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 20110424010329ICessna 172K · Madison, INThe pilot stated he was traveling from warsaw, Indiana to peachtree dekalb airport in atlanta, Georgia. He stated that when he was handed off by indianapolis center to louisville approach, he was informed that his transponder was "sporadic." He then observed…Incident 20110424009889IRyan Navion A · Fairbanks, AKInstructor encountered a hydraulic failure during flight which resulted in an "in transient light" illuminating. Instructor did not use flaps. After the aircraft landed, the nose gear collapsed striking the propeller. The instructor applied full power…Accident 20110424009159ACessna 320F · Heron Lake, NMOn April 24, 2011, at approximately 1625Z, asw roc was notified of an aircraft crash into Heron Lake, just west of tierra amarilla, NM. Based on radar tracking information of a missing aircraft, it is believed to be N320AZ, a Cessna 320, s/n 320F-0027,…Incident 20110424008119ICessna 172N · New Meadows, IDOn Sunday, April 24, 2011, at about 1015 MST, N737MY, a CE-172, with CFI Mr. John w. baglien PIC, was taxiing back to south end of the runway. The aircraft's left main and nose wheel started sinking in the mud. When it was realized that the nose was settling…Accident 20110424008109ACessna 150H · Walla Walla, WAMr. Goodhew took off from Martin Field (about 9:30 am) to make a few landings. The weather was clear with no wind and Mr. Goodhew took off from runway 23, he climbed and entered a left downwind for runway 23. He accomplished his "normal" pre-landing procedure…Incident 20110424007489ICessna 421B · Perry, FLOn Sunday, 24 April, 2011, N421FA, a Cessna 421, experienced a gear collapse of the right MLG upon rollout from a landing on runway 6 at Perry-Foley Airport (40J), Perry, FL. There were no injuries and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot stated he…Incident 20110424007309IGulfstream Aerospace G-IV · West Palm Beach, FLDuring climbout at 16,000,loud hi pitch noise with vibration started under cabin dining table. No abnormal indications on engine & hyd systems. Noise did not change with flap or gear position. Due to pax concern the aircraft returned to pbi.Accident 20110424007009ACessna 182A · Hillsville, VAWitnesses stated that while on short final to runway 19 the aircraft dropped its right wing 60 degrees followed by a left wing drop of 50 to 60 degrees at which time the nose pitched up and the aircraft fell to the ground left wing down.Accident 20110424006919ACessna U206G · Stow, MAWhile attempting to land on runway 03 the pilot initiated a go-around near the end of the runway. The flaps remained fully extended and the aircraft bounced, then veered to the left near the runway end into the grass. The aircraft continued past the runway…Accident 20110424006909ADoktor Fiberglas H101 Salto · Peoria, AZMr. Bruekner was towed to 2500 feet mean sea level (MSL) and was released for soaring. He found updrafts and climbed to 9000 feet MSL. Mr. Bruekner encountered a severe downdraft approximately 5 miles west of lake pleasant. This downdraft lasted a few…Incident 20110424006479IEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Van Nuys, CAAircraft was struck by a bullet that penetrated the aircraft fuel cell. A precautionary landing was made without further incident.Incident 20110423010819IPiper PA-31T · Doniphan, MOAircraft N723JP attempted to land on runway 25, landed at Doniphan Municipal (X33) with approximately a 90 degree cross wind in visual flight rules (VFR). The right brake system failed. With no right brake, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft stopped and…Accident 20110423010339APiper PA-22-150 · Crosby, NDCrosswind landing. Aircraft ground looped and exited the runway.Accident 20110423009599ASolo Wings Windlass Aquilla · Starke, FLSynopsis: N94370, a Solo Wings "Windlass Aquilla" experimental weight-shift control (wsc) light sport aircraft, impacted terrain on pilot's property near Starke, FL. Pilot sustained fatal injuries and aircraft was destroyed. Available evidence indicates…Accident 20110423009559AD & D Rotorway Exec · Massillon, OHCruise at 2000' MSL 2 miles south of wayne county airport the pilot said the engine went through 10,000 RPM he than auto rotaed into a corn field which was sloped and at the flare the tail boom hit the ground then the helicopter went on its left side striking…Accident 20110423008709APiper PA-28-180 · Lake Wales, FLOn Saturday 23 apr 2011, N57WV, a 1968 PA-28-180 "cherokee d", piloted by james t. lycett, experienced loss of control upon landing rollout on rw 18 at Chalet Suzanne Air Strip (X25), Lake Wales, FL. While attempting to regain control at the left edge of the…Incident 20110423008309ICessna 177RG · Lincoln, NEOn April 23, 2011 at approximately 12:15 CDT, a Cessna 177RG, N7544V, declared an emergency due to a rough running engine. The aircraft landed without incident at Lincoln municipal airport, Lincoln, Ne. The pilot stated that about 40 miles east of Lincoln, he…Accident 20110423008089ACubcrafters CC11-160 · Parker, COOn 04/23/2011 at 1530 MDT, N143FJ, a cub crafter CC11-160 light sport airplane, crashed on the grounds of the Everitt field airport (1CO8). There were two persons on board, and both sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The weather…Incident 20110423007679IEmbraer ERJ 170-100 SE · Detroit, MIOn April 23, 2011 shuttle america flight 7619, ERJ170, ord-ewr, declared an emergency, and diverted to dtw due to encountering severe turbulence over carleton, Michigan, at FL330. Two flight attendants received minor injuries while in the process of…Accident 20110423007479AGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Belhaven, NCThe aircraft was found lying on its left side in an 800 acre wheat field facing the direction it had been flying. Wheel marks began in the tops of the wheat approximately 180 yards from the final crash site and continued for approximately 45 yards where they…Incident 20110423007089ICessna 172 · Woodland, CAAircraft was departing the Woodland watts airport (O41). Pilot reported his engine began to run rough. Pilot made a 180 degree turn to return to airport. When pilot saw smoke coming from the engine, he shut the engine down. The pilot made a successful off…Accident 20110423006879ATew William P Team Rocket F1 · Heber, UTThe aircraft departed 36U on a local flight. The pilot and one passenger were on board. The pilot was landing at 36U. The pilot stated that upon landing, the aircraft bounced, re-contacted the runway and that he then lost control of the aircraft which then…Accident 20110423006509ADavison Terry W RV-7A · Melba, IDOn 23 April, 2011 about 1116 MST, an experimental amateur built, RV-7A N59TD, piloted by mr. Davison took off from Sunrise Skypark Airport (ID40), Melba, Idaho. While in the take off configuration during climb out the engine experienced a power…Accident 20110423006279ACessna 182B · Colville, WAMr. George thomas was acting as pilot in command of N8435T a 1959 Cessna 182 airplane configured on amphibious floats. The pilot stated that after a normal engine run-up procedure he departed runway 19 from the Colville, Washington airport. After becoming…Incident 20110423006019IAgusta A109K2 · Bountiful, UTThe aircraft was transporting a patient from logan, Utah, to salt lake city, Utah, at approximately 11:19 pm local mountain daylight time (MDT). Descending out of 8,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) into the local area near Bountiful Utah, a bird of unknown type…Accident 20110422012151APiper J3C-65 · Westfield, MAThis Piper cub was designed with no electrical system for starting. The pilot briefed the non-rated passenger on hand propping procedures with the passenger located at the front seat controls. The pilot cracked the throttle 1/8 to 1/4 open then pushed on the…Incident 20110422010569IDouglas R4D-8 · Honolulu, HIAll preflight checks, engine start & ground run-ups conducted were normal. 12 seconds after takeoff: #1 tach went to 3500 RPM, #1 map dropped to 42". Oil PSI, fuel PSI, CHT & oil temp all remained normal. 60 seconds after take-off: oil PSI went to 0, #1 map…Accident 20110422009229ABeech 58 · Topeka, KSOn April 22, 2011, at approximately 1210 p.m. local time (1710 UTC), a private pilot was involved in an aircraft accident resulting from an apparent loss of aircraft control upon executing a published missed approach procedure from the localizer/backcourse…Incident 20110422008629ISwearingen SA227-AC · Destin, FLPilot stated that he taxied onto runway 14 at dts. He aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline and began his takeoff roll with the nose wheel steering off. The aircraft began an immediate uncommanded turn to the left. Pilot slowed aircraft which came…Incident 20110422008019IEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 T2+ · Arlington, WAOn April 22, 2011, in cruise flight during twilight, helicopter, N954AL, a Eurocopter, ec 135, encountered two ducks which impacted the two front windscreens, both windshields sustained substanial damage. The pilot and two medical crew members did not sustain…Accident 20110422007569APiper PA-28-161 · Meriden, CTStudent pilot admits to landing a little harder than normal on runway 18 at Meriden airport due to small wind sheer or changing wind conditions. The right main landing gear broke at the upper torque link attach lugs allowing the landing gear stut to separate…Accident 20110422006459ACessna 210D · Altavista, VAN3963Y, a C210, crashed in an open field 20 miles southwest of the airport near the staunton river. Weather conditions IMC. Witness' all state aircraft was at low altitude. Low fog reported by all witness' with misting rain. Contact was maintained with…Incident 20110422006339IBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Fargo, NDDuring landing approach APU fire indication illuminated and APU bottle discharged. Maintenance deferred,deactivated and placarded APU.Incident 20110422006269IValor A-22 LS · Tybee Island, GAThe pilot attempted to demonstrate a soft field landing when the landing gear sunk into the sand causing a prop strike and the left wing to contact the ground. Damage to all three prop blades and wrinkling occurred to the trailing edge of the left wing and…Accident 20110421008499AChristmann Michael Vans RV8 · Locust Grove, GAJust after rotation at approximately 45 knots and 25 feet altitude aircraft pitched left. Pilot applied hard right rudder, aircraft bounced, went back in the air several feet, came down and left wing struck the ground. Pilot applied right aileron, aircraft…Incident 20110421008489ICessna 182S · Everglades, FLAirman experienced a rough running engine two to three miles southeast of the field. Joined downwind flying at 400 feet. While turning base in the turn airspeed disipated and rate of decent increased. As aircraft was turning final, airman felt he was closing…Incident 20110421008079IBeech D50C · Sacramento, CAPilot departed Sacramento executive airport for a flight what he called "to exercise the aircraft". After selecting the gear handle in the up position the gear indication showed that the gear did not retract fully. He elected to extend the gear and make a fly…Incident 20110421007809IMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · San Jose, CA04/21/2011: On 04/21/2011 the pilot of this aircraft landed this aircraft at the San Jose CA, (sjc) airport with out extending its landing gear. The aircraft landed and came to a stop on runway 30L at approxamately half way between exits "d" and "f". The…Incident 20110421007639ICessna 152 · Denton, TXOn April 21, 2011, at approximately 1932 central daylight time (CDT), a Cessna, 152, N6102Q, owned and operated by u. s. aviation group LLC, dba U.S. Flight academy, was involved in an incident after completing landing rollout, on a 14 CFR part 141…Accident 20110421007389ABombardier BD-700-1A10 · Teterboro, NJN113CS was landing on runway# 01 at kteb after a flight from kpbi and had ATIS information "romeo" for landing weather/winds. There were 4 souls on board for this landing. The flight crew divulged little information about the landing. They would not divulge…Accident 20110421006959ADahlman-Dower Tailwind W-8 · Elk City, OKOn 04/21/2011, N7804C was enroute from pueblo co. to mckinney Texas. The pilot was VFR on top and contacted mcalester flight service for a weather update. Flight service advised him VFR was not recommended along his route. The pilot then contacted fort worth…Accident 20110421006849ACessna 172P · Palm Springs, CAPalm Springs, (psp): N62145, C172, landed psp RWY31R, flipped over by gust of wind (300@44KTS) when exiting rwy at 211330PDT. POB: one, injuries: none, damage: substantial, 4/21 2030Z ral FSDO; ntsb/cornejo)Accident 20110421006449ABeech F33A · Ocala, FLDuring cruise flight aircraft experienced a loss of the electrical charging system. The battery was drained and all electrical systems failed. Extension of the flaps was not possible, pilot did not attempt to use emergency hand crank for landing gear.…Incident 20110420008809IHawk Industries GAF-HAWK#125 · Fort Greely, AKSpecial flight permit issued 04/19/2011 to reposition aircraft from AK77 (Deltana) to lake hood (anchorage) for annual inspection. Carriage of cargo, or persons other than essential crew for flight was prohibited. Aircraft departed AK77 on ferry flight to…Incident 20110420008509IFly BY Night FLY BY NT Kitfox 5 · White City, ORIt appears the aircraft's propeller was not set in the take off setting. It was reported the engine never attained take off RPM. The aircraft departed the private strip and did not main altitued. The aircraft set down in a field down range of the strip and…Incident 20110420006779IMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Pittsburgh, PADelta airlines aircraft 932, MD-88 s/n 49719, N932DL, departed greater rochester international (kroc) at 18:30 EDT enroute to atlanta hartsfield-jackson (katl). At FL190 the aircraft depressurized and the crew descended to 10000 MSL and diverted to pit,…Incident 20110420005989IPiper PA-28-180 · Kent, WAOn 4/20/2011, at approximately 1555 PDT, Piper PA-28-180 aircraft, N5163S, suffered a partial loss of power during climb out from Auburn Municipal Airport (S50). After completing a normal run-up and systems check, the aircraft departed S50 on runway 16 under…Incident 20110419006439IMooney M20M · Mesa, AZOn 04/19/2011, N794RS, Mooney M20M gear collapsed on landing at ffz on runway 22L around 1300.Incident 20110419006419IDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Seattle, WABased on statement provided the pilot was cleared to land at RY13L runaway and giving instruction to turn left when able. Pilot indicate that landing was smooth and normal, upon appling the brakes at A4 intersection the left brake locked and the aircraft…Accident 20110419006249AAviat A-1C-180 · Greensburg, INOn 04/19/2011, at 1900EDT, N18WY, an Aviat-1C-180, registered to overfield LLC, made contact with standing water while making an approach to an area of mowed grass adjacent to runway 18 at Greensburg Municipal Airport (I34), Greensburg, IN. Visual…