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 20140906018689ICessna 305A · Miami, FLOn 09/06/2014 N212KY CE-305A, while towing a banner at 500 feet altitude and 800 to 1000 feet from the shoreline lost engine power and made an emergency landing in the water. Pilot egressed aircraft with no injuries. Aircraft was fully intact with minor…Accident 20140906018019ACessna U206B · Excursion Inlet, AK9/6/14. Flight of two aircraft operated by fjord flying services under part 91 from gustavus, AK to Excursion Inlet, AK. Aircraft N6255H cleared landing strip for landing at exi and activated landing strip warning lights and horns. Acft N6225H landed and…Accident 20140906017329ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Macednia, IAWitnesses observed helicopter enter the area flying north over the agricultural fields and towards the power lines. One witness stated the helicopter flew straight through the wires, and drop. No sparks or fire were observed at the time of the accident.…Incident 20140906017229ICessna P210N · Moline, ILPIC landed aircraft on runway 31 at Quad City international airport (kmli). As the aircraft touched down, the PIC stated the aircraft pulled violently to the right. The pilot was unable to avert the aircraft departing the runway into the adjacent field,…Accident 20140906017179AChampion 7GCAA · Alpine, TXOn September 6, 2014, at approximately 1830 local time, aircraft N2535F, a single engine citabria, registered to a private owner, struck the ground approximately 21 miles northeast of Alpine, Texas. The pilot encountered heavy rain and deteriorating…Accident 20140906016359APiper PA-24-250 · Mesa, AZUpon final approach to runway 22R, all systems were normal and the pilot had a green gear down indication. At approx 30 feet before touch down, the pilot felt a vibration and the green gear down indicator light went out. The pilot performed a go around. The…Accident 20140906016079ACessna 185 · Chistochina, AKThe PIC of the accident airplane stated he was attempting to take off from a remote dirt runway (indian valley strip) which is 1100' long and oriented approximately 200°/020°. Google earth indicates an elevation of 2750'ON the north end and 2733' on the south…Incident 20140906015659ICessna 172S · El Cajon, CAStudent pilot on solo flight performing touch and go takeoff and landings at gillespie field (see). Student pilot [privacy data omitted], after landing normally on 27R began rollout and applied too much left rudder. [privacy data omitted] Then added…Accident 20140905016779ABearhawk Super Bearhawk · Sault Ste Marie, MIOn September 05, 2014 a Super Bearhawk airplane was substantially damaged while landing in the st. marys river in Sault Ste Marie, MI. The float plane canadian registration# c-fbca flipped over while landing.Incident 20140905016719IPiper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AKOn landing, aircraft settled into the snow and the aircraft flipped onto it's back. Damage to the propeller and tip of the rudder.Accident 20140905016309ABellanca 8KCAB · Gerlach, NVThe pilot stated: shortly after touch down on runway 07R his visibility was reduced significantly by dust that he believed was kicked up by the touchdown and possible downwind landing. The aircraft went off the runway prematurely. While he was still moving…Accident 20140905016239AEaland Charles Lionheart · Santa Maria, CAOn September 5, 2014, during a tail wheel landing at ksmx, Santa Maria California, the accident aircraft, N15TE, bounced twice on runway 30, and drifted right. In order to miss a sign, the aircraft departed the runway surface and subsequently nosed over.Accident 20140905015869AGallager John C Glasair I TD · Richmond Height, OHAirman states that the landing approach was normal, approach speed between 80 and 90 knots, with a wind from the left side of the runway. The airman kept the aircraft in a crab to the left until just prior to touchdown. The airman straightened the aircraft…Incident 20140905015769IMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Glen Burnie, MDAt flight level 330 in cruise aircraft lost number 2 hydraulic pressure.Accident 20140904017739AMcmurray David C Searey · Beaver River, NYA witness reported that she observed the aircraft making touch and go landings on the stillwater reservoir, when she heard the aircraft make a final landing and stated that the aircraft engine made a loud roar followed by a raspy sputter, then another loud…Accident 20140904016679AEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Lincoln, CATraining exerciseAccident 20140904016619APiper PA-18-135 · North Pole, AKOn final in ground effect a gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the right. Unable to correct or take off again the aircraft impacted the trees on the right side of the runway. Ptrs # 201402811 Pilot was counselled.Incident 20140904016089IPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKWhile shuttling cargo between lakes while on floats, a/c landed hard during gusty winds. Wing low or lateral misalignment caused multiple crossbrace wires to pull from their anchors. After aileron control was lost during deceleration, left wing settled into…Incident 20140904014399ICessna R182 · Sacramento, CAGear indicated "not safe" when extended. Flap and throttle horn indication confirmed gear not safe. Gear unsafe lamp tested ok. Engine was secured prior/at touch down. Landed and after approximately 1000' rollout the nose gear retracted. During recovery from…Accident 20140903023679AAckland Jeffrey Dean SH-3R · Columbus, GAOwner picked up aircraft after having avionics work performed on instrument panel. Preflighted aircraft, taxi out to runway 24 csg for take off. Pilot applied power for takeoff at approximately 80 knots aircraft transition from ground to air mode at the same…Accident 20140903023579AKlaas Development Lancair IV-P · Ooltewah, TNShortly after reaching cruise altitude the pilot reported that he was "having trouble holding altitude," he then descended to 15,000 feet MSL, reported "engine problems," and then reported "instrument problems." The pilot subsequently requested to divert to…Accident 20140903020729APiper PA 46-350P · Cortez, COInsurance required recurrent training was being provided. Normal takeoff, with the exception that the landing gear was never retracted (they should have been), climb runway heading to 1200' AGL where the instructor simulated an engine out. Prop was feathered…Accident 20140903017239ADavis Benny Christen Eagle II · Vinton, IAPilot executed normal approach to rwy 16 and touched down just before the intersection of crossing rwy 27. There is a dip at this intersection which sent the aircraft airborne. Pilot lost directional control of the aircraft upon second touchdown. The aircraft…Accident 20140903016639APiper PA-18-135 · Homer, AKPilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. Upon landing, airman stated that he applied heavy braking causing the aircraft to nose over and roll inverted. Damage was reported to involve the propeller, nose cowling, vertical stabilzer and right wing strut. No…Accident 20140903016609AFlight Design Ctls · Grass Valley, CAOn September 3, 2014 at approximately 12:10PM PDT a Flight design Ctls light sport aircraft, N245LS, veered off the runway, hit a levee, and flipped after a hard landing at the Nevada county air park (goo) in Grass Valley, CAAccident 20140903016099ACessna 170B · Lake George, AKAirman was landing on an off airport site. Upon landing the heels of his boots hung up on the pedals and he "got ahold of the brakes" thus causing the aircraft to tip over.Incident 20140903015279IBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Saginaw, MIOn September 03, 2014, at 0735 EDT, a Canadair crj 200, N8960A, right wing tip/let leading edge sustained minor damage after contacting a jetway while being marshaled back from gate #3. The airplane is registered to wells fargo bank northwest na trustee, and…Incident 20140903014789IPiper PA 46-350P · Salt Lake City, UTPilot stated approach to landing was normal. Upon touchdown he began to slow the aircraft using bets reversing with the prop. Aircraft began to veer to right and he began braking which slowed the deviation to the right, but did not stop it. Aircraft exited…Accident 20140902016589AHughes 369D · Willows, CAPilot departed lz near Willows to fly the 2.8 miles to Willows aiport (kwlw) to use the bathroom. After landing, he shut down the aircraft. After departing the airport en route back to the lz, at 1:04PM he heard a loud bang and sudden vibration as the…Accident 20140902016339ACessna 177B · Neihart, MTAt approximately 1200L on 9/02/2014 the owner/pilot departed from great falls int'l, MT (gtf) in N34880 (180HP CE-177-B), with full fuel and 3 passengers for a personal flight into mountainous terrain southeast of gtf. The accident time is estimated at 1230L…Accident 20140901023159ALorenz Stephen Kitfox - Series 5 · Greene, NYAfter making several high speed taxis on the grass runway, the pilot was observed to proceed down the runway and takeoff. Witnesses described the sound of the aircraft's engine as having a surging characteristic. Shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft…Accident 20140901021299AAirborne Edge X · Willow Spring, MODuring the landing phase at approximately 0.1 miles from the runway, the pilot experienced mild turbulence. While trying to land at about 20 ft AGL, the aircraft encountered a sudden and significant wind gust and the aircraft dropped to the ground and rolled…Incident 20140901019599IDembinsky Joel H LONG-EZ · Carlsbad, CAPilot landed with nose gear retracted. Pilot stated to fire department and inspector that he forgot to put it down. Pilot also made statement to firefighter that this had happened before. Incident investigation revealed that pilot did not have a current…Accident 20140901016849ACessna 180 · Hampton, NHAircraft landed at 7B3 and refueled. Aircraft took off runway 020. The aircraft started the climb normally gradually steepening to the point of stall. The aircraft fell off to the left after gaining aproximatlely 200 feet. It descended nose down into a grove…Accident 20140901016759ACessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CAAircraft was landing at Santa Rosa, CA. Runway 20. Aircraft touched down & bounced two times and hit runway hard on third touchdown. Aircraft suffered substantial damage with nose gear broken off, propeller & engine mount destroyed and major firewall damage.…Incident 20140901016749IBeech K35 · Novato, CAApproach to nvo rwy 31. Sky clear, light winds from the north. On downwind, gear horn sounded and observed no green gear indication - cycled gear, no help. Performed manual gear extension procedures - no help- felt a binding or premature stop while cranking…Incident 20140901016579IFruetel-Moore Turbin Legend · Colorado Spring, COAfter aircraft N73XX was cleared to land on runway 17R, pilot, Mr. Mccomas selected the gear switch to the down position. After the selection was made, no indication of movement was displayed on the landing gear control panel. The landing gear did not…Accident 20140901016509AOhlgren Brent E RV-6A · Marshalltown, IAThe aircraft made a forced landing in a bean field after the engine lost power near the Marshalltown Municipal Airport. The aircraft nosed over after landing in the field and sustained substantial damage. On the day after the accident,the wings were rocked…Accident 20140901016069APiper PA-12 · Trapper Creek, AKThe airman departed wolf lake airport at 13:15 for sightseeing and a possible mountain ridge landing. He had one passenger which was his wife. This was the airmans first landing at this particular landing area which is located 12.3 NM east (89 degrees) of the…Accident 20140901015379ABoring Robert Burton RV6A · Las Cruces, NMOn September 1, 2014 at approximately 0700 MDT, N613LE (Boring Robert Burton RV6A) departed Las Cruces international airport (klru), Las Cruces, NM on an pre-buy demonstration local VFR flight with multiple landings at klru. At 7:52 MDT, on the base to final…Accident 20140831018679APiper PA-25-260 · Saint Petersbur, FLAircraft departed runway 7 after clearance from ATC to ?pick and go? On runway 18. This is a procedure where the pilot picks up the banner during the initial takeoff. In this case after liftoff the pilot executed a 110 degree right turn to line up for the…Accident 20140831017809ASchafer Rick W Foxtrot 4 · Abilene, TXOn August 31, 2014, at approximately 1833 CDT, a foxtrot-4 kit built bearing registration number N729AR, departed runway 17R at Abilene Regional (kabi). After takeoff, the aircraft declared an emergency with tower controller and executed a 180 degree turn to…Incident 20140831016869IDonald L Homer Autogyro Cavalon · Stevensville, MDOn approach to Kentmorr Airport, MD engine quit, landed short in a ditch, rotor blades struck ground as they were slowing down.Incident 20140831016859IBeech C90A · Boston, MADescription: Pilot reported that he lined up on the runway centerline to 22R at kbos and about the time of rotation heard a few thumps. No change in aircraft performance, or roughness so continued to original destination, kack. Upon landing at kack and…Incident 20140831016569ICessna 150E · Sacramento, CAInitial report: Pilot duffy, declared an emergency and diverted to the Sacramento Executive Airport reported a engine problem and landing was uneventful.Accident 20140831016029ADehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Anchorage, AKAircraft departed runway 34 from lhd strip. Aircraft lost power at approximately 100FT AGL. Pilot attempted restart and landed in trees.Accident 20140831015919AEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lakeville, MNPilot was attempting to land during a gusty crosswind. The aircraft bounced and began to drift to the left. The pilot added full power, but was unable to stop the aircraft from turning left. The left wingtip struck the grassy area to the left of the runway…Accident 20140831015909APiper PA-28-140 · Plymouth, INThe pilot was flying a Piper cherokee PA-28-140, registration N8307R, (VFR) in the vicinity of Plymouth, Indiana, on August 31, 2014. At approximately 2004 hours local time, the pilot was returning to the airport to land. The aircraft touched down short of…Accident 20140831015299APiper PA 46-350P · Erie, COOn August 31, 2014 aircraft Piper PA-46 registration N228LL was on approach landing to Erie Municipal Airport inline to runway 33. Aircraft banked to the west aircraft impact ground. Aircraft was destroyed five soles onboard perished.Incident 20140830020889IPiper PA-32RT-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FLDuring approach to fxe the landing gear failed to extend, both electrically and manually. Aircraft was troubleshot, gear was cycled numerous times. Defect could not be duplicate on the ground. Maintenance is still in process at tong aircraft services, fxe.…