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 20200401009599IBeech F33A · Benton, ARDate of incident: 04/02/2020 Aircraft: Beechcraft bonanza F-33A, N8143J On April 2, 2020 during a flight from ksuz to kork at 1500 feet altitude N8143J had a complete avionics failure occur over little rock, AR. Airspace. The pilot had just spoken to little…Accident 20200401008949ABeech M35 · Seguin, TXDuring normal climb out, pilot observed that #3 cylinder was reading 600 lower than the other 5 at 1000' AGL. When initial power reduction was made, loud exhaust popping was heard and continuous. The pilot decided to return to the airfield having made…Incident 20200401005409IBeech N35 · Bakersfield, CA-This investigation involves a successful emergency landing following an enroute declared emergency and flight diversion following an uncommanded propeller over speed, and loss of RPM control. -The PIC stated that about 1.3 hours into a planned 3.0 hour…Accident 20200401003869ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Flagler, FLDuring this instructional flight the crew was practicing simulated in-flight engine out procedures. After completing the appropriate procedures the crew established themselves for a single engine approach into runway 29 into Flagler county airport. When the…Incident 20200401002979IMD MD-369D · Lihue, HIHelicopter landed on a helicopter pad, engine was shut-off and blades slightly rotating when a gust wing came and one blade hit the tail boom. Pilot stopped the rotation of rotor by hand to prevent the other blades hitting the tail boom.Accident 20200401002969ACessna 172N · Hollywood, FLN734HF, C172, while attempting touch and goes runway 28R at North Perry Airport (hwo), went off the side of the runway and came to rest inverted between runway 28R and taxiway November, 3 on board I passenger and 2 flight crew no injuries aircraft has major…Incident 20200401002959IPiper PA-28-235 · Grand Island, NEThe aircraft landed normally on runway 17 at the central Nebraska regional airport at Grand Island, NE. After landing, as the pilot began to apply the brakes near taxiway c exit the right main landing gear lower barrel assembly separated from the upper…Accident 20200331004619APiper PA-28R-201T · Bermuda Dunes, CAN679X was taxing on taxiway 10 at kudd when the pilot stated he stated that N679X veered hard left and collided with a truck that was on the taxiway. Left wing tip and parts of left wing were damaged.Accident 20200331003969APiper PA-28-235 · Millard, NEStudent pilot was on his third solo flight doing a cross country. Pilot departed from Millard, NE (mle) airport flew to columbus, NE (olu) and back to mle. While landing at mle on rwy 12, winds at 180 at 6 knots with variable gusts, pilot landed flat on all…Incident 20200331003009IEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Birmingham, ALDuring cruise flight, the pilot noted that the gear had unlocked from the up and locked position and observed a hydraulic low pressure cas message. The pilot diverted to Birmingham international airport, kbhm, where he landed without further incident.Accident 20200331002989ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Audubon, IAA Robinson R44 ii helicopter flying level at low altitude, 85-90 feet AGL, contacted the bottom two lines of a power transmission, high voltage, line. The lines entangled around the main rotor mast and rotor head, causing the helicopter to crash, killing both…Accident 20200330003939ACessna 172S · New Smyrna, FLInstructor ^vowels^ was monitoring student pilot's attempt at landing on runway 29. First touchdown resulted in a bounce. Instructor's recovery actions were not sufficient and second touchdown resulted in substantial damage to aircraft.Incident 20200330003039ITyson Richmond Aventura II · Tampa, FLPilot failed to follow the checklist and did not extend the landing gear prior to landing.Incident 20200330003029IAir Tractor AT-602 · Newport, ARN602PK departed Newport Municipal Airport (M19) at approximately 0900 on 30 March, 2020 to dispense grass herbicide approximately 2 miles north of the airport. At approximately 0930, after making several passes over the field dispensing the herbicide, the…Accident 20200329006709AJoseph D Muse P51D Experimental · Mesquite, TXOn 03/29/2020, at approximately 1516, N151JD, an experimental amateur-built 2/3 scale replica of a P-51D, powered by a chevrolet LS-1 engine running avgas, took off from Mesquite Metro Airport, hqz. Upon liftoff, the pilot initiated a turn to the right. The…Incident 20200329006539ICostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Richmond, VA[privacy data omitted] Holder of both airframe and power plant ratings (cert [privacy data omitted]) was involved with the regulatory deviation. The specific regulatory requirement that was not met was 14 CFR 43.13 (b). The deviation occurred on February 27,…Incident 20200329006379ICessna R182 · Smyrna, TNThe flight originated from murfreesboro airport (mbt). The pilot flew the aircraft for approximately 1.0 hours prior to attempting to land at Smyrna Airport (mqy) on runway 32. The pilot stated that on final approach he noted that the wind had increased since…Incident 20200329005109ICessna 172S · Sanford, FLStudent pilot was conducting solo cross country training flight. On final approach to runway 27R at Sanford airport Florida (sfb) student pilot overcompensated for wind conditions. At a low altitude, the aircraft rolled and the propeller and right wing struck…Accident 20200329003169ACessna 172N · Sedona, AZOn 29 March 2020 at about 1142AM AZ time. A Cessna 172-N model, tail N172FG, after touch down on runway 21 at sez Sedona Airport, the aircraft experienced a cross wind landing that induced a side load on the nose landing gear causing the gear to fail due to…Incident 20200329003049IEmbraer ERJ-170-200LR · Winchester, VAAt approximately 1925Z, RPA3551, mci-iad, encountered moderate and severe turbulence during descent approximately 50NM northwest of the dulles international airport, VA. The captain could see a culmulus cloud deck below the aircraft on their descent path.…Incident 20200328003069ISilvaire Luscombe 8A · Asotin, WADuring the roll out phase of landing the aircraft went beyond the normal use portion of the grass runway. Once the aircraft encountered soft ground the main tires dug in the ground and the aircraft fliped over at a slow speed and sustained minor damage.Incident 20200328003059IPiper PA-32R-300 · Mesa, AZPIC statement of events: It was a function check flight after taking ownership of the aircraft. I started with an engine runup and high speed taxi to check instruments and power settings. Then a normal takeoff leaving the gear down in the pattern and returned…Accident 20200328000879ATL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hurricane, UTCrashed just off end of runway just after departure, just after engine sputtered and cut out. PIC stated, run-up was normal, with a mag drop well within Rotax requirements. PIC stated engine ran smooth both on taxi, run-up and take off roll. PIC stated engine…Accident 20200327009259AAero Commander 500-B · Opalocka, FLPilot failed to extend the gear prior to landing. Aircraft lower surface contacted the runway. Pilot was able to get aircraft back into the air. Pilot then made another approach to landing with the gear down and landed successfully. Lower surface of the…Accident 20200327004479ACirrus Design SR20 · Stow, MAPilot stated he was attempting to land runway 3 at 6B6, winds reported 12KTS, gust to 21 from 340. Upon touch down the aircraft veered to the left. He attempted to correct to centerline with no results. He attempted to re-apply power to abort the landing, the…Incident 20200327003979ICessna 172R · Pompano Beach, FLAt approximately 1940Z the training flight departed on runway 10. At approximately 150FT the instructor and student felt an impact on the right wing. The instructor took control of the airplane and they noticed damage on the right wing. There were a few…Incident 20200327003919IGriggs Sam Sport Trainer · Stoneville, NCThe pilot started his takeoff roll in the grassy area between the runway and the parallel taxiway. When the pilot lifted the tail, he noted the aircraft started to veer toward the PAPI lights. The pilot attempted to correct the direction of the aircraft, but…Accident 20200327003079ASelby George P Sportsman 2+2 · Wasilla, AKOn March 27th,2020,N5045X operated by [privacy data omitted] lost directional control during takeoff. The left wing contacted trees along the north side of the runway and stopped the aircraft flight. The landing gear,fuselage and wings were substantially…Accident 20200327000809APiper PA-32-300 · Fairbanks, AKPilot reported weather indicates crosswind and gust conditions were a primary contributor to the accident. Pilot reported crosswind of 6KTS gusting to 21KTS; pilot indicated gusts caused the aircraft to veer to the left. Historical weather data did not…Incident 20200326004889IFlight Design Ctls · Georgetown, KYAfter competing two full stop landings and upon landing for the third time a wind gust pushed the aircraft into a runway light. The light deflected into the undercarriage damaging the composite structure. The airport was closed, but the pilot notified airport…Incident 20200326003139IPiper PA-28R-200 · Boca Raton, FLOn Thursday, March 26, 2020 [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command(PIC) on aircraft N246JB. On approach to rwy 23 at kbct he became distracted by explaining a lot of things to a passenger who was with him on his first flight in a general aviation…Incident 20200326003089IPiper PA-28-161 · Mankato, MNKmkt, rwy 33, N286MK was being flown by a student pilot PIC going out for his first solo. Winds were 180/03 so relatively calm, but left quartering tailwind. Solo PIC landed the aircraft on rwy 33 but as he was rolling out the plane started veering right…Incident 20200326000169IMooney M20J · Denmark, TNAircraft engine lost power in cruise flight. Aircraft made forced landing in a field. No injuries. Minor aircraft damage.Accident 20200325007489ACessna 150E · Mckinney, TXOn April 25, 2020 at 1830 CDT, a Cessna 150E, N4729U owned by [privacy data omitted], while on a familiarization flight was involved in an accident. The flight originated at Aero Country Airport (T31), Mckinney, TX, enroute to sherman municipal (kswi),…Accident 20200325005679ACessna T210N · Midlothian, TXOn March 25, 2020 at approximately 1655 CDT, a 1979 Cessna T210 n, registration number N5553C, attempted to take off from runway 18 at mid-way airport (jwy). At approximately 100 feet AGL, engine lost power and descended abruptly. Aircraft struck the ground…Incident 20200324020409IAir Tractor AT-602 · Wadsworth, TXPilot was on a swath run over a field in south Texas when he saw a tree in his path. The pilot attempted to pull up over the tree but ended up hitting it causing minor damage to his aircraft.Incident 20200324003109INorth American Navion · Palm City, FLOn March 24, 2020, at approximately 1444 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N8927H, experienced an engine power loss and made an emergency landing in an undeveloped residential development that was under construction approximately 6.5 miles due…Incident 20200324000969ICessna 172M · Anchorage, AKStatement given by the pilot in command: I arrived at the airport with the intent of taking some friends on a flight to knick glacier. When I arrived, I did a full preflight check. I kept the plane heater plug in to maximize the temperature on the engine oil…Incident 20200323004109IHarris David M Vans RV-7A · Barstow, CAOn March 24, 2020 experimental aircraft N47HM was forced to make a precautionary landing on the mohave river approximately 10 miles south of the Barstow CA area. The aircraft was in the first ten hours of the mandatory test flight phase after completion and…Accident 20200323003129AMaule MT-7-235 · Atlantic Ocean, NCN899ZZ departed klro mount pleasant regional airport in south carolina at 23:50 zulu on March 23, 2020, inbound to kmrh michael j smith field airport in beaufort NC. N899ZZ was on an IFR flight plan cruising at 5000 feet MSL (mean sea level). The flight path…Incident 20200323003119IPiper PA-34-200 · Boca Raton, FLPart 141 operation, FAA 141 certificate 9PTS035L pilot training center from lantana academy satellite center operating Piper PA-34-200, N43034, during night preforming full stop landing on runway 5 at Boca Raton Airport (bct) with a certified flight…Incident 20200322006549IBeech 58P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot utilized a battery operated hand tow bar to move the aircraft prior to a planned local flight in the Mammoth Lakes, California area. The tow bar was never disconnected after moving the aircraft. The pilot then started, taxied, and departed runway 09…Incident 20200322006399IPiper PA-30 · Glendale, AZWhile conducting multi engine flight training operations at Glendale municipal airport, the CFI and student were setting up for a simulated single engine approach for landing on rwy 01. The aircraft was landed on rwy 01 with the gear retracted.Incident 20200322006389IBeech A36 · Lebanon, TNOn 3/22/2020, the pilot and registered owner of N36DY failed to extend the landing gear during his approach and landing at Lebanon Municipal Airport (M54). He stated that the landing gear alarm was sounding during his approach. However, he did not heed its…Accident 20200322001729ACessna 177 · Harrisville, MIOn March 22, 2020 at 1300 local time, a Cessna CE-177 aircraft, N3451T, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage when it collided with trees following a loss of directional control while landing runway 21 at the Harrisville…Incident 20200322001299IPiper PA-22-150 · Edgewood, NMOn March 22, 2020, a 1956 Piper PA-22-150, N4526A, registered to [privacy data omitted], experienced a landing gear system malfunction while attempting to land at sandia airpark estates, Edgewood, new Mexico, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological…Accident 20200322001279ACessna 175A · Soldotna, AKOn March 22, 2020 at 1220 local time, N7023E, a Cessna 175A, received substantial damage when it flipped over during landing on a snow covered ski runway at Soldotna, AK (sxq). The pilot was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the accident…Accident 20200322001269ABower Robert C Challenger II · Lettsworth, LAAt approximately 1630L on March 22, 2020, N6138Z (light sport Challenger II), serial number CH2-0997-R-1657 was attempting to land on a private airstrip in Lettsworth, Louisiana. During the landing, wind caused the pilot to abort the landing. While trying to…Incident 20200322001259ICessna 172N · Sanford, FLStudent pilot on his first solo cross country was cleared to land runway 9C at Sanford. Student felt the need to correct for gusty winds on short final. On landing, directional control was lost and student hit the runway edge light, causing slight damage to…Incident 20200322000729ISpellman Daniel L RV-8A · Watkins, CODuring landing roll out cross wind gust at low aircraft speed, pushed aircraft off the right side of runway. Aircraft struck 5000 feet remaining marker sign. Damage to wing and sign are minimal. Aircraft became stuck in mud. Aircraft towed out of mud and…