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 20130216001549IHawker Beechcraft G36 · Teterboro, NJAircraft landed rwy 6 and blew LH main tire and veered off runway into grass. Minor damage to aircraft. No injuries to occupants. No damage to airport property. Tear down of the left wheel found sidewall damage to the tire and a tube puncture indicative of…Incident 20130216001419ICessna P206 · Zellwood, FLThe airman, who was not night current, was conducting a night flight, for the purpose of regaining night currency after having not flown at night for 20 years, when he landed in a drainage ditch parallel to runway 27, the landing runway. The airman?s landing…Incident 20130216001359ICessna 180A · Waukesha, WIAfter an hour long flight in the local area, the pilot extended the landing gear in preparation for landing. The pilot stated that the right gear extended and locked but the left gear did not. The pilot then conducted a low altitude fly-by and the tower…Accident 20130215003379AWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Jennings, LACrop duster struck a tower guide wire that was in the field he was spraying. It was late afternoon and was the last field he was spraying as per the operators scheduler.Accident 20130215003199AAyres S2R-T34 · Ft. Gaines, GAN3095X, an aayres corporation model SR2-T34/AG airplane, was conducting dispensing operations on the afternoon of 02/15/2013, southeast of Ft. Gaines, GA. The pilot noticed an unbalanced fuel load and then noted some roughness to the engine operation just as…Accident 20130215002409ATemco D-16A · Hebner, CAAcft received 20 gallons of fuel on 1/29/13. On or about the first of February, the pilot [privacy data omitted] ran both engines for approximately 15 minutes. An annual inspection was performed February 12, 2013. (The aircraft had accumulated 11.2 hours…Incident 20130215002109IPiper PA-18-150 · Hamilton, MSAircraft departed private airport south of mobile, al enroute to stanton, AL. Pilot was taking drugs and couldn't work GPS and was unable to navigate. He landed at unknown airport to "get his bearings", took off again and eventually landed at louisville, MS…Incident 20130215002019IAir Tractor AT-400 · Oil Trough, AROn February 15, 2013 at aprroximately 11:00 CST an AT-400-400 N400ZR flown by a commercial rated pilot and operated by barber flying service certificate 2BFG711M, made contact with trees while conducting 137 aerial spraying. The pilot made a precautionary…Incident 20130215001949IMooney M20C · Red Wing, MNAircraft was on approach to runway 27 at krgk. On downwind, on base, and again on short final, pilot stated he checked that the gear was down and he had a green light (indicating the gear was down and locked). The pilot stated that the approach was smooth and…Accident 20130214006439ACessna 310H · Vero Beach, FLOn February 14, 2013 about 1630 local time, a Cessna 310H, N104DR on its way from sebastian to bartow, Florida was destroyed during impact with terrain approximately 15 miles west of Vero Beach. The wreckage was found the following day in the ft drum marsh…Accident 20130214004409ACessna 210K · Palestine, TXOn downwind for runway 18 the landing gear extended halfway and failed to lock. Several attempts by the pilot to extend and lock the landing gear using the normal, engine driven pump gear control, failed. The pilot used the backup manual hand pump gear…Accident 20130214002949ABell OH58A · Pine Springs, TXOn February 14, 2013, the pilot and two passengers departed from carnudas, Texas in a Bell helicopter, army model OH58A, on a wildlife survey flight for Texas parks and wildlife department. Approximately 15 minutes into the initial transect (141) for the…Incident 20130214002559IPiper PA-28R-200 · Pine Mountain, GAOn February 14, 2013 at about 1810 LCL, [privacy data omitted] of N4984S a PA28R-200 with one passenger, failed to verify the landing gear was extended prior to landing on runway 27 at Pine Mountain, GA harris county airport (kpim). Subsequently landing with…Accident 20130214002389AEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Danville, PAPilot, two medical crewmembers and a patient were on final approach to 79PN when the main rotor blades made contact with a flag that was on top of a working crane. The aircraft continued its approach and landed to 79PN a rooftop helipad without further…Incident 20130214001529ICessna 172F · Hillsville, VAAWOS reported winds 310 degrees at 8. Student pilot entered downwind for runway 01 at 3700 feet MSL. The pilot stated that he was abeam the numbers and made the standard changes to reconfigure the airplane for descending to land (carburetor heat out, power at…Incident 20130214001429IGates Learjet 35A · Minneapolis, MNDuring takeoff, at rotation, the primary pitch trim failed. Neither the pilot's nor copilot's trim switch would operate the trim system. Secondary trim functioned appropriately and the crew made a decision to return to the departure airport.Accident 20130214001379ACessna 152 · Murphysboro, ILStruck bird while on downwind in traffic patternIncident 20130214001199IRaytheon C90A · Waco, TXShortly after take-off, large flock of turkey buzzards approx 200-300 feet AGL. Banking left to avoid birds, one struck right wing leading edge, aborted takeoff and landed safely. Dammage to right wing leading edge, no injuries, no other factors involved.Accident 20130214001179ABeech A60 · Abilene, TXOn February 14, 2013, N7466D, a Beechcraft duke, departed from fort smith, Arkansas (kfsm) on an IFR flight to Abilene, Texas (kabi). The pilot was the only occupant onboard. During descent to Abilene, at approximately 10:30 CST, the pilot stated the right…Accident 20130213019619APiper PA46-500TP · Grand Island, NEN32CA was preparing to depart the ramp at Grand Island Regional Airport after a refueling stop on its route from mdw to bjc. The pilot was performing the pre-taxi check list when the aircraft began to roll. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft in the…Accident 20130213006559ACessna T337C · New Smyrna Beac, FLAircraft N2576S declared may day during a left turn after climb out, circled and impacted a tree power line and a second tree. The aircraft was completely destroyed and the PIC pronounced deceased at 13:27 hrs.Accident 20130213004669ACessna T206H · Uvalde, TXOn 02/13/2013, pilot/sole occupant attempted to land at a private ranch landing strip. There was a plowed strip of land next to the normal landing strip. Claiming the sun being in his eyes, pilot mistook the plowed area for the landing strip. Pilot was not…Incident 20130213003509IBeech 58 · Stockton, CAPilot/owner of aircraft left electric tow bar on nose gear after pre-flight. Aircraft took off from byron airport to perform dual engine instruction. After realizing tow bar was still attached, instructor took over controls, he then tried to lower landing…Accident 20130213002299ABeech B19 · Ephrata, WATouch and gos to practice crosswind techniques. Third touch and go, windsock and tetrahedron observed to show light right crosswind. At takeoff after third landing, instructor stated that low-level windshear was encountered just as aircraft began to rotate.…Accident 20130213001869AAvions Fairey Tipsy Nipper T-66 · Winters, CAAirframe experienced inflight loss of approx. 4' of right hand wing, reasons unknown.Incident 20130213001829ICessna 208B · Ontario, CAN846FE aircraft engine accelerated on its own to 1700-1800LBS of torque with power level at idle. PIC aborted takeoff and put aircraft in beta mode with brakes applied, aircraft came to a stop and brakes got hot and caught on fire.Incident 20130212012039IAirbus A300 F4-622R · Louisville, KYUps flight 605 departed ord at 11.15 pm CST on 11 feb 2013; arrived sdf 01.02 CST. Flight log showed APU bleed leak ecam caution during descent with APU off and APU bleed valve closed. No other indications. Caution disappeared after about 10 minutes.…Accident 20130212001859AST Clair R C Lancair 360 · Williams, CAOperator reported fumes/smoke in flight, then reported flames a short time later. Attempted emergency landing, impacted almond trees on landing attempt, separated left wing due to impact. Aircraft subsequently burned after landing. PIC helped from aircraft…Incident 20130212001559IPiper PA-28R-180 · Mt. Airy, NCUpon landing rwy 36 at kmwk (mt Airy NC) the pilot failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. The aircraft skidded down the runway to mid-field and exited the runway to the right side.Incident 20130212001439ILearjet 45 · Minneapolis, MNPilot stated that at about 7000' on climbout from msp, the left windshield outer pane shattered. Aircraft was able to return to msp without further incident. Windshield was replaced at msp.Accident 20130212001369ACessna 172M · Jenison, MIOn February 12, 2013, at 2130Z, a Cessna skyhawk, CE172M, was damaged while landing at Jenison, Riverview Airport (08C). The airplane was registered to green falcons flying club, inc., with a private pilot as sole occupant on board. The flight was operated…Incident 20130212001009IBegin-Starduster SA-300 · Deland, FLPilot just purchased aircraft in pompano beach, FL. And was stopping in Deland for fuel while enroute to bangor Maine. After landing on rwy 30 the pilot attempted to turn left onto taxiway when wind gust blew a/c sideway aprox 50 ft and right main gear…Incident 20130211002429IDickey David V Hummel H5 · Templeton, CAThe pilot departed paso robles (kprb) for san luis obispo (kspb) at approximately 15:00 PST. 10 minutes into the flight while climbing through 3,500 feet the engine failed catastrophically. The attempted a restart ? But would not accelerate beyond a rough…Accident 20130211001189ABell 206B · Albuquerque, NMPilot stated engine shut down during flight at low altitude and low airspeed. Pilot entered autorotation to available cleared area in mountainous terrain. Due to low rotor RPM, aircraft landed hard, main rotor blades struck tail boom and aircraft rolled overAccident 20130210002419ABell 206B · Shandon, CAOn 2/10/13 I arrived at our work site where the helicopter was already parked and ready to fly. Four days prior, on 2/7/13, I had been at the same location waiting to spray the same crop. The weather was overcast and windy which was not suitable for the spray…Accident 20130210001699ABell 206B · Acton, CAApproved plan of activities for movie waiver issued for: 09 February 2013, from 1600-2200 PST. Accident occurred at 0333 February 10, 2013, during filming. Aircraft impacted terrain for unknown reasons.Incident 20130210001619IFairchild SA227-AC · Thief River Fal, MNAircraft made an ILS approach to runway 31 at tvf and landed at approximately 22:47 CST in snowy conditions. Shortly after landing, the pilot reported that the aircraft began to encounter multiple snow drifts. The pilot stated that it was determined that it…Incident 20130210001309IAllen William M Lancair 235 · Albemarle, NCHyd line failure between hyd reservoir and left main landing gear actuator caused loss of hyd pressure resulting in nose gear extending but not FAR enough to lock in place. During landing phase, as the nose gear contacted rwy 22L, it partially collapsed…Incident 20130209001959ICessna 210L · Bessemer, ALOn February 9, 2013, about 1230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 210L, experienced an electrical failure while flying to the west of Bessemer Airport, Bessemer, Alabama (eky). The pilot and one passenger departed eky and flew west approximately 15-20 minutes…Accident 20130209001339ATriad International Technology RV6A · Lewisburg, TNPilot stated he came in a little fast and a little high. Aircraft landed hard, aircraft bounced became airborne a second time and pilot loss control of aircraft. Aircraft hit the ground on the west side of the taxiway, and came to rest in the grass west of…Accident 20130209001219APiper PA-28-140 · Sunnyside, WAAircraft was flying eastbound low over the I-82 freeway and struck a power line. Aircraft continued to fly, with an emergency landing to the north in a nearby city park. Aircraft struck a curb, then a tree on the right wing, went through a cyclone fence and…Accident 20130209001029ADratbe Shmiel Amir Classic Edge X · Cooperstown, FLA pilot (of about 2YRS) was piloting an ultralight aircraft out of homestead general airport on a sightseeing personal flight to the everglades along with one passenger. The aircraft was descending when at approximately 25' above the ground, the aircraft lost…Accident 20130208003799ACessna 177RG · Herrington, KSThe pilot reported he had descended through a hole in the cloud layer and was on a visual approach when he realized the landing gear had not been extended. During the distraction the aircraft stalled and contacted the ground. Two passengers were on board with…Incident 20130208003279ICessna R182 · Dothan, ALPilot reports upon landing rollout the aircraft veered to the left and he could not correct back to centerline. Subsequently he departed the paved surface of the runway and contacted a taxi light with tip of propeller. Weather was not a factor.Accident 20130208002369ACessna 152 · Tuscon, AZOn February 8, 2013 about 0930 mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N89059, was on a right downwind leg for runway 6R for touch and go's at Ryan Field (ryn) tucson, Arizona. The air traffic controler lost contact shortly there after and noticed a dust cloud…Accident 20130208002069ANorth American-Medore SNJ-4 · Garden City, TXPilot was in-route from bernie stage field in san antonio returning the SNJ-4 to midland airpark (mdd) after repairs were made to the fuel system. Cruising at 8500 feet the pilot changed the fuel selector (there was fuel pressure showing before the change).…Incident 20130208001999IVoice Of Victory Vans RV7A · Brooksville, FLShortly after feeling a vibration thought to be coming from either the prop or engine the pilot reported the loss of the prop. Due to the aircraft altitude and distance to an airport with large runways the aircraft was able to land safely without injury to…Incident 20130208001099IPiper PA-28-181 · Clearwater, FLOn February 8, 2013, at 1205 EDT, a Piper PA28-181, N9285G, registered to national aviation aircraft services, inc. a student pilot's first solo, was clear to land on runway 4, at St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (pie). At touch down the…Incident 20130207007029ICessna 172F · Arlington, TXPilot was returning to kgky (home base) from kslr (sulphur springs, TX) and was cleared to land on runway 34. Winds were (roughly) 280º-290º@ ~13 g~23. Pilot was on a steady final, crabbed for the wind, with everything in a normal landing configuration (flaps…Accident 20130207002769ABeech 58 · Winston Salem, NCAcft landed rwy 33, left main landing gear collapsed. Aircraft made a sharp turn on twy c, skidded and came to stop txy a.