QUINCY -- Five airlines are vying for a federal contract to serve Quincy Regional Airport, and some of the proposals would offer flights to Chicago as well as St. Louis.
The U.S. Department of Transportation opened bids Thursday and sent them to Quincy city officials for consideration.
"We're looking over the specifics of all the proposals," Mayor Kyle Moore said Friday. "We want to find a good match for the community."
Cape Air, which has been providing flights between Quincy and St. Louis since late 2009, has submitted two proposals.
The first would offer 24 weekly flights to St. Louis Lambert International Airport and 12 weekly flights to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The combined annual subsidy costs would be $3.14 million under a four-year contract.
Cape Air also is offering a continuation of its 36 weekly flights to St. Louis at an annual cost of $2.66 million for a four-year contract.
"Flights to Chicago are something the community has asked for," Moore said. "Our business travelers say they would have more flexibility if they take flights through Chicago."
In addition, Cape Air points out that it is updating its fleet of aircraft. The Cessna 402C, which has been manufactured since the 1980s, is now used by the airline. They are being replaced with Tecnam P2012 aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop which requires less take off and landing room, and offers more interior space for passengers.
The airline also operates a downtown Quincy ticket office and is seeking American Airlines branding in St. Louis.
Meanwhile, Air Choice One of St. Louis offered five proposals for Quincy flights. Some involve only flights to St. Louis, others offer only flights to Chicago and three would offer a mix of flights to both destinations.
In its proposal, Air Choice One said the cost of 36 weekly round trips between Quincy and St. Louis would be $2.39 million annually for three- or four-year contracts. Flights would be aboard Cessna Grand Caravan single-engine aircraft.
Air Choice One also is proposing 18 round-trip flights to Chicago and 18 to St. Louis at an annual subsidy of $2.76 million. Or the airline could provide 12 round-trip flights to St. Louis and 24 to Chicago each week for a subsidy of $2.86 million per year.
Costs would rise to $3.16 million for 36 weekly flights to Chicago only.
A final Air Choice One option would offer flights on either the Cessna Grand Caravan or Beechcraft 1900 twin-engine aircraft at a subsidy of $3.36 million for 18 weekly flights each to St. Louis and Chicago.
Southern Airways Express of Hernando, Miss., has proposed 29 weekly flights to St. Louis and seven to Chicago at a cost of $2.49 million aboard Cessna Caravan aircraft. A second option would offer 36 weekly flights to St. Louis at a cost of $2.36 million.
Boutique Air from San Francisco proposed 36 weekly flights to St. Louis at a cost of $2.9 million; 30 weekly flights at costs of $2.76 million for three flights to St. Louis and two to Chicago; or $2.83 million for three weekday flights to Chicago and two to St. Louis.
Flights would be aboard a mix of single- and twin-engine aircraft.
SkyWest Airlines of St. George, Utah, proposed 12 weekly flights to Chicago aboard Canadair Regional Jet 200 aircraft with a capacity of 50 seats. The annual subsidy would be $2.66 million.
Federal officials will consider the mix of aircraft, schedules and costs. The city's choice of options, as well recommendations by local and federal elected officials, will be important in the final decision.
Although funding for the Essential Air Service was not included in President Donald Trump's proposed federal budget, airline officials are hopeful the funds will be included in the final spending plan approved by Congress. Moore said members of Congress also told him they're hopeful that funding will be approved.
"One thing they said we need to be mindful of is that there's a $200 per ticket cap for subsidies," Moore said.
Current costs for Quincy flights have been closer to $100 per ticket. Cape Air had more than 7,600 departing passengers last year, down from more than 10,200 in 2013.
The USDOT schedule calls for a contract to be in place by Dec. 1.
Original article can be found here: http://www.whig.com
Friday, June 16, 2017
Fly Iowa is on city's radar
OTTUMWA — Ottumwa Regional Airport is going to be a very busy place this August, and the city is preparing to help.
Ottumwa was selected last year for Fly Iowa’s annual fly-in. It’s the 25th anniversary for the event, which is sponsored by the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group. The organization uses Fly Iowa to help increase interest in flying.
The Ottumwa Noon Lions are tentatively scheduled to host breakfasts beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27. Flight kicks off each day with model airplanes, but these will be a bit different than the ones you may have used as a kid. These are jets. A similar event last year with model jet airplanes drew considerable interest.
After the models finish, the real thing gets to take off. An air show is scheduled for 1 p.m. each day. Four nationally-known stunt pilots are scheduled, and they’ll be flying a range of airplanes during the shows. A pilots' dinner, entertainment and a beer garden wrap up the evening Saturday.
With all that happening, it’s not a surprise the city is getting involved. City staff will provide some in-kind support, and the city plans to get a liquor license and insurance for the event.
Those steps require council approval, though. That’s why the fly-in is on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
A more down-to-earth concern on the agenda is a contract for the city’s bridge inspection program. There are more bridges that fall under the program in Ottumwa than most people realize — 19 in all. The state requires inspection of the bridges every two years.
The contract covers 2017 and 2018. Four bridges are scheduled for inspection this year, and 12 more next year. The three pedestrian bridges also fall under the 2018 schedule.
City staff propose that Calhoun-Burns & Associates, Inc., conduct the inspections. The work is more detailed than a visual check for problems. The company will be responsible for updating the calculations for load limits, if necessary, and updating the scour evaluations if that is needed.
Completing the inspections is required for Ottumwa to maintain access to some funding sources and remain in compliance with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers at city hall.
Original article can be found here: http://www.ottumwacourier.com
Fatal accident occurred June 16, 2017 near Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (KHRJ), Erwin, Harnett County, North Carolina
Friday was a picture-perfect day with warm weather and bright sunshine with slight wind gusts. Those slight wind gusts caused the ultralight piloted by 71-year-old Marshall Watkins of Raleigh to veer toward a group of trees. Mr. Watkins, a grandfather, tried to correct the path he was going, but ended up going down in Sawyer Field right next to Pierce Lane in Erwin. This stretch of airfield is not far from Harnett Regional Airport.
The crash call came in to the Harnett County 911 Center at 2:55 p.m. Mr. Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
Many pilots who fly into this field rushed out to see if they knew the pilot who had crashed. Jimmy Dorman, a fellow pilot, said, “It’s a bad situation and it had me worried to death when I heard that it might be some of my friends that hang around here and fly.”
Harnett County Sheriff’s Maj. Gary McNeill said witnesses said Mr. Watkins’ plane was hit by a gust of wind as he took off. He then tried to correct his path, but ended up going down.
Edie Pierce has lived on Pierce Lane for 32 years and said she has never witnessed a plane crash that ended with the loss of life.
“Most of the time pilots are able to get up and push their planes back to their storage area,” Mrs. Pierce said.
She was out running errands when she received an alert on her phone at 3:24 p.m., which informed her on the plane crash. Mrs. Pierce then received a text message from her daughter asking her if she was at home.
When she replied no, her daughter told her that she might want to get home that there had been a plane crash on her driveway.
Many of the residents who live along this road looked on in disbelief that something like this could happen.
Ricky Keeling, who had been flying since 1996, said that on a hot day like Friday it gives this type of aircraft a lot of thermal, which causes the aircraft to lift.
“Thermal can help or hurt you,” Mr. Keeling said.
He described this type of plane as fun, but it can also have the potential of danger. Mr. Keeling suggested he best time to fly this type of plane is early morning or late in the evening. He said during those times pilots do not have any wind.
Mr. Dorman said of flying an ultralight, “It’s like being a bird. You get in it and leave all your worries aside. You are free.”
Sawyer Field is a private airfield with a small hangar where ultralight aircraft are stored.
Original article can be found here: http://www.mydailyrecord.com
ERWIN, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Officials are investigating a small plane crash just east of Lillington that took the life of a Raleigh man.
Pictures from Chopper 11 showed the ultralight aircraft down behind a home on Pierce Lane in the Erwin area.
Officials said the pilot - the only person on board - was killed.
He's been identified as 71-year-old Marshall Thomas Watkins.
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office said witnesses reported that the aircraft was taking off from a grassy private airstrip located next to Pierce Lane.
It appeared to the witnesses that a gust of wind pushed the aircraft toward a group of trees near the runway, the aircraft made a sharp turn away from the trees and went down.
Story and video: http://abc11.com
ERWIN, N.C. (WNCN) — A weight-shift control trike crash Friday in Harnett County has killed one person, authorities confirmed.
The crash happened near Pierce Lane in Erwin, officials said. More details were not immediately available.
Marshal Thomas Watkins, 71, of Raleigh was killed in the crash, the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said.
“Witnesses stated that the aircraft was taking off from a grassy private airstrip located next to Pierce Lane,” the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. “It appeared to the witnesses that a gust of wind pushed the aircraft toward a group of trees near the runway, the aircraft made a sharp turn away from the trees and went down.”
Story and video: http://wncn.com
ERWIN, N.C. — One person died when a weight-shift control trike crashed Friday afternoon near Harnett County JetPort at Pierce Lane.
71-year-old Marshall Thomas Watkins of Raleigh was piloting the craft and was the only person on board.
Maj. Gary McNeill of the Harnett County Sheriff's Office said witnesses saw Watkins' craft hit by a gust of wind as he took off. He tried to correct his path but ended up going down in a nearby field.
Jimmy Dorman, a fellow pilot, said, "It's a bad situation, and it had me worried to death when I heard that it might be some of my friends that hang around here and fly."
Dorman was among a number of pilots to converge on the airfield after the incident.
Story and video: http://www.wral.com
Air Tractor AT-802A, N915AJ, C&C Flying Service Inc: Accident occurred June 15, 2017 in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA342
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Pocahontas, AR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 09/07/2017
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802, registration: N915AJ
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 agricultural application pilot reported that, during the initial climb and as soon as the airplane “broke ground,” he turned left and subsequently encountered turbulence that caused the left wing to “dip.” He added that he applied full right aileron and rudder but that the airplane continued to sink and turn left.
Subsequently, the left wing impacted terrain, the airplane cartwheeled, and a postcrash fire ensued.
The fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station, 12 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported, about the time of the accident, calm wind, clear skies, temperature 84°F (29°C), and dew point 64°F (18°C).
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
C&C Flying Service Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N915AJ
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA342
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Pocahontas, AR
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802, registration: N915AJ
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 aerial application pilot reported that, during the initial climb as soon as the airplane "broke ground," he turned left and subsequently encountered turbulence that caused the left wing to "dip." He added that, he applied full right aileron and rudder, but the airplane continued to sink and turn left. Subsequently, the left wing impacted terrain, the airplane cartwheeled, and a post-crash fire ensued.
The fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage during the impact and post-crash fire.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station, 12 nautical miles south, about the time of the accident, reported the wind as calm, clear skies, temperature 84°F (29°C), and dewpoint 64°F (18°C).
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA342
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Pocahontas, AR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 09/07/2017
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802, registration: N915AJ
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 agricultural application pilot reported that, during the initial climb and as soon as the airplane “broke ground,” he turned left and subsequently encountered turbulence that caused the left wing to “dip.” He added that he applied full right aileron and rudder but that the airplane continued to sink and turn left.
Subsequently, the left wing impacted terrain, the airplane cartwheeled, and a postcrash fire ensued.
The fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station, 12 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported, about the time of the accident, calm wind, clear skies, temperature 84°F (29°C), and dew point 64°F (18°C).
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions.
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA342
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Pocahontas, AR
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802, registration: N915AJ
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 aerial application pilot reported that, during the initial climb as soon as the airplane "broke ground," he turned left and subsequently encountered turbulence that caused the left wing to "dip." He added that, he applied full right aileron and rudder, but the airplane continued to sink and turn left. Subsequently, the left wing impacted terrain, the airplane cartwheeled, and a post-crash fire ensued.
The fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage during the impact and post-crash fire.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station, 12 nautical miles south, about the time of the accident, reported the wind as calm, clear skies, temperature 84°F (29°C), and dewpoint 64°F (18°C).
Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III, N83WP, City of Los Angeles / Department of Water and Power: Incident occurred June 15, 2017 in Bishop, Inyo County, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno
City of Los Angeles / Department of Water and Power: http://registry.faa.gov/N83WP
Rotorcraft, during powerline operation, struck a powerline. Landed without incident.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N83WP
Aircraft Make: BELL
Aircraft Model: 206
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: OTHER
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
Aircraft Operator: CITY OF LOS ANGELES
City: BISHOP
State: CALIFORNIA
City of Los Angeles / Department of Water and Power: http://registry.faa.gov/N83WP
Rotorcraft, during powerline operation, struck a powerline. Landed without incident.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N83WP
Aircraft Make: BELL
Aircraft Model: 206
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: OTHER
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
Aircraft Operator: CITY OF LOS ANGELES
City: BISHOP
State: CALIFORNIA
Cessna 172R, N5182A: Incidents occurred August 06, 2020 and June 15, 2017 at Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD), Shasta County, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Sacramento, California
August 06, 2020: Aircraft was holding on the ramp and was impacted by jet blast causing aircraft to lift forcing a propeller strike.
IASCO Flight Training Inc
https://registry.faa.gov/N5182A
Date: 06-AUG-20
Time: 20:30:00Z
Regis#: N5182A
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172R
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 91
City: REDDING
State: CALIFORNIA
June 15, 2017: Aircraft, while in the runup area, caught fire, was extinguished.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 13:56:00Z
Regis#: N5182A
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: C172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
City: REDDING
State: CALIFORNIA
August 06, 2020: Aircraft was holding on the ramp and was impacted by jet blast causing aircraft to lift forcing a propeller strike.
IASCO Flight Training Inc
https://registry.faa.gov/N5182A
Date: 06-AUG-20
Time: 20:30:00Z
Regis#: N5182A
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172R
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 91
City: REDDING
State: CALIFORNIA
June 15, 2017: Aircraft, while in the runup area, caught fire, was extinguished.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 13:56:00Z
Regis#: N5182A
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: C172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
City: REDDING
State: CALIFORNIA
Beech E18S, N911E: Incident occurred June 15, 2017 at Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA), Lantana, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fort Lauderdale
http://registry.faa.gov/N911E
Aircraft on landing, gear collapsed.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 21:29:00Z
Regis#: N911E
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: BE18
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: LANTANA
State: FLORIDA
http://registry.faa.gov/N911E
Aircraft on landing, gear collapsed.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 21:29:00Z
Regis#: N911E
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: BE18
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: LANTANA
State: FLORIDA
Douglas AD-1 Skyraider, N2AD, Skyraider Historic Military Aircraft LLC: Incident occurred June 15, 2017 at Waukegan National Airport (KUGN), Lake County, Illinois
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Plaines
Skyraider Historic Military Aircraft LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N2AD
Aircraft on landing, went off the runway and struck a light.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 22:05:00Z
Regis#: N2AD
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL
Aircraft Model: AD1 WARBIRD
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: WAUKEGAN
State: ILLINOIS
Bell 47G-2, registered to Northland Helicopters Inc and operated by Scott's Helicopters, N90529: Accident occurred June 15, 2017 in Hastings, Marshan Township, Dakota County, Minnesota
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis, Missouri
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N90529
Location: Hastings, MN
Accident Number: CEN17LA232
Date & Time: 06/15/2017, 1000 CDT
Registration: N90529
Aircraft: BELL-TELLIJOHN 47G
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
On June 15, 2017, about 1000 central daylight time, a Bell 47G helicopter, N90529, experienced a loss of engine power near Hastings, Minnesota. The commercial pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was registered to Northland Helicopters, Inc. and operated by Scott's Helicopters, La Sueur, Minnesota under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight and which operated without a flight plan.
According to information obtained by the responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, after completing an aerial application, the helicopter was in cruise flight for the destination. Initially, the accident was reported as a loss of engine power; however, later the pilot reported shutting down the engine after impacting in a field. The pilot stated that the helicopter impacted the ground in a nose low attitude with a right roll tendency. The wreckage was examined on scene by the FAA inspectors and they did not find any anomalies with the helicopter. Fractured control rods were retained and examined, and no preimpact anomalies were detected.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 32, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/18/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/02/2015
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: BELL-TELLIJOHN
Registration: N90529
Model/Series: 47G 2
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted
Serial Number: NT1958-1
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 04/05/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2850 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 14407.7 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: VO-435A1F
Registered Owner: NORTHLAND HELICOPTERS INC
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: Scott's Helicopter Service Inc.
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRGK, 780 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 17 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0955 CDT
Direction from Accident Site: 114°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots / 21 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 280°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 29.8 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Hastings, MN
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Hastings, MN
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: CDT
Type of Airspace:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 44.707500, -92.851389 (est)
NTSB Identification: CEN17LA232
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Hastings, MN
Aircraft: BELL-TELLIJOHN 47G, registration: N90529
Injuries: 1 Serious, 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 June 15, 2017, about 1000 central daylight time, a Bell 47G helicopter, N90529, experienced a hard landing near Hastings, Minnesota. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was registered to NorthLand Helicopters Inc and operated by Scott's Helicopters, La Sueur, Minnesota under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight and which operated without a flight plan.
According to preliminary information obtained by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector, after completing an aerial application, the helicopter entered in cruise flight for the return flight. The helicopter then experienced a loss of engine power. The helicopter descended and impacted terrain.
The helicopter was retained for further examination.
A pilot spraying insecticide suffered only minor injuries when the helicopter he was flying crashed Thursday morning in Dakota County, the sheriff’s office said.
The Bell 47 helicopter went down around 10:10 a.m. in a farm field near the intersection of 180th Street and Hwy. 61 in Marshan Township, just south of Hastings, said Sgt. Chris Melton.
The pilot, who was the only person on board, walked to an ambulance and was taken to a hospital, Melton said.
It was not immediately clear what caused the helicopter to drop from the sky and land in a potato field, said FAA spokesman Tony Molinaro.
He said the agency will send a team to the crash scene to investigate.
The rotorcraft was a total loss, Melton said.
Original article can be found here: http://www.startribune.com
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis, Missouri
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Location: Hastings, MN
Accident Number: CEN17LA232
Date & Time: 06/15/2017, 1000 CDT
Registration: N90529
Aircraft: BELL-TELLIJOHN 47G
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
On June 15, 2017, about 1000 central daylight time, a Bell 47G helicopter, N90529, experienced a loss of engine power near Hastings, Minnesota. The commercial pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was registered to Northland Helicopters, Inc. and operated by Scott's Helicopters, La Sueur, Minnesota under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight and which operated without a flight plan.
According to information obtained by the responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, after completing an aerial application, the helicopter was in cruise flight for the destination. Initially, the accident was reported as a loss of engine power; however, later the pilot reported shutting down the engine after impacting in a field. The pilot stated that the helicopter impacted the ground in a nose low attitude with a right roll tendency. The wreckage was examined on scene by the FAA inspectors and they did not find any anomalies with the helicopter. Fractured control rods were retained and examined, and no preimpact anomalies were detected.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 32, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/18/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/02/2015
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: BELL-TELLIJOHN
Registration: N90529
Model/Series: 47G 2
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted
Serial Number: NT1958-1
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 04/05/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2850 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 14407.7 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: VO-435A1F
Registered Owner: NORTHLAND HELICOPTERS INC
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: Scott's Helicopter Service Inc.
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRGK, 780 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 17 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0955 CDT
Direction from Accident Site: 114°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots / 21 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 280°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 29.8 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Hastings, MN
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Hastings, MN
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: CDT
Type of Airspace:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 44.707500, -92.851389 (est)
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Hastings, MN
Aircraft: BELL-TELLIJOHN 47G, registration: N90529
Injuries: 1 Serious, 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 June 15, 2017, about 1000 central daylight time, a Bell 47G helicopter, N90529, experienced a hard landing near Hastings, Minnesota. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was registered to NorthLand Helicopters Inc and operated by Scott's Helicopters, La Sueur, Minnesota under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight and which operated without a flight plan.
According to preliminary information obtained by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector, after completing an aerial application, the helicopter entered in cruise flight for the return flight. The helicopter then experienced a loss of engine power. The helicopter descended and impacted terrain.
The helicopter was retained for further examination.
A pilot spraying insecticide suffered only minor injuries when the helicopter he was flying crashed Thursday morning in Dakota County, the sheriff’s office said.
The Bell 47 helicopter went down around 10:10 a.m. in a farm field near the intersection of 180th Street and Hwy. 61 in Marshan Township, just south of Hastings, said Sgt. Chris Melton.
The pilot, who was the only person on board, walked to an ambulance and was taken to a hospital, Melton said.
It was not immediately clear what caused the helicopter to drop from the sky and land in a potato field, said FAA spokesman Tony Molinaro.
He said the agency will send a team to the crash scene to investigate.
The rotorcraft was a total loss, Melton said.
Original article can be found here: http://www.startribune.com
Sportine Aviacija LAK-12, N4206N: Accident occurred June 14, 2017 at Air Sailing Gliderport (NV23), Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA340
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Reno, NV
Probable Cause Approval Date: 08/03/2017
Aircraft: SPORTINE AVIACIJA LAK 12, registration: N4206N
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 glider pilot reported that, during an aerotow takeoff and after becoming distracted by something in the cockpit, he looked back outside and noticed that he was about 100 ft higher than the tow airplane. He added that he attempted to correct, “but the tow hook released on its own.” The pilot turned the glider to the left, the left wing impacted the ground, and the glider came to rest in some brush.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Glider Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-13A, “Normal Assisted Takeoff” section, stated, in part:
One of the most dangerous occurrences during aerotow is allowing the glider to fly high above and losing sight of the towplane. The tension on the towline caused by the glider pulls the towplane tail up, lowering its nose. If the glider continues to rise, pulling the towplane tail higher, the tow pilot may not be able to raise the nose. Ultimately, the tow pilot may run out of up elevator authority.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The glider pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch during an aerotow takeoff.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno, Nevada
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.gov/N4206N
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA340
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Reno, NV
Aircraft: SPORTINE AVIACIJA LAK 12, registration: N4206N
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 glider pilot reported that during an aerotow takeoff, after becoming distracted by something in the cockpit, he looked back outside and noticed he was about 100 ft. higher than the tow airplane. He added that he attempted to correct, "but the tow hook released on its own". The pilot turned to the left, the left wing impacted the ground, the glider came to rest in some brush.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration's Glider Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-13A, "Normal Assisted Takeoff" section, stated in part:
One of the most dangerous occurrences during aerotow is allowing the glider to fly high above and losing sight of the towplane. The tension on the towline caused by the glider pulls the towplane tail up, lowering its nose. If the glider continues to rise, pulling the towplane tail higher, the tow pilot may not be able to raise the nose. Ultimately, the tow pilot may run out of up elevator authority.
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Reno, NV
Probable Cause Approval Date: 08/03/2017
Aircraft: SPORTINE AVIACIJA LAK 12, registration: N4206N
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 glider pilot reported that, during an aerotow takeoff and after becoming distracted by something in the cockpit, he looked back outside and noticed that he was about 100 ft higher than the tow airplane. He added that he attempted to correct, “but the tow hook released on its own.” The pilot turned the glider to the left, the left wing impacted the ground, and the glider came to rest in some brush.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Glider Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-13A, “Normal Assisted Takeoff” section, stated, in part:
One of the most dangerous occurrences during aerotow is allowing the glider to fly high above and losing sight of the towplane. The tension on the towline caused by the glider pulls the towplane tail up, lowering its nose. If the glider continues to rise, pulling the towplane tail higher, the tow pilot may not be able to raise the nose. Ultimately, the tow pilot may run out of up elevator authority.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The glider pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch during an aerotow takeoff.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno, Nevada
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
http://registry.faa.gov/N4206N
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA340
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Reno, NV
Aircraft: SPORTINE AVIACIJA LAK 12, registration: N4206N
Injuries: 1 Minor.
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 glider pilot reported that during an aerotow takeoff, after becoming distracted by something in the cockpit, he looked back outside and noticed he was about 100 ft. higher than the tow airplane. He added that he attempted to correct, "but the tow hook released on its own". The pilot turned to the left, the left wing impacted the ground, the glider came to rest in some brush.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration's Glider Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-13A, "Normal Assisted Takeoff" section, stated in part:
One of the most dangerous occurrences during aerotow is allowing the glider to fly high above and losing sight of the towplane. The tension on the towline caused by the glider pulls the towplane tail up, lowering its nose. If the glider continues to rise, pulling the towplane tail higher, the tow pilot may not be able to raise the nose. Ultimately, the tow pilot may run out of up elevator authority.
Sikorsky S-76B, N7TP, DT Connect II LLC: Incident occurred June 15, 2017 at West 30th St Heliport (KJRA), New York, New York
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Farmingdale
DT Connect II LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N7TP
Rotorcraft on landing on helipad struck a fence.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 02:15:00Z
Regis#: N7TP
Aircraft Make: SIKORSKY
Aircraft Model: S76B
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: NEW YORK
State: NEW YORK
DT Connect II LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N7TP
Rotorcraft on landing on helipad struck a fence.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 02:15:00Z
Regis#: N7TP
Aircraft Make: SIKORSKY
Aircraft Model: S76B
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: NEW YORK
State: NEW YORK
Cessna A188B, N4877Q, Industrial Aviation Services Inc: Accident occurred June 14, 2017 in Brooks, Marion County, Oregon
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA359
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Salem, OR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 08/22/2017
Aircraft: CESSNA A188, registration: N4877Q
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 reported that, during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway center, and the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass. Subsequently, the airplane spun about 270°.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported in the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of NTSB Form 6120.1 that the tall grass next to the runway “will be maintained shorter.”
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Hillsboro, Oregon
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Industrial Aviation Services Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N4877Q
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA359
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Salem, OR
Aircraft: CESSNA A188, registration: N4877Q
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 reported that during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway center, and the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass. Subsequently, the airplane spun approximately 270°.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported in the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1 that, the tall grass next to the runway "will be maintained shorter".
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA359
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Salem, OR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 08/22/2017
Aircraft: CESSNA A188, registration: N4877Q
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 reported that, during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway center, and the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass. Subsequently, the airplane spun about 270°.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported in the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of NTSB Form 6120.1 that the tall grass next to the runway “will be maintained shorter.”
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Hillsboro, Oregon
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Industrial Aviation Services Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N4877Q
NTSB Identification: GAA17CA359
14 CFR Part 137: Agricultural
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Salem, OR
Aircraft: CESSNA A188, registration: N4877Q
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 reported that during the takeoff roll for an agricultural flight, the airplane drifted left of the runway center, and the left wing and spray boom encountered tall grass. Subsequently, the airplane spun approximately 270°.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported in the Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1 that, the tall grass next to the runway "will be maintained shorter".
Grob G103C, N103GH, San Antonio Soaring Society Inc: Accident occurred June 15, 2017 at Boerne Stage Field (5C1), San Antonio, Texas
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
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
http://registry.faa.gov/N103GH
Location: Boerne, TX
Accident Number: GAA17CA343
Date & Time: 06/15/2017, 1540 CDT
Registration: N103GH
Aircraft: BURKHART GROB G103C
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing area undershoot
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
Analysis
The flight instructor of a glider report that, during landing, about 100 above the ground, a "a sink rate started to develop". He added that, he took over the flight controls and closed the spoilers. The glider impacted the airport perimeter fence and landed short of the runway, then slid into a culvert.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The flight instructor failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway.
Findings
Aircraft
Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)
Delayed action - Instructor/check pilot (Cause)
Environmental issues
Gusts - Effect on operation
Fence/fence post - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing
Landing area undershoot (Defining event)
Landing-flare/touchdown
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Flight Instructor Information
Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Glider
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/16/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated)
Student Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 57, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Unknown Unknown
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: BURKHART GROB
Registration: N103GH
Model/Series: G103C TWIN II AC
Aircraft Category: Glider
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Aerobatic
Serial Number: 34110
Landing Gear Type:
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines:
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer:
ELT:
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSAT, 789 ft msl
Observation Time: 2051 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 135°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5500 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: 36°C / 20°C
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 14 knots/ 18 knots, 140°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.93 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Boerne, TX (5C1)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Boerne, TX (5C1)
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: BOERNE STAGE FIELD (5C1)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1383 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used: 17
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5006 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 29.725278, -98.694722 (est)
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
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
http://registry.faa.gov/N103GH
Location: Boerne, TX
Accident Number: GAA17CA343
Date & Time: 06/15/2017, 1540 CDT
Registration: N103GH
Aircraft: BURKHART GROB G103C
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing area undershoot
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
Analysis
The flight instructor of a glider report that, during landing, about 100 above the ground, a "a sink rate started to develop". He added that, he took over the flight controls and closed the spoilers. The glider impacted the airport perimeter fence and landed short of the runway, then slid into a culvert.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The flight instructor failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway.
Findings
Aircraft
Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)
Delayed action - Instructor/check pilot (Cause)
Environmental issues
Gusts - Effect on operation
Fence/fence post - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing
Landing area undershoot (Defining event)
Landing-flare/touchdown
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Flight Instructor Information
Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Glider
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/16/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated)
Student Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 57, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Unknown Unknown
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: BURKHART GROB
Registration: N103GH
Model/Series: G103C TWIN II AC
Aircraft Category: Glider
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Aerobatic
Serial Number: 34110
Landing Gear Type:
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines:
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer:
ELT:
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSAT, 789 ft msl
Observation Time: 2051 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 135°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5500 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: 36°C / 20°C
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 14 knots/ 18 knots, 140°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.93 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Boerne, TX (5C1)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Boerne, TX (5C1)
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: BOERNE STAGE FIELD (5C1)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1383 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used: 17
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5006 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 29.725278, -98.694722 (est)
Bell UH1H, N72594, Department of Homeland Security: Incident occurred June 15, 2017 in San Manuel-Linn, Hidalgo County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio
Department of Homeland Security: http://registry.faa.gov/N72594
Rotorcraft force landed in a field.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 20:15:00Z
Regis#: N72594
Aircraft Make: BELL
Aircraft Model: UH1H
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PUBLIC USE
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: SAN MANUEL
State: TEXAS
Department of Homeland Security: http://registry.faa.gov/N72594
Rotorcraft force landed in a field.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 20:15:00Z
Regis#: N72594
Aircraft Make: BELL
Aircraft Model: UH1H
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PUBLIC USE
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: SAN MANUEL
State: TEXAS
Piper PA-28-161, N3940M, Condair Flyers Inc: Incident occurred June 15, 2017 at Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT), North Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Maine
Condair Flyers Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N3940M
Aircraft landed and wingtip struck a sign.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 16:20:00Z
Regis#: N3940M
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: RUTLAND
State: VERMONT
Condair Flyers Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N3940M
Aircraft landed and wingtip struck a sign.
Date: 15-JUN-17
Time: 16:20:00Z
Regis#: N3940M
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: RUTLAND
State: VERMONT
Cessna 172 Skyhawk, VH-FYN: Fatal accident occurred June 16, 2017 in Ballina, Australia
NTSB Identification: WPR17WA127
Accident occurred Friday, June 16, 2017 in Ballina, Australia
Aircraft: CESSNA 172, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
The foreign authority was the source of this information.
On June 16, 2017, about 0845 local time, a Cessna 172M, VH-FYN, collided with terrain near Ballina/Byron Gateway Aerodrome, New South Wales, Australia. The pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. The personal flight departed Heck Field, Queensland.
The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information can be obtained from:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Phone +61 2 6257 4150
Web site: www.atsb.gov.au
This report is for information purposes only, and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Australia.
Friday 2.37pm:
Members of the tight-knit Gold Coast Sports Flying Club are struggling to come to terms with the loss of fellow pilot Doug Braund in a light plane crash near Ballina this morning.
Mr. Braund, 71, was flying his Cessna 172 Skyhawk from Heck Field at Jacob's Well on the Gold Coast this morning en route to Ballina airport when the plane crashed into dense bushland at Brooklet.
A member of the club, who did not wish to be named, said Mr Braund was a long-term member of the club who was "well respected" by his fellow pilots and "very experienced".
"It's a great loss," the man said.
"He was one of our staunchest members . . . a heart of gold.
"He was a good friend to everybody."
Many of the club's 120 members have already been informed about the tragic incident and are still in shock from the news.
A formal statement will be issued soon.
Police are still at the scene of the crash on a Brooklet property where the wreckage of the light plane remains suspended in the trees.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has commenced an investigation into the causes of the crash and will release a preliminary report in 30 days.
Friday 1.10pm:
An investigation is underway after a Cessna 172 airplane crashed at Brooklet this morning, killing the 71-year-old pilot.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau have confirmed they have deployed a team of four investigators to the accident site with expertise that includes aircraft engineering and maintenance.
"While on site the team will be examining the site and wreckage, gathering any recorded data, and interviewing any witnesses," a statement from the ATSB said.
"The ATSB will provide an update on its website outlining the facts of the accident within 30 days."
Friday 12.15pm:
Police have confirmed that a 71-year-old pilot who took off from Queensland died in this morning's aircraft crash near Bangalow.
At 8am today the aircraft took off from Heck Field Flying Club in Jacobs Well, Queensland, on route to Ballina Airport, a spokesperson for NSW Police Media stated.
About 8.55am, local residents in Brooklet, heard a loud noise and found the aircraft had crashed into bushland. There was heavy fog at the time and debris was scattered over a large area.
A 71-year-old-man was located deceased at the scene.
He was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
NSW Police Media have said said the aircraft was a Cessna 172 Skyhawk.
Story and video: https://www.centraltelegraph.com.au
Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-FYN, 12 km WNW of Ballina, NSW, on 16 June 2017
Investigation number: AO-2017-061
Investigation status: Active
Investigation in progress
Summary:
The ATSB is investigating a fatal aircraft accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft, registered VH-FYN, that occurred about 12km WNW of Ballina, NSW on 16 June 2017.
The aircraft collided with terrain and the pilot, the only person on board, was fatally injured.
The ATSB has deployed a team of four investigators to the accident site with expertise that includes aircraft engineering and maintenance.
While on site the team will be examining the site and wreckage, gathering any recorded data, and interviewing any witnesses.
The ATSB will provide an update on its website outlining the facts of the accident within 30 days.
Aviation safety investigation report: http://www.atsb.gov.au
Accident occurred Friday, June 16, 2017 in Ballina, Australia
Aircraft: CESSNA 172, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
The foreign authority was the source of this information.
On June 16, 2017, about 0845 local time, a Cessna 172M, VH-FYN, collided with terrain near Ballina/Byron Gateway Aerodrome, New South Wales, Australia. The pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. The personal flight departed Heck Field, Queensland.
The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information can be obtained from:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Phone +61 2 6257 4150
Web site: www.atsb.gov.au
This report is for information purposes only, and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Australia.
Friday 2.37pm:
Members of the tight-knit Gold Coast Sports Flying Club are struggling to come to terms with the loss of fellow pilot Doug Braund in a light plane crash near Ballina this morning.
Mr. Braund, 71, was flying his Cessna 172 Skyhawk from Heck Field at Jacob's Well on the Gold Coast this morning en route to Ballina airport when the plane crashed into dense bushland at Brooklet.
A member of the club, who did not wish to be named, said Mr Braund was a long-term member of the club who was "well respected" by his fellow pilots and "very experienced".
"It's a great loss," the man said.
"He was one of our staunchest members . . . a heart of gold.
"He was a good friend to everybody."
Many of the club's 120 members have already been informed about the tragic incident and are still in shock from the news.
A formal statement will be issued soon.
Police are still at the scene of the crash on a Brooklet property where the wreckage of the light plane remains suspended in the trees.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has commenced an investigation into the causes of the crash and will release a preliminary report in 30 days.
Friday 1.10pm:
An investigation is underway after a Cessna 172 airplane crashed at Brooklet this morning, killing the 71-year-old pilot.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau have confirmed they have deployed a team of four investigators to the accident site with expertise that includes aircraft engineering and maintenance.
"While on site the team will be examining the site and wreckage, gathering any recorded data, and interviewing any witnesses," a statement from the ATSB said.
"The ATSB will provide an update on its website outlining the facts of the accident within 30 days."
Friday 12.15pm:
Police have confirmed that a 71-year-old pilot who took off from Queensland died in this morning's aircraft crash near Bangalow.
At 8am today the aircraft took off from Heck Field Flying Club in Jacobs Well, Queensland, on route to Ballina Airport, a spokesperson for NSW Police Media stated.
About 8.55am, local residents in Brooklet, heard a loud noise and found the aircraft had crashed into bushland. There was heavy fog at the time and debris was scattered over a large area.
A 71-year-old-man was located deceased at the scene.
He was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
NSW Police Media have said said the aircraft was a Cessna 172 Skyhawk.
Story and video: https://www.centraltelegraph.com.au
Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-FYN, 12 km WNW of Ballina, NSW, on 16 June 2017
Investigation number: AO-2017-061
Investigation status: Active
Investigation in progress
Summary:
The ATSB is investigating a fatal aircraft accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft, registered VH-FYN, that occurred about 12km WNW of Ballina, NSW on 16 June 2017.
The aircraft collided with terrain and the pilot, the only person on board, was fatally injured.
The ATSB has deployed a team of four investigators to the accident site with expertise that includes aircraft engineering and maintenance.
While on site the team will be examining the site and wreckage, gathering any recorded data, and interviewing any witnesses.
The ATSB will provide an update on its website outlining the facts of the accident within 30 days.
Aviation safety investigation report: http://www.atsb.gov.au
Jet Airways: Incident occurred June 16, 2017 at Jaipur International Airport, India
Jaipur: A Delhi-bound Jet Airways plane from Leh, with 125 passengers onboard, made an emergency landing on Friday at the Jaipur International Airport (JIA) as it was unable to land at the destination due to bad weather and was running low on fuel, an airport official said.
The aircraft landed safely and all passengers were safe, he said. The plane from Leh reached Delhi but it could not land there due to adverse weather conditions, JIA director J S Balhara said.
The aircraft was hovering over Delhi but bad weather could not allow it land, as a result it ran short of fuel following which it was diverted to Jaipur, he said. The plane landed safely here, he added.
Original article can be found here: http://www.eenaduindia.com
The aircraft landed safely and all passengers were safe, he said. The plane from Leh reached Delhi but it could not land there due to adverse weather conditions, JIA director J S Balhara said.
The aircraft was hovering over Delhi but bad weather could not allow it land, as a result it ran short of fuel following which it was diverted to Jaipur, he said. The plane landed safely here, he added.
Original article can be found here: http://www.eenaduindia.com
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