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 20181009019639ITeal Jenkins Skytrax · Cortez, COPilot departed double eagle airfield enroute to Cortez muni. Attempted to build in a fuel reserve by reducing the listed qty of fuel in fuel flow computer (ffc) by 1.3 gallons compared to actual fuel on board. Extended duration high power settings due to…Incident 20181009016809IAirbus A320-214 · Cleveland, OHAllegiant air flight number AAY1633 experienced a bird strike to the #2 engine on takeoff out of kcle. Following the bird strike, the engine experienced a momentary high vibration to 6.3 and then stabilized. The aircraft continued to its destination and…Incident 20181009016799IDehavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Perris, CADuring an 18 person formation parachute event the victim Mr. Peter zimmerli suffered what appeared to be a heart attack after deploying his parachute. This encapacitated the victim and he was unable to control his chute. Upon landing he was found unconscious.…Incident 20181009016789IGippsaero GA8 · Emmonak, AK10/08/2018: Pilot was returning to Emmonak from alaknak after a 135 charter flight at approximately 1720 hours during daylight hours. At the time of the incident it was not raining and there was a crosswind of approximately 12 KTS. After landing, while…Accident 20181008019969AUltramagic S A N-250 · Rio Rancho, NMOn October 08, 2018, an Ultramagic N250 lighter-than-air (lta) balloon, N275WB, registered to buoyant investments, inc., and operated by world balloon of albuquerque, NM, landed in Rio Rancho, NM after a 50-minute commercial ("paid") sightseeing flight.…Incident 20181008019629ICessna 680 · Stratford, CT[privacy data omitted] From the bradley FSDO(AFG-600), was notified 8 ocober 2018 at 1000. [privacy data omitted] Assisted the chdo(columbus Ohio FSDO) by visiting the scene to capture pictures of aircraft damage which he forwarded to the chdo on 10 October…Incident 20181008019619IPiper PA-28-235 · West Jordan, UTPilot was flying the RNAV 34 approach into KU42 at night when he struck at least two (2) large birds. Aircraft received a large dent on the right wing, broken left windshield, and other minor damage on the left side of the fuselage near the rear passenger…Accident 20181008016779APiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAOn October 10 2018 at approximately 1100 hours, while conducting a VFR cross country solo training flight N2250, a PA-28 aircraft, experienced a rough running engine, followed by a Loss of engine power. The student pilot conducted an emergency landing to an…Accident 20181008016769ACessna 188B · Rolla, MOThe pilot taxied in both directions on the runway with no reason stated prior to making the takeoff roll. The pilot attempted to depart from K07 airport, runway 27. The pilot stated: on liftoff, a gust of wind caused the pilot to loose control of the…Incident 20181008016759IBeech 200 · Burlington, WAOn the approach to runway 11 at kbvs, the pilot extended the landing gear prior to landing and noticed the nose gear down and lock indicator light was not illuminated. The pilot cycled the landing gear. Still, nose gear down and lock indicator not…Accident 20181008016749AAir Tractor AT-402 · Crowley, LAOn departure roll left wing caught tall grass on left side of aircraft. Aircraft was pulled into ditch on left side due to drag on left wing resulting in a prop strike, gear collapse, and tail folding to left side.Incident 20181007020759ICanton Paul A Velocity XL RG · Urbana, OHAircraft N31LY departed Delaware Ohio (kdlz) with a group of other aircraft at 1030 on 10-7-2018 enroute to kmie. Before reaching kmie the decision was made to reroute to Urbana grimes (I74). Upon lowering the landing gear the pilot reports he got a "gear…Accident 20181007019609ADeaton Ronald E Titan Tornado II · Corry, PAOn 10-05-18 [privacy data omitted] and his passenger [privacy data omitted] flew N912R from D88 to 8N1, a 184NM flight. Then [privacy data omitted] flew alone from 8N1 to 9D4 for fuel. Total flight time for those two legs was 1.9 hours. 9.0 gallons topped off…Incident 20181007019599ICessna T182T · Williston, FLOn October 07, 2018, at 1720 EST a 2009 Cessna, model T182T, N5271F that is registered to [privacy data omitted], ran out of fuel just prior to final landing and lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft on a highway median in Williston, FL. The pilot?s final…Incident 20181007019589IBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Fort Pierce, FLPilot departed ksgj with passengers and was en-route to F45. At 1456 local time he was at 2000' southbound when he saw a flock of black vultures in the distance. He diverted to the west as they were flying on a more easterly heading. One of the vultures…Accident 20181007019579AAdams John T Edge X-503 · North Pole, AKDuring the aircraft's take off roll, the aircraft lifted off the ground and immediately crashed into the runway.Accident 20181007019569APiper PA-16 · New Cumberland, WVWhen coming in for landing on runway 22, the pilot in command (PIC) stated he observed a vehicle approaching the intersection of the road that crosses the runway at approximately midfield. The PIC, visually verified the vehicle positioned at the stop sign and…Accident 20181007019559AEnstrom F-28C · Bridgeville, DENarrative: Facts or sequence of events that are relevant to the accident. From a position on the ground, the pilot increased throttle while increasing collective and commencing a climbing turn to the left- beginning an acceleration to climb. Starting climb,…Accident 20181007016739ABearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MOWhile landing on runway 18, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and departed the paved surface of the runway. The aircraft subsequently entered the grassy area on the east side of the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted in a ditch.…Incident 20181006019549IBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Prairie Du Sac, WIOn October 6, 2018 at 16:20 local time aircraft N5602K flew from hayward, WI (hyr) to Sauk Prairie, WI (91C). The aircraft flying a part 91 flight with one person on board flew an IFR (instrument flight rules) flight plan. On approach to (91C) at…Accident 20181006019539ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Salinas, CAPilot stated that engine lost power and executed an emergency hard landing in a field about 2 NM south of the Salinas airport.Accident 20181006019529APiper J3C-65 · Fancy Gap, VA10/07/2018 - N38811 was found in the vicinity of Fancy Gap, VA after a search by local law enforcement and emergency responders. The aircraft was found along a hillside in a moderately forested area. The aircraft had impacted nose first through the tree tops,…Accident 20181006019519AMaule M-7-235B · Medford, OROn Saturday, October 6, 2018, a Maule M-7-235B, registered as N10555, serial number 23055C, was involved in an accident at rogue valley international ? Medford airpot (kmfr) in Medford, Oregon. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The…Incident 20181006019509IPiper PA-30 · Phoenix, AZOn October 6, 2018, N7261Y, a Piper PA-30, serial number 30-295, a CFI was performing touch and go?s with another pilot receiving a checkout in that make/model at the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (dvt). At 1521 MST during the 3rd and last intended landing on…Accident 20181006016729ABoeing A75N1(PT17) · New Orleans, LAPilot was flying his stearman to knew to place on display for upcoming airshow. Approaching from north over lake ponchartrain, pilot was cleared by tower to land straight in on rwy 18L. Pilot received a wind check on final and felt he could safely land on…Incident 20181005025219IBeech C-99 · Price, UTOn 10/05/2018, the pilot landed runway 01 at Carbon County Regional Airport/buck davis field (kpuc), in Price, Utah. Aircraft was configured for landing. Upon rollout the right main gear collapsed followed by the left main and nose gear. Aircraft slid to a…Accident 20181005024469ANorth American Navion A · Stonewall, MSN969TR departed kmei with the intended destination of kjka. While in cruise, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. Due to the engine failure, the pilot made a forced landing on highway 45 just south of meridian, MS. There was one person onboard the…Incident 20181005020769IBeech C-99 · Price, UTOn 10/05/2018, the pilot landed runway 01 at Carbon County Regional Airport/buck davis field (kpuc), in Price, Utah. The aircraft was configured for landing. Upon rollout the right main gear collapsed followed by the left main and nose gear. Aircraft slid to…Incident 20181005019499IPiper PA-24-180 · Ottawa, OHPiper pa 24-180 , serial number 24-583 (N5520P)was enroute from livingston cty spencer j hardy airport KY (kozw) via ann arbor , mi (karb) to K62 (gene snyder airport). Ppilot reports he was cruising at 8000 feet when engine lost power causing forced descent…Incident 20181005019489IPiper PA-28-181 · Greeley, COStudent pilot on first solo flt, attempted left turn on to runway 35 at gxy. While attempting the turn he connected with a runway sign. No injuries to student pilot, minor damage to the aircraft.Accident 20181005019479APiper PA-24-250 · Winder, GAPilot reported being distracted by the aircrafts interior lights going out on final. After the pilot extended the flaps. During the approach to runway 31 aircraft struck runway malsr lighting.Accident 20181005016719AAircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Topeka, KSPilot statement: On Friday, October 5, 2018 at approximately 2310Z I took off from runway 18 at ktop (Topeka Billard) in CH2000 alarus N642AM. This was my first solo flight in this Aircraft make and model. (I successfully completed the insurance check ride…Accident 20181005016709ABeech E-55 · San Antonio, TXDuring the rotation sequence of the takeoff at sat the pilot lost vertical control of the aircraft due to the trim being in the full nose down position. Aggravating the situation was the fact that the pilot failed to properly secure his seatbelt and was not…Accident 20181005016699ACessna 172K · Stockton, CAA Cessna 172K N78239 took off from Stockton, CA. Airport and student pilot was performing touch and go's on runway 29L. On seventh touch and go, pilot lost control of aircraft at or before touchdown, bounced and veered left off the runway and then hit a 3'X3'…Accident 20181005016689ABellanca 7ECA · Cleveland, TXThe accident occurred on a private grass strip 2 miles east of 6R3. The grass strip is aproximently 1/2 a mile long and is 30 feet wide. The pilot stated there was a cross wind from the right to left. The aircraft was on a landing roll out at aproximently 25…Incident 20181004025299IPiper PA-28-161 · Merrit Island, FL"Something may have hit the airplane". Pilot requested to retirn to base. Upon landing and post flight inspection a small dent was noted on the engine cowling. 3/27/2019 Pilot contacted: nothing hit aircraft. I fastner on the engine cowling popped in flight…Accident 20181004019469ACessna 210-5A(205A) · Wagoner, OKOn October 4, 2018 at approximately 6:30 local time, pilot flew aircraft from Hefner-Easley Airport (H68) for a post maintenance test flight. All went normal until he switched to left fuel tank. Shortly after switching tanks, the aircraft engine began to…Accident 20181004019459ACessna 177RG · Albermarle, NCFlight originated at gold hill airport (NC25) with the pilot and one passenger. Pilot flew the aircraft to Stanly County Airport (vuj) and was performing touch and goes. After performing several touch and go evolutions, the pilot was demonstrating a simulated…Incident 20181004019449INorris Brown RV-14A · Elk River, IDPilot landed on a grass runway at Elk River Idaho, when the nose gear collapsed. According to the pilot, the runway was extremely bumpy, and there was rocks on the runway. The nose gear folded backwards, allowing the prop to contact the ground. The damage was…Accident 20181004019439AAeronca 7FC · Myakka, FLOn October 04, 2018, at 1405 EST a 1959 Aeronca, model 7FC, N9855B that is registered to [privacy data omitted], hit a concrete column after takeoff rotation in Myakka, Florida. The pilot?s final destination was pilot country airport, FL. Visual…Incident 20181004019429IBeech N35 · Clayton, NMOn October 4, 2018, at 1435 MDT a Beechcraft BE-35 bonanza [privacy data omitted], landing gear collapsed after landing at Clayton municipal airpark, Clayton, new Mexico while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a…Accident 20181004016679ACessna 310R · Marathon, TXOn October 4, 2018 at 1920 CDT, a Cessna 310R bearing registration number N553CM, registered to Cessna 205, LLC hit a cow after landing on a Private Air Strip in Marathon, Texas. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan was…Accident 20181003019419ACessna 180 · Hailey, IDPIC stated takeoff from rwy 31 full length, correcting for left crosswind, experienced sudden left quartering tailwind gust when lifting tail. PIC attempted to arrest swerve to the left with hard application of right brake but lost directional control and…Incident 20181003016669ICessna 172N · Long Beach, CAWhile landing on runway 26 right, at Long Beach airport the pilot reported a normal landing with the main wheels touching down first. The plane started to turn to the left and the left wing began to drop. The pilot corrected in an attempt to remain on the…Accident 20181003016659APiper PA-24-180 · Smithville, TNThe pilot started the engine and confirmed he had good oil pressure and fuel pressure. He then taxied to the runway hold short line and waited for traffic too clear the active runway, which took aproximatily ten minutes. He then back taxied on runway six for…Incident 20181003016649IFunk B85C · Hot Springs, AROn October 3, 2018 at approximately 1200 CDT, N1626N a Funk B85C airplane, registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by a private pilot, departed Hot Springs, AR (hot) to the west and experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 2500 ft.…Incident 20181003016639ICessna 172M · Middletown, PAPIC completed three landings prior to incident. The fourth landing was a short approach. Pilot was cleared for landing with inbound traffic behind him. PIC stated he wanted to ensure he was clear of runway. The aircraft initially touched down just prior to…Accident 20181003016629ABeech 1900C · Gambell, AKOn October 3, 2018, at approximately 2335Z, N575Q encountered a tailstrike during landing. This was classified as an accident due to structural damage to the aft portion of the fuselage. Analysis of the weather indicated the prior 3 observations were steady…Incident 20181002019409IToy Frank Cygnet SF-2A · Oak Hill, FL04OCT2018: arrived at Oak Hill airport to interview pilot and inspect aircraft. Pilot explained that the aircraft flipped over after landing while exiting the grass landing strip. He made a wide left turn as he exited the runway and the right main wheel…Incident 20181002019399IMooney M20M · Paynesville, MNAircraft landed gear-up with minimal scraping damage to belly of aircraft.