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 20260205000909ACessna 172M · Nampa, IDPilot (a CFI) initiated takeoff from the aircraft right seat with intent to refresh his flying skills from that seat. When takeoff power was applied his seat slid aft on the seat track to a position from which he could not reach the primary flight controls or…Incident 20260205000759ICessna 172P · Fitchburg, MAOn 5 February 2026, at 1546(z) the FAA received a preliminary notice regarding an incident involving a C172 landing and veering off runway 32 into a snowbank after landing, 1 person on board, injuries none. Federal aviation administration (FAA) personnel…Incident 20260204002809IWodack AJ Pober Super ACE · Pompano Beach, FLPart 91 phase I experimental test flight. During take off - departure roll, a variable gust caused the aircraft's tail to weathervane to the right, resulting in the aircraft's nose rotating left and thus, veering off the runway into the grass area. Right main…Incident 20260204001659IMk30 MK30 · Richardson, TXOn February 4, 2026, the MK30 was conducting a commercial flight at a commercial facility in Richardson, TX. The drone took off and delivered the package. Just after delivery, ascent from the delivery point, the drone contacted the multi-unit building that…Incident 20260204001449ILearjet 45 · Memphis, TN02/04/2026 During a flight from Memphis to baton rouge at cruise altitude of flight level 360, a crack was noticed in the copilot's side window. The crack progressively worsened, extending towards the nose of the aircraft. The crew decided to return to…Accident 20260204001269ABell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Libby, MTOn 2/5/2026 at 20:15 local time, a Bell 407 helicopter was conducting part 135 EMS operations at the Libby, Montana hospital. Upon approach and landing, the tail rotor struck a light that is part of the helipad lighting system. The pilot was able to land and…Accident 20260204001189ABell 407 · Flagstaff, AZAccident flight On the evening of February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:17 MST (local) a Bell 407 helicopter, registered as [privacy data omitted] and operating under 14 CFR part 91 “public use” was destroyed following a crash and post-crash fire while in…Accident 20260204001109AChampion 7ECA · St. George, UTPilot was conducting solo touch and go landings. On the final landing the pilot was not accustom to the heal brakes in the front seat. As the pilot use left rudder input the pilot inadvertly used to much left brake this caused the left brake to lock up and…Accident 20260204000519ASocata TB21 · Prescott, AZOn February 4, 2026, at about 2000 local time, [privacy data omitted] crashed while turning to approach for landing at Prescott Arizona (prc). The Socata TBN21 aircraft had one person on board (pilot), who was fatally injured in the crash. The accident…Incident 20260203001349ICessna 150K · Westminster, MDThe student pilot states that he made a full stop landing on runway 34 at the Carroll count regional airport (kdmw). During the landing rollout, the pilot said that he departed the active runway via taxiway bravo. The pilot stated that he misjudged his speed,…Incident 20260203000399IAirbus A319-132 · Washington, DC[privacy data omitted] Iad-cle, returned to the field due to bird strike #2 engine, initial report 2 fan blade damaged needing replaced - maintenance performed #2 engine borescope and confirmed low pressure compressor (lpc) blade damage beyond limits. Remove…Accident 20260202007429AN5692Y · Leeds, UTWitnesses saw the pilot attempting to take off from his driveway for a local flight. The helicopter lifted off into a hover, which witnesses described as "unstable," prompting the pilot to land. They then heard an increase in main rotor RPM, followed by a…Incident 20260202004359ICessna 172RG · Pembroke Pines, GA[privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] called the airport with possible gear issues. Local controllers had the aircraft do low approaches so tower could look at the gear. Tower gave him a call that the gear appeared down and locked. Along with tower a…Accident 20260202002519ABoeing 737-8 · Orlando, FLUpon arrival at the gate, passenger in seat 29A, was unresponsive for deplaning. Paramedics were called. The passenger was decalred deceased by paramedics. He was elderly and on a poc.Incident 20260202000919ICessna 172N · San Marcos, TXWhile on their first solo fligh tin the traffic pattern, the pilot was aware of the hazard posed by a crosswind that had developed. However, the pilot mismanaged their control inputs and caused the airplane to touch down in a level flight attitude but the…Incident 20260202000389IEmbraer Executive EMB-505 · Dallas, TXDuring approach a bird struck the left engine cowl starter generator inlet duct. No other observed damage or remains was found. Damage was minor.Accident 20260201002819ACessna 172RG · Pembroke Pines, FLNTSB accident no.: ERA26LA126 atqa: A-SO-19-26-025 sas ptrs no.: SO19202602426 task id: T-SO19-FY26-0377 registration: nxxxxmake: Cessna model: C175RG serial number: xxxx when: February 1, 2026 where: hollywood North Perry (hwo) what: on Sunday feb 1, at…Accident 20260201001119AMona, UTNon-certificated individual was operating a non-certified powered parachute they recently purchased. They lost control of the vehicle while in flight and rapidly descended. The individual operating the vehicle sustained severe injuries. In accordance with FAA…Accident 20260201000489APiper J3C-65 · Brimfield, OHPilot doing a low altitude flyby over friend's farm experienced an engine power loss on fourth pass after turning carburetor heat off and applying climb power. Pilot was unable to attempt restart or maneuver to avoid tree line ahead. Aircraft hit tree tops…Accident 20260131003519ATextron 172S · Augusta, KSOn 01/31/2026 at Augusta Municipal Airport, Augusta, KS (3AU). A student pilot conducting initial solo flight landing on runway 36. After completing a taxi back procedure to the beginning of runway 36 the student pilot made a radio call to enter the runway 36…Incident 20260131001139IPiper J3C-65 · Erwinna, PAPilot was doing touch and goes at Van Sant Airport. The runway was snow covered with patches of ice and the aircraft was on skis. On take off personnel on the ground alerted the passenger via phone the right gear looked like it was hanging strangley. The…Accident 20260131001129APiper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AKShortly after departure from runway 34 at Merrill Field subject aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. There was a momentary return of partial power followed by a total loss of power. Pilot glided to a taxiway and tried to reduce speed before touchdown.…Incident 20260130004349ICessna 172N · Goshen, UTOn January 30 2026 a CFI and student stated that they were performing ground refernce manuvers. The CFI stated that he noticed the engine monitor light flash red then noticed the oil pressure guage read zero and the tachometer decreased in RPM. The CFI stated…Accident 20260130003509ACessna 441 · Pflugerville, TXOn takeoff rollout on runway 31, aircraft when approching V1 speed, nose wheel tire failed/blew out aircraft continued off the departure end of runway and came to rest in an enbankment.Incident 20260130002299IDasilva Samuel G Velocity · Clearwater, FLUpon touchdown, pilot experienced a normal landing, followed by a soft rising of the nose of the aircraft. After exiting the aircraft he identifiedthat both main landing gears had collapsed.Incident 20260130001989ICessna 172S · Madison, WATraining flight from kmsn to kdll to practice approaches and pattern work and return. Cleared for takeoff rwy 32. Shortly after takeoff, PIC called out bird, CFI then saw a large bird directly I front of windscreen. CFI immediately pointed out a second bird…Incident 20260130001149IAndrew Philip Richardson DBA A55S · Durango, CODuring landing of the hot air balloon, a bystander grabbed the edge of the basket during initial contact with the ground, in an attempt to add weight and stabilize the balloon. After the balloons initial contact with the ground, the basket lifted off the…Accident 20260129010969AAmerican Chapion 8KCAB · Alpine, WYPilot stated that while making base turn for landing he encountered flat light conditions, lost depth preception and descended into the snow on the ground. The aircraft received substatial damage. The aircraft did not have a current registration at the time…Incident 20260129004339INorth American AT-6F · Arcadia, FLAircraft right main landing gear collapsed after landing and short taxi off runway and into grass.Incident 20260129001919IHopwood Joseph R Zodiac · Summerdale, ALAircraft made an emergency off-field landing due to high engine temperature and low voltage warnings. Aircraft sustained minor damage. No injuries.Incident 20260129001329IMitchell Allen B Velocity · Lexington, MSLexington, MS (19M): [privacy data omitted], velo, declared an emergency due to a hard engine vibration and diverter to 19M. Aircraft landed without incident. A search was conducted via spas; flightaware and FAA aircraft registry iaw volume 7 investigation…Accident 20260129000929ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Sullivian, MOThe airman had completed arial survey operations and was en route to conduct a passenger exchange. The airman was operating approximately 40 feet above the river surface while following the river contours. The aircraft struck a utility wire spanning the…Accident 20260129000459ACessna 170 · Summerdale, ALPilot began takeoff roll by applying full power..as the aircraft accelerated the pilot noticed that the airspeed indicator was stuck on 40 KTS. Pilot eventually aborted the takeoff and and in doing so, overshot the runway, hitting a ditch and coming to rest…Incident 20260129000419IBoeing 757-324 · Orlando, FLOn January 29, 2026, aircraft departed from Orlando International Airport (mco) and experienced a bird strike degrading the #2 engine during climb out at approximately 1,500’. The crew accomplished checklist, declared an emergency, and returned to mco. The…Incident 20260129000379IEmbraer Executive EMB-505 · Cincinnati, OHBird strike at 400 feet on landing, flock of geese. One hit the windshield; no damage to windscreen noted. Another dented the left starter/generator inlet duct on the left engine cowling. No other damage was observed. Damage is minor.Incident 20260128004329IMark W Rieger Cozy MkivPilot statement, on 1/28/2026 at approximately 4:10PM local, I was cleared to land by boca tower. I was on a 4 mile left base for runway 05 and performed the before landing checklist. After moving the nose gear switch to the down position, I did not receive…Incident 20260128004319IMooney M20C · Inverness, FLUpon landing pilot says there was 3 green gear down locked indication during landing. They didnt know the landing gear was up till the belly landing occured.Accident 20260128003059ATextron 172S · Newnan, GAOn January 27, 2026, at approximately 1330 local time, student pilot conducting pilot training at Newnan Coweta County Airport (cco). Student pilot completed two landings with no issues taxi back for third takeoff and failed run checklist and left the flaps…Accident 20260128001279ACessna 172P · Lafayette, INCessna 172P departed klaf in VMC conditions on an instructional flight. Instructor and student practiced flight manuevers and numerous power off stall recoveries. On last stall recovery, student pushed the yoke forward and added power, placing aircraft into a…Incident 20260128001239IPilatus PC-12/47 · Anchorage, AKDuring planned climbout to FL240, pilot observed cabin pressure altitude indication continuing past scheduled altitude setting and received red crew alerting system warning message at FL220. Pilot requested decent down to FL200 with pressure altitude…Accident 20260128000939ACessna 172S · Wilmington, DEThe PIC was conducting a circling approach to runway 1. Runway 1 and runway 32 lights were illuminated. The PIC aligned with runway 32 which was reported closed, landed on the snow-covered runway 32, and lost directional control. Subsequent inspection…Accident 20260128000469ACessna 150L · Greenville, SC[privacy data omitted] Landed on runway 23 and the nose gear collapsed. The pilot stated "I set up for final with 20 degrees of flaps. My approach and speed looked good at 70 KTS, and it did not feel bumpy from the wind. I started to pull some power back as I…Accident 20260128000409AAirbus A330-343 · Covington, KY[privacy data omitted], An Airbus A330-343 (P2F), struck multiple birds on takeoff from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport, KY (cvg), resulting in a left engine fire and damage to the wing structure. The aircraft returned to airport and landed safely, nine…Incident 20260127002689IMartin/General Dynamics WB-57F · Houston, TXAircraft is public aircraft operation (pao) operated by NASA and had a gear up landing. NASA safety is investigating the incident.Incident 20260127001159IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Sacramento, CAPilot report---during preflight there were no evident issues with the door or latch system. The passenger latched the rear door and I visually checked that it was latched. While taxiing to runway 17R we did not receive any door open notifications. After…Incident 20260127000719IPiper PA-28-161 · Van Nuys, CAThe aircraft was departing vny, runway 34L, after rotation the RH MLG piston and axle assembly fell off the aircraft. The RH MLG scissors upper link attach point failed when the piston extended. The piston internal retainer ring also failed, allowing the…Accident 20260127000659AN126c CCX-1865 · Emmett, IDPilot and passenger were flying downstream at low level (approx 50 feet) as witnessed by local resident. Aircraft struck electrical distribution wires crossing the river at a height of approx 150' to 200' that caused the aircraft to pitch violently nose down…Accident 20260127000629ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Bay Minette, ALStudent and instructor pilot (ip) were practicing flight maneuvers at approximately 4500 feet (MSL) when the instructor pilot began to notice flucuations in the tachometer and rpm's. the instructor pilot took the controls and prepared to land at the nearest…Incident 20260127000239ICirrus Design SR22T · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot departed on a cross-country flight with two 4.4-hour legs and was on final approach at the destination airport. He touched down past the midpoint of the 5,000-foot runway in an aircraft that requires 1,200 feet of rollout distance with normal…Incident 20260126000949IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Castroville, TXOn January 26, 2026, at approximately 1715 local time, a Diamond DA-40 aircraft was involved in an incident during an instructional flight. The flight was normal until level at 6000FT when engine performance loss began, pilot chose to return, engine operation…