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 20200816013259ABeech V35B · White Owl, SDFailed to maintain directional control during takeoff thru ground effect to climb out on take-off from unimproved grass strip.Accident 20200816013249AAerotechnik L-13 SEH Vivat · Frankenmuth, MIOn August 16, 2020 at 1454 local time, a Aerotechnik L-13 seh vivat powered glider, N334BA, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from runway 27 at the william ?tiny? Zehnder field airport (66G),…Accident 20200816013229ACirrus Design SR22 · Osage Beach, MOWitnesses reported that shortly after departure from runway 14 at K15, the aircraft engine sounded like it lost power for a few seconds, then came back. At the same time, the pilot announced over CTAF that he had a problem, and was returning immediately to…Incident 20200816013119ILearjet 31 · Harrisburg, PAOn 16 August 2020 at approximately 1005 EDT at middletown airport (kmdt), on a 135 passenger flight, N90BA encountered multiple birds during departure. At or about V1, a bird strike occurred on the side of the aircraft at the fuselage near the bottom of the…Accident 20200816012999ACessna 182P · Norfolk, VASometime between August 9, 2020 thru August 16, 2020, the aircraft sustained firewall and fueslage damage due to a hard landing. 9-14 August ? Aircraft conducted business operations in las vegas, NV 14-16 August ? Airplane flew from las vegas, NV to savannah,…Accident 20200816012759AGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Rice, MN2020-08-16, Approximately 0800L, N997QC an agcat turbine aircraft with a full liquid chemical hopper, 360 gallons, was manned by the PIC to go spray herbicide on a local field. The line guy and PIC did not do a face to face clip board review with each other.…Incident 20200816012719ICessna 140A · Kotzebue, AKAircraft was faster than normal approach speed on final, resulting in longer landing than available landing area on gravel bar on wulik river. Pilot got engine and prop stopped, but was not able to get aircraft stopped before running out of gravel bar and…Accident 20200815015759AMatt Mcswain JA30 Superstol · Clover, SCThe pilot was conducting a normal takeoff when he realized the plane was not generating the normal amount of power. The aircraft became airborne, but was unable to clear the trees at the end of the runway. It was later discovered that a spark plug lead had…Incident 20200815015239IMooney M20M · Fort Myers, FLPilot statement: on downwind leg engine stalled. Pilot switched to right tank, turned on boost pump and engine restarted. Pilot put the gear lever down,engaged 1/4 flaps and prepared to touch down. Pilot then experienced scraping and prop striking ground.…Accident 20200815013349APiper PA-14 · Susanville, CAEye witness reported the aircraft departing Susanville airport (ksve) runway 07. The same eye witness stated the aircraft climbed to approximately 500 ft. when the left wing dropped aircraft began descending to the ground. The aircraft impacted the ground…Accident 20200815013189ACessna A185F · Sugarland, TXThe aircraft was departing the listed airport on runway 17. The PIC requested and was cleared for a climbing right hand turn to the west. The aircraft then lost power at approximately 400 ft AGL. The PIC lowered the nose & turned back to the runaway heading.…Accident 20200815013159APiper PA-18-150 · Brandon, MNDuring the take-off roll the pilot noticed the engine lost power and initiated a gentle right turn, in an effort to avoid trees and houses off the end of the runway, as the pilot started the turn he struck a one and a half inch diameter well pipe that was…Incident 20200815012919ICessna 172S · Lakeland, FLThe airman, [privacy data omitted], a foreign national and student of international aviation academy out of Lakeland, FL, rented a Cessna 172, registration N9965P, serial number [privacy data omitted] for solo flights to build time. [privacy data omitted] Was…Accident 20200815009659AFricke B/Cuneo P RX-8 · Albuquerque, NMOn 15 August 2020, at 0800 MDT, a 2007 Fricke B/Cuneo P experminental-amateur built RX-8 lighter-than-air balloon (N900FC) with airborne heater, registered to [privacy data omitted], experienced a high-speed hard landing within the city limits of Albuquerque,…Accident 20200814020989ACzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Gober, TXOn August 14th, at approximately 0650 hours, a student pilot [privacy data omitted] and CFI [privacy data omitted], took off from kads in sport cruiser N467SC heading NE near greenville. The object of the days training was clearing turns, slow flight, power…Accident 20200814016989AConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · West Palm Beach, FLWest Palm Beach, FL (F45): N2994P, LA42, heard a pop while landing. Aircraft caught on fire on taxiway while taxiing. Fire started behind the pilot area. Both occupants were able to exit the aircraft with minor injuries from the flames and were transported to…Incident 20200814014079ICessna 172RG · Alabaster, ALThe pilot, a flight instructor, was practicing touch and go's with a student pilot when on approach for another landing, the pilot noticed that his right main landing gear was not down and locked. Pilot recycled the gear but the right main failed to lock. The…Accident 20200814013729APiper PA-28-140 · Harlowtown, MTPilot departed airport loaded to max gross takeoff weight. Outside temperature was 80 degrees f. on departure roll, the aircraft lifted off the runway and proceeded to slowly climb to an altitude of about 100' AGL. At that point the pilot realized the…Accident 20200814013629ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CAGlider pilot had normal take off and released the glider over hot spring at approximately 63OO feet MSL. After that pilot gained some more altitude and headed to a cloud a mile north of location. The cloud did not work as expected so pilot decided to head to…Accident 20200814013179ASiebel James A Auriga · Rockford, ILOn August 14, 2020, at 1645 zulu, an experimental homebuilt Siebel Auriga airplane, N505JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cottonwood Airport in Rockford, Illinois. The pilot was not injured. The driver of an automobile…Incident 20200814012869ICirrus Design SR20 · White Plains, NYPilot attempted to land on runway 16. The pilot stated he flared too early, came down hard and bounced then veered off the runway into the grass causing damage to runway sign, left wing, left wheel cover and propeller strike.Accident 20200814012769ANeal E Uskoski Ridge Runner IV · Brush Prairie, WAAs reported by the pilot, Friday morning was calm. It was planned to do a couple full power checks, bring the plane off the ground a few feet. When the pilot gave the aircraft, full throttle it seemed to be instantly in the air. Before he could reduce power…Incident 20200813015559IEmbraer EMB-145LR · Philadelphia, PAFlight 4873 departed roa for phl. During cruise the crew experience the loss of #2 hydraulic system. The crew ran the qrh and declared an emergency. Flight 4873 landed at phl without incident. Aircraft taxied to the gate.Accident 20200813015499ACessna 170 · Fayetteville, TNOn 08/13/2020 at 2245Z N3962V took from a mowed grass pasture. The pilot in command (PIC) reported on climb out that the aircraft would not climb fast enough to avoid obstacles at the end of the field. The pilot also reported that the aircraft airspeed was…Incident 20200813014099IMooney M20J · Bellville, OHPilot stated that aircraft engine lost power and made emergency landing in a cornfield with landing gear retracted. Witnesses described engine as sputtering. During incident investigation and engine examination discovered the dual magneto unit to have…Accident 20200813014089ACessna 182NPilot misjudged approach to ID74. Aircraft was high and fast and did not touch down until past the half way point of the runway. Aircraft bounced hard at least twice and pilot applied power to attempt a go around. Evidence would suggest that prior to…Incident 20200813013849IPiper PA-28R-200 · Naples, FLNaples, FL (apf): N55660, PA28, landed runway 14, gear collapsed. Pilot stated he had 3 green lights on approach. He then thought a tire had blown because aircraft turned to the left upon landing. Pilot turned the fuel off. Pilot noticed two gear lights were…Incident 20200813013609ICessna 172I · Memphis, TNMemphis, TN (M01): [privacy data omitted], C172, practicing multiple landings and veered off the runway. Minor damage occurred to the nose wheel. Aircraft was towed to the hangar. (Late report). POB: 2, injuries: none.Incident 20200813013579ICessna T210N · Vienna, OHYoungstown/Warren, OH (yng): N9353Y, C210, yng-yng, reported a bird strike immediately after lifting off of rwy 14. Aircraft returned and landed runway 14 then taxied to park without assistance. Preliminary report indicates damage to leading edge of right…Incident 20200813012579ITaylorcraft BC12-D · Ekwok, AKAfter landing on dirt/gravel runway, aircraft skidded off to right side, MLG collapsed. Pilot claims main gear collapse due to structural failure, oxidation at weld.Incident 20200812019929ICirrus SR22 · Bryan, OHThe pilot of N626TR was taxiing and struck a construction vehicle that was parked on the taxiway. The righthand wingtip was damaged beyond repair, passenger side floor is cracked, wing to fuselage wrap around fairing has a crack in it and the lower wing…Incident 20200812013859ICessna 150M · Buras, LAOn 7/12/2020 approximately 1230PM, [privacy data omitted], at LS84 in N704KT a Cessna 150M. On a 2200FT runway lined up to depart eastbound. Gave it full power and took off. At 55KTS, he rotated. The plane climbed slowly. About 50FT Off the ground it started…Accident 20200812013739AStinson 108-2 · Glenwood Spring, COOn August 12, 2020, the winds were calm with VFR conditions. The pilot made a three (3) point landing in the conventional gear aircraft. On rollout at about 20 knots, the aircraft suddenly veered right. The pilot tried to correct. The aircraft momentarily…Incident 20200812012789ICessna 182R · Kingston, NYIncident occurred at Kingston Ulster Airport (20N) at or around 2PM. Pilot landed long, applied strong braking, and right mane tire blew out. Aircraft skidded to a stop off the end of the runway into grass. Minor damage to aircraft. No reported injuries.Accident 20200811015379AJoseph E Cizek High Performer · Chandalar Lake, AKPrior to take off, the operator was repositioning the aircraft and making a braking turn to the left. Operator stated that the ground speed was approximately 10 miles per hour. During the turn, the right wheel made contact with a large tussock which tipped…Incident 20200811014259IPekola James W Just A/C LLC Escapad · Kelso, WAAs stated by the pilot, he had calculated the fuel burn at four gph for an approximate 6-hour round trip flight from residence to reds wallowa horse ranch airport (6OR9) and returning to residence. Fueled the aircraft with approximately 36 gallons of fuel…Accident 20200811013619APowrachute Airwolf 912 ULS · Casco, MIOn 11 August 2020 at approximately 7:25 EST. The pilot departed the field of a local friend to take his granddaughter for a ride in his power parachute. The pilot stated as he departed into the wind it appeared that he was not climbing out as quickly as…Accident 20200811013319ACirrus Design SR22 · Watseka, ILCirrus serial number 2881, N678EC, was occupied by an airline transport pilot and two passengers on a 14 CFR part 91 flight from jeffersonville-clark regional airport, in (kjvy) to chicago executive airport (kpwk). The aircraft was traveling at 8,000 feet in…Incident 20200811013039ICirrus Design SR20 · Wappinger Falls, NYDuring a local solo practice flight, the student pilot attempted to takeoff on runway 24 at Hudson Valley Regional Airport (pou). The pilot failed to maintain directional control and veered off the left side of the runway unto the grass area. There was no…Accident 20200811012699ARotorsport UK Mtosport 2017 · Springfield, TNOn 8/11/2020 at approximately 1325Z N615MW, with two souls on board, was attempting to takeoff from runway 04 at M91 (Springfield/robertson county airport, TN). N615MW began its takeoff roll from the A3 intersection on rwy 04 allowing for 2264 feet of useable…Incident 20200811009589INorth American Navion · Pensacola, FLPilot intended to land at airport grass runway designated next to main runway 18. Pilot touched down at the half way point and applied brakes. Due to recent rain and wet grass braking action was minimal. Pilot stated he did not have enough runway for go a…Accident 20200810018269APiper PA-32-260 · Montauk, NYMontauk, NY (mtp): N4817S, PA-32-260, hpn-mtp, landed and caught gust of wind and slid left off runway 24 into the grass. POB:3 no injuries reported, damage to aircraft extent unknown 08/10/;2020 1700Z 8/26/2020 NTSB has completed the field investigation and…Accident 20200810015509AAviat A-1C-200 · Grover, WYR&d aircraft went into a flat spin and could not recoverIncident 20200810013569IPiper PA-28-151 · Naples, FLAircraft veered off the left side of ry 5, abeam taxiway alpha 3, onto the grass strip. The pilot indicated that he had a flat tire upon landing roll. One person on board.Accident 20200810013559ACessna 180J · Stanley, IDPilot was at the Stanley Idaho airport for a day of fishing. He and his wife got back to the airport around 1600 to fly out, but there was a strong crosswind. The pilot elected to wait for the wind to calm down before he would leave. They waited a couple of…Incident 20200810013549IRaytheon B200 · Carthage, TXJust after touchdown on the rollout a group of several wild pigs ran out of the grass from the left to right in front of the aircraft. Pilot was able to maintain directional control while hitting several of the hogs damaging the left propeller. Pilot managed…Incident 20200810013009IBeech C24R · Mount Airy, NCPilot was practicing touch and goes and on the fifth touch and go, he failed to put the gear down.Incident 20200810008769IAeronca 7AC · Palmyra, ILIp was working with student on directional control during takeoff. Ip intended high speed taxi only to focus on student's deficiencies. Ip stated when the tail came back down, the aircraft veered right. The ip stated the student shutoff the engine as the…Incident 20200809021329IReportAnchorage, AK (anc): UPS93, B763, reported a UAS while in ramp area near departure end of runway 33. No acft reported impacts by UAS. Arpt operations resumed normal ops after 15 min from last observance. Arpt pd notified. 08/09/2020 1130ZIncident 20200809020689IPiper PA-18-150 · Ambler, AKActual date of incident is unclear. Pilot and passenger departed bettles 08/09/2020 for the river destination where the aircraft was found. An alnot was issued 08/12/2020 when the aircraft was reported overdue by a friend. The incident was the reported by the…