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 20190413023602AMorrison Rocky V Sportsman GS-2 · ChinoN3375G, a north American SNJ-5, taxied into N316RM (a glastar sportsman 2) at Chino airport (kcno) on 4/13/19, at approximately 1410 local. No injuries, minor damage to N3375G, substantial damage to N316RM (see IWP2120190023). The purpose of N3375G'S flight…Accident 20190413022669APiper PA-22-150 · Seward, AKAirman stated he was landing on gravel bars of stream, and this was his 5th landing of the day. He had previously landed on the same gravel bar. During the approach to landing, there was crosswind. While in the landing phase, he attempted to go around, but…Incident 20190413016879IMD Helicopters 500N · Santa Ana, CAPerforming right hand orbits over a location PIC [privacy data omitted] came out of the orbit and felt the right anti-torque pedal was stuck. It was diagnosed the emergency condition of a stuck right anti-torque pedal. Attempt to free the pedal with his foot…Accident 20190413010769APiper PA-22-150 · Sewart, AKPilot stated that while attempting a landing on an unapproved surface about 14NM north of Seward, Ak a wind gust caused the left main landing gear tire to hit a gravel bar resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the aircraft.Accident 20190413002759AStockton Richard L Europa · Davis, CAAircraft lost power shortly after takeoff at approx. 3000 feet. Pilot landed in a plowed field southwest of runway. Nose landing gear collapsed upon landing and aircraft flipped over coming to rest on it's back.Accident 20190413002749ARockwell International NA-265-65 · New Albany, MSOn April 13, 2019 about 1514 CDT, a Rockwell/sabreliner airplane (NA-265-65), FAA registration N265DS, impacted terrain near New Albany, Mississippi. The two commercial pilots and one passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by the impact.…Accident 20190413002739APiper PA-28-180 · Lake, MS[privacy data omitted] (Private pilot [privacy data omitted]) operated N4890L as pilot in command and departed the picayune municipal airport (kmjd) on Friday, April 12, 2019 at approximately 2306CDT (0406Z). According to family members, his destination was…Accident 20190413002729ARobinson Helicopter R22 · Bradenton, FLOn April 13, 2019, about 1230 eastern standard time (EST), a Robinson R22, N689M, impacted the water following an in-flight loss of control near coquina beach Bradenton, Florida. The private pilot and one flight instructor were uninjured. The helicopter was…Incident 20190413002719IEmbraer EMB-145LR · Philadelphia, PAOn Saturday, April 13, 2019, piedmont airlines flight 5009 stuck a bird just prior to touchdown while landing at Philadelphia international airport (phl). The aircraft taxied to the gate and passengers disembarked without incident. Inspection of the aircraft…Incident 20190412008239ICessna 550 · Burlington, NCAfter starting the takeoff roll at kbuy a few birds were observed. During the takeoff roll a bird was inadvertantly struck. The takeoff was terminated and in an abundance of caution pilot returned to the FBO to visually check the aircraft. Pilot contacted his…Incident 20190412002709ICirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GAA Cirrus SR-20, operated by L3 in sanford reported a bird strike on climb out. The crew departing Brunswick ga was on an instruction flight and when departing shortly after take-off roll on climb out struck a bird. They stated it made contact with the…Incident 20190412002699ICessna 177B · Churchville, MDAircraft departed the airport after completion of annual inspection. On climb out, the aircraft lost power. The pilot made a forced landing in a rough field causing minor damage to the aircraft. Weather: time: 8:51 am, temperature 73 f, dew point 57 f,…Accident 20190411023629ACessna 150G · Fulton, NYOn approch to kfzy pilot stated he turned on the carburator heat and the engine lost power. He then turned heat off and power restored for a few seconds, then lost power again. Heat was turned back on, but engine power would not restore. Pilot tried to land…Accident 20190411015019APiper PA-32-300 · Bethel, AKOn 11 April 2019 aircraft N4466T, a Piper PA-32, departed aniak, AK enroute to Bethel, AK. While in route and cruising at 800 feet the engine started to sound different, oil pressure dropped, engine RPM dropped to 2000 RPM, and finally the propeller stopped.…Incident 20190411011309IEurocopter AS 350 B2 · El Paso, TXOn April 11, 2019, at 2205 MST, a Eurocopter as 350 B2, N204TX, registered to the Texas department of public safety, was illuminated with a high intensity green laser while on a criminal patrol flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time,…Accident 20190411010749ACessna 172P · Fullerton, CAOn April 11, 2019 a Cessna 172P attempted to exit runway 24 at Fullerton airport at a high speed. The student pilot who was conducting an observed solo was at the controls. Based on statements obtained by the student pilot flying, he became flustered/nervous…Accident 20190411006409APiper PA-28R-201 · Meridan, CTAt approximately 18:55 EDT on April 11, aircraft N35658, a Piper PA-28R-201, s/n 28R-7737106, crashed in a baseball field at the h c wilcox technical high school on 298 Oregon rd. in meriden, CT. There were two persons onboard, both individuals were…Accident 20190411002689ACessna R182 · Marysville, OHVoluntary statements from the pilot given to the Ohio highway patrol are as follows: Heading 08+270 for crosswind, speed 8+80. Wheels touched and bounced added power and continued down centerline when wind gusted while traveling 40 knots. Stepped on left…Accident 20190410022429AGaskins Abe B Safari 400 · Gallatin, TNN104CV departed kxnx on 04/10/2019 at approximately 1000 with one pilot and one passenger. The pilot in command (PIC) stated that he noticed during takeoff that manifold pressure was approximately 31 inches. He decided to discontinue his climb at 200 feet…Incident 20190410016189ITaylorcraft BC12-D1 · St Augustine, FLN5284M, BC12, experienced brake failure while landing runway 13 causing the aircraft to roll into the grass. Aircraft taxied to the ramp. During aircraft inspection found brakes to be getting inspected and reassemble unable to determine if there where a brake…Accident 20190410012269AAirbus Industrie A321-231 · New York, NYAmerican airlines 300 departed jfk runway 31L enroute to lax. Approximately 30 minutes later the flight returned to jfk where the pilots reported a flight control malfunction resulting in an uncommanded steep roll to the left on rotation. The resulting roll…Accident 20190410006379APiper PA-12 · Sisters, ORPilot was attempting turf/grass strip landing on right side of runway 20, 6K5 Sisters Oregon airport. While on roll out pilot reports dramatic wind change. The aircraft subsequently nosed over ultimately coming to rest on its back. The aircraft suffered…Incident 20190410002679IPiper PA-32-260 · Greensboro, NCGreensboro, NC: N3717W a Piper PA32 s/n 32-630 was doing pattern work. The pilot was cleared to land runway 5R. The gso tower said it appeared N3717W landed hard and bounced on the runway then stopped on the runway. The local controller asked the pilot if he…Incident 20190409015859IBeech C90 · Knoxville, TNDuring landing rollout, the main landing gear collapsed. The nose gear remained extended.Accident 20190409002669AAir Tractor AT-502 · Harlingen, TXOn 04/09/2019, the pilot was making his second aerial application for the day. Witnesses on the ground noted the pilot was coming in towards the cotton field from the southeast. The pilot then made a sharp turn to the left going approximately southwest…Incident 20190409002659ICessna 177RG · Parkston, SDPilot elected to make a short local flight to review local flood damage from the air. Pilot failed to lower the landing gear on apprroach and touched down with out lowering landing gear. This despite admitting he heard gear warning horn blairing.Incident 20190409002649IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Covington, TNAircraft N82ZZ originated from millington, TN on a training flight. The flight instructor and the student pilot both were conducting touch and go's at the Covington aircraft. After a couple of go rounds and touch and go's, the flight instructor gave the…Incident 20190408010729ICessna 172S · Mesa, AZOn April 8, 2019, at 2310Z on landing to 30L (kiwa), a C-172 N653ND sustained minor damage when, during an attempted landing and go-around, the instructor lost directional control and departed the runway to the left side, across the infield, striking the…Accident 20190408006309ACostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Santa Fe, NMOn 4/08/2019, at approximately 1540 mountain daylight time (MDT), a construzioni aeronautiche Tecnam P2002 sierra aircraft bearing registration number N118LS, registered to volare, LLC, impacted the terrain, at 3537'32.8302", -10605'29.0684" (approximately…Incident 20190408002639ICubcrafters CC11-160 · Rock Hill, SCDuring the landing on runway 04 at Rock Hill a gust of wind lifted the left wing. The right gear collapsed.Incident 20190408002629IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · West Bountiful, UTOn a part 61 flight and during climb out at about 450' AGL the low fuel pressure annunciator illuminated as the fuel pressure gage went to zero. The CFI assumed control of the aircraft and an off airport landing was made with minor damage reported.Accident 20190408002619ACessna 152 · Lititz, PAPilot was conducting touch and go's in a Cessna 152 on runway 13 at klns from about 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on April 8, 2019. On his eighth touch and go he was cleared for the option by ATC. The pilot landed without incident. He retracted flaps to 0 degrees and…Incident 20190407002609IMooney International M20V · Miami, FLFound nose gear broken just below the welds on the front fork portion. The propeller sustained damage on all three blades. During inspection, no corrosion or metal fatigue was noted. There was chipped paint on the upper rear fork support cross beam matching…Incident 20190407002599ICessna 172P · Sanford, FLA Cessna 172 operated by L3 in Sanford reported a bird strike while performing touch and go landings in order to resume with his initial solo flights. The aircraft was reported to be in the downwind leg of the pattern when he observed a bird at the 11 o?clock…Incident 20190407002589IAeronca 7AC · Franklin, VAPilot statement..."I started my Aeronca Sunday morning as always with wheels chocked, in the grass, and the tail wheel angled 90 degrees to the fuselage. The plane started as normal as I noticed it going over the chocks. I braced myself against the strut as…Incident 20190407002579ICessna 208B · Williamstown, NJFatal skydive incident operating out of skydive cross keys, Williamstown, NJ. Parachutist identified as paul haaf, 54 years old, and had record over 1200 jumps. A group of 4 jumpers departed the aircraft at 13,500 feet, deploying the main chutes within…Incident 20190406002569IPiper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA[privacy data omitted] Was practicing landings in preparation for check ride, made several touch and go landings and finally requested a full stop landing. The pilot recalled seeing amber gear up light go out as gear put down. The landing gear collapsed on…Incident 20190406002559IPiper PA-28R-180 · New Lexington, OHPiper PA28R-180 (N282RM) departed Washington court house Ohio airport (I23) enroute to Perry County Airport (I86) in New Lexington Ohio on Saturday April 6, 2019. Pilot reports he became distracted by being unfamiliar with the airport. This was his first…Incident 20190406002549IScott Hersha RV-8 · Hamilton, OH04/06/2019, At 1715, N183RV, a vans RV-8 landed at khao on runway 11. During the landing rollout the aircraft veered to the right and departed the runway. When the aircraft contacted the grass the wheels dug into the soft/damp grass and the aircraft nosed…Accident 20190406002539ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Clover, VAPilot took off from private grass strip at night and hit treesIncident 20190406000059ICessna 208 · Orange, MAAt 1945Z on 04/06/19 N167PM a Cessna 208 landed hard at Orange, MA (ore) on runway 32 causing the nose gear to collapse and the prop to strike the nose tire. There was one person on board and no injuries. In the statement from the pilot he stated that the…Incident 20190405002529IBeech N35 · Omaha, NE-Pilot reported landing gear would not retract after takeoff. -Pilot returned to airport. -Pilot stated the gear selector handle and gear circuit breaker were actuated a couple times while returning to airport. -Pilot stated he noted 3 green indicator lights…Incident 20190404024489IOrlando, FLThe Orlando FSDO received the following report from ATC: Orlando, FL: NKS902, A321, dfw-mco, observed a black and silver quadcopter UAS at 1,000 feet while on 2 mile final to runway 36L. No evasive action taken. Orange county sheriff notified. 04/04/2019 1525ZAccident 20190404017769ACessna 175 · Edgefield, SCOn April 04, 2019, [privacy data omitted] piloted aircraft N7622M, 1959 Cessna 175, sn: 55922, from augusta, ga (kdnl) in route to boone, NC. Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the engine began to sputter and, eventually quit. [privacy data omitted]…Incident 20190404010719IConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 · Easton, PAPilot stated the first takeoff was normal the hydraulically operated landing gear retracted normally but the hydraulically operated flaps would not retract because the flap handle was ?stuck?. The gear was extended normally and an uneventful landing was made.…Accident 20190404002519ARunyan David Zenith CH 801 · Forth Worth, TXOn April 04, 2019 at approximately 1810 central daylight time, a zenith CH801 N801R veered off course before landing on runway 32 at Hicks Airfield (T67), crashing west of the runway and railroad tracks. The airplane made contact with a tree clipping several…Accident 20190404002509ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Tampa, FLAt approximately 1401 local time, the aircraft departed geraci private airpark in lutz, FL. Enroute to sarasota airport (srq) at approximately 1415, during cruise flight, 100KTS, 700-800 ft AGL, 22 inches mp, the aircraft lost power. The pilot initiated…Incident 20190404002499IMckinne Philip A RV-4 · Lakeland, FLThe left brake on the aircraft failed. There was a direct tailwind to the taxiway which immediately caught the right sided of the vertical and the aircraft departed the taxiway to the right. A man was walking on the grass on the right side of the taxiway. He…Incident 20190404002489IThomas James Robert Vans RV-4 · Winterhaven, FLDuring landing aircraft bounced a few times and when it settled the aircraft left the runway and went into the grass where the rt main gear strut cover struck a wooden stake. The cover had a small dent in it. The wooden propeller also struck one of the stakes…Accident 20190404002479AHawker Beechcraft G36 · Monument Valley, UTOn 4/4/2109, pilot left (aeg) flying to (UT25). Pilot approached runway 16 and verified weather on G1000. Upon descent found a strong crosswind from the left. Pilot crabed aircraft into the wind. Upon touchdown, aircraft headed to the left. Pilot was unable…