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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Incident 20260518005069ICessna 172R · Ocean City, MDPIC came in for landing on rwy 32 with croswind 220 @ 7KTS. Aircraft was pushed to the right due to wind condition, PIC adjusted heading to compensate for the crosswind. At the midpoint of the runway while on flare, the PIC felt the nose of the airplane move…Accident 20260518005059APiper PA-14 · Healy, AKThe pilot intended to land at a remote, unimproved airstrip. Prior to landing, the pilot conducted a low-altitude pass over the airstrip to evaluate the runway surface condition and identify potential hazards. During the overflight, the pilot observed wind…Incident 20260518004599ICessna 150K · Ocean City, MDAfter take off from oxb initiated climb, around 1,000FT engine stated to run rough. The PIC initiated a 180 degree turn back to oxb. During the return, the engine progressively worsened. A few seconds after the engien got worse, the PIC noticed the front top…Incident 20260517011719IMacdonald David R Vans RV-10 · Livermore, CAPulled my aircra?? Out of the hanger about 3:45 pm, started it normally, and taxied to the north West ramp on the opposite side of the airport for a 4:00 pm eaa chapter 663 photo shoot. Normal taxi with klvk ground control permissions. Aircra?? Shut down and…Accident 20260517009159APiper PA-32-300 · Empire, NVOn may 17, 2026, at approximately 07:39 local time, a Piper PA-32-300 cherokee six crashed approximately 6.5 nautical miles southwest of Empire, Nevada. The cross-country flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91, departing reno-stead airport…Accident 20260517009149ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Wells, NVA Diamond da 40 aircraft was en route from loveland, co to hayward, CA operating under visual flight rules when the pilot attempted to land in Wells, NV to refuel. Upon attempting to do so, he stated that he was unable to visualize the runway due to snowfall…Incident 20260517008249IPiper PA-24-250 · Morristown, NJUpon entering the left downwind leg for runway 28 at millville municipal airport (miv), the pilot in command (PIC) selected the gear handle to the down position. The landing gear failed to extend. The PIC elected to divert and land at Morristown municipal…Incident 20260517005559IEmbraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Washington Dc, DC[privacy data omitted] Was taxiing into the RWY15 holdbay and their left wing made contact with a blast wall at 1650Z. ENY4178 did not need any immediate assistance other than a tug to relocate them to gate C23. Metropolitan Washington airport authority…Incident 20260517005089IFairchild M-62A · Hagerstown, MDOn may 17, 2026, the pilot coordinated via text with the director of flight operations for the museum, to organize an evening flight in the museum's PT-19. The flight aimed to build time and practice necessary for the pilot to be signed off to fly museum…Incident 20260517004909ICanadair CL-600-2B19 · Richmond, VAWhile enroute from erie international airport (eri) to lynden pindling international airport (nas) at flight level 310, the left engine N1 and N2 indications became erratic. The N1 gauge exceeded flight manual limitations and spiked to 101% while fluctuating…Incident 20260516010179ICessna 172R · Brooksville, FLStudent pilot stated that after the airplane landed, the aircraft suddenly drifted to the right of the runway and came to a stop in the grass. Verbally over the phone told inspector that the rudder pedals became "stuck". During subsequent maintenance, no…Incident 20260516009569ISpirit Engineering SE-1 · Grand Junction, COOn may 16, 2026, the pilot in command (PIC) of the subject aircraft departed Grand Junction Regional Airport (gjt) to perform local takeoff and landing practice. During the third touchdown, a crosswind gust from the north caused the PIC to lose directional…Accident 20260516009169AAMD Air 300L · Lee'S Summit, MOShortly after takeoff, the helicopter's engine suddenly increased in speed. At the same time, the helicopter immediately yawed to the left, and lost power and control to both the main rotors and the tail rotor. The helicopter descended rapidly, impacting…Incident 20260516007019IEnstrom F-28F · Helena, MTOn 16 may pilot attempted to land helicopter to a level unimproved lz in a pasture, as he was lowering the collective the right side of the helicopter appeared to settle much more than the left, the pilot then applied collective to stop the settling and the…Accident 20260516006449ACirrus Design SR22T · Vernal, UTThe pilot was attempting to land on runway 17. The pilot stated that prior to touch down winds were within aircraft limits but when he was about to touchdown for landing there was a 40 knot crosswind gust. (At 161953Z METAR kvel airport was reporting winds…Incident 20260516005339IBritten-Norman BN-2A · Fort Lauderdale, FLAircraft taxied from the air carrier's hanger to runway 9. After clearing runway 9 and during power up the left brake locked and the pilot oversteered the plane off the runway to the right (nose pointing south). The aircraft did not sustain any damage and was…Accident 20260515006559AMooney M20J · Morris, ILOn may 15, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm local time, a commercial pilot operating a Mooney M20J departed Morris municipal airport C09, for a local recreational flight. There were no other persons on board. When the pilot was returning to the airport, he…Accident 20260515006039APiper PA-28-140 · Pinal County, AZOn 05/16/2026 a PA28 was flying from A39 to kchd where the pilot reported a loss of RPM and had to preform a forced landing in a field. Aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot had minor injuries. There will be an ammendment to this report aircraft…Incident 20260515006029IBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Kansas City, MOWhile on final approach, flight crew was made aware of smoke in the cabin coupled with an electrical odor. They declared an emergency and landed safely. Once clear of the runway, they evacuated using the mcd and both overwing exits. The passengers were…Accident 20260515006019AJohn Bradley Vans RV-7 · Athens, GADuring start of takeoff roll from runway 09, pilot stated the aircraft immediately yawed left uncontrollably as he was advancing the throttle. The aircraft continued to rotate counterclockwise and departed the runway to the left into a grassy area. The…Incident 20260515005289IPiper PA-30 · Starke, FLOn may 15, 2026, the orlando flight standards district office (FSDO) received notification that an aircraft had experienced a gear-up landing at Keystone Heights Airport (42J). Inspector a and b traveled to Keystone Heights on may 18, 2026, beginning at 0700,…Accident 20260515005099ABigham Jack L Marquart M 5 Charger · Tucson, AZThe aircraft crashed into a utility pole after making an emergency landing on a street in Tucson, AZ, just outside of tus airport. The collision with the pole caused damage to the aircraft's propeller and engine. The emergency landing was necessitated by a…Accident 20260515004959APiper PA-11 · Big Lake, AKPilot departed lake hood (lhd) gravel strip, for a flight to the susitna river area. Pilot initiated an approach to land on a sand bar on the susitna river. After touchdown the pilot applied the brakes. The plane flipped forward over the nose on to it's back.…Incident 20260515004609ICanadair CL-600-2B16 · Mobile, ALAircraft experencing a right yaw after rotation. Crew returned to airport. The left thrust reverser would not deploy. On post flight walkaround discovered the upper cowling of the left engine missing and presure line section missing on left engineIncident 20260514007849ICessna 320E · Middlefield, OHThe aircraft main and nose landing gear failed to extend. The pilot landed the aircraft in the grass.Accident 20260514007839APiper PA-28-180 · Akron, OHWhile conducting an instructional flight plane entered left base turn to akr rwy 7 with tail wind and appeared to stall crashing in residential area street hitting house garage. Reported winds for akr were 340 16G25 KTS.Accident 20260514007189AMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Twin Falls, IDPilot was hovering in the grass area and wanted to set down the aircraft before departure. Pilot stated he did not get the collective down properly to prevent dynamic rollover of the helicopter.Accident 20260514006339ABellanca 7ACA · Pacific City, ORPilot and passenger entered the plane at pfc, started up at 15:57 local time, and taxiied to hold-short of rwy 14. A preflight runup was then conducted noting at 1700 RPM the left magneto drop was 50 RPM, while the right was 150 RPM. The pilot determined this…Accident 20260514005519ABeech C90 · Lincoln, NMAt approximately 0015L on may 14th, 2026, a Beech C90 impacted mountainous terrain approximately 13 nautical miles northeast of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (ksrr) fatally injuring two flight crew and two medical personnel. No medical transport was being…Accident 20260514005349AMooney M20J · Lake Havasu, AZA [privacy data omitted] departed flagstaff airport (kflg) en route to yosemite airport (kmyf) with one pilot and two passengers onboard. The flight made a fuel stop at Lake Havasu City Airport (khii). After fueling the pilot reported sumping both fuel tanks…Incident 20260514003689IAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3 · Houston, TXHelicopter air ambulance was departing the Texas medical center elevated helipad, when it experienced a bird strike. The aircraft continuned to its destination, where the aircraft was inspected, no damage noted and the aircraft was returned to service.Accident 20260513009579AChris Toeppen Cavalon · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot of the gyrocopter reported that during his approach to land on runway 31, the reported wind information indicated a gusting crosswind from the left. On final approach the gyrocopter required left stick and right rudder inputs to remain lined up with…Accident 20260513008259ABonsteel Wayne RV-4 · Conroe, TX[privacy data omitted], A vans RV-4, departed Conroe/north Houston regional airport on rwy 19 with one passenger. Shortly after departure at approximetly 100 AGL the aircraft pilot canopy opened. The pilot elected to abort the take off and land back straight…Incident 20260513006619ICessna 172I · Montrose, COThe student pilot conducted three touch-and-go landings with a certified flight instructor (CFI) in slight crosswind conditions prior to the solo flight. During the pilot in command's (PIC) first solo flight, a crosswind gust during touchdown caused the…Accident 20260513006609APiper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, ILOn may 13, 2026, around 9:50AM CST, a commercial, instrument rate pilot was operating a 1978 Piper arrow – [privacy data omitted] – at dupage airport (kdpa) preparing for a departure on a personal flight to be conducted under visual flight rules to southern…Accident 20260512006089ANorth American F-51D · Mound, LAAccording to witnesses, the pilot was practicing an aerobatic routine. At the conclusion of the planned maneuvers, the pilot performed an additional maneuver and the airplane impacted terrain. Witnesses reported that the engine sounded normal before they…Accident 20260512005569ACraig Ellison Bearhawk Four · Sandpoint, IDRight hand main landing gear brake malfunctioned (locked up), resulting in aircraft completely turning over (nose over) on landing roll out, coming to rest on top side of aircraft.Accident 20260512005529AStinson 108-3 · Quilcene, WAAt approximately 10:35 aircraft was southbound at 4000 feet AGL. While cruising at 2600 RPM pilot experienced sudden engine vibration and consequent engine power loss. Noise and vibration increased, smoke visible from engine, oil appeared on windshield, smoke…Accident 20260512005299ACessna A185F · Avon, MEOn the morning of the accident, the float-equipped aircraft was conducting public fish stocking operations. Prior to the flight to the stocking location, the aircraft was serviced with fuel at crystal lake in gray, Maine, and subsequently transitioned to…Accident 20260512004269AI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Amelia Courthou, VAOn may 12, 2026, about 12:45 (EDT), an I.c.a. Brasov, [privacy data omitted] glider was involved in an accident on the ground. The glider touched down on runway 32 at Merlin Aerodrome and procceded to the taxiway on landing rollout when it struck a bystander…Accident 20260511008269AAmerican AA-5 · Riverside, CAOn 05/11/2026 [privacy data omitted] departed krir at 7:41PM local time in daylight visual meteorological conditions, with the pilot as the only occupant and under visual flight rules. The pilot described his intent for the flight as "the goal of renewing my…Incident 20260511007779IPiper PA-28-181 · Farmingdale, NYDuring landing frg runway 32 propeller struck the runway. Pilot performed a go around landed and taxied to the ramp no injuries. Both propeller blades showed impact damage with curled tips.Incident 20260511006629IBoeing B-737-7CT · Las Vegas, NVDuring the takeoff roll in kpsp, above 80 knots and below V1, the pilot monitoring (pm) observed a caution light illuminated with no associated instrument indication. The captain elected to continue the takeoff. After takeoff, the issue was identified as the…Incident 20260511005579IShark Aero S R O Shark 600 · Berlin, NHThe flight departed bml and conducted intermediate stops at whitefield and bethel without incident. During the return to bml, the landing gear was extended while entering the traffic pattern. The right main landing gear did not indicate fully down and locked.…Incident 20260511004979ICirrus Design SR20 · Casa Grande, AZA flight instruction session was underway in a Cirrus SR-20 aircraft. Immediately after landing, the aircraft struck a rabbit with its right main landing gear. The impact caused minor damage to the wheel fairing. A post-landing inspection was conducted,…Incident 20260511004969ICostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Creston, IASevere vibration in cruise flight followed by drop in engine oil pressure then engine seized resulting in total loss of engine power. Pilot performed emergency landing in farm field. No injuries, no damage to aircraft.Accident 20260511004919ACessna 182P · Bennett, COOn may 11, 2026, the incident aircraft departed campbell airport (CO41) on a local flight with 1 crewmember and 1 passenger. Local weather reported VFR conditions. Included in the written statement from the PIC and during the interview, the PIC stated the…Incident 20260511004669IBeech C24R · Doylestown, PAEngine lost power due to #4 cylinder intake valve failed allowing valve to enter cylinder damaging piston, spark plugs, subsequently sent pieces of valve into #1 cylinder damaging spark plugs and piston, event occured at 28.6 hours tsoh on engine. SDR #…Incident 20260511004619ILake LA250 · Palo Alto, CAAircraft VFR arrival to kpao, flying the profile of GPS 31 approach (straight it to 31). Pilot said normal pre-landing checks completed, gear down, green light, 3 wheels visually confirmed and hydraulic pressure up. Normal landing was executed in the…Incident 20260510009589IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Louisville, KYDuring preflight engine run-up, the aircraft veered to the right, departing runway and came to rest in the grass. There was no damage to the aircraft or property, and no injuries. Inspection revealed that cotter pin on the left brake master cylinder came out…