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 20160724011499ABeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Leshara, NEOn Sunday, July 24, 2016 at approximately 1500 CST, approximately 30 miles west of omaha, Nebraska (koma) Beech 95-B55 (T42A) while being utilized for an ATP checkride slowed on radar until the aircraft went into a stall/spin. The aircraft was on radar with…Incident 20160724011489IPiper Aerostar 601P · Olathe, KSDuring the take-off roll on runway 18, the right engine did not develop full power. The imbalance of power caused the aircraft to depart the runway to the right. The aircraft hit a taxi light in the grass area adjacent to the runway.Incident 20160724011479ICessna 172N · Afton, IASunday, July 24, 2016 at 2130 on a return flight from baraboo, Wisconsin (kdll) to creston, Iowa (kcsq) pilot reported that his engine sputtered then quit. Pilot performed an emergency landing on creamery road, three miles north of Afton, Iowa. During landing…Accident 20160724008989AAlisport Silent 2 Targa · London, KYPilot was on the second of 2 local test flights after the aircraft had been down for maintenance for the previous 12 months. The pilot had to relatch the right canopy latch prior to the second takeoff, as it would not latch properly on the first attempt.…Accident 20160724006489ABristell E-LSA · Oshkosh, WIAircraft was attempting to land on runway 36L in formation with another aircraft and crashed 1000' from end of runway. This airplane was the tail aircraft in formation.Accident 20160723017449AFrank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FL* On the 23rd of July 2016, [privacy data omitted] (pilot) traveled to Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26) where his plane is hangar?d, an experimental velocity, xl, rg, retractable gear, N916TC. * At around 9 am the pilot pushed the plane to the fuel, self…Incident 20160723016459ICessna 182A · Santa Fe, NMOn July 23, 2016, at 1427 UTC, a Cessna 182A, N3984D registered to raven aviation, collided with an airport taxi light while taxing for departure at Santa Fe (ksaf) municiple airport, Santa Fe NM. Scheduled destination manassas (khef) regional airport…Accident 20160723013331AAir Tractor AT-502B · Zamora, CAWhile returning to the pilots home airport N502WC had a mid Air collision with N5044N.Accident 20160723013321AAir Tractor AT-502B · Zamora, CAN5044N had a mid-Air collision with N502WC while it was in route to its home base.Accident 20160723013289AEngineering & Research 415-CD · Collinsville, OKThe pilot with his passenger , his 13 yr. Old granddaughter were attempting a take off to the south on runway 17 and after gaining speed, stated that he tried to coax the aircraft into the air. He then stated he looked over and the right wing was quite low,…Accident 20160723012539ABeech 65-A90 · Byron, CAPilot lost control during jump operations. Jumpers successfully departed aircraft. Right stabilizer and elevator separated from aircraft while in flight. Pilot landed aircraft without incident. **plt/[privacy data omitted] POB: 15, injuries: none, damage:…Incident 20160723012529IDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Fullerton, CALeft aft passenger door departed aircraft in mid-flight. Aircraft landed safely at kful.Incident 20160723011469ICessna 210-5A(205A) · Oshkosh, WIDuring landing on runway 27, aircraft stalled above the runway, bounced once, came down hard a second time, broke the nose gear and struck the propeller.Accident 20160723011459ATemple Benjamin Freedom Master FM-2 · Haddam, CTOn July 23, 2016 at about 15:55 local time, aircraft N282XT departed from Goodspeed Airport on runway 32. Wind was 9 knots at 310. According to a witness, the aircraft proceeded straight over the Connecticut river and climbed to approximately 500 feet. It…Accident 20160723011449ACessna 310L · Linden, NJPilot[privacy data omitted] stated that prior to landing he had 3 green lights indicating all 3 landing gear were down and locked and he visually checked the nose gear down using the mirror installed on the left engine cowling for that purpose. He stated that…Incident 20160723011439IHoskins Lonnie F Velocity XL RG · Grant, NEOn July 23, 2016 at approximately 1300 MDT, N84KJ, a velocity xs rg experienced a gear collapse while landing on runway 33 of the Grant Municipal Airport in Grant, NE. The aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.Incident 20160723011429IBeech 35 · Liberal, KSAfter take-off the landing gear was retracted and the pilot heard a loud ?pop?. The pilot determined that the nose gear was not retracted by using mirrors located on the wing fuel tip tanks. The pilot continued his flight to the destination airport. After…Accident 20160723008339ASwartz Gene Titan T-51 Mustang · Lancaster, CAOn 07/23/2016, accident aircraft N5103, an amateur built P-51 mustang, was turning right base to final for landing at wjf, Lancaster, CA, when the engine failed. The accident pilot could not make the airport, so he lined up the accident aircraft on a street…Accident 20160722018179ACessna 182D · Hogansville, GAOn July 22, 2016, approximately 09:45 a Cessna model 182D serial number; 18253472 piloted by [privacy data omitted] made an emergency landing at turkey run landfill located in Hogansville, Georgia. The aircraft departed thomasville regional [tvi] in…Accident 20160722017199ARepublic RC-3 · Lake Alfred, FLThe passenger stated they took off & were climbing out. The engine sounded funny. Some adjustments were made and the plane crashed. The plane didn't sound smooth as it usually does. My husband is john murphy. He was not drinking or using any drugs. The pilot…Accident 20160722013689AVans RV9A · Springfield, OHN807LK was VFR on a northerly heading and communicating with columbus ATC trying to fly around incoming weather, at that time there was a line of severe weather he was trying to get through and ATC was assisting him to find his way around the weather when…Incident 20160722012519ICessna 172S · Laverne, CAAircraft landed on runway 26R at Brackett Field, Laverne CA. Upon landing, the student pilot experienced a hard landing, became airborn again, landed hard a second time, became airborn again, landed a third time and became airborn again. The pilot then…Incident 20160722012509IBeech 76 · Riverside, CAInstructor pilot called ral tower while over lake mathews and stated he could not restart his left engine. He declared an emergency and landed at ral airport. Aircraft landed safely.Accident 20160722012499APiper PA-46-310P · Claremore, OKAfter landing at kgcm, pilot added fuel and (1) passenger and was in route to wichita, Kansas. Prior to departure the pilot was advised by FBO manager that there was a dip in the taxiway (which was being used for to and ldg due to rwy closure). Pilot then…Accident 20160722011419AStinson 108-2 · Dodge Center, MNThe aircraft took off from mankato airport after refueling. While enroute the airplane's engine started losing power. The pilot attempted to trouble shoot, but was unable to restore power. The aircraft landed in a field and flipped over.Accident 20160722011409ABell OH-58A · Lake Mills, IAA part 137 crop dusting aircraft hit a power line. The location of the accident occurred southwest of Lake Mills, IA and the pilot was not injured. At approximately 1600 local time, N288NS was engaged in aerial application of chemical to a bean field. The…Incident 20160721020669IBombardier DHC-8-402 · Reno, NVQxea flight 2448 experienced left main landing gear #2 tire failure on take off. Aircraft continued to pdx without incident. Aircraft was inspected and found the impact damage on the LH aft inbd gear door and #2 tire failure.Incident 20160721013539IAirbus Industrie A320-214 · West Palm Beach, FLAal 1822 was at the approach end of rwy 10L on taxiway c when an aircraft behind them noticed fluid leaking from the aircraft; AAL1822 was advised and reported an indication failure. Fumes entered the cabin and flight deck and the flight crew decided to…Accident 20160721013319ARunyan S / Harris R Skybolt 300 · Fairmont, OKOn July 21, 2016, at approx 1900 hours the aircraft struck the ground inverted. An eye witness reported the aircraft was doing aerobatic flight. It was described as while straight and level the aircraft pulled up vertically and continued until it appeared to…Incident 20160721012489IGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Riverdale, CAPilot was engaged in aerial application of a corn field at the south/east corner of blythe and harlan near Riverdale, CA. Weather was clear and bright. While returning to the field for his last run, the pilot stated that he 'lost' the power lines due to the…Accident 20160721011399ACessna 208B · Baldwin, WIOn landing the aircraft ran off the end of the runway and hit the prop on a small hill striking the propeller. As the nose of the aircraft went up the small hill the fuselage hit the ground.Incident 20160721011389ICessna R182 · Romeoville, ILOn July 21, 2016, [privacy data omitted] a commercial pilot student at lewis university, a part 141 pilot school, was practicing touch and go landings in N35BH at lewis university airport, Romeoville, Illinois (klot). [privacy data omitted] Stated he had…Accident 20160721011379AGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Topeka, KSOn July 21, 2016 at approximately 0700 local time (1200 UTC), the airman, holder of a commercial pilot?s certificate, was involved in an aircraft accident while conducting aerial application operations in the vicnity of grantville, KS. Visual meteorological…Incident 20160721011369INorth American Navion · Columbia, MOThe pilot landed safely on runway 20. The pilot then attempted to exit the runway at taxiway A1. The aircraft was traveling too fast to successfully exit onto the taxiway and subsequently ended up rolling into a grassy area between the runway and taxiway a.Accident 20160721010779APiper PA-30 · Plainfield, ILAfter an in-flight breakup, the major portion of the aircraft impacted the ground at a near vertical attitude in a residential area. Aircraft parts and debris were discovered to be within a quarter of a mile from the primary aircraft accident site. The left…Accident 20160720022629ACessna U206F · Hinchinbrook Is, AKOn 7/20/2016 at approximatly 9:00 am N122V a Cessna 206 landed on the beach near hook point on Hinchinbrook island. After landing the right gear leg got caught in a soft spot in the sand and broke pulling the aircraft to the right. The left gear then folded…Incident 20160720015219IMooney M20C · Bay City, TXThe student pilot stated that he was paying attention to other traffic at the airport and forgot to gear down. When asked if he used the checklist, the pilot reported that he did not use a checklist.Accident 20160720013699ADiamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 TC · Blanchester, OHUpon landing rollout on private grass runway, the pilot lost control of aircraft and veered left striking corn on left side of runway. This caused the airplane to rotate counterclockwise. The tail skid struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the…Accident 20160720013669ABeech B200 · Burnsville, NCN46CE, a king air 200, touched down right of the runway 32 center line upon landing at Mountain Air Airport (2NC0) and struck a grouping of shrubs growing out of the side of the hill with the right wing tip. The aircraft suffered substantial damage to the…Incident 20160720012479ICessna 310 · Avalon, CAOn July 20, 2016, at about 1745 pacific daylight time (PDT) a Cessna model 310, U.S. Registration number N116BG sustained minor damage while initiating a left turn onto the main taxi way paralleling runway 22 after landing rollout at Catalina Airport (kavx)…Incident 20160720012469IPiper PA-28-161 · Miami, FLOn July 20th of 2016 at 1300 hours at tamiami airport the aircrew of N280FT experienced a rough running engine during their decent from 4,000 feet approximately 20 nautical miles out from the runway. The engine performance became progressively worse during…Incident 20160720011351IPiper PA 46-350P · Bedford, MAOn July 20, 2016, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-350P, N455TW, sustained minor damage when it struck the left side of the vertical stabilizer of a parked navion, navion f, N514, at Laurence g Hanscom field (bed), Bedford, Massachusetts. The…Incident 20160720011349IPiper PA-28R-200 · Bedford, MAOn July 20, 2016, about 1230 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N413EF, sustained minor damage during a right main landing gear collapse on landing roll at Laurence g Hanscom field (bed), Bedford, Massachusetts. The private pilot and flight instructor…Accident 20160720011339AAeronca 7BCM/Conv · Connellsville, PAThe pilot initially hand propped the aircraft engine (aircraft not equipped with an electric starter), got in the aircraft and began to taxi. The aircraft engine began to sputter and stalled. The pilot then realized he had left the fuel selector in the off…Incident 20160720008709IPzl-Mielec M2601 · Corvallis, ORNose gear down and locked green light indication was not illuminated. Pilot cycled the gear several times and still no nose gear down and locked green indication. Pilot thought that it must be a burnt out bulb and landed the aircraft without following the…Incident 20160719025299ICessna 172M · Knoxville, TNThe aircraft nosewheel was damaged during landing and the aircraft veered into a ditch. The PIC was a student pilot operating the aircraft solo. The nashville FSDO inspected the aircraft and confirmed that it had sustained minor damage. The nashville FSDO…Incident 20160719024259ICessna U206G · Chinitna Bay, AKDuring taxi the nose landing gear collaspe. Propeller came in contact with grodund (sand), engine shut down.Incident 20160719024199ICessna 310H · Newport, ORThis incident details: The aircraft was reported stolen by the aircraft owner. The airfield has local keypad access after business hours. The aircraft owner has no flying privileges. The aircraft appeared to land just 50 feet off the runway with gear up. The…Accident 20160719022989ACessna A185E · Iliamna, AKOn landing at a remote gravel landing strip, the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the propeller, left wing, left horizontal stabilizer and left main gear strut/axle. Airman stated after touchdown he felt a shudder in the rudder and when he tried to…Accident 20160719015579ACessna 182J · Hudson Oaks, TXOn July 19, 2016, about 0900 central daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N2644F, experienced a loss of engine power after departure and the pilot conducted a forced landing to a field near weatherford, Texas. The private rated pilot and one passenger sustained…