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 20090219002559ICessna 210L · Millersburg, OH(-23) Airman departed akron canton airport (kcak) on an IFR flight plan with an unrestricted climb to 8,000 feet MSL. While in the enroute climb, airman entered light icing conditions from 4,000 feet MSL to 6,000 MSL and leveled off at 8,000 feet MSL in the…Accident 20090219002349AUnivar 415E · Camas, WAStudent pilot ([privacy data omitted]), with solo authorization, was practicing landings at his home base field, [privacy data omitted]. Pilot reported light headwind but did not have a weather report and was not intending to leave the area. Pilot landed near…Incident 20090219001689IPiper PA18 · Bozeman, MT(-23) On February 19, 2009, at 0956 MST, a Piper PA-18, N5279M, registered to [privacy data omitted], landed in a field approximately 2 miles north of belgrade, MT, while on a training flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR…Incident 20090219001679ICessna U206F · Meridian, MS(-23) Around 1617 local time, N50925, CE-206, attempted to land on runway 19 at Meridian regional airport (kmei), Meridian, MS. The aircraft was landing the opposite direction from the current runway in use, runway 1. The aicraft completed a normal VFR…Incident 20090218003159IPiper PA28181 · La Verne, CA(-23) Dispatched by office management on 2/18/2009 at approximately 1300 hrs to investigate a reported "prop strike" suffered by one of ballard aviation's PA-28'S operated from bracket field (poc) in pomona, CA. Interviewed the a&p/ia employed by ballard…Incident 20090218001729IAirbus A319111 · Omaha, NE(-23) N939FR, A319-111, was operated as frontier flight 440, from den to oma. On descent from FL350, the crew received a nr 4 engine control fault message and the right engine shutdown. The crew declared an emergency. The engine restarted without crew input,…Incident 20090218001389ICessna 402C · Vieques, Puerto Rico(-23) During landing at tjvq the left propeller contacted the runway approximately 1,200 to 1,300 feet down runway 09 causing 28 strike marks extending approximately 70 feet. The three blades were curled back approximately 3 inches. The pilot initiated a…Accident 20090218001179ACessna 152 · Turlock, CAA forced landing following a total loss of engine power occurred while conducting touch-and-go landings for training. On the 3rd takeoff, the engine suddenly lost power at approx 150FT AGL and the instructor pilot took over the flight controls and prepared…Incident 20090217008419IBlanca 1731A · Jackson, MI(-23) On 17 February 2009 @ appproximately 1811 hrs., pilot of aircraft N8807V conducted a smooth landing on runway 14 but experienced a slight roll out and weaving motion of aircraft to left and right causing aircraft to exit approximately 140FT. Off left…Incident 20090217004519ICessna 172M · Erie, PA(-23) PIC lost control during a crosswind landing. PIC was the sole occupant. PIC stated that a gust of wind caught him during the round out/flare and blew him sideways on the runway. When he attempted to recover, the plane felt like it as going to tip over,…Accident 20090217004359ACirrus SR20 · Deltona, FL(-23) Aircraft deployed sanford airport with flight instructor & student pilot, approx. 15 minutes into flight the aircraft was flying at a low altitude and crashed into a tree farm located in Deltona, FL. This was fatal to both pilots on board, the aircraft…Incident 20090217002169ICessna 150L · Grayslake, IL(-23) Aircraft departed pwk at approximately 1600 and flew near campbell airport (C81) about 2500-3000 feet and were going to practice rectangular courses. They were airborne for about 15 or 20 minutes when the engine began to run rough. The engine was…Accident 20090217002099ABeech H35 · Grain Valley, MO(-23) Pilot departed runway 9 at East Kansas City Airport (3GV). At about 200 feet AGL, the engine lost power, resulting in a forced landing about 1 mile east of the airport. Left wing struck trees about one foot from left tip spinning aircraft 180 degrees…Incident 20090217000889IEMB EMB145LR · Knoxville, TNAmerican eagle flight 4149 landed in Knoxville Tennessee. The tower notified aircraft that smoke was trailing off left main landing gear. Captain notified fire/rescue. Company personnel were first to arrive and told capt.: a flame was spotted. Capt.:…Incident 20090217000749IPiper PA24 · Collegeville, PAThe aircraft was approaching for landing on runway 27 and struck the tops of the trees on the approach end with the right wing of the aircraft. The aircraft continued the approach and landed safely.Accident 20090216025069ABeech 65-A90-1 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot stated that when he arrived at the destination airport there was 3-4 inches of snow, and that the overcast and low light condition made everything look gray. He stated that he encountered flat light conditions in the vicinity of the airport. He said…Accident 20090216005139ACessna 172M · Statesboro, GA(-23) The pilot was attempting to practice a power-off stall when he lost control. He stated he did not know happened but the aircraft was on its back (upside down) for a period of time. After he recovered the aircraft, he preceded to the statsboro airport…Incident 20090216003579IGulstm G1159A · Reno, NVAircraft experienced smoke in the cockpit after takeoff and returned safely to airport. Post incident investigation discovered that the APU alternator shaft seal had failed and was leaking oil. Oil may have contacted hot surfaces of APU and then entered…Incident 20090216003469IWga Honeybee · Panama City, FLA non-certificated unqualified owner boarded a recently purchased experimental gyrocopter to perform a ground run on the aircraft that he had no experience on. Once the engine started and he boarded the aircraft it started moving forward then made a sharp…Incident 20090216001139IBeech B99 · Ontario, CA(-23) During climb (after 8000 ft), the cockpit lower center pedestal area emitted smoke and sparks.Incident 20090216000879IPiper PA23250 · Mansfield, MAAt approximately 1820 aircraft N273AD landed with the nose gear retracted in Mansfield, MA (1B9). There was 1 pilot and 2 passengers onboard and there were no injuries reported. The pilot reported during approach to runway 14 that he placed the gear handle…Incident 20090215003509IAMD FALCON900 · San Juan, Puerto RicoPilot observed hot battery light in flight. Diverted to Luis Munoz Marin int’l airport (sju). After landing the pilot, a certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic, reset the number 2 battery temperature sensor. Operational check was good. Continued to…Incident 20090215002229ICirrus SR22 · Lancaster, PA(-23) N213WD departed runway 26 at Lancaster Airport (lns). At an estimated 500 feet AGL, pilot felt aircraft shuddering and returned to land on runway 31. ATC tower personnel observed trailing smoke. ARFF was dispatched. Aircraft landed without further…Incident 20090215002129ILongpr RANSS7 · Spring Creek, NVPilot landed on south fork reservoir. As the pilot “set down the drag of the snow caused the plane to pitch forward enough to shatter the ends of my plastic propeller”. The snow on top of the ice caused his aircraft to nose over.Incident 20090215001269IFrchld M62B · San Juan Islan, WA(-23)Pilot departed stuart island, WA about 1015 local time on 2/15/09 inbound for private airstrip on Friday harbor island, WA. 2 miles south of airstrip pilot stated that engine abruptly stopped and he landed in a field. Pilot called in incident next day on…Accident 20090215000859APiper PA24260 · Haggerman, IDWhile returning home to bountiful airpark from caldwell, ID (eul) with his newly purchased aircraft, a PA24-260, the aircraft crashed under night VFR conditions approximately 1.5 hours into the flight. The pilot in command of the accident aircraft was a…Accident 20090215000709ACirrus SR22 · Steamboat Spri, COAircraft landing at Steamboat Springs airport, runway 32. Pilot touched down at the 1000’ marker. Rolling out approximately 2/3 down the runway pilot reports hitting patch ice. Aircraft began sliding to the right; no braking action. Pilot powered on and…Accident 20090214025049AConstruccio C-212-CC · Kotzebue, AKPtrs #AL01200901225FLIGHT 1240 was returning to Kotzebue the ATIS was checked and the visibility was 6 statute miles. The visibility deteriorated to 1 1/4 miles, a special VFR clearance was obtained and the flight continued for left traffic runway 9 at…Accident 20090214002069ACessna 152 · Tulsa, OK(-23) During final approach to runway 1R pilot over-flared and ballooned up. Pilot pushed the control yoke forward to avoid stalling and the airplane hit the ground and bounced back into the air. This time the pilot froze and the airplane impacted the runway…Accident 20090214001199ACessna T337D · Rialto, CAPilot reported loss of power shortly after take off and landed the aircraft in an open field.Incident 20090213025089IGmbh Ctsw · Bunnell, FLDuring the landing phase, the pilot of N381CT lost control of the aircraft. The pilot in command stated that after a normal landing the aircraft started to swerve to the left and that he made control inputs to arrest the swerve but was unable to stop the…Incident 20090213004299ILear 35A · Newport News, VA(-23) During a go-around/missed approach after a single engine ILS on the check ride, the left engine fuel computer light flickered on and the left engine quickly spooled down. The crew entered the downwind at kphf, declared an emergency and initiated an…Incident 20090213003599ILear 35A · Fort Lauderdal, FLDuring the landing phase of a flight from vqq to fll, an unsafe landing gear indication occurred. Aircraft continued landing without incident. Landing gear lamp was removed and replaced. No additional action was necessary.Incident 20090213003529ICessna 310N · Fort Pierce, FLPilot stated that during landing the gear lever was selected down, 3 green lights illuminated. Touchdown was normal with three gear felt contacting ground. During rollout and while decelerating through approximately 40MPH the left gear collapsed. The aircraft…Incident 20090213001629IBlanca 14132 · Moriarty, NM(-23) On February 13, 2009 at 1500 MST, a Bellanca crusair 14-13-2, N86745, registered to [privacy data omitted] lost power after takeoff and landed off airport while on a personal flight. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flght…Accident 20090212053989ARemos Aircr Remos G-3/6 · Hilda, TXWhile providing flight instruction, the certified flight instructor took control of the aircraft for the purpose of demonstrate how to fly low and slow. The instructor then flew down a creek bed, below the hill tops on either side of the creek. At an altitude…Incident 20090212025109IBeech 400A · Miami, FLN48SE on a left downwind for kopf at 2,000 feet, advised the opf arrival radar q controller he was climbing in response to a TCAS ra.N48SE flew in close proximity (2.25 lateral-300 feet vertical) of another airplane inbound to kfll-9R.no near midair reported.Accident 20090212002449ABeech 95A55 · Porter, TXOn 12 February, 2009, at 1740 central standard time, a twin engine Beech 95-55A was destroyed when it collided with trees and terrain west of runway 17 at Williams Airport (9X1). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The…Accident 20090212001969ABombdr DHC8402 · Buffalo, NY(-23) During localizer intercept for the ILS runway 23 approach, aircraft airspeed was permitted to decay to stick shaker activation and auto pilot disconnect. The aircraft's sustained pitch up attitude to approximately 30 degrees, allowed a loss of control…Incident 20090212001349ICessna 402C · Nantucket, MA(-23) On 2/12/2009 the new england regional communications center advised at approximately 1334 hyia - cape air flight 58, N818AN, landed gear up in Nantucket, MA (ack). There was 1 pilot and 5 passengers onboard and there were no injuries reported. The pilot…Accident 20090212001289AScwzer G164B · Buttonwillow, CADuring aerial application, the pilot noticed an excessive exhaust stack vibration followed by smoke. At this time, the engine quit operating and the pilot jettisoned the fertilizer and prepared for an emergency landing. The pilot had limited forward view due…Incident 20090212001019IConaer LA4200 · Chandler, AZ(-23) [privacy data omitted] was conducting a 14 CFR part 91 flight after performing a "top-end" overhaul of the aircraft's Lycoming IO-360 engine. The pilot also holds a mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings. The pilot stated that while…Incident 20090211003569ICessna 152 · Levittown, Puerto RicoThe Cessna 152 from isla grande school departed sig for flight instruction at 1200 to 1000AGL the aircraft engine RPM was at around 2300-2400 RPM at 100KIAS the aircraft engine RPM dropped to 600 RPM, and would not respond to pilot throttle inputs, and…Incident 20090211002149ISkrsky S76C2 · Houma, LAOn the morning of February 11, 2009 at approximately 0600, [privacy data omitted], PIC of N787PH, a Sikorsky 76 c++, was in the process of ground taxing onto a newly constructed flyway for preparation for take-off to reposition the aircraft to an adjacent…Accident 20090211000929APiper PA28180 · Pittstown, NJThe aircraft began takeoff on runway 25. It climbed to approximately 100 feet and lost engine power. Momentarily the aircraft regained full power and the pilot began a left turn to return to the airport. Subsequently the engine lost power once again, striking…Incident 20090211000899IBeech V35B · Nashville, TNA 1971 Beechcraft bonanza was being operated under the call sign angel flight. The private pilot and partial owner was flying under the call sign angle flight. He had picked up a cancer patient and their acquaintance to be transported to a local Nashville…Incident 20090210046819IBoeing 767-259 · Oceanic AirspacNew york Oceanic air traffic control issued avianca flight 019 an enroute clearance to climb and maintain 38,000 feet (FL380). Avianca flight 019 accepted the climb clearance to FL380. Avianca flight 019 elected not to immediately comply with the accepted air…Incident 20090210002789IBeech 95B55 · Dripping Sprin, TX(-23) [privacy data omitted] was attempting to land at a private air strip in Dripping springs, TX. He performed a circling approach to assure the runway was clear of obstructions. During the landing roll out he stated he felt the right main gear touchdown,…Incident 20090209024849ICessna P210R · Cleveland, OHPilot issued clearance departure at bkl with climb limit of 2000 feet. Pilot reported "out of 2,200 for 3000". ATC advisecd pilot he needed him back at 2000. Pilot complied with ATC instruction descended to 2,000 feet. No loss of seperation.Accident 20090209004369AHelio H295 · Clemson, SC(-23) In an attempt to land on runway 07, the pilot of aircraft N99PM encountered higher than expected winds at kceu. According to the pilot, he was coming in to land, there was a cross-wind and as soon as the tail-wheel touched the ground, the airplane…