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 20170422008499ASonex · Leesburg, VAAccident pilot [privacy data omitted] legally changed his name to [privacy data omitted]. He has not notified the FAA of this change however this narrative, and subsequent narratives, will refer to pilot [privacy data omitted]. Pilot [privacy data omitted]…Incident 20170422004509INorth American/Aero Classics P-51D · Chino, CAOn 04/22/2017 a P-51D aircraft took off from Chino Airport, CA. When the pilot retracted the landing gear he got an un-safe gear indication and loss of hydraulic pressure. Pilot was able to extened the gear to the down and locked position by emergency…Incident 20170422004479IPiper PA-28-140 · Saipan, CMAt approximately 13:11 local time on 04/22/2017(gmt+10) Piper PA-28-140 registration number N4437X, serial number 28-7625032, made an emergency landing on a golf course after the pilot declared an emergency. The pilot reported that during cruise the engine…Incident 20170422003899IPiper PA-28-181 · Springfield, ILWhile taxing back to parking post-flight the aircraft struck a utility trailer parked beside an aircraft hanger with the left wing of the aircraft, causing damage to the aircrafts wing and no visible damage to the trailer.Accident 20170422003429ABalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB70Z · Park City, UTThe aircraft was on an approach to land to a field west of his location. He was following drainage (winds) to get to his field. When he was on his approach and at a lower altitude to gain steerage to make his landing field, a passenger noted a power line. The…Incident 20170422003399IBoeing 747-400 · Seattle, WALufthansa 747-400 was guided in by three worldwide flight serivces marshallers. There was a wing walker on both wing tips and one at the nose while parking at gate S-15. Additinoally there were three gate gourmet vehicles parked inside the north side of the…Accident 20170421006479AAir Tractor AT-602 · Vidrine, LAAircraft completed arial application pass with a heading of 180 degrees south, pulled up to gain altitude for next application pass. Aircraft made slight right turn then began turning left and engine flamed out. Attemps to restart engine failed. Aircraft made…Accident 20170421003939ACessna 182F · Killeen, TXDuring landing skylark field Killeen Texas the pilot flared high in gusty wind stalled and had a resultant hard landing with the nose wheel first.Accident 20170421003549ABell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 · Timmonsville, SCAircraft departed huggins memorial airport (58J) to pick up passenger at local country club. Aircraft struck trees and ended up inverted in a field approximately 5 miles northwest of the airport. There was a post crash fire that partially consumed the main…Accident 20170421003489AParlette Robert L Glastar · Wenatchee, WAAircraft touched down on private runway and bounced. Airman chose to go around and had insufficient altitude to avoid hill at end of runway and cherry trees beside the departure end of the runway. Because of the wind coming over the hill from the east, there…Incident 20170421002719IWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Wapakoneta, OHPilot was practicing landings from about 2:20 until 3:20 p.m. on the seventh landing of the day, during the later stages of his roll out, the right wing and landing gear lifted off the ground. In spite of rudder and aileron corrective movements, the aircraft…Incident 20170421002559IMooney M20C · Grand Junction, COPilot had just completed three touch and goes and intended to do a full stop landing. He put his gear down and ATC extended his downwind. On turning final he thought he was extendeding his gear, when in fact he was retracting them, and proceeded to land gear…Incident 20170421002549IPiper PA-24-260 · Brigham City, UTThe pilot stated, they departed plu about 4PM MST and the weather was clear with few clouds and light winds. About halfway through the flight the radios were not functioning well so they were turned off. Fuel usage appeared higher than expected so they…Incident 20170420009549IMooney M20C · Novato, CAOn 04/20/2017 [privacy data omitted] took a friend for a flight in his Mooney M20. The first flight was from Gnoss Field (dvo) to petaluma municipal airport (O69). Once at petaluma they ate lunch and fueled the aircraft. They left petaluma and flew directly…Accident 20170420009169ACub Crafters CC11-100 · Leonardtown, MDAccident pilot departed potomac airfield (vkx), in airplane N749KY, at 12:30 local time. He flew to st mary's county regional (2W6) under VFR conditions (sky/clear visibility/unlimited). He arrived at 2W6 at approximately 12:55 local. Accident pilot…Accident 20170420007119ADiamond DA40NG · Goodyear, AZThis was a student pilot training flight. The student and instructor had completed a preflight training session to include a discussion of the days events, a review of the weather and aircraft performance data. The student and instructor had completed six…Accident 20170420006609APiper PA-22-150 · Kernville, CAOn 04/20/2017, at approximately 06:58PM local time, aircraft N9975D took off on runway 17 at Kernville airport (L05) for a local flight. Shortly after takeoff, while attempting to climb out, the aircraft stopped climbing at approximately seventy five feet AGL…Accident 20170420004369ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Orlando, FLAircraft was flying southbound at or about 600 feet. Pilot stated he heard a loud ?pop? That was accompanied by a yaw of the aircraft and noticed vibration and or roughness of the engine. The rotor tachometer gauge was indicating zero rotor RPM and the engine…Incident 20170420003889IBoeing B-767 · Austin, TXOn April 20, 2017, about 0730 local, N761CK, a Boeing 767-341, with one pilot and first officer departed houston intercontinental airport (iah) en route to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (aus). At the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the flight…Accident 20170419024029ABeech C23 · Fallon, NVThe pilot landed at 26NV, a private airfield. After landing, he attempted to depart a short time later. He aborted the take off roll mid field, and veered to the left, where the left wing struck several fence posts that were several feet from the runway edge.…Incident 20170419021629IAviat S-2C · Waxahachie, TXOn 18 April 2017 at approximately 1845 local time, during the descent, the pilot felt a vibration and observed fluctuating fuel pressure. Electing to set the aircraft down, he selected an incomplete housing development near Waxahachie, TX. During the landing,…Accident 20170419007569APiper PA-44-180 · Tulsa, OKThe aircraft was doing a single engine approach on a training flight. The approach was stabilized and during touchdown, the aircraft made a hard left turn. The instructor stated he put in full right rudder but the aircraft departed the runway and resulting in…Accident 20170419004469ANorth American SNJ-5 · Van Nuys, CAOn 04/19/2017, N7969C, a texan T6, upon landing at Van Nuys Airport (kvny), Van Nuys, CA, encountered a gust of wind that lifted the right-hand wing, causing the aircraft to ground-loop, skid off of runway 16R, and spin into the infield between taxiways 'g'…Accident 20170419004409ACessna 172N · Yankeetown, FLOn April 19, 2017, at 2045 EDT, a Cessna 172N, N6013E, registered to how, inc., made an emergency on water landing in the gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Yankeetown, FL while on a recreational flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…Accident 20170419002509ACessna 210 · Salida, COOn 04/19/17 at 1915 MDT, N9589T, a Cessna 210 airplane, impacted the ground short of runway 24 near Salida airport (ank). There was one person on board, and they were uninjured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The weather at the time was VMC.Incident 20170418021619IAviat S-2C · Waxahachie, TXDuring a flight from browsville to lancaster, TX, the pilot felt an engine vibration, and observed fluctuating fuel pressure. Electing to set down in an area with no structures, during the roll-out, his lower-left wing made contact with a fire hydrant,…Incident 20170418018559ISnyder David S Dragonfly · Middle River, MDOn April 18, 2017 at approximately 1300, the pilot landed on runway 15 at Martin State Airport (kmtn) after going around the pattern. The pilot reported after touching down and attempting to taxi that the aircraft began to shake and was not producing thrust.…Accident 20170418018549ALuscombe 8A · East Windsor, CTOn April 18, 2017, about 1838 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N8554Y, departed RUNWAY10 at Skylark Airport (7B6). Upon ascent the airplane collided with trees and terrain following an in-flight loss of airplane control. The airplane crashed…Incident 20170418006069IMaule M-6-235 · Rome, NYOn 04/19/2017 at approximately 13:01 while attempting to land at Griffiss International Airport in a Maule aircraft model M-6-235 s/n 7494C, pilot reported he encountered a left crosswind. He attempted to correct with ailerons but attempted braking and nosed…Incident 20170418004439ICessna 172S · Brooksville, FLAircraft struck a bird on approach into bkv and landed without incident. Maintenance cleaned the bird's remains from the right wing leading edge and inspection revealed only very minor cosmetic damage. Aircraft returned to service.Accident 20170418003529ACessna 172 · Euharlee, GAFrom the evidence observed at the scene the aircraft attempting to perform an emergency landing in a rural area impacted a telephone pole mid left wing and landed on it's left side facing the opposite direction. Noted that there were no evidence of fuel…Accident 20170418003339ABrantly B-2B · Earl Park, INOn April 18, 2017 at about 1020 eastern daylight time, a Brantly B2-B helicopter, N2198U sustained substantial damage when it impacted a field and rolled on its side following loss of control. The accident occurred about one half mile north of us 41, two…Accident 20170417015049ASocata TB-20 Trinidad · Loyalton, CABrenda richard received a weather breifing along with a first hand pilot report from a pilot who just landed. That pilot stated the weather was rapidly deteriorating , and recommended against flying under visual flight rules. Not having an instrument rating,…Accident 20170417008489AGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Palmer, KSDuring aerial application operations engine lost power resulting in forced landing and aircraft accident. Investigation located engine cylinder head severely cracked / damaged.Accident 20170417008479A2016 Dwight Loomis Xenon 4 · Knoxville, IAApril 17, 2017 (1345 CST)- the dsm FSDO received notification from the cen roc that N912XV, an experimental gyrocopter, departed Knoxville, IA (oxv), runway 15, and lost power. Additional passenger weight resulted in turbo over pressurization and engine…Accident 20170417008469ACheung David S Vans RV6A · Indianola, IAThe aircraft touched down mid field runway 36. Excessive approach speed and hard landing caused the aircraft to bounce and become airborne. The aircraft touched down a second time with insufficient remaining runway. The aircraft came to rest in a roadway…Incident 20170417006349IBeech C-99 · Seattle, WAAmeriflight number 1951 was on final into bfi when they only got two landing gear lights for the main, but no nose gear light. The pilot stated that he went through the emergency procedures and contducted a go around to try and get the gear to lock in the…Incident 20170416012969IBeech 58 · Perryville, MOAircraft was back taxiing on runway 20 for take-off. At approximately 2074 feet prior to reaching the threshold of runway 20, the aircraft veered to the right and exited the runway. The right main landing gear was first to contact the grass followed by the…Incident 20170416006379IPiper Aerostar 601P · Everett, WAOn 4/16/2017 around 1500 local N824MZ took off from bfi. Shortly after take off the pilot noticed his auto pilot failed, and the rest of his avionics continued to fail. The pilot was able to make it to pae, but failed to attempt to put his lading gear down.…Accident 20170415021349ACessna 210 · Minden, LAThe aircraft departed new orleans (knew) with a direct flight to Minden (mne). On a long left turn onto final to mne, the aircraft experienced loss of power. The tanks were switched from right to left and boost pumps applied still no power. Aircraft made a…Incident 20170415012959IPiper PA-28-180 · Martha'S Vineya, MAReceived statement from pilot. The aircraft was owned and privately operated under 14 CFR part 91. This was the aircraft's first flight of the day. This flight was conducted personal proficiency. The weather was a standard VFR day with winds reported at the…Accident 20170415008459AZeiler Bakeng Duce 1976-CZ · Oliver Springs, TNAircraft was on approach to private airport and contacted trees then crashedAccident 20170415006399AAeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Kingsland, GAOn April 15, 2017, about 1100 eastern standard time in camden county Georgia, N340TP 2006 Aeropro Cz eurofox light sport experimental was attempting to land in a private grass strip when the nose gear collapsed causing the aircraft to flip on its back and…Accident 20170415004449ACessna 170 · Williston, FLAircraft N4244V activity on April 15, 2017 from fueling to accident: (times all retrieved from airfield video time stamps) aircraft arrived at X60 and finished taking self-serve fuel at 1452. Aircraft tied down on ramp by pilot at 1455. Tie downs removed,…Incident 20170415003769ICirrus Design SR20 · San Diego, CAPilot reported landing long and 10 miles an hour to fast. After touchdown the pilot applied the brakes hard causing the aircraft to veer to the left. Not wanting to over correct he attempted to make a left turn onto the taxi way but the left main gear went…Incident 20170415002529IWilliams Marvin L J250-SP · Englewood, COOn April 15, 2017 at 1435 MDT, a jabiru J-250-SP, N250MR, registered to [privacy data omitted] departed the runway to the right of runway 17L and stuck a dirt enbankment during takeoff at Centennial Airport (apa). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…Accident 20170414024709AEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Orlando, FLOn descent into kmco, the cabin crew was advised by the captain to be seated at 16,000 ft. flight encountered turbulence at 10,000 ft. one flight attendant was still up and sustained a fracture of the right leg fibular.Incident 20170414006749IPiper J5A · Hazleton, PAPiper J5A experienced a loss of oil pressure and excuted an off airport landing.Accident 20170414006369ARaytheon B200 · Richfield, UTAir carrier was repositioning the aircraft to pick up a patient when he turned the aircraft around causing the right hand wing to hang over a 6' tall fence and then hit a corner pole of the fence at the airport. Pole was 4 feet taller than the fence. Pole…Incident 20170414005589ICanadair CL-600 · Newark, NJElite 19EA N11EA flight crew informed that the bird strike occurred about 10 miles out at 3000 feet on descent to runway 4R. The aircraft received damage on the leading edge of the left wing of the aircraft. NTSB senior air safety investigator notified but…