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 20260406002979IPiper PA-28RT-201T · Acworth, GAPilot in command set up for approach to land runway 27 using the gumps method, but failed to lower main landing gear. This resulted in an gear up landing, with one person on board and no injuries.Accident 20260406002609ACessna 172N · Tahlequah, OKPart 91, day, VFR flight from krvs to ktqh. After landing and rolling to a point adjacent to taxiway A3, the aircraft veered to the left and subsequently exited the runway, moving through the grass until striking a ditch. The impact caused the nosewheel and…Incident 20260406002449IAlexander Schleicher ASH 31 MI · Gig Harbor, WAWhen exiting runway 17 onto taxiway A3 at tiw, aircraft was taxiing off center with left wing down due to 18 meter glider wingspan. Quartering wind caused left wing to lift causing right wing to drop and struck taxi light, unknown to pilot until arriving at…Incident 20260406002429IMiller David L TRI-Q 200 · Milwaukee, WIOn 6 April 2026 at 1625 local time, incident aircraft was on short approach to batten airport (rac) when pilot found he had no left rudder input. Pilot declared emergency and diverted to gen Mitchell airport (mke). Pilot contacted mke approach and received…Accident 20260405006239ACessna 172M · Lakeand, FLCFII and I, were performing the 10 landings VFR at night at a towered airport for the commercial requirement for 61.129. On the 8th landing, we touched down. I put the flap lever up and waited several seconds for what I thought was the flaps fully retracting.…Incident 20260405003819IAirbus A320-271N · Ewing Township, NJOn third attempt to land in foggy weather, tail section impacted the runway. Aircraft suffered minor damage to tail section consisting mainly of skin damage.Accident 20260405002899APiper PA 46-350P · Lufkin, TXFlight left kcxo with PIC and second pilot who purpose was to conduct annual insurance check and flew VFR to klfk for airwork. PIC stated first approach was RNAV (GPS) rwy 07 which terminated in a missed approach and go around. PIC stated they came around for…Incident 20260404006919ICommander 114B · Allentown, PAApproximately 25 minutes into the flight at a cruise altitude of 6,000 feet the engine had a sudden loss of power. The pilot stated the engine appeared to be making some power and notified ATC of turning back towards Allentown pa to land at airport xll. Pilot…Incident 20260404004569IPiper PA-30 · St. Simons Isla, GAOn 04/04/2026 during a check ride for a multi-engine land rating, with a designated pilot examiner on board, the PIC did not properly execute his checklist and failed to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a prop strike. According to the PIC, he flew…Accident 20260404003829ABell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Livingston, MTDescription of the deviation: While operating in VFR conditions, [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] crashed in a small clearing approximately 18 miles sw of Mission Field, MT(klvm) after an unsuccessful attempted low altitude maneuver. The pilot…Accident 20260404002919AGirardeau Samuel G Sonex · Martinsburg, WVSequence of events leading to the accident: On the morning of the flight, the pilot awoke at approximately 8:00 am, feeling well-rested. After having breakfast, the pilot and a passenger decided to undertake a spontaneous flight, which was not previously…Accident 20260404002619ATackabury Paul D Lancair IV · Camden, NCThe aircraft experienced a loss of engine power in flight. The pilot made an emergency landing on an open road but did not lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.Accident 20260403010559ATextron T206H · Wichita, KSDuring a part 91 instructional proficiency flight at kict, the aircraft completed a planned no-flap landing and subsequent touch-and-go. During climb out on the upwind leg at approximately 700–800' AGL, the aft cargo door unlatched and blew open in flight.…Accident 20260403003839AMaule M-7-235 · Wasilla, AKAt approximately 1:00 pm Alaska local time, a Maule M7-235 aircraft attempted to take off from 6AK9 airport under snow-packed conditions. The ambient temperature was 37°f, and the skies were clear. During takeoff, the pilot noticed a reduction in power at…Accident 20260403003209AAirbus A320-232 · Punta CanaThe aircraft was descending from 8,000 to 3,000 feet on approach to Punta Cana international airport (mdpc) when it encountered unexpected, brief moderate turbulence. An inflight crewmember, who was out of the jumpseat preparing for final cabin compliance…Accident 20260403002629ACessna A185F · Luverne, MNThe instructor and student flew to an airport for tailwheel landing training. The weather conditions there included rain and winds reported at 050 at 8 knots, gusting to 16 knots. When landing on rwy 36 and on rollout, the student began to drift the aircraft…Accident 20260402012729AAirbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Redding, CAOn climbout after takeoff, within Redding airport class d airspace at about 700-800 feet and 85 KIAS, the helicopter experienced a bird strike with intrusion at the pilot's windscreen, lower left corner. The bird remained inside the cockpit and pilot turned…Incident 20260402005619ICessna 172M · Monroe, GAThe student pilot who had met all requirements to perform his first solo flight departed off of the runway during the landing phase due to excessive vertical speed, incorrect pitch attitude, and late/abrupt flare.Incident 20260402004179IMcginnis James L Glasair II FT · Lincolnton, NCOn April 2nd, [privacy data omitted] departed the Lincolnton airport (kipj)for a local flight to warm up the engine oil. Upon return at approximately 17:57 zulu, the aircraft entered a left-hand traffic pattern for runway 23. The aircraft turned a one mile…Accident 20260401003279APiper PA-28R-201 · Vero Beach, FLApril 1, 2026 at approximately 16:48 on approach, at 1400' altitude and 115 knots airspeed, into vrb, crew was descending and running approach checks. When about to make call for entry into the delta, a bird of medium size dove horizontally into the left…Accident 20260401002909ACessna 182P · Houston, TXWhile in the "flair" for landing aircraft was reportedly hit by a gust of wind that caused the right-wing tip to strike the ground. The aircraft then departed the runway and came to rest in a ditch that runs parallel to runway 15 causing substantial damage.Incident 20260401002139IBoeing 737-724 · Dulles, VAAircraft reported multiple birdstrikes on 3 mile final to rwy 19L. (Iad) the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate. After the inspection at the gate the pilots reported signifcant damage to left engine. No injuries. No emergency declared.Incident 20260331004659ICessna 172S · Chattanooga, TNOn 03/31/2026 student pilot began preflight of aircraft and took fuel samples, at which time approximately 3-5 cc of water was discovered in the fuel sample. Student pilot reported findings to CFI. CFI took additional samples until samples were free of water…Accident 20260331004189AGreenwood Villa, CORemote pilot indicated that prior to launch ua was at 40 percent battery charge. After launching from nest ua indicated parachute deployed after 1 minute 19 seconds of flight. Ua hit a skylight on top of municipal bldg causing damage. Ua did not penetrate…Incident 20260331003752ICessna 172N · San Diego, CAAircraft #2 was cleared for takeoff and taxied forward from the run-up area for 28L. As it taxied, its right wingtip clipped the trailing edge of #1 wing, scraping underneath.Accident 20260331003449ACirrus Design SR22T · Mt Pleasant, SCDuring departure, while performing a soft-field takeoff, a bump was felt by the PIC from the left main gear and a very sudden and hard turn to the left. Directional control along the vertical axis was lost, resulting in the aircraft veering to the left. Full…Incident 20260331003249IPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · San Bernardino, CAOn 03/31/2026, [privacy data omitted] was involved in a blown-tire incident during the landing roll at San Bernardino airport (ksbd).Accident 20260330003289AMarcil Gerry Sportsman 2+2 · Cordova, AKAt the beginning of runway 24, the pilot touched down 2 points and pressed the tires into the ground. He observed 2-3 inches of soft snow and the ground firm underneath which would not typically be an issue to land in. He then committed to landing, lifting…Incident 20260330002839IPiper PA-20 · Waterford, MIIncident at pontiac, MI (ptk) on 03/30/2026 @ 2218Z. [privacy data omitted] PA20 s/n 20-92 declared emergency due to smoke in the cockpit. Acft was in the pattern heading east. Pilot made an immediate right turn and landed midfield at rwy 27R before veering…Incident 20260330001929IMooney M20K · Spokane Valley, WAAirman arrived to ksff via IFR flight plan. Upon arriving into ksff, airman landed normally on runway 22. According to the airman, the airman landed normally on the mains and then allowed the nose wheel to touch down. As the aircraft slowed to approximately…Accident 20260329013039ABoeing 787-9Once established at cruise at FL300, the captain kept the seat belt light illuminated and allowed the flight attendants to begin their service. Within the first thirty minutes of the flight only occasional light turbulence was encountered. The captain…Accident 20260329013029ABoeing 787-9 · San Francisco, CAWhile at cruise altitude, the flight encountered unexpected turbulence. The captain made an announcement for flight attendants to take their jumpseats. While attempting to fasten their seatbelts, two flight attendants were ejected from their jumpseats towards…Accident 20260329003769AEnstrom F-28F · Oelwein, IAPilot had recently obtained his certification as a helicopter pilot with limited time in the airframe and experienced a tail wind gust that exceeded his capabity to control the aircraft. The aircraft's left skid forward end came in contact with the ground.…Accident 20260329003469AChampion 7GCB · Peyton, CODuring initial climb, aircraft encountered a gust of wind from the left. Aircraft deviated from intended flight path, pilot elected to land on adjacent grass runway 34. Aircraft landed hard causing left main landing gear collapsed and the propeller strike the…Accident 20260329003459AEclipse 10 · Boulder, COLanding on runway 26 bdu was uneventful, after decelerating to near stop pilot applied full power for touch and go. As rotor RPM and airspeed increased pilot initiated a main-wheel balance and experienced left drift, pilot applied control inputs to correct…Incident 20260329002639IPiper PA-28-180 · Taylors, SCAfter leveling off from climb out the pilot heard a loud bang. After verifying the engine was performing the pilot then noticed damage to the aircraft's right wing. The pilot advised ATC of the bird strike, returned to the airfield, and was cleared to land…Accident 20260328006929APiper PA-12 · Spanaway, WAAt 15:53 I announced right downwind for 34 and reduced my power and slowed my speed to 60MPH, adjusting to 2 notches of flaps and trim to maintain 1500 ft MSL and checked the need For carb heat. Once abeam my touch down point, I reduced power to idle and…Incident 20260328004679IBellanca 7GCBC · Palmer, AKPilot of the aircraft was conducting a sight-seeing flight with one passenger aboard. The aircraft was in the landing phase to runway 34 at Palmer municiple airport. While rolling out and decelerating, the pilot appled brakes, but his foot missed the left…Incident 20260328003479ICessna R182 · Waterville, MEDue to the winds the PIC decided to change from using runway 5 to runway 32. PIC leveled off at 1900 ft, retracted gear and entered midfield entry for downwind to 32 & continued in a descent to 1300 ft. PIC indicated downwind was a bit fast due to the…Incident 20260328002989IPiper PA-28R-201T · Land O' Lakes, WIOn 03/28/2026 at 1545Z a PA28R-201T enroute from etb(west bend municipal airport) to lnl(Kings Land o'lakes airport). After touchdown and landing at lnl runway 32 aircraft swerved to the right and then swerved left and left the runway just beyond the taxiway…Accident 20260328002869ACessna A185F · Skwentna, AKThe flight was a personal flight with one passenger to the pilot’s cabin near sqwentna, Alaska. The weather conditions were day VFR and the wind was calm. The pilot stated that after touchdown, he heard a loud bang. The nose of the airplane then momentarily…Incident 20260327008059IPiper PA-28-181 · Redrock, AZOn [date], Cessna 172 [privacy data omitted] was conducting a training flight with a flight instructor and student pilot when the engine experienced a total loss of power. Restart attempts were unsuccessful, and the instructor conducted a precautionary…Accident 20260327006249ACessna 421B · Sedona, AZDuring the pre-landing checks, the pilot observed three green landing gear indication lights, indicating all three landing gear assemblies were down and locked. Following touchdown on runway 21, the aircraft began to yaw to the right. The pilot applied left…Accident 20260327004689ACessna 180K · Beloit, KSThe pilot in command (PIC) reported conducting a final approach to runway 35 with variable winds from 030–040 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The PIC stated the aircraft touched down on the centerline. The PIC reported that during the rollout, when…Accident 20260327002459ACirrus Design SR22 · Daytona Beach, FLDuring a daytime VFR flight from gwinnett county airport in Georgia to titusville, Florida, the aircraft was transiting southbound along the coastline near jacksonville at approximately 3,500 feet. The pilot contacted Daytona approach to request transit…Accident 20260327002089APaul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CAAircraft was on approach to landing for touch and go. Pilot attempted to flare and stated he may have stalled the wing. On contact with the runway the main landing gear assembly departed the airframe. The aircraft then continued traveling down the runway on…Incident 20260327001949IOlson Mike TOP CUB · Aurora, OROn March 27, 2026, at approximately 1102 PDT, the aircraft landed on runway 35 and was taxiing when it exited the runway at taxiway A2. During taxi the right main landing gear tire contacted a taxiway light. The impact resulted in an abrupt stoppage and the…Accident 20260326010949AHughes 369D · Haena, HIOn March 26, 2026, about 1539 Hawaii standard time, a Hughes 369D helicopter, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Haena, Hawaii. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries, and three…Incident 20260326007039ICessna 182P · York, PAOn March 26, 2026, at 2050 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna 182 airplane received minor damage when it was involved in a propeller strike with an unremoved tow bar during attempted takeoff at York Airport (thv), York, PA. The airplane was operated in…Accident 20260326002999ACessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAAircraft was taxing to the Van Nuys run up area. PIC attempted to circumvent aircraft on the right-hand side. Aircraft's outboard leading edge on the left-hand wing struck the blast fence. Aircraft was stopped in place with PIC applied brakes.