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 20110730017669IBellanca 17-30A · Bridgeport, TXOn July 30, 2011 at 1700 hours CDT, a Bellanca 17-30A, N8220R, s/n 30430 owned by air capital Nevada, inc., 204 west spear st., carson city NV, 89703 had an incident while on a repositioning flight from Bridgeport Texas (xbp) to camarillo, CA (cma). Visual…Accident 20110730017289ABeech 76 · Perris, CAN6718X, a BE-76, crashed on takeoff runway 15 at Perris valley airport (L65). Aircraft came to rest 800 feet from departure end of runway 15. The 4 persons on board suffered minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.Incident 20110730017009IAyres S2R-T34 · Jones, LAAircraft was in cruise flight performing aerial application when the pilot noticed the engine oil pressure light had illuminated. Verified low oil pressure with oil gauge. Oil pressure gauge indicated low oil pressure and decreasing. Pilot executed a return…Incident 20110730016789IAerostar International RX 8 · Juneau, WITethered balloon rides for charity event. Rides conducted for approximately 20 minutesafter approximately 20 minutes of operation, wind gusts picked up to approximately 24 knots. During wind gusts, line tied to truck snaped while conducting a passenger ride.…Incident 20110730016779ITaylorcraft BF · Watertown, WIOff airport emergency landing due to very rough running engine caused by partial seperation of one of the two propeller bladeslanded in soy bean field and left gear collapsedAccident 20110730016639AWeatherly 620B · Hettinger, NDAiracrat involved in arial spray operations when engine top cylinder barrel seperated from the head and caused oil to blow back on windscreeen, forcing pilot to land on minimual use gravel road. Soft gravel pulled aircraft into ditch and caused substational…Accident 20110730016342ACessna 180B · Talkeetna, AKN756MP departed sister lake Alaska enroute to amber lake Alaska. N756MP departed and climbed to 1000 feet then made a right turn toward amber lake. N756MP was setting up for a left down wind for amber lake. N756MP turned slightly more to the right and when he…Accident 20110730016332ACessna U206G · Talkeetna, AKN756MP departed sister lake Alaska enroute to amber lake Alaska. N756MP departed and climbed to 1000 feet then made a right turn toward amber lake. N756MP was setting up for a left down wind for amber lake. N756MP turned slightly more to the right and when he…Accident 20110730016029AMcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Lesage, WV[privacy data omitted] Was instructing [privacy data omitted] during the takeoff departure roll. [privacy data omitted] Was at the controls during the attempted takeoff (left seat). As the aircraft was proceeding down turf runway 20 at approximately 25 mph,…Accident 20110730015829ACessna 170A · Mulino, ORN9741A ground looped on landing practice. Tore the left main gear from the aircraft and damaged the left wing.Accident 20110730015819AWright B Flyer Wright B Flyer · Springfield, OHAt 10:56 Saturday, July 30, 2011 the Ohio state highway patrol received a call by a witness who saw a plane flying low and didn't come back up. They responded to find two adults had died in the crash. The plane crashed about 2 miles southeast of Springfield…Accident 20110730014909AMcdonald Lynn B Avid Flyer Mark IV · Yamhill, ORThe aircraft made a normal landing at the Flying m airport. Durring roll out on the rough grass the tail wheel disconnected from the rudder due to lack of disconnect pressure. The aircraft slowed untill the rudder was not effective enough to steer clear of a…Incident 20110730014889INeely Milton J Lancair Legacy 2000 · Raymond, MSDeparted hawkins field (hkw) at approximately 1430 local time. On climb out to 10,500 feet, around 5000 feet the engine loss power. The aircraft had filed an IFR flight plan and was talking to memphis center. The pilot informed memphis center of the problem…Incident 20110730014379IMarion, MTOn July 30,2011, at 14:47 local time a parachute jumper [privacy data omitted], collided with the ground after failing to deploy his parchute during decent. He was an experienced jumper with 125 exits. He was a united states parachute association member.…Incident 20110730014359IPiper PA-28R-201T · Choteau, MTOn July 30, 2011 at 1730 local time, a Piper PA28-R201T, N38486, registered to loan tree aero LLC, experienced a loss of power while flying to kalispel Montana. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The…Accident 20110730014339ACessna 182 · Dandridge, TNThe pilot was conducting parachute operations from 86TN. He had made several flights during the day. He thought he could get one more flight in without refueling. He took two jumpers to 11,500 MSL. He was in contact with knoxville approach control on 118.0.…Accident 20110729023949ABoeing 747-422Prior to the turbulence event, the captain had the weather radar on and determined that it was safe for the flight attendants to get up and start their service. The seat belt sign was reported to be on at the time. Approximately 3 to 4 minutes after notifying…Incident 20110729020729IAir Tractor AT-602 · Marshalltown, IAThe airman was conducting aerial application of fungicide on a cornfield. He was completing his final trim pass, flying north, when he struck and cut three east west running electrical wires, while flying under the other two that ran along the northern…Accident 20110729018509ACirrus Design SR20 · Fredonia, AZN365DP was substantially damaged after impacting terrain, approximately 30NM southwest of Fredonia, AZ. The pilot in command and passenger (commercial pilot rating), were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91. Visual…Incident 20110729017659IAir Tractor AT-401 · Baskin, LAAircraft was in cruise flight performing aerial application when the aircraft developed a severe vibration due to a stuck exhaust valve in the cylinder assembly. The pilot landed the aircraft on Louisiana state road 425.Accident 20110729017649ASchweizer 269C · Darlington, MDN39SH was landing at one of the owners private heliports [privacy data omitted]. According to the pilot he touched down and reduced the collective and throttle. He was sitting on the ground at least a minute or more according to the pilot and [privacy data…Accident 20110729016819AHurley Richard A Cavalier SA102.5 · Salem, IAThe pilot stated he was descending into the Mt. Pleasant (mpz) airport, and at about 2000 feet, the engine began to run rough. The pilot said he actuated the carburetor heat and increased the mixture, and the engine begain to run smooth again. Shortly after…Incident 20110729016609ICessna 172S · Grand Forks, NDStudent pilot was on final landing of 3 leg cross country flight and had conducted approx 8 landings at two other airports. Pilot landed with to much airspeed and started to lose control going off side of runway and struck a runway light. The right gear leg…Incident 20110729016419IMooney M20K · Big Piney, WYAircraft about to touch down on landing and gust of wind (crosswind) caught aircraft and pilot lost control causing aircraft to leave runway into sagebrush. Minor damage to aircraft.Accident 20110729016399ASloan Roger D Vans RV7A · Sheridan, WYOn 07/29/2011 at approx 0900 LCL N742RJ, a vans RV7A, was substantially damaged while landing at Sheridan, WY. Two persons on board, no injuries. VMC conditions prevailed at the time.Incident 20110729016049IGimple Lloyd Cozy Mark IV · Chamblee, GAPilot's statement: electric gear failed to accuate. Failing to get the gear down, elected to land gear up. Notified tower, landed successfully. Prior to landing, had done 2 touch and go landings at winder, during which the gear worked properly.[privacy data…Incident 20110729015732IAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Chicago, ILIncident narrativeon July 29, 2011 at 7:45PM CDT the duty standby inspector for the Chicago O'Hare flight standards district office received a telephone call from the great lakes regional control center to report that a delta airlines aircraft at the Chicago…Incident 20110729015722IMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Chicago, ILIncident narrativeon July 29, 2011 at 7:45PM CDT the duty standby inspector for the Chicago O'Hare flight standards district office received a telephone call from the great lakes regional control center to report that a delta airlines aircraft at the Chicago…Accident 20110729015529ATL Ultralight Sro Sting S3 · Sarasota, FLThis was an aircraft checkout flight. The "student" (private pilot) was practicing a power off stall when the airplane entered a spin. The engine failed during the rapid descent. The flight instructor was unsuccessful in the spin recovery attempt. The…Incident 20110728017249IGlobe GC-1B · Compton, CADuring normal landing on runway 25R at Compton/Woodley Airport (cpm), the r/h/main landing gear collapsed causing the aircraft to skid off the runway and onto the grass. The aircraft sustained minor damage and no injuries reported.Incident 20110728016619IBeech E35 · Fort Wayne, INPilot attempted to extend gear. The main gear extended however the nose gear would not extend. After evaluation it was found the zerk fitting on the nose gear sizzor link while in the up position got caught on the gear cable and not allowing the nose gear to…Accident 20110728016389AAyres S2R-G6 · Garner, IAAirman had been conducting aerial application on a field from east to west. He finished and was spraying the headlands (trim borders) on the field from north to south, along the west side of the field. As he completed the pass, he pulled up to clear a grove…Accident 20110728016379ACessna 172M · Pahokee, FLOn July 28, 2011 at approximately 1215 EST, N1443U registered to ATP aircraft LLC departed ruwnay 17 at the Palm Beach county Glades airport (phk) in Pahokee, Florida destined for ft. lauderdale executive airport in ft. lauderdale, Florida on a routine…Accident 20110728016319ATaylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NCAircraft crash caught on home surveillance camera at 15:11:29 on 07-28-2011. Video shows aircraft coming in at a high angle of decent at an angle to runway. Aircraft did not flare. Impacted ground, bounced, spun and stopped. No fire. Pilot was only person on…Accident 20110728015749ABell 47G-2A · Nicollet, MNOn 07/28/2011, at 1638CDST, N7578, a Bell 47-G2A, piloted by [privacy data omitted], operated by scott's helicopter service ([privacy data omitted]) experienced a loss of lift and crashed into a corn field while performing aerial application operations under…Incident 20110728015159ICessna 140A · Oshkosh, WIThe passenger was seated in the left seat and flying the aircraft. After being cleared to land on runway 27, the airplane landed hard, bounced twice, and then nosed over. After the propeller struck the runway, the pilot in command, who was seated in the right…Incident 20110728014369IRaytheon 400A · Miami, FLDuring climb out of 16000 feet, a large amp split was notice. The left amp gauge read 25 amps and the right gauge read 225 amps. Also, noted at the time, the left bus tie circuit breaker was popped. Aircraft returned to kmia from where (kmia) it took off.…Incident 20110728014319ISwearingen SA227-AC · Minot, NDAfter take off pilot declared emergency due to right engine failure. Returned to mot with out further incidentIncident 20110727026439IBell 206-L4 · Philadelphia, PAReceived at report that both police department pilots received injuries from a laser event. This occured while on patrol and both pilots required medical teratment. A suspect was arrested by the Philadelphia police.Incident 20110727023039IMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · LuxembourgThe weight and balance form was incorrectly completed in pounds. Load sheet was in kilograms. No conversion was applied. This resulted in an inaccurate performance data card. The subsequent tail strike on takeoff was the result of poor technique while…Accident 20110727017409ANicholson Mark Series 2000 · Sedona, AZN671T departed falcon field (ffz) in mesa Wednesday July 27, 2011SOMETIME in the afternoon. Upon arrival at Sedona Airport (sez), the aircraft entered the right hand traffic pattern for runway 21. Initial touch down was approximately 210 feet down runway 21…Incident 20110727017269IWestcott Charles R Prowler Jaguar · Salinas, CAWhile performing touch and go landing practice, pilot forgot to select landing gear down. There is no landing gear warning horn in this aircraft.Incident 20110727017049ISwartz Gene Titan T-51 Mustang · Deming, NMOn July 27, 2011, at 1000MST, a Swartz Gene titan T-51 mustang, N5110, registered to [privacy data omitted], experienced a collapsed right landing gear strut on takeoff at Deming Municipal Airport, Deming, new Mexico, while traveling to jena, Louisiana.…Accident 20110727016969ATexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Creston, ILPilot had been Flying all day. He returned to base and in the process of landing, he hooked a skid and rolled over.Accident 20110727016449AChristiansen Don E Do RV-4 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot reported that the engine started to sputter and miss as he started his decent though 4000MSL he diverted to the Fort Worth-Spinks airport (kfws). He reported that he did squawk 7700 but the comm radio did not appear to be working at that time. The…Accident 20110727015539APiper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NYOn July 28, 2011, the albany flight standards district office, investigated an accident of N7365P, a Piper PA-24-250 (comanche). The aircraft impacted a large piece of driftwood on a gravel embankment of the susquehanna river while on approach to the Sidney…Accident 20110727014929AEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Troutdale, ORAircraft departed aurora in route to the dalles approx. 15 minutes into flight the pilot heard a thump and aircraft started vibrating. The pilot decided a precautionary landing at Troutdale. Upon inspection the center tail drive shaft covr was missing, one of…Accident 20110727014189ABalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB85Z · Hartsel, COOn 07/27/2011 at 0745 MDT, N1545T, a Balony kubicel BB85Z balloon, made a hard landing in a field near Hartsel Colorado. There were 11 persons on board, one passenger sustained serious injuries, the balloon was undamaged. The weather at the time was VMC.Accident 20110726019769ACessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MIA Cessna 150F, N3050X, departed gouverneur, NY – NY16 (private grass airport) at approximately 16:40Z (12:40 pm local) for bad axe, MI (kbax) for a planned fuel stop. The ultimate destination was eau claire, WI (keau). The flight was a private flight with one…Accident 20110726016309AAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Peyton, COOn July 07, 2011 at 07:30 MDT, an Aero AT4-015, N1277K, registered to skyraider aviation inc had a prop strike, collasped nose gear, and damage to the firewall when a student solo pilot attempted to land at Meadow Lake Airport (fly). There were no injuries…