FAA incident reports
234,323 FAA reports of aviation accidents and incidents, from the FAA’s Accident/Incident Data System (AIDS) through its Aviation Safety Information Portal. An incident falls short of an accident: a bird strike, say, or a gear-up landing without substantial damage. The NTSB investigates accidents separately, and its record of an accident is the fuller one.
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Accident 20061210028239ACessna 172R · North Hampton, MA(-23) As stated by the pilot, on his last leg of a one hour flight, the pilot [privacy data omitted] departed barnes municipal airport (bdf) enroute to northampton (7B2). The ATIS at barnes reported the winds to be at 220 at 6 knots. He made an uneventful…Accident 20061210026019ARidgw BENSENB8M · Johns Island, SC(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated he conducted a preflight inspection and no anomalies were noted. He further stated he checked the fuel and the gyrocopter had 5 gallons of fuel on board at takeoff. The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated he…Accident 20061210025929APiper PA32R300 · Charlottesvill, VA(-23) On "visual approach" to left base for runway 21 at the Charlottesville-Albemarle county airport (cho), pilot reported "engine out." Cho ATCT cleared aircraft to land runway 3, however, aircraft crashed approximately 3 miles southeast of the airport. The…Accident 20061210025899ABell 412 · Hesperia, CA(-23) On December 10, 2006, at approximately 1755 pacific standard time (PST), a Bell 412, N410MA, operated by life net, as mercy air under contact with loma linda university medical center, crashed near Hesperia, CA on a repositioning flight to victorville,…Accident 20061210025489ACessna T310Q · Waco, TX(-23) On 12/10/2006 at 19:00 local time, a Cessna CE310-Q, registration number N69677, owned by and registered to [privacy data omitted] natchez franchise, inc., natchez, Mississippi, impacted terrain on final approach, while performing an ILS approach…Incident 20061210025199IBeech F33A · Saratoga Spring, NY(-23) On December 10, 2006, Beech bonanza N47TJ, BE33, was VFR enroute to Saratoga springs, NY. The pilot reported alternator problems approximately 12 miles northeast of the chester, VOR, ma at 0914 EST, 12/10/06. Bradley approach advised pilot that turners…Incident 20061209030049IMooney M20K · Minot, ND(-23) On December 9, 2006, N231DC, a Mooney-20K, piloted by [privacy data omitted] landed gear up at the Minot International Airport on runway 31.Accident 20061209029099ACessna 140 · Vienna, MO(-23) The pilot stated approximately 10 minutes after takeoff from the rolla national (vih) airport that he heard a loud bang and the engine lost power. He initiated an emergency off-airport landing. The aircraft ran into a fence and came to a stop on its…Incident 20061209027669ICessna 172N · Chandler, AZ(-23) On December 01, 2006 the sdl FSDO ASI wcw was contacted by tailwind flight centre reference damage on Cessna 172, N80CL. Inspection of aircraft showed damage to the propeller a 1/2 inch piece missing from the tip of one blade with a blue paint transfer.…Incident 20061209027619ICessna 402B · Las Vegas, NV(-23) On December 9, 2006 pilot departed boulder city airport (61B) for grand canyon airport (gcn) with 5 pax aboard. Pilot reported he heard a loud pop when landing gear was retracted. Upon arriving at gcn airport pilot selected gear down and there was no…Accident 20061209027259AAmtr Harmonrcktii · Bakersfield, CA(-23) On 12/9/2006, at approximately 1040 hours PST, harmon rocket ii aircraft, N604JL, crashed 15 miles southwest of Bakersfield, CA, fatally injuring the pilot and passenger. The pilot, [privacy data omitted] pilot in command, operating under part 91,…Incident 20061209027129ILear 60LEAR · Bedford, MA(-23) During start the pilot was signaled by ground observer to stop the start sequence, pilot went to idle cut off. Pilot exited aircraft to determine the cause of the shut down signal. When he went back to visibly check, he saw flames coming out the right…Incident 20061209027089IWallac STOLCH801 · Stoneham, CO(-23) During a cross country flight at low attitude aircraft struck a powerline and sustained minor damage. Aircraft made an emergency landing without further damage in a nearby field and was then dismantled and transported out of that area by ground vehicle.Incident 20061209026439IBeech 95A55 · Dallas, TX(-23) Aircraft was on final approach and maintaining contact with the tower. Operator/pilot states that the landing gear was down at the time of landing. However, during landing phase, the operator/pilot noticed the nose of the aircraft began drifting down…Incident 20061209026319ICessna 750 · Wichita, KS(-23) On December 9, 2006, the flight crew for netjets aviation inc. operating as flight 254-5226-1, departing Wichita Kansas (ict) for sacramento, California, observed a battery over temperature warning indication which read 105 degrees celsius approximately…Incident 20061209026129IBombdr DHC8402 · Redding, CA(-23) On extended approach to runway 16 (rdd) aircraft was hit by a large bird (duck) at approximately 200 knots. Landing was normal with no flight deck signs of damage. Aircraft was parked and it was noted there was a hole in the left nose ahead of the ice…Incident 20061209025829IPiper J4A · Lancaster, TX(-23) Reported incident Lancaster Texas. Investigation of incident: RH main landing gear disconnected from airframe during takeoff from runway 13 lnc airport. Landing attempted in the grass between runway and taxiway. Aircraft came to rest leaning on RH wing…Accident 20061209025579ACessna 210K · Annapolis, MD(-23) At approximately 1750 hours on December 9, 2006, this aircraft impacted with trees while approaching to land on runway 12 at Lee Airport, edgewater, Maryland. The trees are located approximately 15 degrees to the left of the centerline of runway 12…Accident 20061209025469ARobsin R22BETA · Bountiful, UT(-23) While climbing up a steep canyon, the pilot experienced turbulence, a down draft and a low rotor RPM warning. The pilot increased throttle, lowered collective, regained rotor RPM then added collective and throttle. Upon recovery, the pilot decided to…Accident 20061209025369APiper PA12 · Syracuse, UT(-23) Due to cold environmental temperatures, the pilot placed duct tape over the cooling air entry of the engine oil cooler. In cruise/climb, the pilot noticed the engine oil temperature high and rising. The pilot surveyed an off airport emergency landing…Incident 20061208030159IHughes 269C · Grand Forks, ND(-23) During training flight engine started running rough. CFI made precautionary landing with no damage incurred. Aircraft was inspected by maintenance provider. No problem noted. Aircraft runup normal and aircraft returned to base.Accident 20061208029369ACessna 172R · Lake In The Hil, IL(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was practicing touch and gos on runway 26 at 3CK - the Lake In The Hills Airport. He touched down left of the centerline, with the wind at 240 degrees at 11 knots. He raised the flaps and applied full power. The left…Accident 20061208026269ASwrngn SA227BC · Gillette, WY(-23) On the morning of December 8, 2006, aircraft N779BC, experienced a hard landing at Gillette, Wyoming. The damage known at this time to the aircraft is sheared rivets in the left outboard keelson area of the left nacelle and damage to the right strut…Incident 20061208025839IPzlwar PZL104W35A · Lancaster, TX(-23) Statement as given by pilot: pilot took off on runway 13 and remained in the pattern while conducting a demonstration ride. The pilot stated to have made one approach to the grassy area between runway 13 and the taxiway. During an attempted landing and…Incident 20061207029699IBbavia 7ECA · San Jose, CA(-23) On December 7, 2006, at approximately 10:00 PST, a champ-7-ECA airplane, N1806G, nosed over during landing roll-out while attempting to exit runway 31R at the next exit per the controller's request at Reid-Hillview airport, San Jose, CA. The solo pilot…Incident 20061207029209IPiper PA28R201T · Baltimore, MD(-23) Aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing, causing the prop to strike the runway.Incident 20061207029039IPiper PA23 · Danielson, CT(-23) Pilot stated upon departure from norwood airport aircraft may have struck a bird in the nose gear area. Heard unusual noise on take off. Arrived at Danielson Airport, extended gear for landing and did not get green light for nose only. Cycled gear…Accident 20061207028839ANamer AT6C · Mojave, CA(-23) During a demonstration bombing of pearl harbor, this aircraft N9525C impacted the bombing target at approx. 3 to 4 ft ag. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing 28 inches outboard of the fuselage.Incident 20061207028729ICndair CL6002B19 · Norfolk, VA(-23) Both left main tires disintegrated during landing rollout, and the aircraft taxied to the ramp without incident. Crew believed tires may have blown out during the previous takeoff from jfk. An inspection of the aircraft revealed damage to the left wing…Accident 20061207028229AMooney M20R · Summersville, WV(-23) Aircraft was on an IFR flight, at 13,000 feet, and the pilot informed indianapolis center (ARTCC) that he was losing power and needed vectors to a nearby airport. Indianapolis ARTCC began vectoring N9165T to the beckley, WV airport. The pilot [privacy…Incident 20061207027599IBoeing 7474J6 · Renton, WA(-23) The Boeing large cargo freighter (lcf) was on departure from bfi heading to the south and had deployed a piece of test equipment called a trailing cone. The trailing cone and approximately 150 ft of 1/2" polycarbonate tubing separated from the aircraft…Incident 20061207027179IPiper PA30 · Nashville, TN(-23) N7406Y was on final approach to runway 2C at Nashville international. Pilot stated that he accomplished landing checklist but did not ensure landing gear down. The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that the gusty wind and blowing snow caused him not…Incident 20061207026189IPiper PA24250 · Hayward, CA(-23) Pilot reported that he had placed landing gear switch in the down position during approach. Pilot does not recall seeing a gear safe indication lamp. Aircraft landed gear up. Pilot reported after landing he had observed a book blocking the emergency…Accident 20061207026069APiper PA28180 · Colorado Spring, CO(-23) During night proficiency flight doing pattern work engine failed. Theonly occupant being the pilot made an emergency landing towards a road after engine failure. Aircraft struck a powerline then came to rest in a tree approximately 15' above the ground…Incident 20061207025279ICndair CL6002B19 · Omaha, NE(-23) N814CA, CL-600-2B19, was being operated by comair airlines as delta express flight 5282 from Omaha, NE, to cincinnati, Ohio. The airplane returned to Omaha, NE, after departure due to the nose landing gear staying down and locked. The airplane was…Incident 20061207025249IBeech 58 · Yakima, WA(-23) During takeoff, mixture control cable (LH engine) failed. Mixture moved to ico. Pilot declared emergency and returned to ykm for landing. A/c landed successfully with no further damage. Maintenance facility has replaced the broken cable and will submit…Accident 20061206030929ACessna 150G · Eureka, CA(-23) Pilot departed murray field arcata and during climb out lost engine RPM and power. Pilot pulled carb heat at about 800 feet, continued to lose power and altitude. Engine continued to run at low rmp as pilot prepared for a water landing. Power was not…Incident 20061206030359IBeech 1900D · Springfield, IL(-23) Enroute from mdw to spi, bsy 6037 declared an emergency after a cargo warning light illuminated. The crew declared an emergency and landed without incident. Maintenance control discovered a malfunctioning micro switch which was adjusted, and returned…Incident 20061206030309IBeech 1900D · Springfield, IL(-23) Enroute from mdw to spi, bsy 6037 declared an emergency after a cargo warning light illuminated. The crew declared an emergency and landed without incident. Maintenance control discovered two malfunctioning micro switches which were adjusted, and…Incident 20061206028709IPiper PA28181 · Phoenix, AZ(-23) Student pilot was performing landings on rwy 7L. He came in for landing and overshot the landing touch down area. The aircraft was on the ground and slowing as he neared taxiway B9. The pilot attempted to turn off the runway at that taxiway but realized…Incident 20061206026349IDoug MD83 · Sacramento, CA(-23) Flight 547, departed san enroute to sea. At approximately 2227 PST, the #2 engine oil strainer light came on. All other engine parameters were normal. The crew shut the engine down in accordance with the flight manual. An emergency was declared and the…Accident 20061206025969ACessna 310B · Lake Stevens, WA(-23) At approx 12:00 pm on 12-6-06 at Frontier Airpark, Lake Stevens WA, N6640B was taxiing to his home after landing and during a right turn from the left landing gear collapsed at the intersection of the taxiway and the owners property causing substantial…Incident 20061206025779IMooney M20K · Palm Springs, CA(-23) When asked what happened, pilot stated that he forgot to put the gear down. He stated that he used the mental checklist "g-u-m-p" but still forgot the gear. Pilot stated that Palm Springs tower issued warning, go around, go around, but it was too late…Accident 20061206025449ACessna P210N · Burns, OR(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was landing at kbno with one passenger/owner on board. The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that the weather briefing indicated that braking was unavailable due to ice on the runway. He felt this fact led to the…Accident 20061206025379ACessna 150G · Eureka, CA(-23) Pilot departed Murray field arcata and during climb out lost engine RPM and power. Pilot pulled carb heat at about 800 feet, continued to lose power and altitude. Engine continued to run at low RPM as pilot prepared for a water landing. Power was not…Accident 20061206025059APiper J3C65 · Humnoke, AR(-23) On December 6, 2006, at 1530 CDT, N7054H, a Piper PA-J3, was substantially damaged when the aircraft flipped over on its back during an emergency landing 3 miles south of Humnoke, Arkansas. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…Incident 20061205030269ICndair CL6002B19 · Fort Wayne, IN(-23) Smoke in toilet area, caution after take-off. Found speed tape peeled back from lav-fan. Replaced tape per PA-21-009.Incident 20061205027689IAmtr Searey · New Smyrnabeach, FL(-23) Pilot requested grass landing and forgot to put gear down, no damage to aircraft.Incident 20061205027679IGulstm 690A · Denver, CO(-23) Engine caught fire on start up. Inspection showed no broken lines or fuel leaks were present. It appears the engine had a hot start.Incident 20061205027169IBeech 58 · Columbia, SC(-23) On December 5, 2006 N7351R, a Beech 58 operated by ram air freight, landed at Columbia, SC at 08:07 EST. On landing roll-out the PIC applied the brakes to slow the aircraft and the right brake locked causing the aircraft to pull to the right. The PIC…