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 20160814013079IPiper PA-28-180 · Tampa, FLAt 1315 EST on 8/14/16 at Tampa Executive Airport (kvdf), N1418T was being taxied in front of hangar 1809 in order to position the aircraft in front of the hangar and align it for push back. The nose gear settled on a downward sloping drainage grate in the…Incident 20160814013069IEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Kennesaw, GADuring cruise flight, eng p light illuminated, followed by the fire light 5 seconds later. Smoke started filling the cockpit. The pilot initiated an emergency descent, and a power-on landing was made. Aircraft was shutdown using ffcl and the fuel shut-off…Accident 20160813024789APzl-Swidnik PW-6U · Llano, CADuring takeoff, the rear canopy departed the aircraft, striking the leading, upper edge of the vertical stabilizer, resulting in structural damage to the canopy, and the vertical stabilizer's leading edge.Accident 20160813024579ALuscombe 8A · Marlboro Twp, NJOn August 13, 2016, about 1203 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N71497, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in an open field near Marlboro, new jersey. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was registered to and…Accident 20160813016299ACessna 150G · Shirley, NYOn August 13, 2016, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150G, N3666J, was substantially damaged during cruise flight when the left side of the elevator detached from the horizontal stabilizer. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured.…Accident 20160813014702APiper PA-34-200T · Fort Lauderdale, FLPilot of N8166U stated his aircraft inadvertently rolled into N70SW. N8166U had both engines running at the time of impact. The left propeller of N8166U struck the right wing of N70SW. The left propeller and spinner was damaged. Left engine needs internal…Accident 20160813014419ACirrus Design SR20 · Des Moines, IAShortly after take off from run way 31 at the dsm airport on a heading of 330 the pilot reported sudden engine power loss. Immediately after the radio call to the tower and at an altitude between 800-900 ft AGL the pilot deployed the parachute system. The…Accident 20160813014409AChampion 7ECA · Chugiak, AKOn August 13th 2016, the pilot took off from Birchwood Airport runway 2R. Shortly after climb out the aircraft took a steep right turn and entered a nose down attitude stalling the aircraft causing the aircraft to crash beside the airport. Aircraft was…Accident 20160813013059ACessna TU206C · Skiatook, OKFirst flight on 08/13/2016, pilot performed pre-flight of his aircraft that morning. Everything checked normal. Flight to 13,600 just under 20 minutes. Running strong, no issues. Second and last flight for the day, shut down from last flight was approx. 5-10…Accident 20160812024809ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Gunnison, UTThis aircraft was performing aerial application operations when a fitting broke off of the spraying equipment. This malfunction caused the spraying system to start blowing out liquid on the right side of the aircraft into the air intake. The aircraft air…Accident 20160812023159AGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Reno, NV[privacy data omitted] Was identified as the pilot in command, holder of a private pilot certificate, [privacy data omitted] while operating a Grumman American AA-5A, N26104 on August 12, 2016. At approximately 1430PDT, the airmen was involved in an accident…Accident 20160812023019A2016 Wight Richard J Carbon CUB CCK-1865 · Wasilla, AKAccording to the preliminary report, after landing and slowing down the a/c pulled to the left, right rudder was applied and a ground loop occurred. PIC also stated that he thought the tail wheel was cause of the accident. Inspection of the a/c by the FAA…Accident 20160812020179AConsolidated Vultee BT-13A · Joseph, ORDuring landing rollout on runway 33, the aircraft departed the runway to the right and onto the grass. The airman added full power to initiate a go-around and the aircraft veered left, crossed the runway, and departed the runway off the left side onto the…Incident 20160812017359IBoeing 747 400F · Anchoroge, AKChina airways flight CAL5234 a B-747-400F after engine start, rolled forward striking a pickup truck and damaging the nose gear pin. All aircraft records and ground crew statements sent to poi for china airways at the SF58 international field office at his…Accident 20160812017269ALonny D Gunther Zenith Zodiac 601 XLB · Ocean Shores, WAOn August 12, 2016, at approximately 0900, aircraft departed hoquiam airport (hqm) using runway 24 aboard his amateur-built zodiac 601 xlb. He proceeded his initially climb to 1,200 feet and turned south over the bay. He continued to climb to 2,500 feet and…Accident 20160812014399ACessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORHard landing and tail strike during solo landing, runway 31L.Incident 20160812014389IPiper PA-28R-200 · Vernal, UTOn a maintenance test flight with the mechanic on board to observe, the pilot and mechanic got talking about maintenance issues. The distraction resulted in the pilot forgetting to put the gear down.Incident 20160812014369IBeech E-90 · Longmont, COOn 8/12/2016 at approximately 16:45 aircraft N92DV landed at Longmont (klmo) gear up with no injuries and minor damage to the aircraft. The aircraft belongs to mile hi skydivers inc. aircraft records showed that on 8/11/2016 a phase 3 inspection was completed…Incident 20160812014289IBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Charlotte, NCOn initial approach to clt, flight 5490, N552NN, a crj 900, the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit. The crew donned their O2 masks and ran the qrh at which time the smoke dispersed. They declared an emergency and continued on approach for rwy 18R. The flight…Accident 20160812014279ABeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Fredericksburg, VA8/12/16 Aircraft departed bowman field (lou) in upon approach to runway 24 at ezf, several witnesses noticed aircraft too high (approximately 200 feet above threshold) and at full power. Aircraft touchdown halfway down runway and bounced 3 times and then…Accident 20160812014269AKessinger Roger L Rans Coyote · London, KYWitnesses state that the plane attempted to land, bounced, and started heading toward the Kentucky national guard joint readiness center. The plane then lifted upwards, clipped trees behind the center avoiding power lines, and turned right to land in a field.…Incident 20160812013049IMaule MX-7-180C · Santee, CAOn landing rollout on runway 27L the pilot momentarily lost control of the aircraft and veered to the left, departing the runway and entering the median. The PIC regained control of the aircraft and stopped in the middle of runway 27L. PIC taxied to his…Incident 20160812013039IHawker Hawker Hunter MK.58 · Yuma, AZOn August 15, 2016 at 0230Z N328AX, Hawker hunter MK58 (former military jet) was taxiing when the left main tire separated from the landing gear and the landing gear subsequently collapsed. The left main landing gear collapse caused damage to the left wing…Incident 20160812013029IBeech V35A · Clinton, AROn August 12, 2016 at 0930 CST, a Beech bonanza V35A airplane, N35LV, registered to lima victor, LLC, landed with the landed gear up at the Clinton, AR municipal airport (cca) while on a cross country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…Accident 20160811013019AMaule MXT-7-180A · Quitman, AROn August 11, 2016 at 0830 CDT, N1665B, a 1997 Maule MXT-7-180A, with a pending registration to [privacy data omitted] operated by an ATP rated pilot, experienced a collapsed nose landing gear upon hard landing at diamond bluff airport (1AR6), Quitman,…Incident 20160810024869ICessna 172N · San Jose, CAAircraft touched down within approximately 500 feet of the end of the runway. CFI stated he applied brakes for 5-6 seconds and then decided to initiate a go-around. CFI stated he applied throttle, flaps remained at 30 degrees. The CFI stated that the aircraft…Incident 20160810017469ICirrus Design SR20 · Sanford, FLA Cirrus SR-20, aircraft operated by aerosim academy reported that after takeoff and, initial climb to 1100? MSL, the PIC, caught a quick glimpse of something out of his right peripheral vision and simultaneously felt a thump. The aircraft at this time was…Accident 20160810016649APiper J5A · Sandusky, MIOn August 10, 2016, about 0730 local, NC30313, a Piper J5A with one pilot and one passenger departed lapeer county airport (D95) en route to Sandusky City Airport (Y83). At the Sandusky City Airport, the pilot attempted to land on runway 36 and incurred a…Accident 20160810014259APiper PA-28-181 · Hamburg, NYPilot had trouble finding airport. When the pilot saw the airport the pilot commenced with a landing at a higher than normal airspeed. Pilot slipped the aircraft to bleed off speed and landed 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down the runway. A go around was not…Incident 20160810014249IBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Albany, NYDuring the decent phase of ae FLT5446 dca-alb the cabin crew notified the cockpit of the presence of smoke in the mid-cabin. The crew declared an emergency and landed on runway 19. On short final it was noted that the smoke had disapated. The aircraft was…Incident 20160810013009ICessna 172M · Burnet, TXOn aug. 10, 2016, the pilot attempted to land, Cessna N12750, when he said he bounced the aircraft once and then it came down nose first and broke off the nose wheel and part of the fork and also bent the prop. The pilot was not injured. Note: the pilot…Incident 20160809025219IJohnson Albert A JR Marquart MA-5 · Chester, CTThis inspector contacted the airman and arranged to meet him at Chester Airport, August 15, 2016. The aircraft sustained minor damage during a landing incident. The damage was confined to the left main landing gear, nose cowling, and propeller. According to…Incident 20160809023149IAero Commander 112 · Reno, NVThe commander had been out of service for approximately 2 months for its first annual for the owner (eei; a company that [privacy data omitted] founded and runs). [privacy data omitted] Was planning a flight to sacramento the next morning (Monday, August 10).…Accident 20160809021979AAmerican Legend AL3 · San Diego, CAPracticing touch and go landings on runway 28L. Wind direction and velocity was reported at 230 degrees 8-10 knots. Touched down on left wheel and the aircraft weather vaned to left. Pilot had full right rudder authority and began to add power. The aircraft…Accident 20160809016409ACessna 172S · Arlington, TXThe student pilot took off at about 09:45, went around the pattern, and landed the aircraft. The aircraft porpoised on him, he lost control and went off the runway. Approximately 200 ft later the nose wheel impacted taxiway echo, and broke off the aircraft.…Accident 20160809014231ASchabacker Konrad J Acro Sport II · Winterset, IAThe crew of N6214C elected to land on rwy 32 for a full stop to get fuel. After touching down the aircraft swerved left and departed the runway onto the grass. The crew applied power and attempted a go around when the aircraft swerved to the left again,…Incident 20160809013239IBeech A36 · Minden, NVAircraft was taxiing to runway 34. Witnesses observed aircraft taxi first to runway 16 then at a high rate of speed to runway 34. Instead of stopping in runup area of runway 34, aircraft continued, going off into soft ground. Aircraft had nose gear collapse…Accident 20160809012999AHughes 269C · Howe, TXThe 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight originated from the aircraft [privacy data omitted] student?s residence in rural Howe, Texas. The instructor reduced engine power to simulate an engine-out condition to practice a ?forced landing? Training maneuver. The…Accident 20160809007249AErcoupe 415-CD · Stilesville, INOn August 9, 2016, at approximately 1900 eastern daylight time (2300 UTC), an Ercoupe model 415CD, N3884H, registered and flown by [privacy data omitted] of camby Indiana, landed short of runway 24 at petrum field airport (II09) in stilesvile, Indiana. The…Accident 20160808024929ADehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Iliamna, AKAirman tried to take off from crosswind lake with 7 people in a DHC-2 beaver, wind was out of the northeast gusting 25 knots. Aircraft ran into opposite bank without getting airborne. Airman forgot to lower his flaps for take off. A video taken at the time of…Accident 20160808017759ACessna TR182 · Torrance, CAPilot reported that he had a green light indicating gear down and locked before landing. The right main landing gear colapsed upon landing. Ground witnesses stated that the main landing gear appeared to be in "trail" (not in the full down and locked position)…Incident 20160808017459IRockwell International 112A · Orlando, FLPilot took off and reported unsafe gear indication. Right main gear appeared to be stuck in the wheel well. After several failed attempts to lower landing gear pilot landed with right main gear in well. Aticraft skidded down runway on nose and left gear and…Incident 20160808014722IPiper PA-28-181 · Deer Valley, AZOn 8/8/2016 N963WW reported to the tower that N924PA hit him in the run-up area. Both aircraft returned to their own ramps to check for damage. N963WW 2POB instructor and student pilot, PA-28R-201, ser# 2844023, N924PA, ser# 2843286, PA-28-181. Airman…Accident 20160808014229ACessna 177B · Mcdonough, NYOn 08/08/2016 a Cessna 177 N30923 serial number 17701548 after reported getting topped off with fuel departed sidney municiple airport (N23)under VMC conditions to the north west with one pilot and three passengers on board. Approximately 21 miles north west…Incident 20160808013679ICessna 150L · Laplace, LAAircraft made an emergency landing on I-10 at mile marker 196 then came to rest in the median. Louisiana state police responded at 1100 to secure the scene. Prior to FAA arrival on scene, aircraft relocated via truck/trailer to point of origin, port of south…Accident 20160808012989AAir Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AROn August 8, 2016, at 1410 CST, an Air tractor AT-502B, N634LA, registered to burnett aviation inc. came in contact with high voltage power lines near Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, while appling aerial chemcials. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…Incident 20160808012869IAir Tractor AT-502 · Branch, LADuring spray operation, pilot was aware of power line crossing his field digonally. Pilot began to let down too early and gear snagged top utility line.Incident 20160808009149IPiper J3C-65 · Rio Grande, NJPilot reports that while performing banner tow operations, he went to drop the banner and found that it was not properly hooked, (hung). This prevented the banner from being jettisoned. As part of their normal procedures, he travelled to wwd so as to land on…Accident 20160807023979A2015 Brian Turner Northern Explorer · Chickaloon, AKPilot stated while "buzzing" a potential landing strip, on the second go-around aircraft experienced caburator ice and he made a forced landing on a grassy/rocky knoll causing landing gear to collapse and aircraft to impact terrain. Substantial damage to both…Accident 20160807014199ACubcrafters CC11-160 · Hailey, IDPic/instructor and second pilot were practicing cross wind landing , using runway 31 at sun. During landing roll out aircraft veered to the left. The pic/instructor applied right rudder to correct and the left main wheel folded causing the left wing to impact…