On May 11, Rojorn Campbell would have celebrated eight years since fulfilling his dream of becoming a pilot. But as he took to the skies in a Cessna 206 aircraft on a fateful Thursday afternoon last week from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, little did he know he would not make it to that milestone. Instead, a tragic plane crash has plunged the local aviation fraternity into mourning yet again. This time, there is a grieving widow, who had no idea how quickly a 'happy ever after' could turn into such a terrible nightmare. It all began some time after 4 p.m. when Campbell, fellow pilot Carlon Snipe, and mechanic Miguel Jones commenced what should have been a regular trip destined for the Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston. However, shortly after takeoff, panic buttons went off when the aircraft in which they were travelling went off the radar. The Jamaica Defence Force was immediately called in to commence a desperate search for the men. FEARED THE WORST Despite their efforts, they stumbled upon nothing, and fellow pilots and industry workers started fearing the worst. By 5 p.m. Friday, Major Basil Jarrett, the civil military cooperation officer, confirmed their fears. Three weeks before his death, Campbell had tied the knot with his longtime partner, Amoy. And, it was at the wedding that he and his brother last shared a moment. The Gleaner understands that Campbell also has a five-year-old daughter. At the same time, family and friends are expressing shock at the passing of Snipe, who they describe as a "humble soul yet full of life". In the aftermath of the tragedy, other local pilots poured out their emotions on social media as they were yet again mourning the loss of colleagues. Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority Director General Nari Williams-Singh also said the crash was "a sad day for the aviation fraternity". He said the regulatory body was probing the incident. In 2016, a similar incident took place when a four-seat Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft crashed into a house in the Greenwich Town community in southwest St Andrew, killing three. Original article ➤ http://jamaica-gleaner.com
Rescue teams have found the wreckage of the single engine Cessna 206F that disappeared while on an internal flight between the Sangster International Airport in St James, and the Tinson Pen Aerodrome in the capital, Kingston, on Thursday.
The bodies of the three passengers, including two pilots, were also found by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on Friday. Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey Sterling said the small aircraft was located about two miles south of Duncans and that the Civil Aviation Authority is expected there on Saturday. The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) in a statement Friday, said that the Cessna 206F aircraft was last seen on radar at 4:36 p.m. (local time) Thursday between Duncans and Clark’s Town in Trelawny, a parish in northwest Jamaica. The names of the occupants have not been disclosed. But the plane is owned by prominent businessman, Howard Levy, who was not aboard the aircraft. The Jamaica Observer newspaper Saturday quoted a resident of the area where the plane was found as saying that it was raining heavily on Thursday night when he heard the low-flying plane go down in the thick growth of trees. He said he did not raise an alarm until he heard the soldiers searching for the plane and informed them to the area where he saw the plane “dip”. The newspaper said that one of those killed in the crash was married less than three weeks ago.
GEORGIA, Trelawny — It was a scene of devastation yesterday at the site where an aeroplane crashed in Trelawny, killing the three people on-board.
The aircraft, which was reported missing after taking off from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, at 4:18 pm on Thursday, was discovered about 3:30 pm yesterday by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, in an area between Duncans and Samuel Prospect. Bits and pieces of the aeroplane and the mutilated bodies of its occupants were recovered deep in the woods of the rustic community by the army men. “The small aircraft that was lost from radar yesterday evening was located about two miles south of Duncans. The Civil Aviation Authority is expected here in the morning and until then, the scene is being kept sterile,” Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey Sterling told the Jamaica Observer last night. The aircraft — a Cessna 206F operated by Rutair Limited (Airlink) — was last seen on radar at 4:36 pm on Thursday, above Trelawny, 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Sangster International Airport, between Duncans and Clark's Town. The aircraft was heading to the Tinson Pen Aerodrome. The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority said yesterday that immediately following the aircraft's disappearance from the radar, search and rescue procedures were initiated, with contacts to the Duncans and Clark's Town police stations and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The JDF initiated search and rescue flights Thursday evening and resumed yesterday morning. Original article ➤ http://www.jamaicaobserver.com
Search crews have found the Cessna 206F aircraft that went missing over the island on Thursday with three people aboard. There were no survivors. According to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), the wreckage of the plane was found - almost completely disintegrated - in bushes near Duncan's, Trelawny on Friday evening. The aircraft, reportedly with two pilots and a mechanic on board, went off radar on Thursday afternoon. In a statement, the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority said the aircraft departed from the Sangster International Airport in St James at 4:18 pm, destined for the Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston, with an estimated arrival time of 4:58 pm. The JCAA said the aircraft was last seen on radar at 4:36 pm, between Duncans and Clark’s Town in Trelawny, where search and rescue procedures were immediately initiated with the respective police stations and the JDF. Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.loopjamaica.com
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that the small aircraft that went missing shortly after take-off from Montego, St James yesterday has crashed. According to Major Basil Jarrett, the army's civil military cooperation officer, all three people who were aboard have died. Jarrett said the plane's wreckage was found in a bushy area of Trelawny around 4 p.m. Friday with the help of residents who reported seeing the plane flying at a very low altitude. The plane, with two pilots and a mechanic aboard, disappeared from radar shortly after take-off from the Sangster International Airport. Jarrett said an investigation has started and will continue on the crash site into Saturday. Original article ➤ http://jamaica-star.com
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; South Florida Aircraft diverted due to smoke in the cockpit. JetBlue Airways Corp https://registry.faa.gov/N516JB Date:13-FEB-20 Time:19:12:00Z Regis#:JBU421 Aircraft Make:AIRBUS Aircraft Model:320 Event Type:INCIDENT Highest Injury:NONE Aircraft Missing:No Damage:UNKNOWN Activity:COMMERCIAL Flight Phase:EN ROUTE (ENR) Operation:121 Aircraft Operator:JET BLUE Flight Number:JBU 421 City:WEST PALM BEACH State:FLORIDA A plane made an emergency landing Thursday afternoon at Palm Beach International Airport, officials said. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, they responded to reports of a commercial plane inbound with reports of smoke in the cockpit. The plane reported 143 souls on board to officials. The flight landed safely without incident. No one was injured.
Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Los Angeles, California 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/N501VS
Location: Marshall Islands, MH Accident Number: WPR18CA100 Date & Time: 02/19/2018, 1055 LCL Registration: N501VS Aircraft: HUGHES 369D Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined Injuries: 2 Minor Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Aerial Observation - Sightseeing The pilot and passenger departed on a fish survey flight over the open ocean. About an hour into the flight, a descent was made to sea level to attach a GPS buoy on a log. After attaching the buoy, the helicopter was climbing through 400-500 ft, when the pilot heard a bang come from the area of the rotor head, followed by a shake in the cyclic control. The pilot radioed the support vessel notifying them of the issue and proceeded to head in their direction. The pilot continued to experience intermittent flight control problems, and unable to reach the vessel, attempted to deploy the inflatable floats, however they did not deploy. The pilot subsequently declared a mayday and initiated a forced water landing. After the helicopter impacted the water, it rolled inverted. The pilot and passenger egressed before the helicopter sank. The helicopter was not recovered. Pilot Information Certificate: Commercial Age: 26, Male Airplane Rating(s): None Seat Occupied: Left Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter Restraint Used: Instrument Rating(s): None Second Pilot Present: No Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/03/2016 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: Flight Time: Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: HUGHES Registration: N501VS Model/Series: 369D D Aircraft Category: Helicopter Year of Manufacture: 1977 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Normal Serial Number: 170050D Landing Gear Type: Emergency Float; Skid Seats: Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/19/2017, 100 Hour Certified Max Gross Wt.: Time Since Last Inspection: 79 Hours Engines: Turbo Shaft Airframe Total Time: 18502.5 Hours as of last inspection Engine Manufacturer: Rolls Royce ELT: Engine Model/Series: 250-C20B Registered Owner: On file Rated Power: 420 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: Distance from Accident Site: Observation Time: Direction from Accident Site: Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Visibility: 10 Miles Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility (RVR): Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Wind Direction: 270° Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Altimeter Setting: Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Marshall Island, MH Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Marshall Islands, MH Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: 1000 LCL Type of Airspace: Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 2 Minor Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 34.980000, 159.980000 (est)
Location: Marshall Islands, MH Accident Number: WPR18CA100 Date & Time: 02/19/2018, 1055 LCL Registration: N501VS Aircraft: HUGHES 369D Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Birdstrike Injuries: 2 Minor Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Aerial Observation - Sightseeing The commercial pilot reported that he was engaged in a fish survey about 500 feet above open ocean. Fish activity was observed, and he turned and ascended to attain a better view. During the maneuver, the helicopter struck one or more birds. The pilot felt an immediate increased vibration, radioed his position, and flew toward the fishing vessel. While en route the vibration increased, and the helicopter became uncontrollable. The pilot ditched in open ocean. The helicopter subsequently sank and was not recovered. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine before the bird strike that would have precluded normal operation. Pilot Information Certificate: Commercial Age: 26, Male Airplane Rating(s): None Seat Occupied: Left Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter Restraint Used: 4-point Instrument Rating(s): None Second Pilot Present: No Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/03/2016 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: Flight Time: Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Manufacturer: HUGHES Registration: N501VS Model/Series: 369D D Aircraft Category: Helicopter Year of Manufacture: 1977 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Normal Serial Number: 170050D Landing Gear Type: Emergency Float; Skid Seats: Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/19/2017, 100 Hour Certified Max Gross Wt.: Time Since Last Inspection: 79 Hours Engines: Turbo Shaft Airframe Total Time: 18502.5 Hours as of last inspection Engine Manufacturer: Rolls Royce ELT: Engine Model/Series: 250-C20B Registered Owner: On file Rated Power: 420 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: Observation Time: Distance from Accident Site: Direction from Accident Site: Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility: 10 Miles Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots, 270° Visibility (RVR): Altimeter Setting: Visibility (RVV): Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Marshall Islands, MH Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Marshall Islands, MH Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: 1000 LCL Type of Airspace: Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 2 Minor Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 2 Minor Latitude, Longitude: 34.980000, 159.980000 (est)
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)
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NTSB Identification: GAA19CA100 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Friday, December 14, 2018 in Tacoma, WA Aircraft: Cessna A185, registration: N19EC NTSB investigators will use data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator, and will not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
Lost control, wingtip struck ground and veered off the runway into the grass.
Date:14-DEC-18 Time:16:55:00Z Regis#:N19EC Aircraft Make:CESSNA Aircraft Model:A185E Event Type:INCIDENT Highest Injury:UNKNOWN Aircraft Missing:No Damage:MINOR Activity:UNKNOWN Flight Phase:LANDING (LDG) Operation:91 City:TACOMA State:WASHINGTON Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Seattle, Washington 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 Location: Tacoma, WA
Accident Number: GAA18CA023 Date & Time: 10/24/2017, 1410 PST Registration: N19EC Aircraft: CESSNA A185 Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Loss of control on ground Injuries: 1 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal Analysis
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high-performance airplane, he performed a three-point landing about 70 mph. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reported that he applied left rudder and left aileron to keep the airplane on the runway. However, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and then ground looped to the right, and the left wing and left elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar, ribs, aileron, and the left elevator. The METAR at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 7 knots. The pilot reported that the valve stem from the left main landing gear tire failed, causing the loss of control. Probable Cause and Findings The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. Findings Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause) Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause) Factual Information History of Flight Landing-landing roll Abnormal runway contact Loss of control on ground (Defining event) Runway excursion Attempted remediation/recovery Pilot Information Certificate: Private Age: 67, Male Airplane Rating(s): 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): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/20/2016 Occupational Pilot: No Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/08/2015 Flight Time: (Estimated) 1434 hours (Total, all aircraft), 75 hours (Total, this make and model), 1400 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Make: CESSNA Registration: N19EC Model/Series: A185 E Aircraft Category: Airplane Year of Manufacture: 1967 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Normal Serial Number: 185-1306 Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel Seats: 4 Date/Type of Last Inspection: 04/04/2017, Annual Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3300 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 1 Reciprocating Airframe Total Time: 3356.66 Hours at time of accident Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental ELT: C126 installed, not activated Engine Model/Series: IO-520-D Registered Owner: BLUE SKIES AVIATION LLC Rated Power: 300 hp Operator: BLUE SKIES AVIATION LLC Operating Certificate(s) Held: None Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: KTIW, 315 ft msl Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles Observation Time: 2053 UTC Direction from Accident Site: 92° Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Visibility: 10 Miles Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility (RVR): Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None Wind Direction: 10° Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: / N/A Altimeter Setting: 30.38 inches Hg Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 8°C Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: Tacoma, WA (TIW) Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Tacoma, WA (TIW) Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: 1320 PST Type of Airspace: Class D Airport Information Airport: TACOMA NARROWS (TIW) Runway Surface Type: Asphalt Airport Elevation: 294 ft Runway Surface Condition: Dry Runway Used: 35 IFR Approach: None Runway Length/Width: 5002 ft / 100 ft VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in 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: 47.268056, -122.578056 (est)
Additional Participating Entity: Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Long Beach, California Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board Location: Fullerton, CA Accident Number: GAA17CA562 Date & Time: 09/27/2017, 1000 PDT Registration: N515ET Aircraft: EUROCOPTER AS 350 Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Loss of control in flight Injuries: 2 Minor Flight Conducted Under: Public Aircraft The check pilot reported that he was administering an annual standardization check ride in the public use helicopter. The last maneuver evaluated was a hydraulic failure that would terminate by accomplishing a simulated run-on landing. The maneuver was initiated when the check/evaluated pilot established an out of ground effect (OGE) hover on the downwind leg of the pattern. The check-pilot engaged the hydraulic test button on the center console to "simulate a hydraulic failure." The evaluated pilot lowered the nose and established forward airspeed to maintain aircraft controllability. He maintained stabilized forward flight on the downwind leg, and the check-pilot disengage the hydraulic test button. The check pilot moved the hydraulic cut off switch to the off position, and the hydraulic system was disengaged. The evaluated pilot remained on the controls and established a shallow approach until about 3ft above the runway. Over the runway, the evaluated pilot allowed the helicopter's airspeed to decrease, and the check-pilot stated, "Keep the speed up." The evaluated pilot responded by lowering the nose, however, an uncontrollable rapid left yaw ensued. The check-pilot took control of the helicopter and attempted to keep the helicopter over the runway, but the nose pitched down, and the main rotor blades struck the ground. The check pilot decreased the fuel control and the helicopter settled upright on the runway. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the windscreen above the cabin, the tailboom and tail rotor drive system. The METAR at the accident airport during the time of the accident reported that the wind from 250° at 3kts, the skies were clear, and the temperature was 72°F. According to the Operator's Flight Manual: In case of loss of hydraulic pressure, the recommended safety speed range is from 40 to 60 kt. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT HOVER FLIGHT OR ANY LOW SPEED MANEUVER WITHOUT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ASSISTANCE. THE INTENSITY AND DIRECTION OF THE CONTROL FEEDBACK FORCES WILL CHANGE RAPIDLY. THIS WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE PILOT WORKLOAD, POOR AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. There were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that were identified as a result of this investigation.
Check Pilot Information Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor; Commercial Age: 56, Male Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land Seat Occupied: Left Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter Restraint Used: Unknown Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter Second Pilot Present: Yes Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Helicopter; Instrument Airplane; Instrument Helicopter Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/05/2017 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/05/2016 Flight Time: (Estimated) 8259 hours (Total, all aircraft), 918 hours (Total, this make and model), 6705 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 128 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 27 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) Pilot Information Certificate: Commercial Age: 51, Male Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land Seat Occupied: Right Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter Restraint Used: Unknown Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter Second Pilot Present: Yes Instructor Rating(s): None Toxicology Performed: No Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: 11/11/2016 Occupational Pilot: Yes Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 06/15/2017 Flight Time: (Estimated) 3915 hours (Total, all aircraft), 158 hours (Total, this make and model), 3663 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 55 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 31 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Manufacturer: EUROCOPTER Registration: N515ET Model/Series: AS 350 B2 Aircraft Category: Helicopter Year of Manufacture: 2001 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Normal Serial Number: 3425 Landing Gear Type: Skid Seats: 5 Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/11/2017, 100 Hour Certified Max Gross Wt.: 4960 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 1 Turbo Shaft Airframe Total Time: 4636 Hours at time of accident Engine Manufacturer: Turbomeca ELT: C126 installed, not activated Engine Model/Series: Arriel 1D1 Registered Owner: CHAPARRAL AIR GROUP Rated Power: 9783 hp Operator: CHAPARRAL AIR GROUP Operating Certificate(s) Held: None Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions Condition of Light: Day Observation Facility, Elevation: KFUL, 96 ft msl Observation Time: 1653 UTC Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles Direction from Accident Site: 85° Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C / 17°C Lowest Ceiling: None Visibility: 6 Miles Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots, 250° Visibility (RVR): Altimeter Setting: 29.89 inches Hg Visibility (RVV): Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - Haze; No Obscuration; No Precipitation Departure Point: LONG BEACH, CA (LGB) Type of Flight Plan Filed: None Destination: Fullerton, CA (FUL) Type of Clearance: None Departure Time: 0920 PDT Type of Airspace: Class D Airport Information Airport: FULLERTON MUNI (FUL) Runway Surface Type: Asphalt Airport Elevation: 96 ft Runway Surface Condition: Dry Runway Used: 24 IFR Approach: None Runway Length/Width: 3121 ft / 75 ft VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing; Simulated Forced Landing; Traffic Pattern Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 2 Minor Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: N/A Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 2 Minor Latitude, Longitude: 33.871944, -117.979722 (est)
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Location: San Diego, CA Accident Number: GAA17CA559 Date & Time: 09/27/2017, 0235 PDT Registration: N9346G Aircraft: CESSNA 182 Aircraft Damage: Substantial Defining Event: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) Injuries: 3 None Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal The pilot reported that he took off in dark night conditions and was using flight following. When he arrived at the destination airport, he activated the runway lights while entering the downwind leg. While on final approach the runway lights suddenly turned off, so he aborted the landing. The pilot again activated the runway lights on the downwind leg, but this time he flew a short base leg to final. The airplane was at a lower altitude for the approach and suddenly entered a heavy band of fog. The left wing subsequently hit the soft dirt, cartwheeled and came to rest inverted about ¼ mile short of runway 26. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The weather conditions reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, was calm wind, visibility 4 statute miles, moderate mist, scattered 100 ft, temperature 15°C, dew point 15°C, and an altimeter setting 29.24 inches of mercury. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident /Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Pilot Information Certificate: Private Age: 56, Male Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land Seat Occupied: Unknown 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: Unknown Unknown Last FAA Medical Exam: Occupational Pilot: No Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 01/04/2016 Flight Time: (Estimated) 796 hours (Total, all aircraft), 754 hours (Total, this make and model) Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA Registration: N9346G Model/Series: 182 P Aircraft Category: Airplane Year of Manufacture: 1971 Amateur Built: No Airworthiness Certificate: Normal Serial Number: 18260886 Landing Gear Type: Tricycle Seats: 4 Date/Type of Last Inspection: Unknown Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2348 lbs Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 1 Reciprocating Airframe Total Time: Engine Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR ELT: Engine Model/Series: O-470 SERIES Registered Owner: On file Rated Power: hp Operator: On file Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions Condition of Light: Night Observation Facility, Elevation: KSDM, 525 ft msl Observation Time: 0932 UTC Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles Direction from Accident Site: 212° Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 100 ft agl Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 15°C Lowest Ceiling: Visibility: 4 Miles Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm Visibility (RVR): Altimeter Setting: 29.84 inches Hg Visibility (RVV): Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - Mist Departure Point: COMPTON, CA (CPM) Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown Destination: San Diego, CA (SDM) Type of Clearance: VFR Flight Following Departure Time: Type of Airspace: Class D Airport Information Airport: BROWN FIELD MUNI (SDM) Runway Surface Type: N/A Airport Elevation: 526 ft Runway Surface Condition: Unknown Runway Used: N/A IFR Approach: None Runway Length/Width: VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop Wreckage and Impact Information Crew Injuries: 1 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial Passenger Injuries: 2 None Aircraft Fire: None Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft Explosion: None Total Injuries: 3 None Latitude, Longitude: 32.570833, -116.964167 (est)
A pilot described the terrifying moments before his small plane crash landed at Brown Field south of San Diego on September 27, 2017. Phillip Lojas had two passengers on the Cessna 182 traveling from Compton when the plane flipped twice before landing. "Suddenly we didn't see the lights. The fog was too thick. We lost control of it and we crashed," Lojas said. The plane attempted to land in heavy fog just after 3 a.m. at the airfield just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Lojas said the plane suffered serious damage. One passenger suffered a cut to his forehead. Lojas said he is relieved they were able to survive the landing. "We're here. By the grace of God. We're here," Lojas said. Story, video and photo gallery ➤ http://www.nbcsandiego.com