bountiful airpark in Woods Cross, UT. The pilot… - [Accident 20120413005229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413005229A.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Manueal, AZ · Apr 13, 2012 · N3583K · Substantial damage > While on takeoff, after becoming airborne, pilot lost control of the aircraft. At approximately five feet after becoming airborne, the left wing of the aircraft struck the runway. The aircraft then ran off the runway and hit another parked aircraft before… - [Incident 20120413004899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413004899I.md): Cessna 340 · Fresno, CA · Apr 13, 2012 · N340JC · Minor damage > While climbing to altitude in IMC the pilot reported that the left engine showed fire coming out of the top louvers about 2 feet. He immediatly shut the engine down and returned to kfat and completed the localizer approach and landed sucessfully. - [Accident 20120413004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413004459A.md): Stanley B E Murphy Rebel · E. Falmouth, MA · Apr 13, 2012 · N24V · Destroyed > On 4/13/2012 recieved call from comm center advising of aircraft down in the trees in the vicinity of the Falmouth Airpark (5B6). Was advised that the pilot, [privacy data omitted]arrived on scene at approximately 1400 on 4/13/2012. The closest address is… - [Incident 20120412007319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120412007319I.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Birmingham, AL · Apr 12, 2012 · N3092J · Minor damage > On April 12, 2012, N3092J, a Piper PA32R-301T, landed on runway 6 at kbhm at approximately 2000 local. After touchdown and landing rollout, the airman stated that as he was exiting the runway at H3 taxiway, the aircraft veered to the left and the landing gear… - [Accident 20120412006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120412006709A.md): Cessna 320D · Green River, WY · Apr 12, 2012 · N32EG · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 04/12/2012, at approximately 2030 hrs MDT, N32EG, a Cessna model 320D aircraft was destroyed when it impacted terrain southwest of Green River, WY. The sole occupant on board was fatally injured. Weather at the time was IMC. 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