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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Accident 20090509007179ACessna 182M · Madera, CAThe pilot in command stated that upon landing at Madera airport (mae) on runway 30 with the winds at 280/9, the aircraft had a tendency of wanting to steer to the right when the nose gear contacted the runway. The pilot applied left rudder but was not…Accident 20090509007129AAmtr Velocity · Katy, TX(-23) On may 9, 2009, at 1317 central standard time, a Velocity, N45YV, was destroyed upon impact with terrain approximately 2 miles se of houston executive airport (tme). The private pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane was fatally injured. A friend of…Accident 20090509007059ABeech 95A55 · Gardnerville, NV(-23) Witnesses reported to the Douglas country sheriff that the pilot had taken four friends that were attending an outdoor working party on a local flight. The airplane made two of three passes over the work party. On the final pass witnesses reported that…Incident 20090509006529IPiper PA23 · Lubbock, TXN3165P, a Piper apache PA-23, took off from Town and Country airport in Lubbock, Texas at approximately 0830 CDT and returned due ot weather enroute. At approximately 1111 CDT the aircraft landed gear up. The pilot said he forgot to lower the landing gear on…Accident 20090509006329AJihlav KP5ASA · Crete, NE(-23) At approximately 1910 local time, the light sport pilot and the lone passenger were taking off on runway 35 at cek. Wind direction was 280 at 6 knots: visibility 10SM with barometric pressure at 3011. During takeoff roll the aicraft started moving left…Incident 20090509005379IArostr S53A · Walla Walla, WA(-23) [privacy data omitted] was acting as pilot in command of N525H a lta Aerostar international. In an attempt to land at the lions park he misjudged his decent and undershot his intended landing point. In doing so, he bounced off an electrical wire,…Accident 20090509004949AAmtr RAF2000GTX · South Prairie, WA(-23) On 05/09/2009 at approximately 13:45 PDT a raf 2000 gtx gyrocopter, serial number H2-00-11-450, operated by [privacy data omitted] lost control after take off and impacted the ground in a pasture next to the runway. The pilot received no injuries and…Accident 20090509004939ACessna 172R · Coeur D'Alene, ID(-23) [privacy data omitted] is a student pilot on a cross country flight. He departed pasco for lewiston then on to couer d' alene where he bought gas. During the departure he elected to do a touch and go before departing for pasco. During that landing and…Accident 20090508053949ACessna 421B · Alpine, TXOn may 8, 2009, aircraft N60HG, a Cessna 421B, departed E38 (Alpine) airport at approximately 1030 CDT. The aircraft climbed to approximately 300 feet AGL. The pilot adjusted the engines to climb power and experienced a right engine failure. As the pilot…Incident 20090508025819IFairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AKAircraft took off from anc. Experienced flight control problem. Returned to anc pilot didn't declare emergency. Landed without incident.Accident 20090508012179AFuhrma Stretchedsse · Peach Springs, AZ(-23) Pilot stated he departed rwy 23 when he encounted a dust devil shortly after takeoff and from which he recovered but lost altitude. Further into the takeoff/departure phase he encountered air turbulence which caused a continued loss in altitude until…Incident 20090508010969IWaco UPF7 · Christmas, FL(-23) Flight originated from massey air ranch in edgewater Florida. Enroute to kissimmee gateway airport Florida at approximately 1500 feet, pilot noticed the oil pressure dropped to 20 PSI, normal oil pressure for his aircraft would be 80 PSI. Pilot also…Accident 20090508010289ACessna 172N · Roanoke, TX(-23) The pilot departed to the south from Northwest Regional Airport with a 25 to 30 knot headwind. The pilot turned downwind intending to depart the area on a northerly heading when he experienced a sudden loss of engine power. Pilot stated the engine RPM…Accident 20090508007659ABeech TC45J · Kingstown, VC(-23) At approximately 1000 local time on may 8, 2009, at st. vincent international airport (tvsv), aircraft N38L a Beechcraft TC-45J (Beech 18) operated by monarch air group, incurred an accident. Gusty winds from the east southeast direction produced a left…Accident 20090508007079AAirtrc AT502A · Lissie, TX(-23) On may 8, 2009 at 1500 central standard time, an air tractor (AT-502A), was destroyed after losing engine power and landing in a rice field, 3 miles southwest of Lissie, Texas. The pilot stated the he was spreading fertilizer in a rice field and at the…Accident 20090508005869APitts S2B · Weber Falls, OK(-23) The pilot was providing flight instruction to a private pilot (student) in the area se of muskogee, OK area, the lessons being conducted were a series of stalls. After the third stall the PIC stated that he had just let the aircraft get too slow and too…Incident 20090508005429IBeech F33A · Abilene, KS(-23) The pilot was practicing for his upcoming CFI checkride. It appeares he landed without extending the landing gear. There was a minor damage to the aircraft, but the pilot was not injured.Incident 20090507013079ICessna 525A · Omaha, NE(-23) Aircraft landed on wet runway after recent rain shower. Pilot applied brakes as in normal operations. Aircraft begain hydroplaning down runway 12. Pilot kept aircraft on center of runway, but aircraft did not stop until approximately 50 feet past end of…Incident 20090507008479ICessna 172R · Medina, OH(-23) The instructor and pilot were conducting an instrument training flight and on their second approach (VOR 27) into Medina airport (1G5) they "got behind the airplane" and were late to configure leading to an unstabilized approach (high and fast). The…Incident 20090507008439ITecnam P2002SIERRA · Marquette, MI(-23) A crosswind was reported by a local observation at 2005Z with gusts to 28KTS. Pilot was unable to land aircraft in a moderate crosswind and went off the usible portion of the runway and hit a runway light. Pilot holds a light sport certificate.Accident 20090507007939AScwzer G164 · Iowa, LA(-23) The pilot departed a grass strip for the purpose of aerial application. The engine lost power shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in a wet rice field. The aircraft contacted the ground and came to rest upside down. The…Incident 20090507007009IAmtr RV6 · Tucson, AZ(-23) On may 7, 2009 at 1835 MST N806RV, was turning left form taxiway D1 enroute to the northwest ramp and the prop struck a perimeter road yield sign. N806RV deviated left from the taxi line entering the ramp. Minor damage to the prop and engine.Incident 20090507006469ICubcft CC11100 · Lincoln, NE(-23) The certificated commercial pilot was landing on runway 17 in klnk. The wing reported at the time of the landing was 230° at 17 knots gusting to 27 knots. The crosswind angle between the runway and the prevailing wind was 60°. Low level wind shear…Accident 20090507006389ARobsin R22BETA · Winter Haven, FL(-23) On 5-7-09, around 0800 EDT, [privacy data omitted] was operating N456SH, a Robinson R-22 in the vicinity of Winter Haven airport. The pilot stated, on approach to runway 11 at Winter Haven airport at 600 ft AGL, he executed the approach checklist.…Accident 20090506047051ABeech K35 · Lantana, FLOn may 6, 2009, at approximately 1138 hours eastern daylight time, a Beech model K35, registration N111YR, departed runway 15 at Palm Beach County Park Airport (klna) located in Lantana Florida. This was a personal flight operated under the provisions of…Accident 20090506025169ACessna TU206F · Bethel, AKAccording to pilot's statement, after take off the aircraft's left wing began to stall probably due to the pilot using soft field take off technique and this stall was aggravated by heavy frost on the wings and horizontal surfaces. The aircraft's left wing…Incident 20090506006499IBeech F33A · York, NE(-23) The certicated private pilot was flying on a VFR flight from klbf to kjyr. The pilot made a straight-in long final for runway 17 at kjyr which, along with the rest of the airport, was closed for construction. The pilot flew over men and equipment…Accident 20090506006299ADoug DC1030 · Baltimore, MD(-23) On may 6, 2009, at approximately 1255 eastern daylight time, world 8535, N139WA, a mcdonnell-douglas 10-10-30 operated by world airways impacted runway 10 at Baltimore/Washington international thurgood marshall airport, Baltimore, Maryland. The aircraft…Accident 20090506005049APiper PA28140 · Seminole, OK(-23) While attempting to depart rnwy 34 at the Seminole airport, the pilot lost control of the aircraft departing the paved area to the west side of the 5000 foot x 75 foot hard surface runway. The aircraft straddled numerous runway lights before colliding…Accident 20090505046969ACessna 140 · Juneau, AKDuring 3rd consecutive takeoff from beach area, aircraft encountered soft sand and began to slow. Pilot aborted takeoff and aircraft slowly nosed over as it came to a stop. No passengers onboard and no injuries to pilot.Incident 20090505010789IAmtr Firefly · Norfolk, VA(-23) The pilot rotated the nose of the aircraft higher than normal in an attempt to make a smooth landing. The aircraft propeller struck the runway. This aircraft has a pusher propeller configuration.Incident 20090505009499IHughes 369E · Houston, TX(-23) Returning to base following a routine air patrol, the pilot and passenger heard a loud bang followed by complete loss of engine power. A autorotation was successfully completed with minimal damage to the right skid gear aft vertical support and the…Accident 20090505008649ACessna 551 · Stillwater, OK(-23) The pilot stated the autopilot in the "on" position and functioning when he leveled off at 16,000 feet in IMC conditions. He started updating his approach book, which required his looking away from the instruments. When he next looked at the instrumnts,…Incident 20090505008359IAyresc S2RR1340 · Chamberlain, SD(-23) On may 5, 2009 while conducting part 137 aerial spray operations the pilot elected to return to the Chamberlain airport due a malfunctioning GPS on/off switch. The pilot stated he had approximately 80 to 100 gallons of chemical onboard. The pilot…Accident 20090505006619APiper J3C65 · Pittsfield, PA(-23) The purpose of this flight was dual instruction for [privacy data omitted] to acquire a tail wheel endorsement. On may 4, 2009, [privacy data omitted], CFI #301564596, was serving as pilot-in-command of N7068H, Piper J3C-65 aircraft, and providing dual…Incident 20090505005419ICndair CL6002D24 · Salt Lake City, UT(-23) On takeoff out of slc the crew felt a thud and then had a vibration in the airframe. They noticed a higher vibration on the #2 engine with climb thrust settings. Returned to slc. Post flight inspection found the #3 tire blown and damaged the flap and…Incident 20090504025849ICessna 172RG · Ft. Lauderdale, FLAircraft was returning to fxe after a training flight. Aircraft landed on rwy 8 with nose gear not in the down and locked position (main wheels were down and locked). Aircraft came to rest at intersection of rwy 8 and rwy 13/31.Incident 20090504010779IAmtr DSA1 · Millinocket, ME(-23) Upon landing, the homebuilt's tail wheel developed a shimmy; the ensuing vibrations caused both springs on the tail wheel to depart the aircraft which caused a ground loop. The left main landing gear then folded underneath the fuselage.Accident 20090504007609APolari 582FIB · Lexington, SC(-23) On may 04, 2009, at about 1430 eastern standard time, a polaris F1B experimental aircraft N171MB registered to [privacy data omitted] operating as 14 CFR part 91 flight crashed in a wooded area after taking off from lake murray in Lexington, SC. Visual…Incident 20090504007279IEMB EMB120ER · Des Moines, IA(-23) During climb AMF1381 reported a bird strike resulting n a cracked windshield. Acft returned to dsm and landed without further incident.Accident 20090504006739ACessna 152 · Opelousas, LA(-23) At 500 AGL on a descent to the Opelousas, LA airport the engine surged and then lost power. The pilot made an forced landing into a rain soaked field approximately 8 miles north of the approach end to runway 18. Upon touch down in the rain soaked field…Accident 20090504006709ABell 407 · Gulf Of MexicoPilot was attempting to land on offshore platform. While on approach to platform, the tailrotor hit the windsock pole. The tailrotor was destroyed, causing the pilot to have to autorotate to the deck. The tailrotor gearbox and tailboom were also damaged.Accident 20090504006449AScwzer G164B · Colfax, WA(-23) Aircraft collided with the terrain following takeoff from runway 7 at Colfax, was airport (S94). The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR part 137. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and…Accident 20090504006309AGlasfl H301 · Colorado Sprin, CO(-23) On 05/04/2009 [privacy data omitted] was pilot of N17TD an H-201B glider that crashed on takeoff and subsequent landing following a winch launch at meadowlake airport, Colorado springs co. the winch failed to accelerate the glider to the correct flying…Accident 20090503009839AAmrgen AA1 · Cumberland, WI(-23) On may 3, 2009 Mr. Winch, the pilot of N5905L attempted a crosswind takeoff and lost control of his aircraft. The aircraft came to rest in a corn field north of the runway. The takeoff was attempted on a grass runway that crossed over a paved runway. At…Accident 20090503009799ABbavia 7GCBC · Surrey, ND(-23) The aircraft departed the minot, ND airport at about 1730 local time. At about 15:59 local time the aircraft was observed by two witnesses, one of which saw the aircraft fly at ground level parallel to shelterbelt of trees and do a steep climb which…Accident 20090503008899ARobsin R44RAVENII · Cottonwood, AZ(-23) On 5-3-09 at 1230 MST N441CB was approximately 4NM north northeast of Cottonwood airport, Cottonwood, Arizona, and struck three power lines. N441CB autorotated to an open field and made a hard landing. Inspection revealed the following damage: smashed…Incident 20090503006889IAmtr PITTSSPECS2S · King City, CA(-23) Aircraft, enroute to kinc city, engin efailed during cruise flight. Pilot executed an unscheduled landing on a local highway (hwy 101), in a north bound direction, south of the King City airport.Accident 20090503006399ABeech 35C33 · Dallas, TXOn may 3, 2009, about 2100 central daylight time (CDT), a debonair BE-35-C33, N528BM, crashed on airport property at Addison Airport, Addison Texas (kads). Both commercial pilots sustained back injuries and were admitted at parkland hospital, Dallas Texas.…Incident 20090503005679IMooney M20F · Lexington-Pars, TN(-23) [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command on may 3, 2009 on an IFR flight from omaha, Nebraska to Lexington, TN., with a stopover in denison, IA. The aircraft was cleared for the nstrument approach GPS runway 19 at Beech River Regional Airport…