Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Beech 65-A90 King Air, N2000E: Incident occurred May 26, 2018 at Pensacola International Airport (KPNS), Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Birmingham, Alabama

Aircraft right main gear collapsed on landing.

Randigo LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N2000E

Date: 26-MAY-18
Time: 14:30:00Z
Regis#: N2000E
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: A90
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: PENSACOLA
State: FLORIDA

3D Robotics Solo, N749BD: Incident occurred May 25, 2018 in Savannah, Georgia

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

Aircraft made a precautionary landing due to engine vibrations.

Dunnlights Inc:  http://registry.faa.gov/N749BD

Date: 25-MAY-18
Time: 21:40:00Z
Regis#: N749BD
Aircraft Make: 3D ROBOTICS
Aircraft Model: SOLO
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: SAVANNAH
State: GEORGIA

Cessna 182 Skylane, N5700B: Accident occurred May 27, 2018 in Aberdeen, Bingham County, Idaho

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

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

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

http://registry.faa.gov/N5700B

Location: Aberdeen, ID
Accident Number: WPR18LA149
Date & Time: 05/27/2018, 1420 MDT
Registration: N5700B
Aircraft: CESSNA 182
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On May 27, 2018, about 1420 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182 airplane, N5700B, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Aberdeen, Idaho. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The cross-country flight originated from the Reno-Stead Airport, Reno, Nevada, at 1000 Pacific daylight time with an intended destination of Blackfoot, Idaho.

The pilot reported that during cruise flight, they encountered deteriorating weather along their route and decided to initiate a 180° turn to the right toward Pocatello, Idaho, at an altitude of about 2,000 feet above ground level. As the turn was completed, the engine began to sputter and partially lose power. The pilot stated that he established best glide speed while troubleshooting the engine by advancing the mixture to full rich and verifying the fuel selector valve was set to both. Despite his attempts, the engine would not regain power and he initiated a forced landing to a freshly plowed field. During the landing roll, the nose gear of the airplane dug into the dirt and the airplane nosed over.

Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N5700B
Model/Series: 182 UNDESIGNATED
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
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: PIH, 4452 ft msl
Observation Time: 1418 MDT
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 4600 ft agl
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots, 260°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 8500 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Reno, NV (RTS)
Destination: Blackfoot, ID 

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:  42.978333, -112.791944

Taylorcraft F-21, N2004U: Accident occurred May 28, 2018 at Payette Municipal Airport (S75), Idaho

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho

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/N2004U

Location: Payette, ID
Accident Number: GAA18CA302
Date & Time: 05/28/2018, 1053 MDT
Registration: N2004U
Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP. F21
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event:
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis 

According to the student pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had completed a cross-country flight and aborted the first landing due to crosswind gusts from the left. He also aborted the second landing, but on his third approach about 60 knots, he committed to the landing. Just before touching down, the airplane encountered a left crosswind gust and then touched down oriented 10° left of the runway heading and bounced. The airplane veered right and exited the right side of the runway. He added full power and aborted the landing, but the airspeed was too slow. The airplane remained airborne for 150 ft, landed in a dirt field, and nosed over.

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

The student reported that, at the time of the accident, "winds were out of the NW at approximately 11 mph (as indicated by my Garmin Pilot app) with a 6 mph crosswind from the West and gusting." The airplane landed on runway 31.

The nearest METAR, which was 6 miles southwest of the accident site, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 300° at 10 knots.

The student reported that there were no 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 student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain and nose-over.

Findings

Aircraft
Airspeed - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Crosswind - Effect on operation (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown
Other weather encounter

Landing
Abnormal runway contact
Loss of control on ground

Landing-aborted after touchdown
Nose over/nose down

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 48, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/06/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 37 hours (Total, all aircraft), 27 hours (Total, this make and model), 2 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 24 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 12 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP.
Registration: N2004U
Model/Series: F21 UNDESIGNATED
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: F-1006
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 04/01/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 570 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-235
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 115 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: KONO, 2193 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 6 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1653 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 227°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 7°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Payette, ID (S75)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Payette, ID (S75)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0953 MDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: PAYETTE MUNI (S75)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2228 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 31
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3000 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:  44.094444, -116.903611 (est)

Loss of Control in Flight: Cessna 150L, N19366, accident occurred May 27, 2018 at Sky Soaring Airport (55LL), Union, McHenry County, Illinois

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

Additional Participating Entities: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Plaines, Illinois 
Textron Aviation; Wichita, Kansas 
 
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/N19366

Location: Union, IL
Accident Number: CEN18LA205
Date & Time: 05/27/2018, 1815 CDT
Registration: N19366
Aircraft: CESSNA 150L
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Glider Tow 

On May 27, 2018, about 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L airplane, N19366, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with power lines and terrain after an attempted go-around at the Sky Soaring Airport (55LL), Union, Illinois. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Sky Soaring Inc. as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 glider tow flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from 55LL about 1800.

The pilot had completed five glider tow flights during the afternoon. He took a break about 1700 before completing two additional glider tow flights. The initial six tow flights were completed without incident. The accident flight was conducted to 2,000 feet and the glider released without incident.

The pilot recalled that during his return to the airport for landing "something was wrong." Although there was plenty of daylight, he stated that it seemed to "get dark." The airplane was high on the approach and he angled away from the runway to lose some altitude. He recalled continuing inbound but was unsure of the airspeed or altitude as the airplane crossed the threshold. He commented that there might have been some residual engine power on; however, he did not recall verifying that the throttle was at idle. The airplane was heading west into the sun and he aimed for an opening in the trees off the end of the runway. He did not see the power lines until it was too late. He recalled a "blue flash" and his next recollection was being treated by paramedics after the accident.

The pilot recalled not having an "aviation related thought" as the airplane "bounced down the field," and noted that heat exhaustion or dehydration might have been responsible. He added that he had not had such an event, where things seemed to "get dark," either before or since the accident. He did not perceive any issues with the airplane during the accident flight.

A witness reported that the pilot was returning from a glider tow flight at the time of the accident. The pilot had executed a go-around and was climbing out when the airplane impacted powerlines about 600 ft from the end of the runway.

The airplane came to rest upright in an agricultural field about 200 ft from the power lines. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction.

A review of the pilot's medical records revealed that he had reported several medical conditions to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including non-obstructive coronary artery disease, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation. After review of additional information, the FAA issued a special issuance medical certificate with a requirement to wear distant vision corrective lenses and to have near vision corrective lenses available. The certificate was not valid for any class after June 30, 2013. The pilot had subsequently completed the requirements for certification under BasicMed on August 24, 2017. His BasicMed certification was valid at the time of the accident.

During his postaccident treatment for multiple traumatic injuries, the pilot developed episodes of recurrent atrial fibrillation associated with low blood pressure. He was unaware of any palpitations during the atrial fibrillation episodes but did "feel bad" which was thought to be related to the low blood pressure. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Engineer
Age: 88, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/27/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 17000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 300 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Registration: N19366
Model/Series: 150L L
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1973
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Utility
Serial Number: 15074368
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/12/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1601 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 10 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 794.9 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental Motors
ELT: C91A installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-200-A
Registered Owner: Sky Soaring Inc.
Rated Power: 100 hp
Operator: Sky Soaring Inc.
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: DKB, 913 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1815 CDT
Direction from Accident Site: 215°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 90°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 29.87 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 33°C / 19°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Union, IL (55LL)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Union, IL (55LL)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1800 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: Sky Soaring (55LL)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 884 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Vegetation
Runway Used: 27
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3000 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious

Latitude, Longitude: 42.154167, -88.511389 (est)

Location: Union, IL
Accident Number: CEN18LA205
Date & Time: 05/27/2018, 1815 CDT
Registration: N19366
Aircraft: CESSNA 150L
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Glider Tow 

On May 27, 2018, about 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L airplane, N19366, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with power lines and terrain after an attempted go-around at the Sky Soaring Airport (55LL), Union, Illinois. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Sky Soaring Inc. as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 glider tow flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from 55LL about 1800.

A witness reported that the pilot was returning from a glider tow flight at the time of the accident. The pilot had executed a go-around from runway 27 (3,000 ft by 50 ft, turf) and was climbing out when the airplane impacted powerlines about 600 ft from the end of the runway.

The airplane came to rest upright in an agricultural field about 200 ft from the power lines. The nose landing gear was partially collapsed. The engine and cowling were dislocated downward; the engine mount and firewall were damaged. The top of the cowling exhibited a linear dent and loss of paint consistent with impact from a powerline. The cowling damage appeared to be aligned with a dent and tear in the left wing leading edge near the wing strut attachment point. The fuselage exhibited localized deformation and buckling. Both wings displayed buckling at the wing roots and upward bending near the wing tips. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N19366
Model/Series: 150L L
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: Sky Soaring Inc.
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: DKB, 913 ft msl
Observation Time: 1815 CDT
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 33°C / 19°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots, 90°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.87 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Union, IL (55LL)
Destination: Union, IL (55LL) 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude:  42.154167, -88.511389 (est)

Piper PA-28-140, N95410: Accident occurred May 27, 2018 in Butler, Pendleton County, Kentucky

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Louisville, Kentucky

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/N95410

Location: Butler, KY
Accident Number: GAA18CA307
Date & Time: 05/27/2018, 1818 EDT
Registration: N95410
Aircraft: PIPER PA28
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel starvation
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that, while enroute, the airplane's engine began to run rough and lose power. He immediately turned toward the nearest airport and slowed the airplane to 100 knots. He added that he pushed the mixture to full rich, which caused a short burst of power that lasted just a few seconds. He then pumped the throttle and applied carburetor heat, but then realized he did not have enough altitude to make the airport and began to look for an alternate landing site.

He further added, that after locating a ridge top field, he slowed the airplane to 75 knots and pulled one notch of flaps and trimmed for landing. As he lined the airplane up with the field he pulled full flaps at about 300 ft above the ground. The touchdown was smooth and the airplane continued the landing roll in wheat that was approximately 3 ft tall. Subsequently, the right wing struck an industrial irrigation nozzle and the right wing separated from the fuselage.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and stabilator.

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

The pilot added that, during the engine failure, he did not attempt to change fuel tanks from the empty right wing fuel tank, and as a recommendation to make the fuel selector check the first part of the restart procedure.

The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that, while on scene, he was able to run the engine. He added, the left tank was approximately ½ full of fuel. He switched the fuel selector to the left tank and started the engine normally. The oil pressure was fine; fuel pressure normal on both the electric pump and engine driven pump; and the magnetos checked fine. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 70, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
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: BasicMed Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/05/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/16/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 552 hours (Total, all aircraft), 259 hours (Total, this make and model), 442 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 22 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: PIPER
Registration: N95410
Model/Series: PA28 140
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1969
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 28-25930
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 3
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/25/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2150 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3885 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-E2A
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 150 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: KLUK, 490 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 22 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2253 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 357°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 12000 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.89 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 24°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Kennett, MO (TKX)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Columbus, OH (TZR)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1305 CDT
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: 38.728889, -84.395000 (est)

FALMOUTH, KY (FOX19) - Both occupants of a single-engine plane are OK after the aircraft crashed near Falmouth, Kentucky, on Sunday evening, according to the Pendleton County sheriff.

Emergency crews were dispatched to a hayfield near the intersection of Bryan Griffin Road and Hwy. 17 around 6:16 p.m.

The sheriff says the plane crashed in the field, and the pilot and his wife were uninjured.

They were flying to Columbus after fueling up in Missouri, according to the sheriff.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.fox19.com

Gulfstream American Corp AA-5B, N45191: Incident occurred May 28, 2018 at Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD), Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts

Aircraft nose gear collapsed while taxiing for departure.

http://registry.faa.gov/N45191

Date: 28-MAY-18
Time: 17:53:00Z
Regis#: N45191
Aircraft Make: GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
Aircraft Model: AA5G
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
City: NORWOOD
State: MASSACHUSETTS

Incident occurred May 25, 2018 at Copiah County Airport (M11), Crystal Springs, Mississippi

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Jackson, Mississippi

Aircraft landed hard on runway 17 and went off side of runway striking a runway light.

Date: 25-MAY-18
Time: 17:00:00Z
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 210
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: CRYSTAL SPRINGS
State: MISSISSIPPI

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane, N68AX; accident occurred May 28, 2018 at Yerington Municipal Airport Lyon County, Nevada

Accident airplane at accident site. 



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

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


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


http://registry.faa.gov/N68AX

Location: Yerington, NV
Accident Number: ANC18LA039
Date & Time: 05/28/2018, 1300 PDT
Registration: N68AX
Aircraft: CESSNA T182T
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On May 28, 2018, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182 airplane, N68AX, sustained substantial damage following a loss of directional control, a runway excursion and nose over while landing at Yerington Municipal Airport (O43), Yerington, Nevada. The airplane was registered to M & B Holdings, LLC and operated by the pilot as a visual flight rules flight under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 when the accident occurred. The private pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed.

According to the pilot, after conducting multiple uneventful landings at O43 they were returning for a full stop landing. He reported that the touchdown on the main wheels was normal, but immediately after the nose wheel came in contact with the asphalt surface the airplane veered sharply to the left, exited the improved runway surface and encountered an area of soft sand. The nose wheel separated from the fuselage and the airplane subsequently nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer and rudder.

The closest weather reporting facility was Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV), Minden, Nevada, about 28 miles west of the accident site. At 1253, an METAR from KMEV was reporting, in part: wind from 30°at 8 knots; visibility, 10 statute miles; clouds and sky condition, clear; temperature, 66°F; dew point 39° F; altimeter, 30.19 inches of mercury.

The airplane's wreckage was disposed of without the knowledge or consent of the NTSB. Therefore, the wreckage could not be examined by investigators.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:No 
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/01/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/09/2017
Flight Time:   780 hours (Total, all aircraft), 735 hours (Total, this make and model), 603 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 14 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Registration: N68AX
Model/Series: T182T T
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: T18208851
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats:
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/15/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 863 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: TIO-540-AK1A
Registered Owner: M&B HOLDINGS LLC
Rated Power: 230 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: KMEV, 4724 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 28 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1953 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 270°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 30°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 4°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Reno, NV
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Yerington, NV (O43)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: YERINGTON MUNI (O43)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 4381 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 19
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5814 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop

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: 39.005556, -119.156667 (est)

Location: Yerington, NV
Accident Number: ANC18LA039
Date & Time: 05/28/2018, 1300 PDT
Registration: N68AX
Aircraft: CESSNA T182T
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On May 28, 2018, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T182T airplane, N68AX, sustained substantial damage following a loss of directional control, a runway excursion and nose over while landing at Yerington Municipal Airport (O43), Yerington, Nevada. The airplane was registered to M & B Holdings, LLC and operated by the pilot as a visual flight rules flight under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The private pilot and pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed.

According to the pilot, after conducting multiple uneventful landings at O43 they were returning for a full stop landing. He reported that the touchdown on the main wheels was normal, but immediately after the nose wheel contacted the landing surface the airplane veered sharply to the left, exited the improved runway surface and encountered an area of soft sand. The nose wheel separated from fuselage and the airplane subsequently nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer and rudder.

The closest weather reporting facility was Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV), Minden, Nevada, about 28 miles west of the accident site. At 1253, an METAR from KMEV was reporting, in part: wind from 30 °at 8 knots; visibility, 10 statute miles; clouds and sky condition, clear; temperature, 66 °F; dew point 39° F; altimeter, 30.19 inches of mercury.

A detailed wreckage examination is pending. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N68AX
Model/Series: T182T T
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
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: KMEV, 4724 ft msl
Observation Time: 1953 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 28 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 4°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots, 30°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Reno, NV
Destination: Yerington, NV (O43)

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:  39.005556, -119.156667 (est)

Skystar Kitfox Series 7, N47DV: Incident occurred May 26, 2018 in Taghkanic, Columbia County, New York

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Latham, New York

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

http://registry.faa.gov/N47DV

Location: Taghkanic, NY
Accident Number: ERA18LA155
Date & Time: 05/26/2018, 1230 EDT
Registration: N47DV
Aircraft: DEVRIES WM H KITFOX SPORT
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On May 26, 2018, about 1230 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Kitfox Sport, N47DV, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Taghkanic, New York. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU), Poughkeepsie, New York, at 1215.

The pilot reported that he was en route to his home airport when the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. He saw a cow pasture and selected it as an emergency landing area. During the landing roll, the landing gear separated from the fuselage. The airplane "spun 180 degrees" before coming to a stop, at which time the pilot and passenger exited the airplane.

Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the fuselage and wings were buckled. The airplane was recovered from the accident site and retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: DEVRIES WM H
Registration: N47DV
Model/Series: KITFOX SPORT NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
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: PSF, 149 ft msl
Observation Time: 1252 EDT
Distance from Accident Site: 28 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C / 11°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 13 knots, 270°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.59 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (POU)
Destination: BARRINGTON, MA (GBR)

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: 42.155000, -73.672222 (est)



TAGHKANIC — Two people were uninjured when their single-engine airplane crashed Saturday afternoon in Columbia County, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.

The aircraft crashed at 4:42 p.m. into a grassy farm field on Koeppe Road in Taghkanic, the sheriff's office said.

The pilot radioed authorities at about 12:30 p.m. to report his engine was stalling and would not restart, so he was planning an emergency landing. When the aircraft touched down, the uneven ground ripped off the landing gear and the plane spun 180 degrees, deputies said.

The single-engine prop and belly of the two-passenger airplane were also damaged.

The pilot — 54-year-old Roger Tryon of Monterey, Mass. — and his passenger — 53-year-old Steve Snyder of Monterey, Mass. — were not injured.

Tryon was flying from Dutchess County Airport to the Great Barrington Massachusetts Airport when he was forced to land, deputies said. The investigation has been turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Original article  ➤  https://www.timesunion.com


TAGHKANIC – Two Massachusetts men were uninjured after their plane had to make an emergency landing in a farmer’s field Saturday, according to police.

Roger Tryon, 54, and Steve Snyder, 53, both of Monterey, Massachusetts, were inside a single-engine airplane when the engine stalled at about 12:30 p.m. and the pilot, Tryon, had to make an emergency landing in a grassy field off of Koeppe Road, according to a statement from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

The men were on their way from the Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Wappingers Falls to the Great Barrington Airport in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, when the plane started to sputter, according to police.

Tryon told deputies his engine stalled and it would not restart, according to police. As the plane dived toward the ground, it lost its landing gear, including its wheels, which caused the plane to make what’s considered a “pancake landing,” police said.

The left wing of the plane struck the ground, spinning the plane 180 degrees. The plane’s engine and belly were damaged as a result of the quick landing, but Tryon and Snyder were unharmed, according to police.

The sheriff’s office turned over the investigation to the Federal Aviation Administration.