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 20120317003559ICessna 310R · Waukesha, WIThe pro aire cargo and consulting, inc. (W1XA) flight was on a part 91 positioning flight from dupage, IL (dpa) to Waukesha, WI (ues). The pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 10 at ues he extended the landing gear and observed a down and…Incident 20120317003539IMooney M20K · Akron, OHDuring the landing roll out, and after immediate touchdown of the nose gear, aircraft turned sharply to the left. Pilot applied full right rudder to counter the left turn. Aircraft would not correct and departed the hard surface to the left and came to rest…Accident 20120316006359ACessna 172K · Pensacola, FLAn aircraft that was registered to, and operated by a local flight school, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Pensacola, Florida. The pilot subsequently made an off airport forced landing into the Pensacola bay. The…Incident 20120316005869IBellanca 17-30A · Marysville, OHOn 04/10/2012 the pilot related the following about the landing on 03/16/2012 at mrt. He was doing personal flying with the aircraft on the evening of Friday 3/16/2012. On the approach to the landing, he saw green, touched down, felt the left touch and the…Accident 20120316005309AFirefly Balloons Firefly 8 · Fitzgerald, GAWhile conducting skydiving operation, pilot observed storm to the east. Advised divers to bail. Tried to ride over the storm. Storm pulled the balloon into it and an updraft carried him to approximately 18,000 ft. balloon encountered severe hail and rain,…Accident 20120316004789ARaven Industries S-66A · Marana, AZBalloon N57194 approached an open field for landing but the wind changed and the balloon was being blown toward some power lines. He climbed up above the power lines to make another approach to open desert beyond the power lines. As he set up for his approach…Accident 20120316004139AFlight Design Ctsw · Venice, FLOn March 16, 2012, at about 11:10 a.m. eastern daylight time, a Flight Design Gmbh, model #Ctsw, N379CT had just departed the runway at Venice Municipal Airport (vnc) when the engine lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft at the end of runway 22 in the…Incident 20120316003549IStanton Daniel J CH 701 · Jackson, MILanding on runway 24 at kjxn. On touchdown approx, 45 mph., the nose wheel vibrated, then the nose wheel axle broke. Damage is to the propeller, nose gear fork, and nose gear.Incident 20120316003509IBertram David G Veloctiy XL RG · Mckinney, TXOn March 16, 2012, experimental aircraft, N350TX, landed at the Mckinney, TX airport (ktki) and suffered a nose gear malfunction. The pilot reported no indication of a landing gear problem prior to touchdown. The aircraft main gear remained in the down and…Accident 20120315007919ACessna 501 · Franklin, NCAircraft departed venice, FL (kvnc) at approximately 1149L on 03/15/2012 with 1 pilot and 4 passengers. Aircraft was on a flight plan to Macon County Airport (1A5) attempted to land on runway 25. According to witnesses the aircraft appeared too high and…Accident 20120315006989AConvair 340 · Carolinas, PRThe cargo only flight, deaprted san juan international airport, enroute to st croix. Shortly after take off from runway 10 he requested to return for runway 10 with a left turn. After about 180 degreesl of turn he requested to return to runway 28. His climb…Accident 20120315006459AAir Tractor AT-301 · Cheyene Wells, COOn March 15, 2012 at approximately 09:15 hours mountain daylight time, N7306C, an Air tractor model AT-301 aircraft sustained substantial damage during an attempted take off on a private Air strip. The sole occupant on board was not injured. Weather at the…Incident 20120315006189IGates Learjet 25D · Teterboro, NJAt approximitly 13:47 local, a lear jet 25D registration N125JW departed Teterboro (kteb) IFR rwy 6 teb 8 SID with destination to peachtree (kpdk), (2 pax, 2 crew) total 4 onboard. According to the captian, at V1 #1 itt gage was at 850* and left (#1) fuel…Accident 20120315004889ARobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Palo Alto, CADuring an approach for landing at Palo Alto airport, runway 31, the pilot was cleared by ATCT for the option on runway 31. Directly after receiving clearance the pilot radioed Palo Alto ATCT that N290SH had experienced engine failure. The helicopter crashed…Incident 20120315004259IBeech A24R · Baltimore, MDAfter landing on the main wheels, when the nose was lowered the nose gear broke off.Accident 20120315004009AEmeraude CP-301-A · Valparaiso, FLAccording to witnesses, the CFI pilot and passenger were in enroute to holt, FL from (FL17) to have a condition inspection performed on the aircraft. According to the passenger's wife, she received a cell phone call from the passenger stating "that there was…Accident 20120315003869APiper PA-28-151 · James Island, SCAttempting to land, the student pilot was fighting a crosswind. Compensating for the crosswind, the pilot was crabbing the aircraft. His first initial contact with the runway was a little hard and the aircraft floated a little sideways. The right main landing…Accident 20120315003719ACessna 177B · New Orleans, LAThe weather was good. Pilot had a hard landing on runway 18R while performing a touch and go.Incident 20120315003499ICessna 525A · Hattiesburg, MSAircraft was starting takeoff roll and was accelerating through approximately 50-60 knots when the pilot saw a flash out the left window and felt a thump under the aircraft. Pilot aborted the t/o and taxiied back to parking ramp. After he shutdown he…Incident 20120315003479ICessna 172M · Houston, TXPilot was enroute to next pipeline patrol. During cruise flight at 1,000' AGL, oil pressure was lost and engine stopped. Landing was made on park road 1836, san jacinto park in Houston, TX.no injuries to pilot, and no damage to aircraft.Incident 20120315003069IPiper PA-34-200 · Daytona Beach, FLDuring final approach runway 7L at kdab a large bird struck the right wing. Aircraft altitude was 350 feet, airspeed 90 KTS and 2 miles from runway. The instructor took command of the aircraft determined there were no abnormal effects on aircraft flight…Accident 20120315003049APiper PA-28R-180 · Dover, TNThe pilot of N3779T initiated a take off from Short Creek (8TN7), runway 25, shortly after a rain shower. Just before and during rotation, he experienced a strong crosswind from the right. In spite of control inputs, he was unable to keep it from drifting to…Incident 20120314005109ICessna 172P · San Bernardino, CAAlternator belt failed and seperated in flight, then rested on exhaust system.Accident 20120314004849ABeech B36TC · Panoche, CA03/14/2012- Aircraft N364AB disappeared from radar at 1956 hrs PDT in a mountainous area near Panoche, California. The pilot was utilizing flight following (VFR) by air traffic control but had not filed a flight plan. ATC communicated with the pilot and said…Accident 20120314004649ACessna 182 · Caldwell, IDPilot lost control of aircraft after hand propping it. Aircraft crashed into hanger. Substantial damage to aircraft and hanger door. No persons were on board. No injuries.Accident 20120314004179ACessna 150L · Ranier, ORApprox. 1730 pacific daylight time N18677, CE-150, with a flight instructor and student onboard collided with a tree about 3 miles northwest of goble, OR.both received fatal injuries.Incident 20120313011689IBoeing 737-732 · Atlanta, GA1. On March 13, 2012, delta air lines maintenance taxied a Boeing 737-732 aircraft, N309DE to the east end of taxiway echo, at approx 05:00 EST. To perform a dual engine run up for vibe survey due to a fan lube performed earlier. 2. After a two minute slow…Accident 20120313006169ACook Ron Smith AVN Replica SU · St. Johns, AZOn March 13, 2012, pilot [privacy data omitted]14 at St. Johns airport during VMC conditions. During roll out the pilot lost control of the aircraft and veered to the north exiting the runway at taxi way a, impacting a runway sign with the left wing tip which…Accident 20120313005829ACessna T210J · Rabbit Hash, KYReceived call from gl roc on 03/13/2012 @ 2345 for this accident. Arrived at scene on 03/14/2012 @ 0745. Accident investigation revealed that aircraft had no fuel at all in wing tanks. Fuel selector was on left tank, landing gear down, landing light on, flap…Accident 20120313004159AMichael S/Michael K Safari · Hixson, TNOn 3-13/2012, an experimental home built helicopter departed from a private helicopter pad at the owner's home, landing 1MILE away, to pick up a passenger at their home. After moving the ballast wt. For dual flight, they took off on a heading of 130 degrees.…Accident 20120313004109ADehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKDescription of accident: a float equipped aircraft entered white out conditions in a snow squall shortly after take-off from a remote mining site. Factors: continued a VMC flight into IMC conditions. Rapid changing weather conditionsrecommendations: eir…Accident 20120313003469ABrice Ron Glastar Sportsman 2+ · Kimberling City, MOThe accident occurred on table rock lake about ½ mile east of the state route 13 bridge at Kimberling City, Missouri. Pilot departed Kimberling airways airport (MO64), flew east over the bridge, and prepared for landing on the lake. On touchdown, the left…Incident 20120313003129IRaytheon 58 · New Bedford, MA(1) The pilot in question landed runway O5, New Bedford ma. With winds reported at the time (220@11). (2) the aircraft skid marks were aprox. 1144 feet long.(3) aircraft collided with two of five approach lights to runway 23.(4) pilot stated tailwind caused…Incident 20120312008769ICubcrafters CC11-160 · Agar, SDPilot stated that during taxi after landing, gust of wind raised tail and prop struck the ground, causing minor damage. The owner of the airplane shipped a new prop and spinner and the pilot, who is not a certified mechanic, installed the propeller. The…Incident 20120312004029IBeech D-45 · Okeechobee, FLAn aircraft a BE-45 leaving from a previous airshow attended was traveling back to punta gorda and diverted into Okeechobee County Airport for low fuel indication. The pilot stated he had just departed from titusville with full fuel & no variations. The…Accident 20120312003709ABell 206L-3During attempted takeoff the aircraft rolled over onto right side. Main rotor blade struck the steel platform causing substaintial damage to aircraft. Pilot failed to complete a through preflight and left the right tie down attached to the aircraft.Incident 20120312003209IPiper PA-32-260 · Bushland, TXPilot/mechanic performed maintenance on engine's #5 cylinder valve seat. During course of maintenance removed and reinstalled oil plug. Did not torque plug to proper requirement or apply safety wire to plug. Aircraft departed airport and within 3 minutes of…Accident 20120312003059ADiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · New Smyrna, FLMonday 3/12/12, aircraft N915ER suffered a bird strike. The aircraft was approximately 1.5 miles south of New Smyrna at an altitude of 1600 feet with auto pilot engaged. The bird impact the right wing resulting in substantial damage to the composite leading…Incident 20120311011779IPiper PA-28-140 · West Mifflin, PAPIC was conducting touch and go landings at allegheny county airport in West Mifflin, PA, at approximately 13:42 pm local time on March 11, 2012. The PIC stated, "I had just landed with full flaps and steered plane to center line. Removed 1 notch of flaps…Incident 20120311005999ICessna R182 · New Iberia, LA[privacy data omitted] Was approaching the New Iberia airport after an IFR flight from 2R0. Approximately 20 miles from kara he broke out of the clouds at 2600 feet, descending to 2000 feet. He was cleared for the visual approach to runway 16 at kara. The…Incident 20120311004839IBackovich George C G P-5 · Hollister, CAThe pilot stated at around 1000 hours Sunday morning, March 11, 2012, he was conducting a test flight of his aircraft at the Hollister airport. He was in radio communication with his crew chief who was on the ground. The flight was conducted within a 5 mile…Incident 20120311004239IAyres S-2R · Kennedyville, MDPilot was exercising his aircraft preparing to begin ag operations (part 137). After a 20 to 30 minute flight, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to relight the Garrett 331 engine. He made a force landing in a harvested corn field. On roll out the…Incident 20120311004119ITaylorcraft D-CO-65 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot was taxiing for fuel from the parking area. The aircraft sank through some overflow and struck the prop.Accident 20120311003689ACessna 180H · Belle Chasse, LAAfter landing and taviing down the runway a gust of wind blew the aircraft off the runway causing it to hit a stack of pipes.Accident 20120311003169AStinson 108-3 · Agua Dulce, CAOn 03/11/2012[privacy data omitted]. The pilot of N4143C a Stinson 108-3, decided to make an off airport landing on a dirt strip 2 miles northwest of Agua Dulce airport. During the final approach to the dirt strip, [privacy data omitted] determined that he…Accident 20120311003139AHughes 369-D · Trading Bay, AKPIC of prism helicopters HU-369 #c-gveb, had three passengers as he approached to land in an open area of snow near Trading Bay, AK. Upon landing, the left skid broke through the thin layer of ice and the airman over-corrected to the right. When he did so, he…Incident 20120311003019IAeronca 7AC · New Castle, DEPilot lost directional control of aircraft on landing rollout. Pilot stated cross wind may be contributing factor. Aircraft exited right side of runway 14 prior to reaching F3 at a 45% angle.30 feet into grassy area aircraft nosed over striking the propeller…Incident 20120311002959IPiper PA-28R-200 · Marco Island, FLPilot conducting 2 touch and goes third approach was to land. Pilot stated he forgot to extend landing gear on attempt to land.Accident 20120310005289ABeech 76 · Rio Linda, CAOn 03/10/2012 at 1930 PST a Beech duchess experienced a left engine failure followed by a right engine failure while enroute from visalia to mcclellan. The aircraft crashed into a field between the properties of [privacy data omitted]in Rio Linda CA. The…Incident 20120310004439ICessna 414 · Fort Lauderdale, FLOn March 10 2012 at 1757 shortly after take off the pilot noticed sparks coming from the right engine. The pilot shut the engine down and landed safely back at fxe. The pilot noticed a small amount of paper and tape near the exhaust pipe that had smoldered…