Monday, November 27, 2017

Senate Tax Bill Targets Some Foreign Airlines: Georgia Republican’s proposal would have big impact on three Persian Gulf airlines that have grown rapidly in U.S.



TARGETS OF TAX PROPOSAL

A proposal in the Senate tax-overhaul bill would require airlines based in 14 nations or territories to pay U.S. corporate taxes on a portion of their profits:

British Virgin Islands
Cape Verde
Ethiopia
Fiji
French Polynesia
Jordan
Kuwait
Malaysia
Qatar
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Suriname
United Arab Emirates

The Wall Street Journal 
By Susan Carey
Updated Nov. 27, 2017 9:11 p.m. ET

Some overseas airlines would be forced to pay U.S. corporate taxes on part of their profits under a proposal in the Senate tax-overhaul bill that would upset decades of protocols governing international aviation.

In general, airlines only have to pay taxes in their own countries, not on income generated abroad. The U.S. and other nations have negotiated a web of tax treaties and formally recognized agreements that enshrine this principle.

The tax bill is due to go before the U.S. Senate in the coming days.

An amendment from Sen. Johnny Isakson (R., Ga.) could affect three big Persian Gulf carriers that have expanded rapidly in the U.S. in recent years from their home bases in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, according to people familiar with the provision. Those airlines—Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways—are already embroiled in a three-year old trade dispute with the three largest U.S. carriers, including Delta Air Lines Inc. 

Mr. Isakson, a longtime politician from Atlanta, home to Delta, said his proposal was intended to boost fairness and competition. “Foreign airlines should not receive preferential tax treatment if their countries choose not to open their markets to U.S. companies,” he said in a statement.

Critics said, however, it would hurt a system that has allowed airlines to operate international flights without having to pay taxes in multiple jurisdictions. The International Air Transport Association, the global trade group, opposes the proposal, saying it “would upend decades of precedent—which the U.S. has long supported—on the taxation of international aviation.”

The trade group also said foreign governments—even those not directly affected by the proposed language—“would be tempted to follow the U.S. example and impose reciprocal taxes.”

The Arab Air Carriers Organization, a regional trade group, also raised alarms at its annual meeting last week.

United and Delta recently dropped their daily flights to Dubai, flights that didn’t attract many passengers and fared poorly against the big connecting hubs operated by their Persian Gulf carriers in their home markets.

The proposed measure would need to pass the full Senate, then survive a reconciliation process with a House bill that lacks such language.

In addition to the three big Persian Gulf carriers, the proposed tax change would hit airlines in a dozen other nations including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Fiji, Ethiopia and Malaysia, according to the people familiar with the proposed provision. That is because the language would apply to nations that don’t have full-fledged tax treaties with the U.S., and those that don’t attract at least two weekly round-trip flights by U.S. passenger airlines.

A spokeswoman for Mr. Isakson said the tax provision could raise $200 million in revenue from foreign airlines. The bipartisan Joint Committee on Taxation estimates the amendment would yield $100 million through 2022 and $200 million over a decade.

The trade spat with the three Persian Gulf carriers was started in 2015 by Delta, American Airlines Group Inc., and United Continental Holdings Inc. They have asked the U.S. government to amend its so-called open-skies air treaties with the U.A.E. and Qatar, alleging that the three carriers in those nations are backed by billions of dollars in state subsidies that allow them to expand without thought to earning a profit.

Such open-skies agreements have been negotiated by the U.S. and more than 120 other countries over the past 25 years. They give airlines on both sides unfettered access to the other’s countries and the ability to freely set prices and schedules.

The three Gulf carriers have denied they are subsidized and claim the U.S. airlines are being protectionist. Other U.S. passenger and cargo carriers have urged the U.S. government to stay out of the Gulf-airlines dispute and maintain its open skies strategy.

American, Delta and United declined to comment on the tax amendment, as did Emirates. Qatar Airways didn’t respond. Etihad, in a statement, called the amendment “inappropriate under U.S. law and contrary to several international agreements.”

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

Mooney M20E, N6002Q: Accident occurred November 26, 2017 near Ryan Field Airport (KRYN), Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona

Aviation Accident Final 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/N6002Q


Analysis 

The pilot reported that, during the preflight inspection, in preparation for the local flight to accomplish three touch-and-go landings, he removed the fuel filler caps and visually confirmed what appeared to be an adequate amount of fuel in each tank. The pilot did not use the fuel dip stick to confirm the quantity.

The pilot reported that the fuel selector was selected to the right-side fuel tank before departure. After the second takeoff, about 600 ft above ground level (agl) and just before turning crosswind, the engine surged once or twice and then experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot checked the engine controls and turned left back toward the runway. About 300 ft agl, he switched the fuel selector to the left fuel tank. Seconds later, the engine regained power; however, the airplane had descended low enough that the airplane collided with the tops of mesquite brush and then the ground.

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right fuel tank was empty and that the left fuel tank contained about 10 gallons of fuel. There was no evidence of a breach or fuel leak.

The fuselage was substantially damaged.

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

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. 

Findings

Aircraft
Fuel - Fluid management (Cause)
Fuel - Fluid level (Cause)

Personnel issues
Preflight inspection - Pilot (Cause)
Use of equip/system - Pilot (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff
Fuel starvation (Defining event)

Initial climb
Loss of engine power (partial)
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Location: Tucson, AZ
Accident Number: GAA18CA059
Date & Time: 11/26/2017, 1600 MST
Registration: N6002Q
Aircraft: MOONEY M20
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel starvation
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that during the preflight inspection, in preparation for the local flight to accomplish 3 touch-and-go landings, he removed the fuel filler caps and visually confirmed what appeared to be an adequate amount of fuel in each tank. The pilot did not use the fuel dip stick to confirm the quantity.

The pilot reported that the fuel selector was selected to the right-side fuel tank prior to departure. After the second takeoff, about 600 ft above ground level (agl), and just before turning crosswind, the engine surged once or twice, and then experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot checked the engine controls and made a left turn back toward the runway. About 300 ft agl, he switched the fuel selector to the left fuel tank. Seconds later, the engine regained power, however the airplane had descended low enough that the airplane collided with the top(s) of mesquite brush and then the ground.

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right fuel tank was empty, and the left fuel tank contained about 10 gallons of fuel. There was no evidence of a breach or fuel leak.

The fuselage was substantially damaged.

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

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 74, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/12/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 11/10/2016
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 2135 hours (Total, all aircraft), 300 hours (Total, this make and model), 1996 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: MOONEY
Registration: N6002Q
Model/Series: M20 E
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 860
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/31/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2575 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4260 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-360
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 0 hp
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: KRYN, 2418 ft msl
Observation Time: 2247 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 59°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C / -2°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots, 310°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Tucson, AZ (RYN)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Tucson, AZ (RYN)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1555 MST
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: RYAN FIELD (RYN)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2418 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 33
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4000 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Touch and Go; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: In-Flight
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  32.141667, -111.183333 (est)

Robinson R66, C-GARW: Incident occurred November 25, 2017 in Young, Gila County, Arizona

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona

Rotorcraft landed in a field under unknown circumstances. Damaged a home.

T-Corp Companies Inc:  http://www.regosearch.com/GARW

Date: 25-NOV-17
Time: 19:30:00Z
Regis#: CGARW
Aircraft Make: ROBINSON
Aircraft Model: R66
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: YOUNG
State: ARIZONA

Quicksilver GT 500, N599RA: Accident occurred November 25, 2017 at Willows-Glenn County Airport (KWLW), Willows, California

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Sacramento, California

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

http://registry.faa.gov/N599RA

Location: Willows, CA
Accident Number: WPR18LA036
Date & Time: 11/25/2017, 1515 PST
Registration: N599RA
Aircraft: DOSHIER WILBERT A GT-500
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under:  Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

On November 25, 2017, about 1515 Pacific standard time, a Doshier Wilbert (Quicksilver) GT-500, N599RA, was substantially damaged during forced landing following a loss of engine power at Willows-Glenn County Airport (WLW), Willows, California. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed no flight plan had been filed.

In a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported he had departed runway 16 for a local flight. At about 70 feet above ground level, he experienced a momentary engine sputter followed by a complete loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to land straight ahead; however, he reported that it was likely he did not maintain proper airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Both fuel tanks were topped off prior to takeoff and no recent maintenance was performed on the airplane. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: DOSHIER WILBERT A
Registration: N599RA
Model/Series: GT-500 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: 
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light: 
Observation Facility, Elevation: KOVE, 190 ft msl
Observation Time: 1453 PST
Distance from Accident Site: 28 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 13°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots, 150°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.99 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Willows, CA (WLW)
Destination: Willows, CA (WLW)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 39.515833, -122.217222 (est)

Mooney M20C Ranger, N6852U: Incident occurred November 25, 2017 in Woodland, Yolo County, California

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

Aircraft on landing, gear collapsed.

http://registry.faa.gov/N6852U

Date: 25-NOV-17
Time: 20:00:00Z
Regis#: N6852U
Aircraft Make: MOONEY
Aircraft Model: M20
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: WOODLAND
State: CALIFORNIA

Cessna 177RG, N34891: Incident occurred November 25, 2017 at Buchanan Field Airport (KCCR), Concord, Contra Costa County, California

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

Aircraft on landing, nose gear collapsed.

http://registry.faa.gov/N34891

Date: 25-NOV-17
Time: 01:29:00Z
Regis#: N34891
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: C177
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: CONCORD
State: CALIFORNIA

Smith Aerostar 601P, N831GW, Aspen Flight Operations LLC: Incident occurred November 25, 2017 at Lake County Airport (KLXV), Leadville, Colorado

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Denver, Colorado

Aircraft landed gear up.

Aspen Flight Operations LLC:  http://registry.faa.gov/N831GW

Date: 25-NOV-17
Time: 17:40:00Z
Regis#: N831GW
Aircraft Make: SMITH
Aircraft Model: AEROSTAR 601P
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: LEADVILLE
State: COLORADO

Cessna 172G Skyhawk, N1171F: Incidents occurred July 28, 2022 and November 25, 2017

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan 

July 28, 2022:  Aircraft experienced engine issues, executed a go-around and landed in a field. 

Sebring Aircraft LLC


Date: 28-JUL-22
Time:  21:00:00Z
Regis#: N1171F
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172RG
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: ANGOLA
State: INDIANA

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

November 25, 2017:   Aircraft force landed in a field.

KP Aviation LLC

Date: 25-NOV-17
Time: 16:13:00Z
Regis#: N1171F
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: C172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: SWAINSBORO
State: GEORGIA

Piper PA-28-161, N2172D: Incident occurred November 24, 2017 at Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI), Gaithersburg, Maryland

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baltimore, Maryland

Aircraft on taxi, went off the runway.

http://registry.faa.gov/N2172D

Date: 24-NOV-17
Time: 17:18:00Z
Regis#: N2172D
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
City: GAITHERSBURG
State: MARYLAND

Aveko VL-3C-1, N876MB: Accident occurred November 24, 2017 at Northampton Airport (7B2), Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Enfield, Connecticut

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/N876MB


Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Location: NORTHAMPTON, MA
Accident Number: GAA18CA065
Date & Time: 11/24/2017, 0800 EST
Registration: N876MB
Aircraft: AVEKO SRO VL-3C-1
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under:  Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

According to the pilot, during the landing flare the airplane was fast, and he tried to bleed off the airspeed by applying back pressure, but the airplane ballooned. Upon touch down the airplane porpoised, after which, the airplane veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane impacted the visual approach slope indicator lights that were located on the left side of the runway.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage.

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

Pilot Information

Certificate: Sport Pilot
Age: 54, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Sport Pilot Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/15/2015
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 156.3 hours (Total, all aircraft), 17.1 hours (Total, this make and model), 129.5 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 3.5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: AVEKO SRO
Registration: N876MB
Model/Series: VL-3C-1 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Special Light-Sport
Serial Number: VL-3-29
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/15/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 142.5 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 912 ULS
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 100 hp
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: KCEF, 241 ft msl
Observation Time: 1256 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 156°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5000 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: -4°C / -5°C
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Chicopee, MA (KCEF)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: NORTHAMPTON, MA (7B2)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0730 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: NORTHAMPTON (7B2)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 121 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 14
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3335 ft / 50 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  42.328056, -72.611111 (est)

Piper PA-32RT-300, N856SC: Incident occurred November 26, 2017 at Vicksburg Municipal Airport (KVKS), Warren County, Mississippi

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge

Aircraft during flight, bird struck windshield and penetrated cockpit. Landed without incident.  

http://registry.faa.gov/N856SC

Date: 26-NOV-17
Time: 00:30:00Z
Regis#: N856SC
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA32RT
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
City: VICKSBURG
State: MISSISSIPPI

Aviat A-1B Husky, N465C, RW Air LLC: Incident occurred November 25, 2017 at Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Las Vegas, Nevada

Aircraft on landing, went off the runway into a ditch.

http://registry.faa.gov/N465C

Date: 25-NOV-17
Time: 18:30:00Z
Regis#: N465C
Aircraft Make: AVIAT
Aircraft Model: A1B HUSKY
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: HENDERSON
State: NEVADA

Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, N5868V: Incident occurred November 26, 2017 at Hector International Airport (KFAR), Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fargo, North Dakota

Aircraft during flight, engine cowling separated from fuselage and struck the propeller. Landed without incident.

http://registry.faa.gov/N5868V

Date: 26-NOV-17
Time: 21:22:00Z
Regis#: N5868V
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA32
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: FARGO
State: NORTH DAKOTA

Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N756AU: Incidents occurred September 16, 2020 and November 26, 2017

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas 

September 16, 2020:  Aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), Texas.

Metroplex Flight Services LLC


Date: 16-SEP-20
Time: 19:10:00Z
Regis#: N756AU
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: FORT WORTH
State: TEXAS

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fort Worth, Texas

November 26, 2017:  Aircraft on landing, nose gear collapsed at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), Texas.

Date: 26-NOV-17
Time: 19:41:00Z
Regis#: N756AU
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: C182
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: FORT WORTH
State: TEXAS

Cessna 150F, N8637S, registered to Skycops LLC and operated by a private individual: Accident occurred November 26, 2017 in Midland County, Texas

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

Additional Participating Entities:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas
Continental Motors; Mobile, Alabama

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/N8637S


Location: Midland, TX
Accident Number: CEN18LA040
Date & Time: 11/26/2017, 0915 CST
Registration: N8637S
Aircraft: CESSNA 150F
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional 

On November 26, 2017, at 0915 central standard time, a Cessna 150F airplane, N8637S, impacted terrain during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power near Midland, Texas. The student pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to Skycops, LLC, Midland, Texas, and operated by a private individual. The instructional flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules flight plan had been filed for the solo cross-country flight. The flight departed the Midland Airpark (MDD), Midland, Texas, about 0900, and was destined for San Angelo, Texas.

The student pilot stated the airplane preflight, engine run-up, and takeoff were normal with no anomalies noted. About 15 minutes into the solo cross-country flight, the engine lost total power, and the student pilot performed a forced landing to a mesquite tree covered area. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted a power line and mesquite trees.

The airframe and engine were examined by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors at the accident site, and after the airplane was recovered. Examination of the airplane revealed oil residue on the back of the engine, lower engine cowling, and the right main landing gear strut. The top mounting nut on the generator was missing, and the two lower mounting nuts were loose. Evidence of oil leakage past the generator mounting gasket was identified after removal of the generator from the engine. A hole in the engine crankcase was noted above the No. 1 cylinder.

On the day of the accident, the FAA inspector examined the engine run-up and taxiway area at MDD, consistent with where the student pilot completed his engine run prior to the flight. The engine run-up area contained a large oil stain and residual oil.

A review of the engine logbook revealed the most recent 100-hr inspection was completed on February 19, 2017, at an aircraft tachometer time of 4,204.8 hours. At the time of the accident, the tachometer indicated 4,282.3 hours. According to the student pilot, an engine oil change had been completed about 10 hours before the accident. No entry for the oil change was found in the engine records. 

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 46, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Unknown
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/21/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 20 hours (Total, all aircraft), 20 hours (Total, this make and model) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N8637S
Model/Series: 150F F
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Utility
Serial Number: 15061937
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/19/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1601 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4204.8 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-200-A
Registered Owner: SKYCOPS LLC
Rated Power: 100 hp
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: MDD, 2805 ft msl
Observation Time: 0915 CST
Distance from Accident Site:
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 10°C / 1°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.36 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration:  No Precipitation
Departure Point: Midland, TX
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination:  San Angelo, TX
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 0900 CST
Type of Airspace: Class E

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  32.036667, -102.101667 (est)

Van's RV-9A, N666BK: Accident occurred November 24, 2017 at Canyonlands Field Airport (KCNY), Moab, Grand County, Utah

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah

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

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

http://registry.faa.gov/N666BK

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Location: Moab, UT
Accident Number: GAA18CA057
Date & Time: 11/24/2017, 1200 MST
Registration: N666BK
Aircraft: KARPAYEV VLADYSLAV V RV-9
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Ground collision
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

According to the pilot in the low wing, experimental amateur built airplane, he landed on a backcountry strip.

During the taxi about 15mph, the left wing and the right wing struck separate fence posts. The pilot reported that the fence posts were surrounded by vegetation and not visible. He continued his taxi to parking and shut the engine off.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge and the ribs on both wings.

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

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 55, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/01/2016
Occupational Pilot:  
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/15/2016
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 5000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 3600 hours (Total, this make and model), 4500 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 100 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: KARPAYEV VLADYSLAV V
Registration: N666BK
Model/Series: RV-9 A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 91449
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/20/2017, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1700 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3600 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: YO-320-D2G
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 160 hp
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: KCNY, 4560 ft msl
Observation Time: 1853 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 320°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C / 1°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots, 320°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Telluride, UT (KTEX)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Moab, UT
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1000 MST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  38.455278, -109.445556 (est)