Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Federal grant allows major changes at Terre Haute Regional Airport

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – The Terre Haute Regional Airport has many updates in the works. But the most recent change comes from safety concerns.

The Terre Haute Airport has three runways and one is in need of a facelift.

“Really our main concern with this was safety,” said the Executive Director of Terre Haute Regional Airport, Jeff Hauser.

Aside from the crumbling pavement and expensive upkeep, the risks with this runway created concern.

“One of our runways, our third and shortest runway, has what they call a hotspot in it,” said Hauser.

Airport officials like Jeff Hauser say a hotspot is where two runways intersect at a 45-degree angle instead of a 90-degree angle. This creates a risk and confusion for the pilots.

“Depending on the wind, the wind could turn them at an angle where it looks like they’re landing on the right runway when really they’re on the wrong one,” said Hauser.

Thanks to a new federal grant, the airport is transforming this runway into a taxiway. The federal government awarded the airport with a $3.5 million grant for the project.

“Our two main runways are in great shape, but the age on this one was starting to show and without that federal aid we weren’t able to take care of it,” said Hauser.

The new area will be a designated spot for planes to get to one of the two main runways. A transformation that will keep the airport in line with the most recent FAA guidelines.

“Inherently there’s always going to be risks in flying but if we can eliminate as many as possible it just makes it much safer for everyone,” said Hauser.

Ensuring every takeoff and landing is a smooth ride.

Construction will begin in the spring. Airport officials say sections of the runway will be closed but the airport as a whole will remain open. This project is expected to be completed by the end of summer.

Source:   http://wthitv.com

Cessna T210F, N6702R: Accident occurred November 06, 2016 at Crosswinds Airport (2CA3), Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Riverside, California

Beegles Aircraft Service Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N6702R

NTSB Identification: WPR17LA017
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, November 06, 2016 in Twentynine Palms, CA
Aircraft: CESSNA T210, registration: N6702R
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.

On November 6, 2016, about 0900 Pacific standard time, a Cessna T210F, N6702R, departed the runway after the right main landing gear collapsed during a precautionary landing at Crosswinds Airport, Twentynine Palms, California. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and firewall during the accident sequence. The flight departed Twentynine Palms about 0855, with a planned destination of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, Bullhead City, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed.

The pilot reported that after takeoff he retracted the landing gear, but the amber lights indicating it had been stowed did not illuminate, and the landing gear doors remained open. He cycled the landing gear control to the down position, and visually observed the gear extend, however the gear lights did not turn green. He then operated the emergency gear extension handle, but still did not receive an indication that the gear had safely extended. He elected to return to the airport for a precautionary landing, and during the landing roll the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane departed the runway and struck a ditch, collapsing the nose landing gear, and damaging the right wing.

Cessna 177B Cardinal, FACD Corporation, N34655: Incident occurred November 07, 2016 at Groton-New London Airport (KGON), Connecticut

FACD CORPORATION:   http://registry.faa.gov/N34655

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Windsor Locks FSDO-63

AIRCRAFT ON LANDING STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT, GROTON-NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT 

Date: 07-NOV-16
Time: 17:44:00Z
Regis#: N34655
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 177
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: GROTON
State: Connecticut

Cessna 177 Cardinal, N3212T: Incident occurred November 07, 2016 at Baldwin County Airport (KMLJ), Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia

http://registry.faa.gov/N3212T

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Atlanta FSDO-11

AIRCRAFT WHILE STANDING WITH ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT PIC, ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND STRUCK A FENCE, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA.  

Date: 07-NOV-16
Time: 23:45:00Z
Regis#: N3212T
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 177
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
City: MILLEDGEVILLE
State: Georgia

When Charles Henry Mount safely landed his plane Monday night at the Baldwin County Airport, he never imagined what would eventually happen while he greeted family there a few minutes later.

As he gathered belongings of his wife and talked with his daughter, just a short time after he landed his 1969 Cessna 177 Cardinal, he looked up and saw his plane rolling backward, according to a report filed by Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jerome Roberts.

The Gainesville pilot told the deputy that he ran toward the plane in an attempt to catch up with it and prevent any mishap from taking place.

Mount said the closer he got to it, the faster the plane seemed to get.

The aircraft eventually rolled backward into a nearby ditch and fence.

No one was aboard the plane at the time.

It was not immediately known how much damage was done to the fence.

The mishap occurred between 6:55 and 7:13 p.m.

Roberts said in his report that Mount recalled that he the parking brake on after he landed and parked, approximately 20 yards from a grassy area on the north side of the airport.

Mount said he then walked over to his wife’s vehicle and began to retrieve her belongings and spoke to his daughter.

It was during that time that the accident happened.

Mount later contacted Danny Cox, an inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to gain permission to have a local wrecker service pull the aircraft up out of the ditch. Such permission was granted.


Source:  http://www.unionrecorder.com

Europa XS Monowheel, N262WF: Incident occurred May 19, 2017 at Rowan County Airport KRUQ), Salisbury, North Carolina and Incident occurred November 05, 2016 at Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport (KEHO), North Carolina

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Charlotte, North Carolina

http://registry.faa.gov/N262WF

Aircraft landed gear up.


Date: 19-MAY-17
Time: 18:30:00Z
Regis#: N262WF
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL EUROPA
Aircraft Model: EUROPA XS
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: SALISBURY
State: NORTH CAROLINA

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing.   

Date: 05-NOV-16
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N262WF
Aircraft Make: EUROPA
Aircraft Model: EUROPA
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: SHELBY
State: North Carolina

NAMC YS-11A, Aero JBR, XA-UFJ: Incident occurred November 07, 2016 at Laredo International Airport (KLRD), Webb County, Texas

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA San Antonio FSDO-17

XAUFJ, MEXICAN REGISTRATION, CVLT CONVAIR AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH PARTIAL GEAR, LAREDO, TEXAS 

Date: 07-NOV-16
Time: 22:15:00Z
Regis#: XAUFJ
Aircraft Make: CONVAIR
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: LAREDO
State: Texas

Accident occurred November 08, 2016 near Crow Island Airport (8MA4), Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts




Stow Fire Lt. Barry Evers didn’t think twice before he jumped into the Assabet River in Stow to rescue the pilot of an ultralight plane that crashed into the water Tuesday morning.

“The water was perfectly still and we couldn’t see any signs of life,” he said. “I knew additional resources were a ways out so I started to swim.”

A short while later, Firefighter Gregory Vogel paddled out toward the plane in a borrowed canoe, arriving before Evers did. Neither Vogel nor Evers knew the injured pilot had already made it to shore.

“We thought (the pilot) was still in the plane,” Evers said. “We had no reason to believe otherwise.”

The man was taken by ambulance to Lahey Clinic in Burlington, said Fire Chief Joseph Landry, with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The pilot was taking off from Skunk Island Airpark on the morning of Nov. 8, but when his plane cleared the trees, it crashed into the river.

Evers said the man did not tell him what had happened and the cause of the crash has not yet been determined. The main concern, Evers said, was that gasoline from the plane would leak into the river, although it didn’t appear that the tank had ruptured and the plane did not seem to be heavily damaged.

Firefighters from Maynard and Acton also assisted.

“This ended as good as we hoped,” Evers said. “It wasn’t as serious as it could have been.”

The crash is being investigated by State Police, the Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Aviation Administration.

Story and photo gallery:  http://stow.wickedlocal.com



STOW, Mass. - An Ultralight plane went down Tuesday morning in Stow, Massachusetts. 

The plane went down in the Assabet River near Crowe Island around 9 a.m., Stow Police told FOX25.

Fire rescuers found a 55-year-old near the shore. Police say he pulled himself out of the plane and and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a clinic in Burlington. 

According to officials, the plane was attempting to take off from Crowe Island Airfield but only made it about 300 yards at tree level before nose-diving into the river. 

The Federal Aviation Administration, along with other Mass. agencies, are investigating the incident.  The plane was carrying less than 5 gallons of fuel, when it crashed.

Source: http://www.fox25boston.com  




STOW, Mass. —A small ultralight aircraft has crashed into a Massachusetts river and authorities say the pilot was taken to the hospital.

The aircraft crashed into the Assabet River in Stow at about 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The crash occurred near Crow Island, which has a small airfield.

Police say the pilot was taken to Lahey Hospital with minor injuries.

No one else was on board.

Source:  http://www.wcvb.com

Cessna 172L Skyhawk, N2841Q: Incident occurred November 06, 2016 in Anchorage, Alaska



Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage

Aircraft on landing on Campbell Lake, fell through the ice. Near Anchorage, Alaska

http://registry.faa.gov/N2841Q

Date: 06-NOV-16
Time: 23:45:00Z
Regis#: N2841Q
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: ANCHORAGE
State: Alaska

Piper PA-18-150, N62744: Accident occurred November 06, 2016 in Mouth of The Big Susitna River, Alaska

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Docket And Docket Items - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

http://registry.faa.gov/N62744

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Anchorage FSDO-03


NTSB Identification: GAA17CA057
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, November 06, 2016 in Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AK
Probable Cause Approval Date: 02/06/2017
Aircraft: PIPER PA18, registration: N62744
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during takeoff from a tidal flat, a strong quartering tailwind gust “hit the tail” and he corrected with rudder. The pilot further reported that as soon as the airplane became airborne another strong quartering tailwind gust pushed the airplane inline to impact a driftwood tree that was lying on the tidal flat. The airplane proceeded to strike and bounce off of the driftwood tree and then descended toward a water channel. The pilot reported that he “did not know exactly what happened”, other than the airplane touched down on the other side of the water channel and the main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the left wingtip hit the ground and the airplane slid to a stop backwards. 

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control. 

Cessna 208 Caravan, N736WD: Incident occurred November 06, 2016 in Napa, California

http://registry.faa.gov/N736WD

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Sacramento FSDO-25

AIRCRAFT ON PONTOONS, LANDED GEAR UP, NAPA, CALIFORNIA. 

Date: 06-NOV-16
Time: 20:48:00Z
Regis#: N736WD
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 208
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: NAPA
State: California

Beech 76 Duchess, SkyKing Aviation Services LLC, N6703L: Accident occurred November 05, 2016 in Davis, California

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Aviation Accident Factual Report  -  National Transportation Safety Board:    http://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Docket And Docket Items  -   National Transportation Safety Board:   http://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


SKYKING AVIATION SERVICES LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N6703L 


FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Sacramento FSDO-25



NTSB Identification: GAA17CA056
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, November 05, 2016 in Davis, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 01/18/2017
Aircraft: BEECH 76, registration: N6703L
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.

The flight instructor in the multi-engine airplane reported that during a biennial flight review the pilot released the brakes and added full power for takeoff. The flight instructor further reported that during the takeoff roll he utilized the left engine mixture control to simulate a left engine failure, but the pilot "froze" at the flight controls and the airplane veered to the left. The flight instructor attempted to fail the right engine via the right mixture control in order to regain directional control, but his hand came off the mixture control and the airplane exited the runway. During the runway excursion, the flight instructor "finally got [his] hand back on the right mixture and pulled it to idle cut-off"; subsequently, the nose landing gear collapsed.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a simulated left engine failure during takeoff. Also causal to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control and reduce the right engine mixture control.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, SML Aviation LLC, N6026Z: Accident occurred November 07, 2016 at Centennial Airport (KAPA), Denver, Colorado

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf 

Docket And Docket Items -  National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf 

SML AVIATION LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N6026Z

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Denver FSDO-03

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA060
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, November 06, 2016 in Englewood, CO
Probable Cause Approval Date: 02/06/2017
Aircraft: CESSNA 172, registration: N6026Z
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.

NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.

The pilot reported while en-route about 2,500 feet above ground, under dark night visual meteorological conditions, multiple birds struck both wings and the cowling. The pilot further reported that the airplane had a “harsh rolling tendency to the right and reduced engine power.” Subsequently, the pilot declared an emergency with air traffic control and landed without further incident at an airport about 3 nautical miles away. 

The right wing sustained substantial damage. 

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:

An in-flight collision with multiple birds.

Beech 58TC Baron, H3 Aviation LLC, N2CH: Accident occurred November 05, 2016 Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

H3 Aviation LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N2CH

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA058 
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, November 05, 2016 in Valdosta, GA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 06/07/2017
Aircraft: BEECH 58TC, registration: N2CH
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.

NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.

According to the pilot of the twin-engine airplane, he descended from 7,000 ft and leveled off at 3,000 ft. After leveling off, the fuel quantity indicators fluctuated then showed empty. He recalled that, about 5 minutes after leveling off, the right engine began to run very roughly, so he enriched the right engine’s mixture and activated the auxiliary fuel pump. He added that, subsequently, “the right engine failed and the left engine simultaneously began losing power.” The pilot declared an emergency with air traffic control, began receiving vectors, and the left engine lost power.

The pilot pitched the airplane for best glide distance. He selected the nearest suitable landing area, extended the landing gear and flaps, and landed the airplane in a field. During the landing roll, he turned the airplane to the right to avoid a collision with obstacles, and the nose landing gear bounced several times and separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage bulkheads, longerons, and stringers. 

The pilot believed that, due to his failure to visually check the fuel level, he overestimated the amount of fuel on board. 

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.

According to the pilot of the twin-engine airplane, he was descended from 7,000 ft. and leveled off at 3,000 ft. After leveling off, the fuel quantity indicators fluctuated then showed empty. He recalled that about 5 minutes after leveling off, the right engine began to run very rough, so he enriched the right engine's mixture, and activated the auxiliary fuel pump. Subsequently, "the right engine failed and the left engine simultaneously began losing power". The pilot declared an emergency with air traffic control, began receiving vectors, and the left engine lost power.

The pilot pitched the airplane for best glide distance. He selected the nearest suitable landing area, extended the landing gear and flaps, and landed the airplane in a field. During the landing roll, he turned the airplane to the right to avoid a collision with obstacles, the nose landing gear bounced several times and separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage bulkheads, longerons and stringers. 

The pilot believed that due to his failure to visually check the fuel level, he overestimated the amount of fuel on board. 


The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Diamond DA-20C-1 Eclipse, N346MA: Accident occurred December 19, 2018 near McCormick County Airport (S19), South Carolina and Incident occurred November 06, 2016 at Athens / Ben Epps Airport (KAHN), Clarke County, Georgia

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; West Columbia, South Carolina
Continental Aerospace Technologies; Mobile, Alabama 
Falcon Aviation Maintenance; Newnan, Georgia 

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/N346MA

Location: McCormick, SC 
Accident Number: ERA19LA074
Date & Time: 12/19/2018, 1420 EST
Registration: N346MA
Aircraft: Diamond DA20
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Flight Test 

On December 19, 2018, about 1420 eastern standard time, a Diamond DA20, N346MA, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power in McCormick, South Carolina. The private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the post maintenance test flight, which was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The airplane was owned and operated by Falcon Aviation Academy. The flight departed McCormick County Airport (S19), McCormick South Carolina about 1400, destined for Newnan Coweta County Airport (CCO), Atlanta, Georgia.

On the day prior to the accident, another pilot performed a precautionary landing at S19 due to a loss of engine power. According to the accident pilot, who also held a mechanic certificate, he was dispatched to S19 to diagnose and repair the airplane on the accident day. After checking the oil quantity, he started and ran the engine, which was "not running smoothly." He connected test equipment to the fuel injected engine and determined that the unmetered fuel pressure was above the manufacturer specified limits at 1,000 RPM, and the metered fuel pressure was below the specified limits at full power. He then iteratively replaced the fuel servo, the engine driven fuel pump, and the fuel distribution manifold. After replacing the fuel distribution manifold, he was able to adjust both fuel pressures to within the specified limits. He was then able to run the engine satisfactorily at idle, during a normal run-up, and at full power. He asked a coworker to check his work, which was found satisfactory with no fuel leaks observed.

Prior to takeoff, the pilot performed a preflight inspection and sumped each fuel drain three times to ensure there was no debris or contamination and found none. He checked the fuel quantity and noted that the single tank was about ¾ full. He started the engine and performed a normal run-up before back taxiing for a full-length departure from runway 36.

The pilot initially remained in the traffic pattern until he was satisfied that the engine was performing normally. He then began to climb and proceed toward CCO. At an altitude of between about 3,000 to 3,500 feet, the engine lost partial power. The engine speed reduced from about 2,500 to 1,000 RPM and would not respond to throttle input. The pilot ensured that the mixture was rich and the fuel boost pump was on, and attempted to adjust the throttle but was unsuccessful. He turned the airplane back toward S19 and prepared for an emergency landing. While on a final leg to runway 36, he realized that he would be unable to reach the runway and attempted to land in a clearing about 1 mile southwest of S19. During the attempted landing the airplane struck trees.

Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the left wing was completely separated from the fuselage at the root. A large section of roof and canopy was fragmented.

The engine was subsequently examined at the manufacturer's facility under oversight of the NTSB. The engine was installed on a test stand and found to run very rough and would not idle. The engine would remain running only when the test stand fuel boost pressure was increased beyond the normal values. The throttle body was removed from the engine and tested on a production test bench, where the fuel flow parameter was below the acceptable range at all throttle positions. The throttle body was disassembled and a piece of green debris about 1/16" square was found in the metering plug orifice and obstructed about 90% of the orifice area. The debris was removed, the throttle body was reassembled and reinstalled on the engine. All subsequent engine test runs appeared normal.

An examination of the fuel manifold valve that was removed from the airplane on the day before the accident revealed several pieces of debris on the downstream side of the manifold filter screen. The debris appeared to be identical in color to the debris found in the accident throttle body, however, the particle size was much smaller.

The debris found in the throttle body was sent to the NTSB materials lab for further examination.

According to aircraft maintenance records, the most recent 100-hour inspection was performed on December 3, 2018, at which time the airplane had accrued a total 10,663 hours, and the engine had accrued 1,931 hours since overhaul. The engine accrued about 59 hours since that inspection.

The pilot held a private pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine and multiengine land. His most recent second-class medical certificate was issued on October 10, 2017. The pilot reported 212 hours of total flight experience of which about 45 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Diamond
Registration: N346MA
Model/Series: DA20 C1
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: Falcon Aviation Academy Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot School (141)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGRD, 631 ft msl
Observation Time: 1356 EST
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 3°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 3400 ft agl
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Light and Variable / , Variable
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.07 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: McCormick, SC (S19)
Destination: Atlanta, GA (CCO)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 33.885556, -82.277500 (est)


MCCORMICK COUNTY, SC (WFXG) - A small plane has gone down in McCormick County. The plane went down in a small wooded area off the side of Hwy. 28 S near Georgia-Pacific Corporation.


According to the McCormick County Sheriff’s Office, the plane went down at around 2:30 p.m. 


Two people were inside and both escaped with no injuries. 


The pilot says they took off from the nearby McCormick County, headed to Newnan Coweta County Airport and experienced a mechanical failure not long after takeoff. He tried to get the plane back to the airport, but couldn’t make it. He tried to land the plane in a flat driveway next to the lumber yard, but didn’t make it, hitting the treeline instead.


The National Transportation Safety Board is taking over the scene and will begin their investigation Thursday morning.


Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.wfxg.com




MCCORMICK COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- According to officials, the small plane that crashed in McCormick County was en route to Newman, Georgia.

Shortly after takeoff, the plane developed mechanical issues. The pilot turned back to the airport but was unable to reach the runway in time.

The plane crashed on the Georgia Pacific Wood Mill property and was extremely damaged.

The two people on board were not severely injured but they are being treated by EMS.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was a Diamond DA-20C-1 Eclipse.

The Federal Aviation Administration says they will complete an investigation.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.wrdw.com





McCORMICK COUNTY (WJBF) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a small plane crash in McCormick County, Wednesday.

According to the EMA office, the plane came down around 2:30 p.m. with two people on board.

The prop plane crashed on Highway 28 near the wood yard of Georgia Pacific Corporation—no injuries were reported.

Investigators tell us the plane went down due to mechanical issues.


National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the scene on Thursday.


Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.wjbf.com


Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

November 06, 2016: Aircraft on landing, nose wheel collapsed.

Date: 06-NOV-16
Time: 15:57:00Z
Regis#: N346MA
Aircraft Make: DIAMOND
Aircraft Model: DA20
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: ATHENS
State: Georgia

Cessna 152, N49469: Incident occurred November 05, 2016 in Hampton, Henry County, Georgia

http://registry.faa.gov/N49469

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Atlanta FSDO-11

AIRCRAFT FORCE LANDED ON A HIGHWAY, NEAR HAMPTON, GEORGIA.  

Date: 05-NOV-16
Time: 12:15:00Z
Regis#: N49469
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 152
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: None
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: HAMPTON
State: Georgia

Cessna 182R Skylane, Civil Air Patrol Inc., N9355X: Incident occurred November 04, 2016 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho

CIVIL AIR PATROL INC:   http://registry.faa.gov/N9355X

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Salt Lake City FSDO-07

AIRCRAFT LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A BIRD, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT, POCATELLO, IDAHO.

Date: 04-NOV-16
Time: 17:40:00Z
Regis#: N9355X
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Activity: Other
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: POCATELLO
State: Idaho

JetBlue Airbus A320-200, N585JB: Incident occurred November 04, 2016 at LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), New York

JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP:   http://registry.faa.gov/N585JB

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA New York FSDO-15

N585JB JETBLUE AIRWAYS FLIGHT JBU62 AIRBUS A320 AIRCRAFT WHILE BEING POSITIONED AT THE GATE, STRUCK A PORTABLE STAIR, NO INJURIES, DAMAGE MINOR, LAGUARDIA AIRPORT, NEW YORK, NEW YORK.  

Date: 04-NOV-16
Time: 17:40:00Z
Regis#: N585JB
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: A320
Event Type: Incident
Damage: Minor
Activity: Commercial
Flight Phase: PUSHBACK/TOWING (PBT)
Aircraft Operator: JBU-JetBlue Airways
City: NEW YORK
State: New York

Cessna 172H, N8030L: Incident occurred November 04, 2016 in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County, New York

http://registry.faa.gov/N8030L

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Farmingdale FSDO-11

AIRCRAFT ON LANDING WENT OFF THE RUNWAY INTO THE GRASS, RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK.  

Date: 04-NOV-16
Time: 18:50:00Z
Regis#: N8030L
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Unknown
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: RONKONKOMA
State: New York

Mooney M20F Executive 21, N100TE: Incident occurred November 06, 2016 at Newark-Heath Airport (KVTA), Newark, Licking County, Ohio

http://registry.faa.gov/N100TE

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Columbus FSDO-07

AIRCRAFT ON LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, NEWARK, OHIO

Date: 06-NOV-16
Time: 19:18:00Z
Regis#: N100TE
Aircraft Make: MOONEY
Aircraft Model: M20F
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: NEWARK
State: Ohio

Cessna 421C, N50L: Incident occurred November 05, 2016 in Abilene, Texas

http://registry.faa.gov/N50L

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Lubbock FSDO-13

AIRCRAFT ON TAXI, STRUCK A TAXIWAY LIGHT, AND WENT OFF THE TAXIWAY INTO THE GRASS, ABILENE, TEXAS 

Date: 05-NOV-16
Time: 15:53:00Z
Regis#: N50L
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 421
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
City: ABILENE
State: Texas

Raytheon 390 Premier 1, T & R Aviation LLC, N88ER: Incident occurred November 05, 2013 in Plainview, Hale County, Texas

T & R AVIATION LLC:   http://registry.faa.gov/N88ER

FAA Flight Standards District Office: FAA Lubbock FSDO-13

AIRCRAFT ON LANDING WENT OFF THE RUNWAY INTO THE MUD, PLAINVIEW, TEXAS 

Date: 05-NOV-16
Time: 16:45:00Z
Regis#: N88ER
Aircraft Make: RAYTHEON
Aircraft Model: 390
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: PLAINVIEW
State: Texas