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 20201003021439AYarberry Manuel Challenger II · Northfield, NHPIC fueled aircraft with 11 gallons of 100LL avgas. Engine quit in flight, PIC made a successful forced landing in a field. After restarting the engine and performing a run up, the PIC proceeded to take off when the engine again quit resulting in an a forced…Accident 20201003019999ACessna 172N · Hinkley, MN2020-10-03, N4972, Cessna 172 was out practicing landings on numerous airfields. There were two pilots on board; the pic's former CFI was with him, showing him different airfields in the area. A half hour prior to sunset, the aircraft entered a midfield…Accident 20201003017489ACessna 182P · Byers, COOn final for runway 35 at CO17, witnesses stated that the pilot attempted to perform a go-around but the engine did not respond as expected . As a result, the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing in a corn field at the end of the runway resulting in…Accident 20201003016859ABeech A23 · Spruce Pines, NCThe pilot stated the flight was normal from K62 to 7A8. Upon arriving at 7A8 at an altitude of 7500 ft., he performed a circling descent to enter the traffic pattern for a landing on runway 35. On his approach to the runway, he selected one notch of flaps. As…Accident 20201003016699AJonas Marcinko XLS · Firth, IDPilot took off from home field around 1900 local time and flew south for 10 minutes. Made normal approach from the south. As pilot was approaching ground the left wing dipped. Pilot attempted to correct with full throttle but aircraft didn't respond and…Accident 20201002022289AMooney M20F · Centennial, COOn 02/10/2020 at approximately 1015 hrs (MDT), N7798M, sn 22-0040, Mooney M20F, during takeoff at Centennial airport, (kapa) Centennial, CO. The sole door on the right side popped open and almost immediately followed after the pilot positioned landing gear…Incident 20201002021159IDeland, FLUAS make/model: parrot anafi thermil Serial number: PS728120AB9G002089 Frequency: 2.4 ghz Registration number: [privacy data omitted] Issued: 03/22/2020 October 02, 2020, estimated time of crash 12:31PM location [privacy data omitted] (cfa) [privacy data…Incident 20201002020059IJohnson George O Modified KR-1 · Port Townsend, WAPIC departed plu and was attempting to land at 0S9 on runway 27. PIC entered the pattern on a left 45 to left downwind. PIC was trying to maintain 80 mph on final. Prior to touchdown on runway 27 the PIC noted the airspeed had increased to just under 90 mph…Accident 20201002018469APiper PA46-500TP · Lake Elmo, MN2020-10-02, 1505L, N62ZM a Piper meridian, departed rwy 32 at Lake Elmo Airport (21D). The gear and flaps were raised, immediately thereafter there was a momentary power loss. As the PIC returned his hand to throttle, power was restored and he made a left…Accident 20201002016079ASocata TBM 700 · Corfu, NYOn 10/02/2020 N965DM departed mht for buf. After an extended period without radio communication buf ATC was able to raise the PIC. Shortly after this contact the aircraft entered a rapid decent and impacted terrain in the town of Corfu NY. Both the pilot and…Accident 20201002015079ACessna 180E · Princeton, ORThe pilot stated that he departed from moses lake about 0900 with an estimated 44 gallons of fuel on board. During cruise flight down to the destination, he was an altitude of 11,500 feet mean sea level (MSL) in an effort to the above the smoke; he leaned the…Incident 20201002014749ICessna 172N · Fairfield, NJOn October 02, 2020 a Cessna 172,(N1493E) operated by [privacy data omitted] flight School landed at Essex County Airport (kcdw) runway 22 and veered off to The right side of runway hitting at least one runway marker. On board the Introductory flight was an…Accident 20201002012259AAir Tractor AT-402 · Egypt, AROn October 2, 2020 an Air tractor AT-402, N4540F, was conducting spraying operations in the area of Egypt, AR. While edging a rice field with defol 5 the aircraft struck a tree branch overhang. The aircraft impacted the overhang on the right wing about 3/4…Accident 20201001020039AAirdrome Aeroplanes Fokker DR-1 · Saluda, VAPilot reported aircraft loss of power with engine failure and several unsuccessful restart attempts. Aircraft was located in a yard approx. 1.5 miles from W75 runway threshold. The pilot reported that he clipped a single power line with his wheels prior to…Incident 20201001017849IDubois Robin Cozy · Sanford, MEPilot flew a practice approach in VMC to rwy 07 at which time he performed his "gumps" check to include lowering the nose gear. At the missed approach point the pilot performed the missed approach checklist, which included raising the gear. The pilot then…Incident 20201001017219ITimothy A Hays Zodiac CH650 B · Mcgregor, TXPilot stated that he was conducting low and high speed taxi tests. This was step one in his flight test plan. He stated that he completed his low speed taxi tests on the taxiway while taxiing to runway 35. His low speed tests conducted at 10 - 20 KTS had no…Incident 20201001016369ICessna 208BOn final for runway 01 right wing of aircraft struck a vulture causing damage to leading edge just outboard of landing light.Accident 20201001015429ABeech M35 · Nichols, SCPilot reports loss of power that occurred when autopilot was disconnected in preparation for descent into myr destination airport. Pilot states that aircraft "went to idle" and he was unable to reacquire power. Pilot did not activate engine driven fuel pump.…Accident 20200930020209APiper PA-28-140 · Oregon City, OROn Wednesday, September 30, 2020, a Piper PA-28-140, registered as N5397S, serial number 28-7125108, was involved in an accident at Fairways Airport (OG20) in Oregon City, OR. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. [privacy data omitted]…Accident 20200930019769AChampion 7GCB · Defuniak Spring, FLPilot stated on landing rollout the left main wheel assembly folded aft causing the right main to pull the aircraft off the runway.Incident 20200930018789IPiper PA-24-250 · San Marcos, TXSeptember 30, 2020 at 2200 CDT, aircraft bearing registration number N8344P, made contact with runway surface with landing gear not extended at hyi in San Marcos, TX. Visual meteorlogical conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft sustained minor damage.…Accident 20200930015269ACessna 180H · Tok, AKPilot stated she did a normal 3 point landing. As she was slowing down she had difficulties keeping the aircraft straight. There was very little left rudder available. The aircraft swerved right contacting the left wing with the left main strut collapsing.…Accident 20200930012039AHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Bentonville, ARInvestigation: on September 30, 2020 at approximately 1507(l) near Bentonville, AR, the pilot of N250Z, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident that resulted in the tail of the helicopter coming in contact with the ground and substantial damage…Incident 20200929021099IManitowoc, WIRegistration: FA3NFRPWXW Make: dji Model: phantom 4 pro Frequency: 2.4GHZ Serial number: OAXCF1WOB30265 Rpic cert number: [privacy data omitted] On September 29, 2020 the UAS described above was operated by the certificated pilot listed was being used to…Accident 20200929020779ABell 206B · Packwood, WADuring external load logging operations in a remote forest area, pilot ascended the aircraft vertically above the landing area. At about 60 feet above ground level, the pilot moved the aircraft aft. The tail rotor made contact with a tree. The pilot lost yaw…Accident 20200929017129AAlexander Schleicher ASK 21 · Hinckley, ILTook a pattern tow to 1800 MSL to practice approach and landing. Flared late and bounced on main gear. Rose up about 2 feet. Slight push forward on the stick instead of re-stabilizing attitude, and nose wheel contacted the ground first.Accident 20200929016549ACessna 172N · Spring, TXOn 9/29/2020 at 1031 CDT, a Cessna model 172N, s/n 17267865, N75634, had taken off on runway 17R at david wayne hooks airport (kdwh), and was at an altitude of 100-200 feet AGL, when the pilot reported that he encountered a strong yaw to the left. He…Accident 20200929016269ACessna 172RPilot was completing solo work as part of his commercial pilot training program. While operating under night VFR, he began is takeoff roll from khig (Higginsville, MO). Just as he rotated, the aircraft struck a deer. Pilot recovered aircraft, aborted takeoff,…Accident 20200929012269ACessna 172K · Big Rapids, MIOn September 29, 2020 at approximately 7:40 pm eastern daylight time (EDT), N79300, a C-172-K aircraft, registered [privacy data omitted] and operated by an airline transport pilot/flight instructor, received substantial damage after striking a deer during…Incident 20200929011879IPiper PA-18-150 · Boyne City, MIOn or about September 29, 2020, at approximately 0815 EDT, a 1968 Piper PA-18-150, a fixed-wing single-engine airplane bearing the registration of N4371Z (sn: 18-8693), sustained minor damage after tipping forward onto its spinner following an aborted takeoff…Incident 20200928020069IAero Commander 680W · Salt Lake City, UTDuring landing on runway 35 at slc the pilot pulled both power levers into beta. Only the #2 engine went into beta mode causing the aircraft to veer to the right striking a runway edge light causing minor damage.Incident 20200928020049IPiper PA-18 105 · Arlington, WAPIC was performing short field take-off and landings at Arlington airport (awo) on runway 11. On the fourth attempted landing at approximately 50 ft. AGL over the runway, the aircraft's engine started sputtering which resulted in a loss of power. The aircraft…Accident 20200928018799ABeech A36 · Largo Vista, TXAircraft descended to pattern and entered a 45 degree to long final for 33. Pilot decided approach was not stable enough with gusts, crosswind, and up/downdrafts before he crossed the numbers, and executed an immediate go-around, leaving flaps and gear down.…Incident 20200928016159ICessna 172N · Morgantown, WVWind gust led to hard landing . Aircrft porpoise and go aroundAccident 20200928014669ACostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Centerville, MDThe pilot stated that during straight and level flight, at 1700 ft MSL, the aircraft begin to experience a severe vibration with a reduction in power of approximately 600 RPM. Manipulation of the throttle did not produce any noticeable change in engine power.…Incident 20200927021569IBeech A36 · Roswell, NMOn September 27, 2020, at 0940 MDT, a Beechcraft A36 bearing registration number N118TW, registered to a private owner, experienced a gear collapse during landing roll-out while executing a precautionary landing after an electrical system failure. The…Incident 20200927017139IPiper PA-28-180 · North Myrtle Be, SCPilot stated aircraft departed W95 around 1400. Cleared for runway 23 at cre. Landed without incident, was rolling out and felt right side of aircraft felt high. The gear collapsed and pulled hard right. Aircraft stopped on right side of runway. Pilot and…Accident 20200927016219ACessna T182T · Santa Barbara, CAAirplane departed runway 15L on an IFR flight plan from Santa Barbara (sba) to truckee-tahoe airport (trk). Aircraft departure control and turned to a heading of 255 degrees with a climb to 8000 ft. the airplane then turned north, followed by a turn to the…Accident 20200927015729APiper PA-28-151 · Union, SCEon message text: Union, SC (35A): N33859, PA28, experienced engine trouble while departing runway 23 and crashed next to the runway. Pilot was transported to the hospital via air ambulance. POB: 1, injuries: 1 unknown, damage: extent unknown. 09/27/2020…Incident 20200927015199IPiper PA-28-181 · Livermore, CAPilot was returning from a cross country flight from sacramento and was on final approach to Livermore Municipal Airport when the tower requested he make a 360 degree left turn to runway 7L. N5525V was landing on rwy 7L. On roll out, the left wheel left the…Incident 20200927012279ICirrus Design SR20 · Leeburg, VAInspected aircraft and record on 9/28/2020. No one was injured. The aircraft records showed the aircraft status as current. The damage to the aircraft was limited to the prop, left main wheel pant, and the nose wheel pant. The pilot reported during takeoff…Accident 20200926017949ACessna 140 · New Smyrna, FLOn September 26, 2020 pilot attempted a takeoff from the grass along side runway 36 at Massey Ranch Airpark (KX50) in N89476, a CE-140. The takeoff attempt resulted in an accident. Before beginning the takeoff roll the pilot taxied back and decided that the…Incident 20200926017269IAeronca 11CC · Central, SCDescription of event (-9): Central, SC: N4388E, Aeronca, experienced insufficient engine power and performed a landing at 1019 bishops branch road. Aircraft's tail struck a mailbox during the landing. POB: 2, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 09/26/2020…Incident 20200926016709IPiper PA-28RT-201 · Springfield, MOWhile attempting to land on runway 20, the pilots failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown, and landed with the gear up. The pilot flying was receiving instruction from a flight instructor, who was the pilot-in-command. Both pilots stated that the…Incident 20200925021639ICessna 182P · Tulsa, OKOn September 12, 2020 N5905J departed richard l jones jr. airport (krvs) in Tulsa ok, during cruise the aircraft lost power and landed in a field west of krvs. Aircraft was identified to have minor damage After review from an a and p at richard l jones jr…Accident 20200925020239APiper PA-32-300 · Silver Springs, NVPilot stated that during landing in gusty wind conditions the aircraft veered off runway and he thought the aircraft was sinking into the ground. The pilot did not reduce power but headed towards the taxi ramp and hit something. He thought it was a hole but…Incident 20200925018039IBeech A24R · Creve Coeur, MOPilot-in-command (PIC) flew pattern for a full stop landing on runway 16 at 1H0. Upon turning base leg and completing gump check, PIC did not lower gear switch. PIC was wearing noise cancelling headphones and did not hear the in cockpit landing gear unsafe…Incident 20200925016459IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Terre Haute, INOn September 25, 2020, at approximately 2:30PM (EST), an instructor and student were conducting a dual, local instrument lesson flight under CFR part 141. The instructor explained that after they achieved full power for their initial takeoff roll on runway…Incident 20200925011999IPiper PA-28-180 · Conroe, TXN7993W, a Piper PA28-180 with 02 persons on board landed runway 14 at Conroe-north houston regional airport (cxo). Upon touchdown, pilot unable to control aircraft due to a flat nose landing gear tire. Aircraft veered to the left and departed runway surface.…Accident 20200925011959AWilliams Indust Elect Lancair 235 · Chester, CTOn September 25, 2020, civil experimental aircraft N35FW, a Williams industrial electronics, model: Lancair 235, serial number: 0119, was involved in an accident at Chester Airport (ksnc) located in Chester Connecticut. The aircraft was operated by registered…