North Wing Solairus Trike: Fatal accident occurred June 06, 2018 near Lower Granite State Airport (00W), Colfax, Whitman County, Washington

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Ronny Weston

WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. - A pilot from Cheney died early Wednesday morning after crashing his ultra-light aircraft on the Snake River, according to the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. 

Just after 7:00 a.m., deputies were notified of the crash after an employee of the Granite Dam found the wreckage. Deputies arrived on scene and found the single-occupant of the North Wing Solairus Trike, identified as 64-year-old Ronny Weston of Cheney, deceased. 

Deputies say it is believed Weston was camping at Boyer Park with family and had used the airstrip earlier that morning, leaving on a short flight at around 6:30 a.m. Weston had just recently acquired the aircraft and was an experienced pilot, according to family members who spoke with the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. 

Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer confirmed with KHQ Wednesday night that Weston was a retired Spokane Firefighter. 

The Whitman County Coroner's Office is working with the Whitman County Sheriff's Office and will assist in determining the exact cause and manner of death. The FAA was advised of the accident. 

Our thoughts go out to Mr. Weston's family. 

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

A 64-year-old man died in a plane crash on the Snake River near Lower Granite Dam Wednesday morning.

A dam employee told Whitman County Sheriff’s deputies he had discovered wreckage of a small aircraft crash during his morning commute at about 7:30 a.m., according to a press release from Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. The caller said he had saw parts of an aircraft at Boyer Park on his drive to work.

When officials arrived to the scene, they discovered and identified Ronny Weston of Cheney dead in the wreckage. They determined Weston as the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft, according to the news release.

Weston was flying a North Wing Solairus Trike and took off from the airstrip in the park. Family members told deputies Weston was an experienced pilot, according to the news release.

Officials have not released a cause of death or a cause for the crash.

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

COLFAX, Washington — A pilot was killed after an ultralight aircraft crashed near the Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River around 7:15 a.m this morning.

An employee of the dam discovered the wreckage of the small aircraft on his way to work this morning. The employee told deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office that he observed a portion of the small aircraft on the railroad tracks east of Boyer Park, which caused him to be concerned. He then called 911.

Ronny Weston, 64, of Cheney has been identified as the pilot and sole occupant of the ultralight aircraft at the time of the crash. The North Wing Solairus Trike had been recently acquired. It is believed Weston was camping at Boyer Park with family and had used the airstrip earlier that morning, leaving on a short flight around 6:30 a.m. Family members told deputies Weston was an experienced ultralight pilot.

The Whitman County Coroner’s Office is investigating to determine the exact cause and manner of death. The FAA has also been advised of the accident.

Original article ➤  http://www.mycolumbiabasin.com

Ayres S-2R-R1340 Turbo Thrush, N3104S: Accident occurred July 12, 2020 near Keokuk Municipal Airport (KEOK), Lee County, Iowa

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Moines, Iowa

Aircraft crashed landed on golf course. 

Wayson Air LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N3104S

Date: 12-JUL-20
Time: 16:10:00Z
Regis#: N3104S
Aircraft Make: AYRES
Aircraft Model: S2R
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: KEOKUK
State: IOWA

A small plane landed on the golf course at the Keokuk Elk’s Club on Sunday after apparently having engine troubles.

Several 911 calls were reported to the Keokuk Police Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday saying a plane had gone down somewhere near Lincoln Avenue.

It was soon reported that the plane was near hole 4 on the golf course. The dispatcher reported witnesses calling 911 said it appeared the pilot was out of the plane and was OK, though reports were not yet available to confirm that.

The Keokuk police, Keokuk Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to the scene, driving out onto the course to get close to the aircraft.

Two witnesses saw the plane fly over them at about 10th and Bank streets and said it sounded like the engine of the plane was cutting out. When it passed over them, the engine sounded like it shut off completely and it looked like the plane was going to have to find a place to land.

The FAA was contacted shortly after noon and the administration told local law enforcement that they would have someone in the area as soon as possible.


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KEOKUK, Iowa (WGEM) — A plane was forced to make an emergency landing at a southeast Iowa golf course on Sunday.

The plane landed on the Elks Fairview Golf Course in Keokuk shorty before 11:30 a.m.

Keokuk Police said Patrick Jones, of Australia was test flying a crop-dusting aircraft from Hayti, Missouri, to Vinton, Iowa.

Jones had planned to stop at the Keokuk Municipal Airport, but experienced engine trouble and as forced to land on the golf course.

No injuries were reported.

The matter is still under investigation by the Keokuk Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.

https://wgem.com

Long lines, missed flights plague ever-growing Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS)

EGLIN AFB — As the summer travel season gets under way, long lines and missed flights are causing headaches for some travelers at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, commonly known as VPS.

The airport, which Bloomberg recently dubbed the “fastest growing airport in the United States,” has only four gates but has added at least 12 routes in the past year to bring its total number of cities to 27. It has seen an 18 percent increase in the number of travelers so far this year, and 2017 saw an almost 28 percent increase in travelers from 2016.

But it appears the airport’s rapid growth, coupled with enhanced security screenings at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints, has frustrated at least some passengers who missed or nearly missed flights because of longer-than-expected wait times.

Jessica Courtwright, who lives in Austin, Texas, and traveled to Destin this past weekend, arrived at VPS on Monday at 6:30 a.m. for her 7:30 a.m. flight back to Austin. She said check-in was a “breeze,” but waiting in line at the TSA checkpoint was a different matter.

“It looked like they had two lanes, but really they were only using one,” she said of the security lanes. “The line grew so long that they handed me a slip to monitor the wait times.”

She said she was in the line for about 45 minutes and was still there when her flight was supposed to leave. She thought she was going to miss her flight, but a woman from the airline came out and asked how many people were waiting for that flight. Five people raised their hand.

“They held the flight,” Courtwright said. “It was obvious that it was a common problem.”

Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel, who also sits on the commission’s Aviation Board, said constituents have raised concerned about missing flights and longer wait times.

“Having been here for over 30 years, we used to have a sleepy little airport and we were spoiled,” she said. “You could get there 45 minutes in advance, leisurely go through the checkout and sit in the holding area and then board, and you had plenty of time. But people need to know that now that we have all these expanded flights, it’s essential to get to the airport two hours in advance.”

In 1998, the airport was seeing about 600,000 passengers traveling in and out. By 2017 that number had nearly doubled to a record 1,134,209 passengers.

This year looks to be on track to break records again, according to County Airports Director Tracy Stage.

“May 17th was ... the busiest day in the 60-year history of VPS” with a total of 5,032 passengers, he said in an email to the Daily News on Tuesday. “That said, each day since has trumped the previous and we continue to climb in passenger numbers.”

Stage said the VPS was expected to have a record 5,498 passengers on Thursday.

But the airport’s massive growth has come with apparent growing pains.

Courtwright said when she was in line Monday she overheard a security guard telling people that as far as lines go, “this is a good day.”

“He said it was actually going fast compared to the other days,” she said. “So I was like, ‘Oh, I don’t want to know what the wait normally is.’ ”

Ketchel said the increased foot traffic has led to “bottlenecking” in the TSA lines. Combined with the agency’s newly-implemented screening rules for carry-on baggage, the lines have gotten longer and longer.

“People are missing their flights because they don’t realize, even though we’ve tried to get the word out in many ways, that they need to do pre-check and they need to get there two hours early,” she said.

The TSA announced in May that it was implementing stronger carry-on screenings at all U.S. federal airports, including VPS. The screenings include requiring passengers to place all personal electronics larger than a cellphone in bins for X-ray screenings, and having some travelers separate items from carry-on bags such as foods and powders.

Ketchel and Stage said TSA is in the process of installing a third screening lane that’s expected to open June 19.

“The TSA has seen this problem and they’ve given us another gateway to process passengers safely so that we can speed up the process,” Ketchel said.

Stage said he believed VPS can “absolutely handle” the growth it’s experiencing, adding that in the past two-and-a-half years it has added 300 new jobs, including passenger ambassadors to help facilitate the crowds and curbside assistants to help people get in and out of the airport safely.

“We are incredibly excited about the growth and the economic impacts that this growth brings,” he said. “It’s well worth the growing pains.”

Original article ➤ http://www.waltonsun.com

Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, D-GEMZ: Fatal accident occurred June 17, 2020 in Reinsfeld, Germany

NTSB Identification: CEN20WA237
14 CFR Non-U.S., Non-Commercial
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Reinsfeld, Germany
Aircraft: PIPER PA34, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.

The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA-34 220T airplane, German registration D-GEMZ, that occurred on June 17, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.

All investigative information will be released by the government of Germany.

 

Nach dem Absturz eines Kleinflugzeugs in Reinsfeld haben Experten der 
Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung mit den Ermittlungen zur Unfallursache begonnen. Erst danach können die Wrackteile geborgen werden.

Das Propellerflugzeug war am Mittwoch in der Nähe des Sportplatzes bei Reinsfeld abgestürzt. Nach Angaben der Polizei wurde die Leiche des Piloten noch am Abend aus dem Flugzeugwrack geborgen.

Nach bisherigen Ermittlungen saß der 49-jährige Pilot allein in der zweimotorigen Propellermaschine. Zeugen hörten zum Unglückszeitpunkt einen lauten Knall. Nach Angaben eines Polizeisprechers stürzte das Kleinflugzeug unmittelbar neben dem Sportplatz in ein Gebüsch.

Nach ersten Erkenntnissen war der Pilot von einem Flugplatz in Nordrhein-Westfalen gestartet und in Richtung Frankreich unterwegs. Derzeit geht die Polizei davon aus, dass während des Flugs eine Tragfläche abbrach und die Maschine deshalb abstürzte. Hinweise auf Fremdverschulden gebe es nicht, hieß es.

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Airbus A320-232, N1902U: Accident occurred January 10, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

United Airlines Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N1902U

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Accident Number: DCA20CA058

Date and Time: January 10, 2020, 22:45 UTC 

Registration: N1902U

Aircraft: Airbus A320

Aircraft Damage: None

Defining Event: Turbulence encounter 

Injuries: 1 Serious, 158 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 121: Air carrier - Scheduled

Analysis

On January 10, 2020, at about 2245 universal coordinated time, United Airlines flight 1754, an Airbus A320, N1902U, encountered turbulence near the top of climb from New Orleans International Airport (KMSY), New Orleans, Louisiana. Of the 159 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant sustained serious injuries. The airplane was not damaged. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from the KMSY to Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR), Newark, New Jersey.

According to the flight crew, they advised the flight attendants (FA) to expect some light turbulence during the climb out, and stated they would leave the seatbelt sign illuminated for passengers until they had reached smooth air. During the climb to their assigned altitude of flight level (FL) 370, the weather radar was active and air traffic control advised of weather directly in front of the flight. As the flight was climbing through about FL 305 , the flight was in clear air but the crew realized they were not going to stay above the clouds ahead of the airplane and requested, and were approved, to deviate to the right to avoid the buildups.

During the turn, the captain made an announcement on the public address (PA) system for the FAs to “take their jumpseats” and subsequently encountered “a couple bumps of light chop.” Almost immediately after, they received a call from the cabin, that the purser had been injured.

According to the FAs, they were preparing for cabin service when the turbulence was encountered. The forward FA fell to the floor as she was walking through the first-class cabin. Subsequently, the flight crew’s announcement for the “flight attendants take your jump seats” came over the PA system. The injured FA was assisted by medically qualified passengers and remained in a passenger seat for the remainder of the flight. Paramedics met the airplane at the gate and the FA was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured ankle.

Post accident examination of the weather data determined that the turbulence was encountered when the airplane was flying over an area of general thunderstorms. Cloud tops up to FL400 were located within 10 miles of the turbulence encounter but there were no pilot reports (PIREPs) in the vicinity indicating turbulence prior to the event. There was a Center Weather Advisory current for the area for isolated thunderstorms, which was included in the flights weather briefing.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

an encounter with convectively induced turbulence while overflying an area of known convective activity.

Findings

Environmental issues Convective turbulence - Effect on personnel

Factual Information

History of Flight

Enroute-climb to cruise Turbulence encounter (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial

Age: 60, Male

Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine land

Seat Occupied: Right

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 5-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 

Second Pilot Present:

Instructor Rating(s): None 

Toxicology Performed:

Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations 

Last FAA Medical Exam: November 25, 2019

Occupational Pilot: Yes

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 12, 2019

Flight Time: 17828 hours (Total, all aircraft), 11690 hours (Total, this make and model), 15917 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 80 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft)

Co-pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial 

Age: 48, Female

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None

Restraint Used: 5-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane

Second Pilot Present:

Instructor Rating(s): None

Toxicology Performed:

Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: August 22, 2019

Occupational Pilot: Yes 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 9, 2018

Flight Time: 1638 hours (Total, all aircraft), 526 hours (Total, this make and model), 30 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Airbus 

Registration: N1902U

Model/Series: A320 232 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 2006 

Amateur Built:

Airworthiness Certificate: 

Transport Serial Number: 2714

Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle

Seats: 159

Date/Type of Last Inspection: October 29, 2019 Continuous airworthiness

Certified Max Gross Wt.: 169756 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: Engines: 2

Airframe Total Time: 40846 Hrs at time of accident 

Engine Manufacturer:

ELT: Installed

Engine Model/Series:

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power:

Operator:

Operating Certificate(s) Held: Flag carrier (121)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Unknown

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation:

Distance from Accident Site:

Observation Time: 

Direction from Accident Site:

Lowest Cloud Condition: Unknown 

Visibility

Lowest Ceiling: Unknown 

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Convective /

Wind Direction: 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Moderate /

Altimeter Setting:

Temperature/Dew Point:

Precipitation and Obscuration:

Departure Point: New Orleans, LA (MSY)

Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR

Destination: Newark, NJ (EWR)

Type of Clearance: IFR

Departure Time: 15:40 Local

Type of Airspace: Class A

Airport Information

Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport MSY

Runway Surface Type:

Airport Elevation: 

Runway Surface Condition: Unknown

Runway Used: 

IFR Approach: Unknown

Runway Length/Width:

VFR Approach/Landing: Unknown

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious, 7 None 

Aircraft Damage: None

Passenger Injuries: 151 None 

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: Aircraft

Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 158 None

Latitude, Longitude: 29.960527,-90.079589(est)

Ground Collision: Boeing 737, N929NN; accident occurred January 8, 2020 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), New York, New York

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N929NN

Location: New York, NY
Accident Number: DCA20CA049
Date & Time: 01/08/2020, 1630 EST
Registration: N929NN
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Ground collision
Injuries: 121 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 121: Air Carrier - Scheduled

Analysis

On January 8, 2020, about 0630 eastern standard time, American Airlines flight 2632, a Boeing 737-823, N929NN, was damaged by a deicing truck. There were no injuries to the 2 pilots, 4 flight attendants, or 115 passengers on board. The airplane received substantial damage. The regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York, to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, Texas.

The captain stated that while sitting at gate C7 performing preflight duties he felt the aircraft "shudder". He stated that the first officer then looked out the window on his side and noticed a deicing truck behind the right wing. As he continued observing the first officer said they felt the airplane shudder again as the deicing truck pulled out from under the wing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
failure of the deicing truck driver to maintain appropriate clearance from the airplane. 

Findings

Personnel issues
Use of equip/system - Ground crew (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Standing-engine(s) not oper
Ground collision (Defining event) 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport
Age: 53, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:  
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 11/13/2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 11/12/2019
Flight Time:  8685 hours (Total, all aircraft), 6758 hours (Total, this make and model)

Co-Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport
Age:44, Male 
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed:No 
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/21/2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 01/30/2019
Flight Time: 1463 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1463 hours (Total, this make and model) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Boeing
Registration: N929NN
Model/Series: 737 823
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2013
Amateur Built:No 
Airworthiness Certificate: Transport
Serial Number: 33322
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats:
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 174200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Turbo Fan
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: CFM
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: 56-7B
Registered Owner: Wells Fargo Trust Co Na Trustee
Rated Power:
Operator: American Airlines
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Flag carrier (121)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Unknown
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Distance from Accident Site:
Observation Time:
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts:
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: New York, NY (KLGA)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Dallas, TX (KDFW)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0659 EST
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: LaGuardia Airport (KLGA)
Runway Surface Type: N/A
Airport Elevation: 20 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used:N/A 
IFR Approach:None 
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: None 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 6 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 115 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 121 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.776944, -73.873889

Loss of Control on Ground: Jabiru J230-SP, N748J, accident occurred June 06, 2018 at Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), Arkansas

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

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/N748J

Location: Springdale, AR
Accident Number: GAA18CA327
Date & Time: 06/06/2018, 0948 CDT
Registration: N748J
Aircraft: JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis 

The solo student pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane started to veer left. He attempted to recover with right rudder input, but the airplane continued to veer left, departed the runway, and then came to rest in a ditch against the perimeter fence.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 takeoff.

Findings

Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Attempted remediation/recovery
Runway excursion 

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 54
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left 
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: None
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 06/04/2018
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 30 hours (Total, all aircraft), 22 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 19 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC
Registration: N748J
Model/Series: J230-SP NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Special Light-Sport
Serial Number: 727
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/01/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 316.6 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Jabiru
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 3300
Registered Owner: Real Time Engineering PA
Rated Power: 110 hp
Operator: Real Time Engineering PA
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None  

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KASG, 1353 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1448 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 150°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 29.99 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 20°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: SPRINGDALE, AR (ASG)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: OZARK, AR (7M5)
Type of Clearance: VFR Flight Following
Departure Time:  CDT
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: SPRINGDALE MUNI (ASG)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1352 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 18
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5302 ft / 76 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

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: 36.174167, -94.122222 (est)

SPRINGDALE (KFSM) -- An airplane ran off the runway into a ditch while attempted to take off at the Springdale airport Wednesday (June 6).

The incident happened at about 9:45 a.m.

Springdale Fire Chief Jim Vaughn said the department sent units to the scene to help safely relocate the plane.

The pilot was the only person on board at the time and no injures were reported.

The FAA is investigating, according to Lynn Lunsford, the FAA Southwest regional spokesman.

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SPRINGDALE, Ark. - A small aircraft ran off the runway at in an attempt to take off Wednesday morning. 

Airport officials say the incident happened around 9:45 a.m. at the Springdale Municipal Airport. 

The pilot was the only one on board that the time, and was not injured, officials say. 

The Springdale Municipal Airport is a city-owned, general aviation airport in Northwest Arkansas. 

According to the airport's website, it is located one mile southeast of the city center and occupies 221 acres. 

There is one runway located at the airport, Runway 18/36, measuring 5,302 feet in length.

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

A plane slid off the runway at the Springdale Municipal Airport Wednesday afternoon crashing into a fence.

The student pilot was taxiing down the runway preparing to take off when the plane went off the runway according to James Hales, battalion chief with the Springdale fire department. Hales added a fence saved the plane from falling into a ditch.

The fire department was called out to the scene just in case of a fire while airport employees pulled the plane from the ditch, Hales said.

No one was injured in the accident. 

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

SPRINGDALE, Ark. —  A plane went off the runway at the Springdale Municipal Airport Wednesday morning, James Smith, Airport Manager, confirmed to 40/29 News.

Smith was not aware of any injuries as a result of the incident.

NTSB has been notified of the accident. A spokesman for NTSB says they are reviewing the information, but has not opened an investigation yet.

Springdale Municipal is described on its website as one of the busiest airports in the State of Arkansas.

Springdale Municipal has one runway, measuring 5,302 feet in length. It is located on the east side of town, bordered by Highway 412 and Highway 265. Jones Elementary School is located less than a half-mile away.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.4029tv.com

JetBlue, Airbus A321-200, N947JB: Incident occurred February 23, 2020 at Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS), Massachusetts

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

Aircraft struck a bird on departure. 

JetBlue Airways Corporation

https://registry.faa.gov/N947JB

Date: 23-FEB-20
Time: 11:47:00Z
Regis#: JBU133
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: A321
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 121
Flight Number: B6-133 
City: BOSTON
State: MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON (CBS) – A JetBlue flight bound for San Francisco had to return to Boston after possibly hitting birds. The airline told WBZ-TV that the pilot of Flight 133 reported a suspected bird strike after takeoff on Sunday.

The aircraft returned to Boston safely, and passengers continued to San Francisco on a different plane.

JetBlue says there’s no indication that the plane was damaged, but it was faster for passengers to board a new plane instead of waiting for it to be checked out by maintenance.

https://boston.cbslocal.com

Clayton County gets state, Delta help as fuel tax revenue stream is cut off

Now that they’ve lost millions of dollars in jet fuel taxes from the world’s busiest airport, Clayton County and its school district are getting lifelines from two different sources.

The Clayton County Commission on Tuesday accepted $26.8 million from the state of Georgia — the amount three years of fuel tax collections would have brought in. And Delta Air Lines has pledged an unspecified amount to help the county’s school system.

The county government and school board split $18 million annually in jet fuel collections, using the money for parks, roads, school buses, technology improvements at the district’s schools and other projects.

But last week, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the municipal collections on jet fuel, a practice that has drawn the ire of the Federal Aviation Administration, would end July 1. He said the move will help ensure Georgia doesn’t lose federal transportation funding in the future for not complying with FAA regulations.

Clayton County leaders had filed suit against the FAA, seeking to continue the tax collections, but simultaneously went to Deal during the recent legislative session to seek financial help if they lost.

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case in April. The FAA argued the revenue should be used for the airport from which it is collected, not for the county in which the facility is located.

“The best outcome for us would have been that we won our fight with the FAA and to collect the jet fuel tax for years to come,” Clayton Commission Chairman Jeff Turner said. “But with the governor about to sign an executive order to cease the collection of the jet fuel tax, that put us in a precarious situation where we’re looking at either some money or no money.”

Clayton Schools Superintendent Morcease Beasley said that Delta has committed to help during the 2019 school year, but did not yet have full details on how much the airline would give because the parties are still negotiating.

In thanking Delta for its support, Beasley said the revenue is “vital to the community and school district.”

Airlines and cargo companies at Hartsfield, including Delta, are expected to save more than $20 million a year because of the change. Delta on Monday pledged to make contributions to local school districts impacted by the fuel tax elimination to “help ensure the funding of existing education projects,” according to reports.

Turner said he thinks the rebound in Clayton property values will make up some of the loss. If that doesn’t cover it all, the county may have to make cuts to departmental budgets.

His biggest hope, however, is that the county can find another way to get revenue from Hartsfield either through taxes or payments for services Clayton provides, such as a jail for anyone arrested at the airport.

“We feel like we’re definitely not getting our fair share of money out of the airport that we should,” Turner said.

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

Cessna 152, G-UFCO: Fatal accident occurred April 19, 2018 in Crumlin, Ireland

NTSB Identification: CEN18WA145
14 CFR Unknown
Accident occurred Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Crumlin, Ireland
Aircraft: CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY CESSNA 152, registration:
Injuries: 2 Fatal.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.

On April 19, 2018, at 1230 UTC, a Cessna 152 airplane, G-UFCO, collided with the terrain in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damage by impact and postimpact fire. The wreckage was located in a field and the circumstances of the accident are unknown at this time. The local flight departed from the Newtonards Airport, Northern Ireland.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1252 510300

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AAIB.

The two people who died in a light aircraft crash in County Antrim on Thursday have been named locally as Bryan Greenwood and Bob Farmbrough.

Mr Greenwood, from Larne, was an aerial photographer and Mr Farmbrough was a former airline captain.

The retired commercial airline pilot was originally from England but was living in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.

They were in a small plane, thought to be a Cessna, that crashed between Nutts Corner and Loanends.

Both Mr Greenwood and Mr Farmbrough's family and friends have paid warm tributes to them on social media.

Mr Farmbrough was a highly experienced pilot who worked for a number of airlines, including Inter European Airways; Airtours International Airways and British Regional Airlines (which operated British Airways flights from Belfast).

An eyewitness told the BBC the aircraft circled over houses and tried to land, before crashing in a field and catching fire.

The crash is being investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). It removed the wreckage of the light aircraft from a field on Saturaday.

The remains of the plane will now be taken to Farnborough, Hampshire, where the AAIB investigation will continue.

https://www.bbc.com

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N84163: Accident occurred May 28, 2018 at Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (KVTI), Benton County, Iowa

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Moines, Iowa

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/N84163

Location: Vinton, IA
Accident Number: GAA18CA317
Date & Time: 05/28/2018, 1506 CDT
Registration: N84163
Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

After overflying the airport to determine the wind direction, the pilot reported that, she landed in variable crosswind conditions, during touchdown "at or near stall speed", the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a gust of wind. She added, the airplane veered left and she attempted to correct with immediate application of right rudder and right brake. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway into the grass and the right wingtip struck the ground. She added that she was able to taxi the airplane to park.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing spar, and right wing lift strut.

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

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 11 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The pilot landed on runway 34. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Sport Pilot
Age: 18, Female
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
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: Sport Pilot Unknown
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/12/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 86.3 hours (Total, all aircraft), 19.8 hours (Total, this make and model), 40.9 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 9.7 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1.5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: AERONCA
Registration: N84163
Model/Series: 7AC
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 7AC-2849
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/03/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1220 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 988 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: A65-8
Registered Owner: 88 CHARLIES INC
Rated Power: 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: KVTI, 845 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2015 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 342°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots / 18 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 140°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 36°C / 17°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Grinnell, IA (GGI)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Vinton, IA (VTI)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1345 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: VINTON VETERANS MEMORIAL ARPK (VTI)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 842 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 34
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2500 ft / 50 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Go Around; Traffic Pattern

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:  42.218611, -92.025833 (est)