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 20201128014679ISocata TB-20 Trinidad · Fort Meade, MDWhile flying at approximately 1500 ft near kfme the pilot noticed a kite above and to the left of the aircraft. The pilot believed they had passed the kite without incident. However, upon landing it was found that the string from the kit had been wrapped…Incident 20201127019739IRaytheon 58 · Chestefield, MOPer the pilot, while practicing instrument approaches to the ksus airport, the right engine alternator light illuminated. The alternator load was verified zero by indication. Soon after, the right engine began eminating sparks from the front cowl openings,…Accident 20201127014779ACessna 172S · Sanford, NCThe pilot took off from runway 3 at tta with what he estimated was 5% aileron to the left. The winds were light but shifting, and were 350@5 when the pilot began his takeoff roll. Approaching rotation speed, the aircraft veered suddenly and significantly to…Accident 20201126017639ACessna T182T · Branson, MOAircraft was overspeed when executing a landing at Branson airport on runway 32 and bounced twice. On the second bounce, the nose gear seperated from the aircraft causing the prop to strike the runway and the aircraft to skid to a stop.Accident 20201126015649AWilliams Leo A RV-4 · Telluride, COOn 26 November 2020, N87LW was scheduled to fly from Telluride regional airport (tex) to durango-la plata (dro) to retrieve a passenger and then return to tex. According to fuel receipts, the pilot dispensed 23.87 gallons of 100 low-lead aviation fuel using…Incident 20201126014159IBeech F33A · Petit Jean Moun, ARPilot departed Petit Jean mountain airport to the north and was on decent into the river valley. Pilot experienced a loud bang, smoke, vibration, followed by oil on the windscreen. Pilot then announced "mayday" and decided for landing runway 9 at morrilton…Accident 20201125021421ACessna 172F · Atlanta, GAOn November 25, 2020 at 0010 eastern daylight time (EDT), N8125U, a 1964 Cessna 172, and N777CM, a 1964 aero commander, struck each other after landing on the same runway, 21L-3R, but from different directions at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (pdk). At the time of…Incident 20201125020729IPiper PA-24-260 · Linden, NJThe private pilot reported that ?on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 I arrived at the airport at approximately 11:30AM. I paid the attendant the landing fee and asked him the runway of choice as I knew the winds were coming almost directly from the south. He…Incident 20201125020449IRaytheon 400A · Kansas City, MOWhile landing runway 3 at Mkc, crew extended the landing gear. The nose gear down lock light failed to illuminate. Crew checked the bulbs and then aborted landing and performed the landing gear not down and locked procedure. The warning horn did not alert.…Incident 20201125019679ICessna 210C · Mesa, AZOn November 25, 2020 around 0200 MST, N3683Y, Cessna 210 landed at Falcon field airport on runway 4 right and on rollout the nose gear collapsed and came to a stop causing minor damage to the aircraft. The pilot exited the aircraft without injuries.Incident 20201125017199IMooney M20TN · Chesapeake, VAPilot stated he was on an IFR flight plan and enroute to Hampton Roads executive airport (kpvg) from the piedmont triad international airport (kgso). During the flight into kpvg, the pilot stated air traffic control (ATC) issued a descent clearance that…Incident 20201125015139ICessna 172RG · West Palm Beach, FLPart 91 operator, operating 1980 Cessna, 172RG N4791V, serial number 172RG0379 was conducting visual approach and landing on runway 9R at north Palm Beach county general aviation airport (F45), during final approach the aircraft descended to the runway…Incident 20201124020909IPiper PA-32-300 · New Smaryra Bea, FLDuring a cross counrty flight on decent at 1600 ft. AGL to land at (evb) new smyrna beach airport. Aircraft experience fuel exhaustion in the right main tank, pilot was unable to restart the aircraft engine from right wing tip tank. Pilot landed the aircraft…Accident 20201124018429ACessna 172N · Manville, NJThe flight was a civil air patrol instructional flight. The accident occurred during the first traffic pattern right after the initial take off. The pilot flying stated that on downwind to runway 7, it was his understanding that it was going to be a practice…Accident 20201124018239APiper PA-32-260 · Piedmont, SCAfter performing touch and goes in the pattern at gyh the aircraft was departing the area and returning to lqk. The pilot reported engine problems and was retuning to gyh. The engine quit and while attempting to restart the engine the aircraft's left wing…Accident 20201124017209ABeech V35 · Deltaville, VAAll major components were found at the accident site. Wings, tail and control surfaces. All control cables were present; most were still intact; three where broke at various locations. Engine and propellor blades were all present on site and engine could…Incident 20201123020869ICessna TU206G · Atlanta, GAN756QV was on final into pdk @ runway 03L, PIC stated they conducted a go-around due to ballooning / floating. On second approach, PIC stated the approach was stable but anticipated gusty winds. At touched down, PIC stated a sudden loss of airspeed and…Accident 20201123017369ALong Glenn E Legacy FG · Hollywood, FLOperated under title 14 code of federal regulation (CFR) part 91. Lancair Legacy Fg, serial no. LS-223, N3UH [privacy data omitted] On November 23, 2020 15:23 (local), impacted the ground about 200 ft short of the approach end of runway 28R at aircraft N3UH…Incident 20201123015659IChampion 7ECA · Watkins, COPilot was practicing touch and go landings at calhan airport and at cfo airport. Prior to the final landing at cfo, pilot was notified from tower that the winds had changed and were now blowing out of the north gusting to 15. With this in mind the pilot…Incident 20201122019899ICirrus Design SR22T · Tamiami, FLOn November 22, 2020, at approximately 1822 eastern standard time. An SR22T (N22AB), [privacy data omitted] on a 14 CFR 91 VFR flight from opa-locka (kopf) inbound to miami executive airport (ktmb). The pilot established a normal descent rate on final at 600…Accident 20201122019369APiper PA-12 · Gilliam, LAFlying cross country, encountered foggy weather. Airport selected to land had closed runway. Attempted to land on roadway over shot landed in field. Flipped over.Accident 20201122015979AJ&J Ultralights SEA Wing · Placida, FLOn November 22, 2020, at 1733 EDT, a sea-wing ultralight, N947RC, [privacy data omitted]albuquerque, new Mexico, but sold and not yet registered to pilot-in-command [privacy data omitted] of beaver dam Wisconsin, collided with a tree during take of from a…Accident 20201121021789ACessna TU206G · Twenty Nine Pal, CAPilot departed from ktnp and felt loss of power @250 feet. Aircraft made emergency landing in the desert just outside of the airport where it flipped over and landed upside down after making contact with the desert ground. Minor injuries reported.Accident 20201121021339ALas Vegas, NVOn November 11, 2020, at approximately 11520 PDT, the Las Vegas flight standards district office received notification by the Las Vegas metropolitan police department (lvmpd) of a UAS that crashed into the side of the [privacy data omitted] in Las Vegas, NV.…Incident 20201121014969IAmerican AA-1A · Holt, FLPilot landed too fast on an unfamiliar grass runway resulting in a hard landing. As the pilot began to slow the aircraft down, it began to slide on the grass until it struck a fence at the end of the runway.Incident 20201121014909ICzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Woods Cross, UTAt approximately 1750 local time on November 21, 2020, the incident pilot decided on a straight in approach to land at kbtf runway 35. The pilot stated she had a stabilized approach and had turned on the runway lights in preparation for landing. During…Accident 20201120018579ACessna 172S · Lawrence, KSThe aircraft departed from Lawrence, KS (lwc) for a student pilot solo flight. After approach back to lwc, the student pilot reported a hard landing. The aircraft was taxied back for a second solo flight. Prior to flight, the student pilot reported aircraft…Incident 20201120015669IBeech N35 · Caldwell, IDPilot made approach to rw 12 at eul failed to to extend the gear before landing. Pilot stated he heard the warning horn, but did not realize the gear was not extended until he heard the prop strike the ground followed shortly by the fusleage belly .Incident 20201120015259IBeech N35 · Spruce Creek, FLOn 11/20/2020 at approximately 1024, N9431Y, a Beechcraft N-35, sn D-6610, took off from runway 6 at Spruce Creek airport and during the takeoff climb noticed the left fuel tank cap loose over the wing of the aircraft. Fuel was visibly flowing out of the fuel…Accident 20201119021859ACessna 172P · El Paso, TXOn November 19, 2020, at 0949 MST, N5YX, a Cessna CE-172P, [privacy data omitted] and operated by [privacy data omitted] went out of control during its takeoff roll on runway 26L at kelp, El Paso, Texas. The private pilot was on a flight to maintain his…Accident 20201119015989APiper PA-32R-301T · Penrose, COAlternator belt broke during cruise flight so pilot returned to airport on battery power. Approximately 1.5 miles from airport keyed mike to brighten runway lights and lowered landing gear. Actuation of landing gear drained remainder of battery. Could not…Accident 20201119015809ABlevins Kamron Odyssey · Arlington, WAAircraft was flying from ktiw to S43 after a transponder inspection. Departed ktiw headed north. Aircraft impacted rural terrain under unknown circumstances northeast of Arlington Washington.Incident 20201119014949IPretzsch Robert F Pretzsch 6-A · Pittsfield, ILOn 11/19/2020 N399PB, a pretzch model RV6A, serial number 25209WAS on approach to kppq(pittsfiled penstone municipal airport) when it expereinced a engine failure, resulting in landing about 15 miles north east of the airport(kppq). N399PB landed in a field,…Incident 20201119014939ICirrus Design SR22T · Santaquin, UTClimbing through 11,000 feet, pilot noticed reduction in engine oil PSI followed by complete loss of power. Aircraft landed after deployment of ballistic parachute recovery system, causing minor damage.Accident 20201119014709ACessna 172N · Cynthiana, KYAccording to pilot's statement, on November, 19, 2020, pilot in command (PIC) flew from blue grass airport (lex) to georgetown-scott county regional airport (27K) and picked up two passengers. Purpose of the flight was to practice night landings. After…Accident 20201119014689APiper PA-28-235 · Lititz, PAThe pilot was attempting to conduct the return leg of a pleasure flight originating at carroll county airport (kdmw). Pilot stated he had dinner with friends at Lancaster county airport (klns) and denies any alcohol consumption. At approx 1930 hours, the…Accident 20201118022319ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Austell, GAThe pilot was training a student pilot. They were practicing approaches to a designated area, which consisted of a large gravel mound that was flattened on top, notably, a very uneven terrain. While in the hover, the pilot reported the helicopter suddenly…Incident 20201118015999IAero Commander 500 · St. Lucie, FLLanded at sunset on runway 27, wet grass strip and quartering tailwind gust. Ran of the runway and stopped in a water retention ditch.Incident 20201118014829IBeech 300 · Grand Rapids, MIOn November 18, 2020, at approximately 2030 local time, a Beech 300 aircraft, N111SS, registered to super B1 LLC and operated by an ATP rated pilot, landed safely at Gerald r. Ford airport (grr) after declaring an emergency due to landing gear issues. The…Accident 20201118014659ACessna 172N · Manville, NJ11/18/2020, At approximately 17:00Z, Central Jersey Regional Airport (47N), a CE-172N, N734JF, veered off left side of runway 25 during landing. Aircraft came to a stop in the inverted position approximately 40 feet southwest of the intersection of runway 25…Accident 20201117019599AHerzstein Donald L Cozy IV · Compton, CAOn November 17, 2020, at approx. 1415 local time, N82V, a Cozy IV certificated in the experimental armature built category landed on runway 25L at cpm (Compton Woodley Airport, Compton CA) after experiencing a rough running engine and declaring an emergency.…Accident 20201117017249ACessna 120 · Johnson City, KSWhile visiting family,the pilot landed at jhn and fueled aircraft. He then taxied to runway 17 and then departed the area to the east and saw a family member working in a field. He decided to perform a flyby from the north to the south. He then began making a…Incident 20201117016059IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Pueblo, COOn November 17, 2020 N956DA departed pub enroute to lxh in order to accomplish a student solo at lhx. The pic/cfi stated that he utilized the dipstick and fuel gauges to confirm 3/4 tank which in normal flight conditions would equate to 3 hours of fuel…Incident 20201117015329ICessna 210E · Jasper, ALWhen the landing gear was extended prior to landing, the down and locked indicator did not illuminate. A visual verification by the pilot determined that the gear was extended but the gear doors were not closed. After landing, the nose gear collapsed,…Incident 20201117015149ILee Thomas M Zenith Acft CH701 · Rochester, MN2020-11-17 Zenith CH-701 departed rwy 31 at Rochester (krst), MN. The plan was for a local training flight. At 1355L, on his first attempt at a landing for the day, the nose of the aircraft dropped hard to the runway all of a sudden. The impact collapsed the…Accident 20201116017999ACessna 150L · Colton, ORN18666 departed salem (ksle) airport with IFR flight plan to troutdale (kttd) airport at approximately 13:15Z. At approximately 13:23Z)the pilot cancels IFR and reported they will be bypassing troutdale and go to pendleton, Oregon (kpdt). At 13:35Z the cpc…Incident 20201116015129IHawker Beechcraft C90GTI · Lake Havasu Cit, AZDuring a training flight with 2 students and one instructor on board, the student was setting up for rwy 32 RNAV approach at lake Havasu city (hii). The student who was the flying pilot, called for flaps. Shortly after the flaps were extended, a loud bang was…Accident 20201116014869AAmerican Legend AL3 · Greenville, NCWhile in straight and level cruise flight, the aircraft hit a bird (believed to be a turkey vulture) the bird impacted the wooden prop which shattered/splintered one of the propeller blades. The engine/aircraft started to shake violently and the CFI onboard…Accident 20201116014859ARepublic RC-3 · Advance, NCPilot departed NC26 for 8A7 with what he stated was 12-13 gallons of fuel. While approaching 8A7 (4 sm) the engine lost power to idle power. At 1 NM from the airport, the engine lost all power and the pilot conducted a forced landing in a field. Post accident…Incident 20201116014719IPiper PA46-500TP · Kansas City, MODuring landing, as the nose landing gear touched down, the aircraft veered aggressively to the left, and the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft came to rest in an unpaved area adjacent to the runway surface.