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 20210502008009ICirrus Design SR22 · Hartford, CTMay 2, 2021. An aircraft accident/incident report was generated for civil aircraft N78EM, [privacy data omitted]., model: SR-22, with serial number 4105. The report states that the aircraft was landing on runway 20 at approximately 1338 eastern standard time…Accident 20210502007999ACessna T210M · Oxford, IAThe pilot was performing touch and go landings at the private airport during gusty crosswind conditions. The wind exceeded the maximum limitations of the aircraft. A witness stated the aircraft bounced on the runway three times before leaving the runway and…Accident 20210502007989ACessna 150H · Williamson, GAPilot states that he departed peach state aerodrome, Williamson, GA (GA2) at approximately 1430 on may 2, 2021 for a flight back to Eagles Landing Airport, Williamson, GA (5GA3) for the short 8 - 10 minute flight. He claims that the 2500 foot runway at 5GA3…Accident 20210502007979ACessna A185F · Driggs, IDThe pilot stated that upon landing a possible gusty wind caused him to lose control of the aircraft which resulted in a ground loop. During the ground loop the aircraft departed the runway and received substantial damage to the left and right wings, left…Accident 20210502007299ACessna 172 · Cuba, NMOn 02 may 2021, at 1545 MDT, a 1958 Cessna 172, N9127B, [privacy data omitted], was upset by a sudden "dust devil" on its takeoff roll on the dirt runway at NM2 airport near Cuba, NM, and dropped back onto the runway . Visual meteorological conditions…Incident 20210502006209ICessna 172S · Martinsburg, WVPrimary student on solo flight encountered a crosswind gust and ran off the runway causing minor damage to aircraft. Kmrb 021220Z 16006KT 10SM clr 16/04 A2986 rmk AO2 acft mshap T01610039Incident 20210502006199IPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · Linthicum, MDThe pilot was being checked out in aircraft type by the second pilot. Landing at bwi with a crosswind he had significant left rudder applied and inadvertently applied enough pressure to the left brake to lock up the left main, which blew out resulting in the…Accident 20210502005379AUltramagic S A N-500 · Phoenix, AZAfter changing the departure location due to winds, balloon departed on an approximate 45 minute flight. PIC was reported to police from passengers onboard that the PIC had issues with the wind during the flight. PIC attempted a landing in a vacant field near…Incident 20210502005299IRains Thomas D GS-2 Sportsman · Williamsburg, VAOn may 2, 2021 at 0951 local, N899TR experienced a hard landing at jgg, airport. The fixed wing student reported bouncing several times during landing and hearing or feeling damage in the nose area of the aircraft. The damage consisted of the nose gear…Accident 20210502005289ACessna 172S · Martinsville, VAPilot stated while on final approach for runway 31 at the Blue Ridge Airport (kmtv), he realized the aircraft was at too high of an altitude by observing all white lights shown on the precision approach path indicators (PAPI). He then fully extended the flaps…Incident 20210502005219ICessna 172N · Pasco, WAAircraft experienced bird strike on leading edge of left wing while in the pattern at psc airport. Pilot returned for an immediate landing. Minor damage to left wing leading edge, no other injuries or damage.Accident 20210501016689ABeech A36 · Lakeland, FLAircraft reported engine failure on the right downwind to runway 27 at Lakeland Linder airport(lal). Pilot then reported not going to make runway and crashed approximately 3/4 of a mile from runway. Aircraft and aircraft log books were destroyed by post…Incident 20210501009689IMaule MX-7-235 · Sparta, TN[privacy data omitted]Pilot in command stated he was practicing landings and just flying for pleasure. He obtained a weather report (patwas) before takeoff and thought the winds would be manageable. After checking weather before approach and to his surprise…Accident 20210501009269ABeech 23 · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot stated he continued a takeoff attempt after noticing the aircraft did not appear to be making full power due to sluggish performance. The plane had four (4) persons on board and was close to max useful load. After becoming airborne the plane would…Incident 20210501007969IRockwell International NA-265-65 · Fort Lauderdale, FLAircraft N799MW saberliner landed runway 9 at approximately 1900 with two pilots onboard from toledo, Ohio to fxe. After landing, the pilot reported a steering failure. The aircraft struck a runway light and the 3,000FT remaining sign before coming to a rest…Incident 20210501007669IRyan R Bendure Harmon Rocket II · St. Joseph, MOPilot was performing as part of a formation flight team at an airshow. Team was performing a tail stand at show center. Wind was from behind 20-30 mph, gusts 40 mph, pilot was unable to keep tail from coming up higher than desired during a gust and had the…Incident 20210501007649IMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) · Mcallen, TXWhile turning from taxiway C1 to taxiway "a" toward runway 32, left main gear exited onto the grass. Required aircraft to be pulled backward back onto the taxiway. Aircraft was able to return to hangar under its own power.Accident 20210501007639ACessna 550 · Johns Island, SCAircraft hit two deer while conducting a normal takeoff.Incident 20210501004899ILearjet 45 · Birmingham, ALPIC [privacy data omitted] reported that after leveling off at flight level 270 the pilot side windshield shattered. They followed checklist and returned to bhm. The aircraft is in maintenance for repair and evaluation.Accident 20210501004839ACessna 172P · Lanai City, HIOn may 1, 2021, just before 11:30AM HST [privacy data omitted] approached the airport at Lanai.[privacy data omitted] Approached the VOR from the west and turned for a long final to the runway. At that point everything on the flight had gone smoothly,…Incident 20210501003989IHonda HA-420 · Naples, FLThe crew had ground power connected to the aircraft to run ac. The gpu was positioned in front of the left leading edge of the wing while in the non-movement area, with the power cable going underneath the fuselage to the receptacle in front of the right…Incident 20210430007629IAir Tractor AT-301 · Tahlequah, OKPilot stated that, enroute to southern Oklahoma, he was stopping at the Tahlequah, Oklahoma airport for fuel. While landing the aircraft on runway 17, south approach. During rollout of approximately 200 feet, the aircraft veared right and the aircrafts nose…Incident 20210430007619IPiper PA-28-235 · Eau Claire, WIAfter flying from ksgs to keau, during a landing attempt the aircraft ballooned and came down hard on the landing gear. The hard landing caused the nose gear strut to snap off and the propeller to strike the runway causing severe damage to the propeller. The…Accident 20210430007609APiper PA-28-161 · Columbia, KYAircraft landed long on first attempt, pilot elected to do a go around. On second attempt aircraft landed long again on same runway, and went off the end eventually travelling down an embankment and striking a fence, causing substantial damage to the…Incident 20210430002789IPiper PA-28-181 · New Ulm, MN2021-04-30 N92505 solo private pilot student (sp) on the first solo cross country collapsed the nose gear on first landing attempt a kulm On the day of the flight the CFI and student pilot met and reviewed her questions/confirmed her plan/reviewed the…Incident 20210430001999IRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Miami, FLDuring climb from (kopf) to (kteb) aircraft N99AP noticed an overheat annunciator light in the rear cargobay. Aircraft crew declared an emergency and landed in the (kmia) airport with no incident. Aircraft did not have any indications of fire and or smoke…Accident 20210429013209APiper PA-30 · Corvallis, ORPilot was practicing a single engine approach to landing with left engine at idle, upon entering the flare the airplane started to yaw left . Pilot elected to go-around single engine, he applied full power to right engine which further exacerbated the yaw to…Incident 20210429007589IBeech C18S · St Joseph, MOAfter selecting gear down for landing at kstj, the left landing gear did not fully extend to the down and locked position. The pilot attempted manual extension without success. On roll out, the left landing gear collapsed.Incident 20210429007579ICessna 172M · Cedartown, GAOn April 29, 2021, N20106 a Cessna 172M, serial number 17261014, departed cobb county international airport (ryy), kennesaw ga. VFR, bound for cartersville airport (vpc), cartersville ga.. Onboard was the newly certificated private pilot, certificated on…Incident 20210429006189ICessna 172N · Watkins, COReceived occurrence 659604. An (approx) 8X6 inch section of the aircraft's upper left windscreen dislodged from the aircraft at cruise flight.Incident 20210428016479IMooney M20J · Montoursville, PAPilot neglected to lower gear upon landing.Accident 20210428007569AMooney M20C · Warwick, NYOn April 28, 2021, at approximately 12:30 pm EDT Mooney model M20C, serial number 2195, N6448U departed Warwick Airport (N72), Warwick, NY. While on departure from runway 21, the aircraft lost engine power and crashed on the shoreline of wickham lake,…Accident 20210428007559ABeech C23 · Middleburg, FLAircraft departed from runway 27, soft grass due to previous weather visual indentations were visible where aircraft taxied to runway and down the runway. After takeoff aircraft clipped tree tops until it crashed into a wooded area. Aircraft was destroyed by…Accident 20210428007549ABell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Eden, NCOn April 28, 2021, about 1324 eastern standard time, a Bell 429 helicopter, N53DE, operated by [privacy data omitted] a part 91 company, [privacy data omitted] was totally destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Eden, north carolina. The commercial…Incident 20210428007369ICurtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · TorranceDescription of incident as reported by toa ATCT: on April 28, 2021 travelaire N8700 piloted by private pilot [privacy data omitted], landed on runway 29R at toa, ground looped and hit taxiway sign h. there were no injuries and damage extent unknown. Causal…Accident 20210428005419APiper PA-28-180 · Fort Washington, MDOn 4/28/2021 at approximately 2020 gmt a PA-28-180, N32592, landed short of runway 24 at Potomac Airfield in Fort Washington Maryland. The aircrafts left main landing gear struck the asphalt where it meets the grass at the front of the runway. The aircraft…Accident 20210428003519ACessna 150J · Forrest City, AROn a local flight pilot stated was flying straight/level flight at approximately 1000 AGL pilot reported engine problems. Made emergency landing in field approximately 2 miles south of madison Arkansas. Aircraft nosed over upside down. Pilot walked away…Incident 20210427016679IGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Burlington, VTBurlington, VT (btv): N28296, AA5, declared an emergency due to a throttle control failure. Aircraft landed on runway 33 and taxied to Taxiway bravo where it was towed to the ramp. Maintenance inspection revealed that the nut securing the throttle cable to…Incident 20210427007359ICessna 172I · Fayetteville, NCThe rotorcraft rated pilot, with student pilot privileges for airplane single engine land, was on a solo flight for training purposes. During touchdown the pilot reported that a gust of wind lifted the right wing of the aircraft, causing the aircraft to veer…Incident 20210427007349IZenair CH 2000 · Ann Arbor, MIN94SK declared an emergency on final for the left-hand door departing the aircraft. The aircraft was able to land safety and taxi into parking with no further assistance.Accident 20210427003979ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · Brigham City, UTPilot in control(student) was not multi engine qualified. Pilot in command was CFI. Student was practicing touch and go on airstrip. On second landing, student reconfigured plane and stated "flaps up", audibly confirmed by CFI. Student started departure when…Incident 20210427002039IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Pueblo, COThe student pilot initiated a landing on 8L at kpub. The pilot began the flare too early. During the flare, the main landing gear came down on the runway first followed by the nose gear. The nose wheel began to shake and veer to the right. In an attempt to…Accident 20210426012489ACessna 402C · Hyannis, MAWhile conducting a low approach to runway 33 the instructor told the trainee to "go-around". Approximately 600-700 feet during the go-around, the instructor simulated a left engine failure. The trainee completed the simulated engine failure checklist, but…Incident 20210426009679ICessna 182A · Tucumcari, NMOn April 26, 2021, at 0830 MDT, a Cessna 182, converted to tailwheel, N2005G, registered to [privacy data omitted], lost control during taxiing to the runway at the Tucumcari, NM airport (ktcc), while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions…Accident 20210426009669ATextron 208B · Laceyville, PAAircraft departed pennridge airport (ckz) , in perkasie pa, and was enroute to williamson- sodus airport (sdc), williamson-sodus, NY. The pilot descended out of altitude near Laceyville, PA and was flying along the susquehanna river at an altitude of 50 feet.…Incident 20210426007339IMaule M-7-260C · Kenosha, WIOn April 25, 2021 the pilot of N2424 was executing a series of full stop landings to obtain recency of experience currency. On the forth landing, (now 0030 on April 26, 2021) he neglected to lower the landing gear on his amphibious aircraft. The aircraft…Accident 20210426007329ABoeing A75 · Englewood, COOn 04/26/2021, at 1945Z, a Boeing/stearman, N56760, piloted by [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] was involved in an aircraft accident on runway 28 at kapa. The flight originated at kgxy as a day VFR flight to kapa and departed at approximately…Accident 20210426007319ACessna 140 · Chugiak, AKPilot departed hom with 15 gallons of fuel. The aircraft burns 4 gallons per hour. At the time of descent, the aircraft flew 2.3 hours to bcv. The pilot stated his fuel gauges indicated just below 1/4 tank on the right and just above 1/4 tank on the left. He…Incident 20210426007289IPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Clearwater, FLOn April 26, 2021 at 19:10 EDT, a searey lsx N177RB, had a missing tail wheel during landing at st. Pete-Clearwater international airport Clearwater FL. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot was uninjured, the aircraft had no…Accident 20210426007279APiper J3C-65 · Slaughter, LAAircraft took off to the north. Upon rotation aircraft was steered left. Immediately with aircraft trying to climb engine started sputtering. Aircraft veered back to the right, trying to gain altitude. Shortly after the aircraft pitched up, engine stopped and…