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 20180803009569ICessna 210H · Lake Village, INOn August 3, 2018, the pilot in command (PIC) of N130SH, a Cessna C210 aircraft, was preparing to depart Lake Village Airport, IN (C98) on a local flight. The weather at kankakee airport, IL (ikk) 18 nautical miles west was clear and not a factor. The pilot…Incident 20180802021279ICessna 172N · Billings, MT[privacy data omitted] Was the pilot with 3 passengers enroute from minot, ND to laurel, MT. Approximately 10 miles to the east of kbil the aircraft ran out of fuel and a landing was made near mile marker 3 on I-94 with no damage to the aircraft or injuries.…Accident 20180802014879AGerald Dan Coppock BABE-E · Escanaba, MIOn August 02, 2018 at 7:00 pm eastern daylight time, an experimental Gerald Dan Coppock model: Babe-E aircraft, N142NV, registered to and operated by a sport pilot, received substantial damage when it departed the runway surface following a loss of…Incident 20180802009549ICessna 172P · West Lafayette, INDescription: A student pilot making his second attempt to land at the purdue university airport, loss directional control resulting in the aircraft departing the runway coming to a stop in a small ditch northwest of the approach end of runway 28.…Accident 20180802009539ABell 47G-3BOn 08/02/2018 approximatly 0830 a helicopter registered to dakota rotors LLC landed on uneven terrian after the pilot stated the RPM dropped and was unable to bring the RPM back up in time. The terrain was downward sloping and the helicopter landed and rolled…Accident 20180802009529ACessna 188 · Watkins, MNEngine oil pressure was dropping and the oil temperature began to rise. Pilot shut engine immediately down and landed in corn field directly below him.Incident 20180801018812IPiper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FLCase involves a taxi accident involving two aircraft at the Okeechobee county airport (kobe) on August 1, 2018 at approximately 0858 local time. The two aircraft collided with each other on the taxiway near the general aviation apron; the propeller of N702RA…Incident 20180801018802IPiper PA-28-151 · Okeechobee, FLCase involves a taxi accident involving two aircraft at the Okeechobee county airport (kobe) on August 1, 2018 at approximately 0858 local time. The two aircraft collided with each other on the taxiway near the general aviation apron; the propeller of N702RA…Incident 20180801014809IBoeing 737-86J · PardubiceUpon landing on runway 27 in Pardubice, czech republic the aircraft failed to come to a complete stop on the runway. It overran the runway into the grass by about 12 meters.Incident 20180801014799ICessna TR182 · Salem, OROn Wednesday, August 1, 2018, a Cessna TR-182, registered as N541BS, serial number R18201568, was involved in an incident at mcnary field airport (ksle) in Salem, Oregon. The incident resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. The aircraft is registered to…Incident 20180801014789ISkymaster Excel · Humboldt, TNThe initial preliminary report was incorrect reporting that powered parachute aircraft (ppc) N2630F was taxing on the Humboldt, TN airport ramp when the event originated. Post accident investigation revealed that student pilot raymond gunn operated powered…Accident 20180801009559ABeechcraft B300 · Wilmington, NCInvestigated an accident caused by a large bird strike on right outboard wing of aircraft. The damage was considered substantial by the NTSB, due to spar damage to the extension portion of the wing. The aircraft landed safely without incident. This accident…Accident 20180801008629ABellanca 7GCBC · Big Creek, IDPilot departed the flying b ranch private airstrip and flew to the Big Creek airstrip (U60). The pilot?s wife recorded the landing at the Big Creek airstrip (U60) on her phone. The video reveals that the weather was VFR and the windsock was not indicating any…Incident 20180801008609ICessna R182 · Fort Collins, CO[privacy data omitted] Were flying N5269S as an instructional flight on August 1, 2018. They were performing a landing at kfnl when the engine started running rough. They decided to make a full stop landing but [privacy data omitted] (the instructor)…Accident 20180801008599ACub Crafters CC18-180 · Fairbanks, AKOn August 1 2018, the pilot landed 55 miles northeast of Fairbanks at a remote gravel and dirt air strip on lime peak. The pilot and his passenger were performing official duties for the bureau of land management. Before departure the pilot conducted an…Incident 20180731024189IRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ruby, AKWhile in cruise flight at ~500 AGL, on return trip to base after about 1.6 hrs of flight, pilot heard fluctuation in engine and activation of low rotor horn. He tried once to ensure throttle was full open and reduced collective but horn remained so he entered…Incident 20180731018489IEmbraer EMB-145XR · Denver, COAt touchdown, all four main landing gear tires ceased to rotate and subsequently suffered damage to the tire and wheel assemblies which included loss of tire material and all four wheel assemblies were ground down by contact with the runway surface. Upon…Incident 20180731018479ICape Cod Searey Owners GRP Searey · Venice, FLThe pilot stated he departed vnc on a local flight and when he landed he forgot to put the landing gear in the down position and landed gear up.Accident 20180731018469AHerzog CCX-2000 · Bend, OROn Tuesday, July 31, 2018, a Herzog Aviation LLC CCX-2000, registered as N116PM, serial number CCX-2000-0025, was involved in an accident at Bend municipal airport (kbdn) in Bend, Oregon. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The…Accident 20180731018459ABuchanan Kitfox IV-1200 · Loma, COWhile flying from grand junction, CO to san diego, CA pilot low leveled 20 feet over the Colorado river through a canyon between Loma, CO and mack, CO and struck a zip line. Hit side of canyon wall and slid down approximately 30 feet into the river. Rescued…Incident 20180731018449ICessna T210M · Arlington, WAPIC (second pilot) was practicing instrument approaches from the left seat in his aircraft. A safety pilot (the incident pilot) was seated in the right seat. After 6 approaches and landings, the PIC offered the safety pilot to perform a takeoff and landing…Accident 20180731018439ACessna 172E · Independence, MOThis aircraft departed airport 3GV (grain valley, MO) and traveled north west to perform fight instruction with the student pilot at the controls. During the flight the instructor pilot noted a small trace of oil on the windshield. Shortly after seeing the…Accident 20180731018429ACessna A185F · Nome, AKAircraft was flying in cruise between the city of council and Nome Alaska at approximately 500-600 ft with 1 adult and 2 children onboard. Approximatly 15 minutes into the flight the pilot noticed a reduction in rpm's from the engine to 1900 RPM and noticed…Accident 20180730018419AAir Tractor AT-502B · Louise, MSUpon receiving notification of an accident that occurred outside of Louise, MS at a private agricultural runway the ASI was dispatched and arrived at 1330 CDT. The runway was surrounded by two and a half to three feet tall cotton plants. Each plant had…Incident 20180730018409IBeech C35 · Pembroke Pines, FLAfter takeoff from opa locka, the pilot raised the gear handle and shortly thereafter heard a loud pop during retraction. The lights dimmed noticeably. He decided to put the gear down following the emergency procedure. After about 15 cranks on the emergency…Incident 20180730018399IBeech B95 · Melbourne, FLTravel air N951TC, took off from valkeria airport with Melbourne airport, as the destination. The purpose of the flight was to bring to fit aviation for an annual inspection. The weather was VFR light wind approximately 9:00 am. No weather to speak or…Incident 20180730018389IMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 · Hayden Lake, IDOn takeoff, all things were normal up through takeoff power being applied and normal acceleration. At approximately V1 there was a sound from the back of the aircraft, and for the next second or two it was not immediately clear to crew as to what the issue…Incident 20180730018379ITextron 172S · Columbus, OHUnstable approach resulted in hard landing on one main wheel and caused aircraft to depart 90 degrees from paved surface and enter grassAccident 20180730018369APiper 60-602P · Greenville, MEWhile en route from cyta to cyyg at FL230, approximately 90 minutes into the flight, the aircraft reported a power loss and made a rapid descent. ATC provided vectors to 3B1. The pilot reported the airport in sight and stated that he intended to fly a left…Accident 20180730018359ALuscombe 8E · Pottsville, PA[privacy data omitted] Had successfully completed 6 previous landings, two at keller brothers airport (08N), two at grimes airport (8N1), and two at Schuylkill County Airport (zer) prior to the accident. Upon his third landing at Schuylkill County Airport,…Incident 20180730018349IClose Jay G Sonex · Frankfort, KYPilot/builder of the aircraft was on his first flight in the aircraft. According to two eyewitnesses, the pilot carried too much speed on approach and started to porpoise upon touchdown. Pilot tried to save the landing instead of going around. The aircraft…Accident 20180730018309ABeech A36 · Brainerd, MNEngine had failed several times in past weeks. While on low final approach, the engine quit again and aircraft impacted tree tops.Accident 20180730004859AInks Allen W Virus SW · Clayton, GAOn Monday, July 30th, 2018, at approximately 1315 EST. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to land his experimental homebuilt powered glider, N608US, at GA18, Big Creek Airport. It was a sunny day with a few scattered clouds and calm winds, one passenger on…Accident 20180729019989ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bettles, AK29 July 2018 - Robinson R-44 departed Bettles, Alaska on runway 20. Prior to departure, the pilot had fueled the aircraft, conducted a preflight inspection, and completed a "15-20" minute ground run. After the aircraft reached roughly 500 feet AGL, and 3-4…Incident 20180729018799IPiper PA-28-140 · Lakeland, FLInstructor and student pilot decided to abort the takeoff on runway 5 at Lakeland airport when they observed that the ariplane wasn't obtaining a normal acceleration. The airplane ran off the runway at came to rest 50 feet from the departure end.Accident 20180729018339ACessna 172S · Grand Prairie, TXOn July 29, 2018 at approximately 1105 local time, a Cessna 172S, registration number N24144, owned and operated by aviator air LLC, lost directional control and departed the surface of runway 17 during the takeoff roll, striking runway signs, taxiway signs…Accident 20180729018329APiper PA-24-250 · Evanston, WYPilot became distracted during the approach phase of flight due to unanticipated wind gusts and haze/smoke from a local forest fire. Pilot did not put gear handle down prior to landing.Incident 20180729018319ILancair LC41-550FG · Mohall, NDThe pilot had a hard landing and stated "on landing the nose wheel broke from the strut, the prop struck the ground and the aircraft rolled to a stop. "Accident 20180729018299AOLD West Funding Searey · Haverhill, NHThe aircraft departed laconia municipal airport (lci) en route to the Connecticut river near dean memorial airport (5B9) in Haverhill, NH. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules, without a flight plan. The pilot in command stated that he made two…Incident 20180729018289IRobinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Long Branch, NJThe subject aircraft made a precautionary landing on a beach due to a low fuel level condition. The flight originated at groton new london airport (kgon) with a final destination of lakewood airport (KN12). The pilot in command stated during the flight…Accident 20180729018279ACessna R182 · Stevensville, MD7/29/2018 -Stevensville, MD (W29): N4820S, Cessna 182RG, nose gear collapsed during landing causing a prop strike. POB: four. Injuries: none. Damage: substantial. Nose landing gear fork-broken. Propeller damage (bent). Firewall buckled in various locations.…Accident 20180729014772AExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/LC · N. Fox Island, MIOn July 29, 2018, about 1435 eastern daylight time, an Extra EA300/LC airplane, N32WR, and a Cessna 172 airplane, N6021A, collided inflight over runway 25 at the north fox Island airport (6Y3), north fox Island, Michigan, while the Extra EA300/LC was landing…Accident 20180729014762ACessna 172 · N. Fox Island, MIOn July 29, 2018, about 1435 eastern daylight time, an extra EA300/LC airplane, N32WR, and a Cessna 172 airplane, N6021A, collided inflight over runway 25 at the north fox Island airport (6Y3), north fox Island, Michigan, while the extra EA300/LC was landing…Accident 20180728024199ACessna 177 · El Cajon, CAAfter rotating from the runway the airman experienced a power loss. The airman lowered the nose and saw an increase in the RPM and attempted to climb out again. The airman then made a second attempt to climb out. The aircraft could not sustain lift and fell…Incident 20180728018779IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Palm Coast, FLAfter touching down from a simlulated single-engine approach and landing, the aircraft started veering off to the left side of the runway. Student pilot started using rudder and brake to try and correct. The student most likely locked the left brake and…Incident 20180728018269ICessna 172RG · Henderson, NVThis event was investigated as an incident as a result of the aircraft having allegedly hit the runway edge lights while attempting to land in runway 17R at the Henderson airport on 07/28/2018. If the aircraft did go off the runway while attempting to land,…Incident 20180728018259IJiangxi Hongdu AV Ind CJ-6 · Beaumont, TXThe aircraft departed orange TX (korg) enroute to Beaumont, TX (kbmt). During the flight the pilot noted engine vibrations. The engine temperatures remained normal. The pilot heard a loud ?bang? And the engine quit immediately. The pilot saw a rice field…Accident 20180728018249APiper PA-12 · Edgewood, NMOn July 28, 2018, at 2000 MDT, a Piper super cruiser (PA-12), N4159M, registered to [privacy data omitted], ground looped on landing at Sandia airpark Estates east airport, Edgewood, new Mexico, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions…Accident 20180728018229AMckeage Christopher RV-6 · Pickens, SCFlight originated from ashville, NC and ended at Pickens, SC. Pilot stated that he had made a couple of landings and on the last, during the flare out that the aircraft felt as if it had hit something. He stated that it bounced to the right and then the left…Accident 20180728018219ACessna 172N · Wadsworth, OH[privacy data omitted] Was on a solo flight from pcw to 15G. He stated his approach speed was approximately 60 to 65 knots with 30 degree of flaps. He said that he landed long and was hit with a crosswind from the west. As the aircraft approached the end of…