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 20210517009139APiper PA-28-151 · Pinecreek, MNPilot stated: we departed at kckn and headed to 48Y which is piney. We could not get weather at 48Y, so we got the weather from krox which is next to 48Y. And the wind was 270@9 G19. So, I decided to land on runway 33. Short final, we were stable. I knew that…Accident 20210517006229AStearman 4E · Porterville, CAOn June 17, 2021, N663K a Stearman Aircraft A4 was involved in a accident while attempting a landing on runway 30 at the Porterville Municipal Airport at approximately 1530 local time. According to the pilot he experienced unexpected crosswind conditions…Incident 20210516009849IDonald Williams Christavia MK 4 · Madera, CAOn may 16, 2021 at kmae, [privacy data omitted] was performing phase one of the 40 hour flight of an experimental armature built aircraft N3982. Engine run up, taxi and initial take off were normal when aircraft reached about 25 feet pilot stated he felt a…Accident 20210516009789AI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Hampshire, ILA glider winch launch was being conducted. Near the release point, the weak link failed. Reported altitude 600' AGL or above. While maneuvering for landing, the glider entered a spin and crashed into a tree.Incident 20210516008499IPiper PA-32-300 · Lagrangeville, NYOn may 16, 2021, approximate 11:30 EDT a Piper cherokee 6, serial number 32-7540088, N33125, landed at Sky Acres (44N) on runway 35. After landing during rollout , the aircraft for unknown reasons began to veer to the left, exiting the paved runway. The…Incident 20210516007819IDeland, FLOn may 16 2021 approximately 0950 parachutist [privacy data omitted] was involved in a fatal parachute accident. According to witness statements [privacy data omitted] was under fully operational canopy and navigating to the landing zone on final course to…Incident 20210516007309ICameron Balloons US A-210 · Vacaville, CAOn may 16, 2021, hot air balloon made a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. The balloon bounced several times before gust of wind picked the balloon back into the air where it struck a tree then landing on road. The balloon basket slid approximately 50…Accident 20210515015989AToledo, OHUa registration number: [privacy data omitted] UAS make: mavic AIR2 Serial number:[privacy data omitted] Remote pilot certificate: [privacy data omitted] Frequency: 2.4GHZ. The pilot was interviewed and no fault by the pilot was found during the discussion.…Accident 20210515013219ACessna 210 · Lake Arrowhead, CAOn may 15, 2021 approximately 2154 zulu time a pilot reported engine trouble over the mountains near Lake Arrowhead California while following a foreflight route to big bear airport flying a Cessna 210, n number 7350E. The controller immediately offered…Accident 20210515009779ACessna 150G · Brewton, ALThe aircraft was flying at a low altitude and a slow maneuvering speed over the runway when the aircraft stalled. Not having enough altitude to recover, the aircraft landed hard on the runway collapsing the nose gear and striking the propeller on the runway.Incident 20210515009769ICessna 172RG · Selinsgrove, PAThe instructor on board Cessna 172RG, N6294R, took the flight controls during a simulated engine failure to demonstrate glide speed maneuvering. The instructor did not verify landing gear was extended prior to taking the flight controls. The aircraft was…Accident 20210515009749APiper PA-18-105 Special · Gakona, AKIn cruise, power began to gradually decrease and rolled back to idle. After several seconds, mixture leaned out, engine went to cutoff, forcing a gliding emergency landing into sparsely wooded area of small spruce and alder trees. No injuries. Mixture cable…Accident 20210515009739AGraziano Anthony G Zodiac 601 XL · Huntingdon, TNZodiac 601XL, N493TG was departing carol county airport Huntingdon, TN (hzd) at approximately 2145Z, 1645CDT on 05/15/2021 for local training flight. According to the pilot, on initial climb out at approximately 300 feet above the runway just after takeoff,…Accident 20210515009729ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Paris, IDThe flight departed from spanish fork Utah (kspk) at 1840 MST destined for Paris Idaho (1U7). On stable approach to runway 34, the pilot in command (PIC) induced a hard landing. The PIC added power in an attempt to not run off the runway which resulted in the…Accident 20210515009519AAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Riggins, IDThe pilot stated he was a little too fast on a 1,000? Dirt runway which has a commitment to land due to the typography. After landing he hit the brakes too hard on roll-out and the aircraft flipped on its back, the pilot was not injured. The aircraft did not…Incident 20210515009349IMooney M20C · Morganton, NCOn 5/15/2021 at approximately 1325 local time, Mooney M-20-C, registration number N2948L, piloted by[privacy data omitted], sustained minor damage due to the aircraft landing without the gear fully locked in the down position on runway 21 at the Foothills…Accident 20210515009169ACirrus Design SR22 · Whitewater, WIOn may 15, 2021 at approximately 2115 local time a Cirrus SR22 registration number N4144B with the pilot and two passengers departed on an IFR part 91 flight from (sbm) sheboygan county airport sheboygan, WI to (buu) burlington municipal airport burlington,…Incident 20210515006869IAir Tractor AT-502A · Lewis, KSThe aircraft was flying eastbound over a wheat field , spraying for pest. The pilot did not see a power line going across the field from the south to the north. The aircraft struck the power line and snapped it off the power poles. The aircraft went up after…Incident 20210514014109INathan K Mullins Long EZ · Tacoma, WADuring takeoff roll the canopy departed the aircraft and landed on the runway. The pilot was able to stop the takeoff and taxi back to parking with no other incident.Incident 20210514009129IMooney M20M · San Antonio, TXPilot contacted San Antonio approach, declared an emergency and proceeded to kelly field. Once in the pattern at kelly field, aircraft did a couple of low approaches to survey the area and to select an appropriate spot to land. Pilot communicated with the…Incident 20210514009119IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Winder, GAInspector statement: the student pilot was on final from a long cross country flight. During landing the pilot flared to a landing observing the runway center line. After landing during rollout the pilot (relaxed on controls) allowing the aircraft to drift to…Incident 20210514008879ICessna R182 · Georgetown, KYPilot stated they were practicing touch and go landings. Upon the third attempted touch down the landing gear handle was left up during landing.Accident 20210514008869ABeech A36 · Pinckneyville, ILOn 14 may 2021 N1875, a Beechcraft model A36, serial number E-437 experienced loss of oil pressure and loss of power resulting in a emergency landing in a field outside of Pinckneyville,IL. About 5 miles outside of the Pinckneyville -du Quoin airport. There…Incident 20210514008859IBeech V35A · Atmore, ALAfter alternator failed, pilot elected to extend landing gear manually, but failed to ensure gear was fully down and locked. He also stated that he was having difficulty controlling the aircraft while cranking the gear.Incident 20210514008849IBond Larry RV9A · Kingston, TNWhile on approach the pilot of N527LB, an RV-9A, failed to conduct a before landing check and did not place the aircraft in a landing configuration utilizing the flaps. The aircraft was allowed to "float" down the runway to the point where a safe landing on…Incident 20210514005479IBeech M35 · North Las Vegas, NVThe aircraft was returning to kvgt from 1G4 (grand canyon west airport). At approximately 4:10 pm (PDT) the pilot executed a normal landing on rwy 12R using partial flaps due to the crosswind. After touchdown he elected to retract the flaps to assist with…Accident 20210514004409ACessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe aircraft departed Daytona Beach International Airport, (kdab) at approximately 10AM for an instructional flight. The instructor (CFI) was in the right seat and the student was in the left seat. The winds were reported at 14 mph with 18 mph gusts.…Incident 20210514002829IAir Tractor AT-602 · Winner, SDWhile working low level 137 spray / aerial application of a field, engine suddenly lost power. Turned on fuel boost pump and continuous ignition. Engine did not restart. Executed emergency landing. Tires poor traction on alfalfa slid unable to stop ran slowly…Accident 20210513009339ACessna R182 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot stated that at 0930 CDT the evening of the event he went on a post annual inspection maintenance flight. The aircraft departed claremore, OK. (Kgcm) with both fuel tanks full (88 gals). Just after lifting off the ground and retracting the gear the…Accident 20210513008909ABeech B24R · New Lenox, ILWhen: 05/13/2021 16:18Z Where: New Lenox, IL, interstate I-355 southbound center median near the route 6 off ramp. A private pilot was operating a Beechcraft B24R sierra, serial number MC-371, from lewis university airport (klot) in romeoville, Illinois to…Incident 20210513008899IBeech 95-A55 · Berlin, MDThe pilot stated the he was landing at oxb for a fuel stop. The initial approach was uneventful. The pilot stated that he did select the down position for the landing gear. However on landing the gear was not extended and the aircraft landed gear up. Based on…Accident 20210513008889APiper PA-18-105 Special · Palmer, AKPilot was well rested, they had spent the night at Mud Strip. That morning they walked the strip twice checking on the condition of the runway. The runway was very muddy. On the takeoff roll at approximately 20 to 30 mph the right tire encounter very sticky…Incident 20210513004009IBell 407 · Midlothian, TXOn may 13, 2021, at approximately 1600 central daylight time, a Bell 407, N432PH, bottom wire strike stuck into the ground in the grassy area along the right side of runway 36 at Mid-Way Regional Airport (kjwy). During a day emergency procedure practice…Accident 20210513002029ACessna 172N · Gulf Shores, ALWhile on final approach to runway 35 at jka, a student was flying and had difficulty in getting the airplane lined up with the centerline and allowed the airspeed to decay while still 10 feet or more above the runway. The instructor took the controls and…Incident 20210512022009IMooney M20C · Provo, UTThe office was notified on may 17, 2021 of an accident that occurred at the Provo (kpvu) airport on 05/12/2021. Mooney aircraft model M20C landed gear up on runway 13 at approximately 1330 due to the pilot not extending the landing gear. The pilot in command…Accident 20210512021199AGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164C · Butte City, CAWhile maneuvering during a agricultural flight, the aircraft engine stopped running, the pilot made a forced landing in an agricultural field. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.Accident 20210512009719ACessna 172 · Johnson City, TNOn landing student pilot indicated he had no left brake, after taxiing down runway decided to apply power and do a go-around. The aircraft did not gain enough altitude, hit a tree across the street from end of runway causing aircraft to land inverted in…Accident 20210512008999AVarner David L Vans RV-8 · Watkins, COPilot was conducting touch and gos at Colorado air and Space Port in clear and calm weather. The aircraft touched down on runway 26 when the aircraft veered right and departed the runway. The aircraft came to rest on its nose and left wing. The left wing had…Accident 20210512008989AAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Yukon, OKAt approximately 1450 the aircraft departed for will rogers airport (kokc) for a series of training maneuvers at/near e. Page municipal airport (krce). Arrived at Page airport at 1500. After several training maneuvers the aircraft landed on runway 35L. At…Accident 20210512008919AGulfstream American AA-5B · Hillsboro, ORAircraft N51LL, a Gulfstream American AA-5B, departed Twin Oaks (7S3) runway 02 at approximately 2145Z. It rolled onto the runway, zero flaps, and the pilot stated that he accelerated to 55 knots. Runway 02 at 7S3 is an uphill runway. The pilot rotated the…Accident 20210512008389APage Joseph E Vans RV-4 · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot stated the his final approach was stable. Just before touchdown he rounded out the landing too high causing the aircraft to stall a few feet above the ground. The low level stall lead to a hard landing causing substantial damage to the prop,…Accident 20210512008379APiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKOn Wednesday 12 may 2021, 1302 local, PA-12 aircraft N92793 flying in from nikiski, AK, landed at Kenai Municipal Airport, on gravel runway 20L, nosed over and flipped upside down. One person on board, no injuries reported, though there did appear to be a…Accident 20210512008362ACirrus Design SR22 · Englewood, COOn 5/12/2021 at approximately 1024MDT, a 2016 Cirrus SR22, registration number N416DJ, serial number 4394 and a 1978 swearingen SA2267TC, registration number N280KL, serial number TC-280 encountered a midair collision approximately 2.5 miles north of…Accident 20210512008359ABeech C23 · Truckee, CAOn final approach to runway 11, the pilot initiated a go-around due to gusty wind conditions. The pilot stated that the tower asked if she would like to make left traffic for runway 20 as the winds were now favoring that runway. The pilot responded yes and…Incident 20210512008349IMeyer T/Borger R Little Toot · Stevensville, MDOn may 12, 2021 at approximately 0830 the pilot of N67TR, an experimental amateur built airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot was maneuvering approximately 8 miles south of the bay bridge airport, Stevensville, MD (W29) when preparing to…Accident 20210512008329ASmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Fulton, MOThe pilot was landing for fuel on a ferry flight from Ohio to Colorado. Upon landing touchdown was uneventful, after landing, while transitioning to roll out, the aircraft began to ground loop, the pilot overcorrected then overcorrected the opposite direction…Accident 20210512002812ASwearingen SA226TC · Englewood, COOn 5/12/2021 at approximately 1024MDT, a 2016 Cirrus SR22, registration number N416DJ, serial number 4394 and a 1978 Swearingen SA2267TC, registration number N280KL, serial number TC-280 encountered a midair collision approximately 2.5 miles north of…Incident 20210511008939IBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Florence, SCOn may 11, 2021 at approximately 1705 hours (local), N101DC, a BE55 landed on rwy 09 at Florence regional airport (flo). After landing, ATC instructed the aircraft to turn left on the next taxiway. As the aircraft was turning left on to the taxiway the…Incident 20210511008929IBombardier BD-700-1A11 · Chicago, IL[privacy data omitted] Was the pilot in command of N83JJ on a part 91 flight from willard airport, champaign, Illinois (kcmi) to Chicago midway airport, Chicago, Illinois (kmdw). N83JJ landed at kmdw without incident and taxied towards the fix based operator…Incident 20210511008489IPiper PA-24-250 · Lodi, CAPilot reported that he changed his normal 45* pattern entry to a straight in approach to runway 26. He reports coming in fast and that he did not complete his pre-landing checklist to ensure landing gear was down and locked. A normal power off landing flair…