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 20211121018489ICessna 310R · Huntington, INOn November 21, 2021, at approximately 1610 hours eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310 aircraft, N2738B, experienced a right main landing gear collapse at the Huntington Municipal Airport (hhg) in Huntington, Indiana. The pilot and four passengers were not…Accident 20211120022189AK Copters 47G-2 · Lancaster, PAOn 11/20/2021 the instructor was providing flight instruction to student/owner in helicopter N210JB (k-copter 47 G-2). At approximately 1126 local time, while awaiting for clearance to cross the runway,the aircraft experienced a nose pitch up, the tail of the…Accident 20211120019699ACirrus Design SR20 · Marshall, MIDuring a student instructional flight for a commercial asel add on rating, N22WU, a Cirrus model SR-20 aircraft struck a deer during takeoff rotation on runway 28. The aircraft continued the flight back to battle creek, MI (btl) and after a couple of passes…Incident 20211120019689IChasse Richard V Sonex · Auburn, ME[privacy data omitted] Stated that there had been significant issues with the engine including problems with fuel delivery. Although the issues had been resolved, [privacy data omitted] made several ?high speed runs? Down the runway to verify engine…Accident 20211120018759AJahnke Lionel G Glasair III · Big Bear City, CAN291KT impacted the top of the san bernardino mountain at level cruise speed. Search and rescue team discovered the impact sight the following day. The aircraft was destroyed with no survivors.Accident 20211120016929ACessna 207A · Bethel, AKOn November 20, 2021 at approximately 1800 Alaska time, Cessna C-207A N9794M incurred substancial damage in a post landing fire. All 5 passenger including the pilot exited safely and were taken to the local hospital for a health check due to smoke inhalation.…Accident 20211119022249APiper PA-28R-200 · Glens Falls, NYAircraft departed rwy 30 at gfl. During climbout, the engine power decreased rapidly. At this point the pilot began a shallow bank to the right heading toward the airport. The pilot made an emergency landing on airport property striking a fence and coming to…Accident 20211119020859ACessna 182Q · Carlsbad, NMOn November 22, 2021, at 1146 MST, a Cessna 182 aircraft bearing registration number N91AZ, [privacy data omitted], impacted terrain after striking a 712 ft radio transmission tower (32.572583N / 104.092515E) located 10 miles NE of Carlsbad airport (kcrq),…Incident 20211119019679ICessna 172K · Bemidji, MNDuring his third solo flight the student pilot had been flying for approximately 3 hours when he checked the weather and realized that the winds had changed and were expected to get worse. He decided to return to his home airport and land as soon as possible.…Accident 20211119019669ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miamisburgh, OHOn 11/19/2021, the student pilot operating N221HG during solo operations had a loss of control after lifting the aircraft off the ramp area. The pilot attempted to counteract the torque by applying pedal control. The pilot's input was excessive and required…Accident 20211118022049AAeronca 0-58B · Jonestown, PAOn November 18, 2021, at approximately 1630Z, the PIC, on a 14 CFR part 91 flight from farmers pride airport (9N7) to Dee Jay Airport (8PA1), attempted to land at 8PA1 runway 9. During approach to the airfield, a wind out of the east prompted the PIC to make…Incident 20211117019829ICessna C206 · Arlington, TXFerrying a Cessna 206 from alexandria on an IFR flight plan and had received a full weather briefing. Winds were gusty. While setting up for the visual approach tower reported windshear at 1800'AGL. A seminole landing in front of her then reported windshear…Accident 20211117019649ACubcrafters CC11-160 · Mackay, IDDeparture announcement for airwork in the pattern Departed alternate use area dirt strip to the northwest @ approximately 2:00 pm Announced departure intentions, entered the traffic pattern then announced airwork in the pattern Performed 3 pattern procedures…Accident 20211117019639APiper PA-28-180 · Farmington, NMOn November 17, 2021 at 10:44 MST, a Piper PA-28-180 cherokee, single engine airplane [privacy data omitted] was on a cross country flight from ffz, mesa AZ to fmn, Farmington, NM under visual flight rules when it impacted the ground in a residential…Incident 20211116020849IHughes 369D · Palm Springs, CAOn 11/16/2021 an airman was landing in the area of north Palm Springs. The flight was conducted under part 91. The purpose was to track cattle. In the area. Upon his descent the airman stated he checked the area and felt he was clear of all obstacles. During…Incident 20211116019629IPiper PA-24-180 · Bentonville, AROn November 16, 2021 at approximately 21:13 CST, N633P a Piper PA-24-180, [privacy data omitted] operated by a private pilot landed in Bentonville, AR with the landing gear retracted. During approach the landing gear was selected down, which resulted in the…Accident 20211116019249AAir Tractor AT-802A · Estes Park, COOn November 16, 2021, about 1836 mountain standard time, an Air Tractor Inc. AT-802A, N802NZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Estes Park, Colorado. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a title 14…Incident 20211115022639IChicago, ILFSDO incident number is: IGL0320220022 Atqa accident number for this event is: AGL0322003 Sas activity number(s) associated with the event T-GL03-FY22-0240 Aircraft: dji matrice 300 rtk FA3N7T77RM s/n 1ZNDH9G00C1FH6 When: 11/15/2021 2118Z Where: [privacy data…Accident 20211115020529APiper PA-22-160 · West Union, OHOn Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 1818 EDT, a Piper PA-22 aircraft, registration n-number N3463Z, was involved in an accident when it exited the runway and crashed into a fence in West Union, Ohio, at the adams county airport (kamt). The aircraft…Accident 20211115020069ALou Pappas Waiex B · Laveen, AZPilot departed geu and had been flying for approximately 45 minutes. During his return flight from cgz to geu, at an altitude of 3500FT, the engine began running rough. The pilot checked both his mags for proper operation and determined they worked. He was…Accident 20211115019579ACessna 170B · Belen, NMOn November 15, 2021, at 1330 MST, a Cessna 170, N3463C, [privacy data omitted]performed a ground loop during its takeoff roll on a personal flight from Belen regional airport?s runway 13. The commercial pilot and his passenger were uninjured. The aircraft…Accident 20211115019569ABeech 23 · Abilene, TXOn November 15, 2021, at 1200 CST, a Beech musketeer aircraft bearing registration number N8701M, registered to an individual impacted terrain after failing to maintain airspeed during landing on runway 17R at Abilene Regional Airport (abi) in Abilene, TX.…Accident 20211115019559AMooney M20M · Tampa, FLN21890 departed tpf and landed at lal to pick up a passenger. After approximately 30 minutes on the ground at lal, N21890 departed lal, enroute to gvl. During climbout, the pilot noticed that his EGT was indicating 1600. The pilot continued his climb and…Accident 20211115019549ABeech A36TC · Rockport, TXDuring preflight pilot verified fuel quantity via cockpit instruments only and did not open a wing tank to physically verify fuel quantity. Pilot stated fuel quantity on the left wing tank indicated between 1/4 to 1/2 on the fuel gauge. Pilot stated he…Accident 20211115018219ABeech E-90 · Boyne City, MIOn November 15, 2021, about 1245 eastern standard time, a Beech E-90, N290KA, was Destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boyne City, Michigan. The airline transport Pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a title…Incident 20211114021249IRyan Navion B · Oceanside, CADuring the climb out phase the pilot noticed that the main fuel tank gauge was reading empty, he immediately returned to the airport. On the downwind phase he mismanaged the landing gear controls and landed gear up. The pilot on the rollout also mismanaged…Incident 20211114020519IBuckley Alfred W CA7SL · Gaithersburg, MDStatement for pilot. I landed on runway 14 with a 1 knot crosswind from the right side. I approached the runway at the prescribed 90 mph and flared like any normal landing. After the wheels touched down and I had tail authority I began to put the plane into…Incident 20211114019539IPiper PA46-500TP · Kansas City, MOThe pilot reported that his approach to runway 01 was uneventful. On final approach, he confirmed that his flaps and power were set correctly, and that he had three green gear indications. After a normal touchdown, he stated that the nose gear slowly…Accident 20211114019529AIsrael Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra · North Las Vegas, NVOn November 14, 2021, at approximately 1442 PST, the las FSDO received notification from the western pacific?s regional operations center, regarding an accident involving N771DX, an 1125 westwind astra, serial number 077. According to the report, N771DX went…Accident 20211114019519ACessna 172 · Stanley, IDOriginal tricycle geared aircraft has been altered/converted to conventional gear. Pilot in command (PIC) departed Thomas Creek (2U8) runway 03 to the north/northeast. Pilot stated he encountered a tailwind gust and that the aircraft would not climb as…Incident 20211114019509ICessna 421C · Palestine, ILPilot was in position for left downwind entry runway 27 at krsv in Palestine, IL and neglected to extend his landing gear for landing runway 27. The pilot reported that he had not done any approach or landing checklists leading up to his touchdown runway 27.…Accident 20211114019499ACessna 150H · Wilkes Barre, PAWeather brief at mpo prior to takeoff, "marginal VFR." Per pilots statement. Pilot took off and proceeded to do two touch and go landings at avp. Climbing out of avp at appx. 2600 ft. pilot encountered unexpected precipitation. (Snow) pilot stated that he was…Accident 20211114019489ACirrus Design SR22 · Burnsville, NCOn 11/14/2021 at approximately 1200 local time, a Cirrus SR-22 aircraft, registration number N633CD, piloted by [privacy data omitted]sustained substantial damage when during final approach to runway (rwy) 32 at Mountain Air Airport (2NC0), as reported by the…Incident 20211113022149ICessna 172S · Vero Beach, FLThe information reported to the FAA iic was as follows: There were two pilots on board the aircraft on a flight to Vero Beach Regional Airport (kvrb). This was not a two pilot crew. It is the understanding of the FAA iic that the two pilots were going to…Incident 20211113021619IBoeing 737-900ER · Burbank, CAOn 11/13/21, [privacy data omitted] was being marshalled into gate B5 at Burbank, CA. The captain made an early "tight" turn to line up on the "j" line for gate B5. All gse were clear of the circle of safety. Wing walkers were in place with lead ramp agent…Accident 20211113020489ASebring, FLOn November 13, 2021 at approximately 1049 local (1549Z) the pilot of a two seat max air drifter ultralight aircraft crashed in a field adjacent to the Sebring international speedway in Sebring, Florida. Video of the event shows that the pilot was flying…Incident 20211113019479IPiper PA-28-140 · Pawtucket, RIOn Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at 1230 local time, N3940K, a Piper 28-140, was on final for runway 23 at North Central State Airport (ksfz). Prevailing conditions were visual flight rules (VFR). After touchdown, the aircraft departed the runway pavement…Accident 20211113019469AAeronca 7AC · Maiden, NCOn approach to runway 21 at 6NC1, during the base leg to final, the pilot experienced light chop and minor fluctuations in airspeed. Prior to flare the aircraft encounterd a strong downdraft and the aircraft sank very quickly which resulted in a bounce after…Accident 20211113017919ABritten-Norman BN-2A · Beaver Island, MIOn November 13, 2021, at 1349 eastern standard time, a Britten Norman BN-2A airplane, N866JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident on Beaver Island, Michigan. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, and one passenger…Incident 20211112022999ISalton City, CAImmediately after rotation the canopy left wingtip dipped due to unknown reasons. The pilot was aware of the discrepancy and was trying to resolve the issue while he continued a slow, left turning climb. The pilot managed to complete two circling turns to the…Incident 20211112022559IRichard B Barnes Rans S-20 · Woods Cross, UTThe airman was conducting phase I flights on an experimental aircraft he had recently built. After the 4th touch and go, he attempted to exit the runway onto an adjacent taxiway. While applying breaks, the aircraft turned 90 degrees to the left, went through…Accident 20211112020479ALynn Beckhorn Stol CH-701 · Garloc, CAOn 11/12/2021 at approximately 13:30 PST N984LD stopped at inyo kern airport (kiyk) an purchase 5 gallons of aviation fuel along with an additional 2 gallons placed into a portable plastic gas can, which was stowed on board the aircraft. There were two male…Accident 20211112019459AEric A Munzer Dornier D027-B2 · Martinsville, VALanding runway 30 aircraft veered left departed runway and continued through field to a 12' embankment. Left axle sheared at base with wheel and tire departure and right gear sheared at fuselage attach point causing substantial damage to supporting structure.Accident 20211112019449APiper PA-28-180 · St Petersburg, FLPIC moved fuel selector to select fuel supply from other wing tank, but inadvertently moved fuel selector valve to off position causing fuel starvation and in-flight engine shut down. Due to low altitude, the PIC was unable to resolve his mistake before…Incident 20211112019439ICessna 172K · Riverside, CAOn November 12, 2021 an airman landed at the Riverside airport. During landing the aircraft veered to the left and nearly caused a runway excursion. The pilot was able to regain control of the aircraft before the excursion occurred. The airman elected to taxi…Incident 20211112018479IBeech C-99 · Port Alsworth, AKTook off from Chignik lagoon for the short hop over to Chignik lake. All was normal weather was fine but there was a good bit of wind and turbulence as a result pilot powered back for maneuvering speed. On about a four mile final pilot glanced at airspeed…Incident 20211112001839IBeech F33A · Mansfield, OHWhile enroute from kmfd to kedj at 4,000MSL cruising altitude pilot engaged autopilot and inmediateley experienced an abrupt pitch down control movement. Pilot disconneted autopilot,reduced power and pulled autopilot circuit breakers. Pilot manually spun trim…Incident 20211111022829IAmerican Champion 7ECA · Longview, TXInterviewed the CFI and was told by him that the student pilot and CFI were doing touch and goes at the time of the propeller strike. He stated he instructed the student pilot to apply the brakes but the student did not respond to him. The CFI stated he…Incident 20211111022569IPiper PA-42-1000 · Tomball, TXPilot was taxing from [privacy data omitted] FBO located on west side of airport to [privacy data omitted] FBO on the north part of dwh. Pilot stated conditions were wet and windy. Pilot further stated he drifted to right of taxiway into soft mud. Minor…Accident 20211111020839ACessna 172S · Hampton Twp., NJN90559, c 172, departed cdw VFR on a training flight. The aircraft did not return to cdw when expected so the flight school contacted cdw tower for information. The aircraft was located at approximately 41.0791 north latitude/ 074.4785 west longitude. There…