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 20230723020759ABell 206-L4 · Caldwell, OH7/24/2023 Started accident investigation of [privacy data omitted] a Bell 206 L4 helicopter at [privacy data omitted] Caldwell, Ohio. This aircraft is currently operated on a 133/135 and 135 certificate by [privacy data omitted] worland, WY, FAA…Incident 20230723017859ISchempp-Hirth Ventus CM · Blairstown, NJPilot was performing a personal flight in his glider and was returning to the Blairstown, NJ airport. He stated that as he was returning he began to lose lift and at approximately 1000 feet AGL he realized he would not make it to the airport. He elected to…Accident 20230723013949ACessna 182J · Stow, MAThe pilot of the Cessna 182J attempted to land at Minute Man airfield (6B6), Stow ma. And bounced two or three times before aborting the landing and attempting a go around. Pilot advanced the throttle but neglected to retract the flaps during the climb out…Incident 20230723013089IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Brandy Station, VAAt approximately 17:15L EDT, solo student pilot was practicing soft field takeoff on hard surface dry runway. Weather was VMC with steady state 5 kt quartering crosswind from left (crosswind component calc 4 KTS). Pilot had made two takeoffs prior to incident…Incident 20230723012599ICessna 170A · Oshkosh, WIOn July 23, 2023 at 1300 CST, a Cessna 170A [privacy data omitted] was landing at Oshkosh (osh) WI during the eaa airventure fly-in. Upon rollout after landing runway 36, a gust of wind picked up the left wing and the right wing impacted the runway. The…Incident 20230723012589ICessna 210A · Oakfield, WIOn July 23, 2023, at 1530 CST, a Cessna 210 [privacy data omitted] landed in a soybean field near Oakfield Wisconsin after running out of fuel. The student pilot and passenger had no reported injuries. The aircraft had no damage. The aircraft was being…Incident 20230723010949IMooney M20B · Vineyard Haven, MAOn July 23, 2023, a 1961 Mooney M20B, landed 2000 ft. south of the Katama Airpark (1B2) grass airfield in a heavily vegetated part of martha’s Vineyard. The [privacy data omitted]pilot experienced rough running engine, sputtering, low oil pressure, and…Accident 20230723010369AHead Balloons AX8-88 · Guilford, CTOn July 23, 2023 at approximately 2142 EST, a Head balloons AX8-88 was providing tethered rides at the [privacy data omitted] to observe a laser light show. The pilot had been operating the balloon for approximately 3 hours and as witnesses stated there was…Accident 20230723010099ABeech H35 · Georgetown, TXThe pilot started the landing sequence/descent at approximately 10 miles out from gtu. The tracking was high, but the pilot thought it was still ok. The pilot slowed to 135 and dropped the gear. Once the aircraft was in the white arc and left base, the pilot…Incident 20230723009319ICampbell Steve Cozy MK IV · Appleton, WIOn 7/23/2023 [privacy data omitted] landed on runway 21 at Appleton international airport (atw) without incident. During rollout to exit via taxiway bravo 3, the PIC applied brakes and the left brake failed, causing the aircraft to lose directional control,…Accident 20230722020959ABombardier CL-600-2B19 · Houston, TXOn final approach into iah, a passengers portable charger caught on fire. The flight attendant used a halon fire extinguisher to prevent reignition of the fire. This happened about a minute before landing on a CRJ-200 which only has one flight attendant. An…Incident 20230722018909IEmbraer EMB-145XR · Lake Charles, LAFlight departed houston, (kiah) for Lake Charles Regional Airport (klch) under 14CFR part 121 domestic scheduled flight. Scheduled flight time for this flight, 0+30MIN. The crew elected to land on runway 5 utilizing the RNAV approach. Runway 5 is 5200FT in…Accident 20230722018499ACessna 150L · Houston, TXWhile on downwind at iws the airplane began a steep descent and impacted power lines at a height of approximately 40' above ground level. The impact severed three power lines. The airplane was destroyed and came to arrest alongside gronchke rd near iws…Accident 20230722017809AAlisport Silent 2 Electro · Wallis, TXPilot stated: finishing up a cross country glider flight. On final glide from wharton to TE-71. I was not in a hurry and had plenty of altitude for final glide. Set up glide at 79 knots, in the green, for this aircraft and began glide and decent from 6000…Incident 20230722016539IOsborn James Harold Glasair SH-2 · Huron, SDOn July 22, 2023 at approximately 1815 a glasair SH-2 owned by and registered to [privacy data omitted] was involved in an incident during landing during a personal flight with VMC prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was minor damaged, and…Accident 20230722013249AErcoupe 415-D · Waupon, WI1745 Central standard time (CST), departed kcid for kosh. At 1932 CST, the pilot lost engine power and performed an off field landing.Incident 20230722013099IMooney M20K · Fletcher, NCAircraft was on final approach. Pilot attempted to adjust throttle with no response. Airspeed was noted at approximately 210 knots. Once over the threshold, pilot turned off fuel pumps and turned off mags. Pilot stated he actuated the landing gear. Gear did…Accident 20230722012839ABoeing A75N1 · Red Lodge, MTDescription of the deviation: While operating a stearman airplane on a VFR flight plan and upon landing on the grass strip rwy 16 at the Red Lodge, MT airport kred the pilot in command lost control of the aircraft after touch down resulting in a ground loop…Incident 20230722012259ICanadair CL-600-2B16 · Springer, NMEnroute to ksat from pajn the pilot’s side windscreen shattered in flight at FL410. Crew were diverting convective buildups at the time, so the pf immediately began looking for visual Conditions below us (a hole in the clouds) while the non-flying pilot…Incident 20230722011859IMooney M20E · Homestead, FLPart 91 operation Mooney M20E, registration[privacy data omitted], serial number 52554340, with one pilot on board, gear up landing on runway 36. Pilot reported power failure due to inoperable alternator failure. Pilot used emergency manual gear extension…Incident 20230722011759IGulfstream American AA-5A · Carlsbad, CAWhile taxing to the runway the student pilot lost braking power in the right brake. The aircraft veered to the left and struk a parked aircraft. The impact resulted in minor damage to both aircraft.Incident 20230722011749IPiper PA-28R-201 · Oceanside, CAOn July 22, 2023 aircraft landed gear up on runway 25 at kokb.Accident 20230722010729APiper PA-28-180 · Winter Haven, FLOn 07/22/2023, at approx. 11:37Z, a PA-28-180, s/n:28-1449 the solo student pilot experienced a runway excursion after a hard landing and attempted go-around on runway 05 at the Winter Haven regional airport (kgif), Winter Haven, Florida. The aircraft exited…Accident 20230722008889AGrumman G-164A · Potoka, ILThe aircraft accident location is 1.75 miles southeast of Potoka, IL. Lat. 38.43.58 n long. 89.04.26 w. pilot reported that he fueled at salem lockrone airport kslo approximately 8.6 miles southeast of the accident. The pilot reported that he fueled from a…Incident 20230722005749ICessna 172N · Watkins, COAircraft was cleared for touch and go on runway 8 as the aircraft began to flare it landed a bit flat and this caused the aircraft to balloon up a few feet. As this happened, student said I am going around, instructor said yes, go around. Student added full…Accident 20230721014179APiper PA-32RT-300 · Mount Gilead, OHAircraft lost engine power due to fuel starvation, landed in a soybean fieldIncident 20230721013239IN65CZOn July 21, 2023 at 1015 CST, a cozy mkiv [privacy data omitted]z landed on a highway near lewiston, WI due to an electrical system failure while enroute to oshkosh WI. The aircraft touched down successfully, however had to exit the road to avoid oncoming…Accident 20230721012849APiper PA-12S · Kalispell, MTNarrative of the accident: [privacy data omitted] Was operating VFR, landing at kgpi and departed the left side of rwy 02 after touch down. This resulted in the aircraft being ground looped resulting in damage to both wings and the propeller. Causaul and/or…Incident 20230721011869ICirrus Design SR20 · Miami, FLPart 65/91 operation Cirrus SR20, registration [privacy data omitted] serial number 2775, with two pilots and one passenger, was struck by lightning while preforming engine run-up on taxiway. No injuries to aircraft occupants. Light strike causing parachute…Accident 20230721010199ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Roanoke, VAThe pilot in command stated he was instructing a student on mild crosswind landings on runway 24 at Roanoke airport. The instructor had flown with this student once before, previously instructing him on landings in the pattern. The student and instructor…Accident 20230721009349AAir Tractor AT-602 · Plains, KSOn 7-21-23 at approximately 1100 local time operator was attempting to take off from Plains KS muncipal airport runway 35. It had rained 1”80 hundredths the previous night. That morning the airstrip was inspected by company personnel who determined it was too…Accident 20230721009149AGipson William H RV-10 · Chouteau, OKOn Friday, July 21st, aircraft landed at muskogee airport at about 10:30 am due to weather blocking flight path. The destination was krcm - skyhaven airport west of warrensburg MO. The pilot waited at muskogee for about 3 hours before Taking off at about 1:40…Accident 20230721008829ABell 206B · Terra Alta, WVTranscribed from the pilots original written statement Started recording lidar on designated powerline. Heading southeast up into mountainous area. As we crossed the top and came over I verified with the operator that the pictures were still looking good. He…Accident 20230720018569ABeech C35 · Rock Springs, WYDuring climb, the pilot and Passenger heard a “pop sound” from the engine compartment. The passenger thought he saw something “Fly up from the engine” and was stuck on the windshield, which they described as five small black Specs of “black goo.” the pilot…Accident 20230720017039APiper PA-31P · Excelsior Sprin, MOPilot took off on a ferry flight to relocate the aircraft to kingman airport/clyde Cessna field(9K8) kingman, Kansas to complete an overdue annual inspection. During takeoff and rotation, witnesses stated the aircraft seemed to be operating at less than full…Incident 20230720013599IHall Lester R Legacy · Rochester, MNEnroute to airshow the PIC declared an emergency due to a catastrophic engine failure. The aircraft descended from 23,000 feet and landed without further incident. No injuries and minor damage. Post landing inspection found an uncontained engine failure with…Accident 20230720013109APiper PA-28-140 · Elko, NVMishap aircraft took off on July 20, 2023, with 2 POB from eko in Elko, NV. The main runway 24 was closed due to painting being conducted by Elko city maintenance. Pilot had done all his preflight data for a takeoff on the 7,200 foot runway 24. He did not…Accident 20230720011129AMichael J Karaszewski Vans RV-10 · Oshkosh, WIOn July 20, 2023 AT1835 CST, a vans experimental RV-10 [privacy data omitted] landed on runway 27 at Oshkosh WI Wittman Field and collasped the main landing gear. The pilot indicated he had a hard landing. The pilot had no injuries and the passenger had minor…Accident 20230720010649ABeech A36 · Oberlin, KSAt approximately 12:20 pm CST on 7/20/2023, a single engine Beech model A36 aircraft lost engine power while enroute from gillette, Wyoming to dalhart, Texas at approximately 7,500 feet. The pilot performed a power-off glide to the ground, where it landed…Incident 20230720009399IPiper PA-46-310P · Fort Myers, FL[privacy data omitted], PA46, IFR. Departed fmy to cgi. Aircraft reported to miami center that left hand side cockpit window had shattered and requested to return to fmy. Fmy declared alert ii.Accident 20230720008019ABell 206-L4 · Utqiagvik, AKWhile operating under contract for state of Alaska with three department of natural resources passengers on board, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter operated by maritime helicopter, inc. [privacy data omitted] Crashed into shallow lake itinik approximately 30 miles…Incident 20230719020869ICessna 170B · Tulsa, OKOn landing aircraft main tire blew. Aircraft taxied off to taxiway and was towed to maintenance.Accident 20230719012109APerkins Kenneth E Pietenpol · Gardner, KSPilot departed K34 for C37, bordhead, WI. Climbed to approximatly 1000 ft AGL and headed south to avoid ixd airspace. After clearing ixd airspace the pilot experienced engine power issues described by the pilot as "missing on one cylinder". Pilot then turned…Incident 20230719010849IPiper PA-28-140 · Sebring, FLPilot written statement below: "I called and turned base then placed the second notch of flaps and pitched for 90MPH. Subsequently I called final, turned, and pitched for 80 mph entering last notch of flaps. When entering full flaps I felt a grind in the…Incident 20230719009599IBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Lake Charles, LAThe aircraft was having fluctuation issues with the alternator then lost electrical power. The pilot reached the tower using his personal cell phone, he asked the tower to verify his landing gear was down. He did a fly by and the tower said he was clear to…Accident 20230719009589ASix Chuter SR7 · Hamilton, MTOn July 19, 2023, at 0737 MST, a Six Chuter Inc, model SR7, struck a tree during takeoff. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and the pilot recieved minor injuries. The flight originated at the owners private strip near Hamilton mt (hrf).Accident 20230719008919AAerospatiale AS-355E Twin Star · Farmington, UTThe flight was to drop off a vegetation removal crew, who were contracted by rocky mountain power to remove vegetation surrounding power lines. Three did not speak english, so the fourth translated for them during the preflight briefing. The pilot has not…Incident 20230719006769IBeech C-99 · Bishop, CAThe aircraft departed kbih on July 19, 2023, and when the pilot raised the landing gear, he only saw two main landing gear lights extinguish and the nose gear light remainded illuminated. The pilot tried to cycle the gear, but there was no change to the…Incident 20230718019779IDassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Oxnard, CAJuly 18, 2023 at approximately 1855 zulu, a Dassault falcon 50 piloted by a captain (PIC) and a first officer (fo) departed camarillo, California for honolulu, hi with 2 passengers on board. The flight was operated under 14 CFR part 135. After the flight the…Accident 20230718016319ACessna T310R · Santa Fe, NMOn July 18, 2023, at or around 09:06 MST, a Cessna T310R, crashed into a house about 2.5 miles south east of Santa Fe municipal airport (saf), NM, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan was…