Monday, July 02, 2018

Piper PA-25, N6307Z: Incident occurred June 30, 2018 at Isbell Field Airport (4A9), Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Alabama and NW Florida

Landing gear broke on takeoff.

Blackstone Aircraft LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N6307Z

Date: 30-JUN-18
Time: 16:40:00Z
Regis#: N6307Z
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA 25
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: FORT PAYNE
State: ALABAMA

Piper PA-18-150, N7675D: Accident occurred June 29, 2018 at Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH), Anchorage, Alaska

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

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

http://registry.faa.gov/N7675D

Location: Anchorage, AK
Accident Number: ANC18LA051
Date & Time: 06/29/2018, 1307 AKD
Registration: N7675D
Aircraft: Piper PA18
Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On June 29, 2018, about 1307 Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N7675D, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a partial power loss after takeoff at Lake Hood Seaplane Base (LHD), Anchorage, Alaska. The airline transport pilot, who was acting as pilot-in-command (PIC) from the back seat, sustained minor injuries and the pilot rated passenger in the front seat was uninjured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 visual flight rules personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was destined for a private cabin near Rainy Pass, Alaska, about 100 miles northwest of LHD.

According to the PIC, when the airplane was about 150 ft above ground level (agl) following a departure from the north water lane, the engine began to "sputter" and stopped producing sufficient power to climb. He then turned the airplane to the east to land on runway 14 (gravel) while he "pumped" the throttle and had the passenger check that the fuel selector valve was in the "ON" position. The airplane impacted the grass area between runway 14 and taxiway hotel, just north of H3. The airplane came to rest on a heading of about 070° and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

The airplane was removed from the runway and secured for further investigation. A detailed airframe and engine examination is pending.

The airplane was equipped with a Lycoming O-320 series engine. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N7675D
Model/Series: PA18 150
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: PALH, 90 ft msl
Observation Time: 1253 ADT
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / 8°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 360°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 11000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.79 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Departure Point: Anchorage, AK (LHD)
Destination: Willow, AK

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 61.186667, -149.966111 (est)



A small float plane crashed as it took off from Anchorage's Lake Hood Seaplane Base on Friday, according to officials.

Initial investigations showed that the plane, a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, was departing Lake Hood when it lost engine power, said Clint Johnson, chief of the National Transportation Safety Board Alaska Region.

The float plane took off from the water and headed north, Johnson said.

When the engine lost power, the pilot tried to make an emergency landing at Lake Hood's air strip, but didn't quite make it, landing instead in the grass next to the runway, Johnson said.

Two people on board suffered minor injuries, Johnson said. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of the crash around 1:45 p.m. Friday.

The plane's wings and floats sustained significant damage, said sergeant Daniel Nowak with Anchorage Airport Police and Fire.

The Anchorage Fire Department responded and the two occupants of the plane declined medical treatment, Nowak said. The pilot was later taken to the hospital, according to Johnson.

Johnson didn't have additional details on Friday afternoon, including where the plane was heading when it crashed. An NTSB investigator was en route to the scene on Friday afternoon, he said.

As of 2:45 p.m., the Lake Hood air strip remained shut down, Nowak said.

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







Emergency crews and investigators responded Friday to a plane crash at the Lake Hood airstrip in Anchorage.

Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska chief, said the crash involved "substantial damage but minor injuries."

Trudy Wassel, a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport spokeswoman, said the crash was reported shortly before 1:30 p.m.

The National Transportation Safety Board says the Piper PA 18 Supercub was taking off from the water when the plane lost engine power. The pilot, who has not yet been identified, was able to turn the aircraft around and attempted to land at the airstrip but landed in a grassy area. 

The pilot sustained a minor leg injury, the NTSB says; the passenger was not injured. There were only two people onboard at the time of the incident. 

"A light aircraft did go down next to the strip," Wassel said. "The pilot did exit the aircraft."

The same airstrip was the site of a June 13 landing by midair collision survivor Bruce Markwood, after Wasilla pilot James Poelman crashed into the Susitna River and died.

Last week, a floatplane ran aground with damage but no injuries during a landing on the lake.

Story and video ➤ http://www.ktva.com

Cessna 182A Skylane, N5020D: Accident occurred June 30, 2018 at Birchwood Airport (PABV), Alaska

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage

http://registry.faa.gov/N5020D

NTSB Identification: ANC18CA052
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Chugiak, AK
Aircraft: Cessna 182, registration: N5020D

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.

Landed short of runway.

Date: 01-JUL-18
Time: 04:30:00Z
Regis#: N5020D
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182A
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BIRCHWOOD
State: ALASKA

Mooney M-18C, N4070: Incident occurred June 30, 2018 in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando

Force landed in a field.

http://registry.faa.gov/N4070

Date: 30-JUN-18
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N4070
Aircraft Make: MOONEY
Aircraft Model: M 18C
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAKE WALES
State: FLORIDA

Cessna 182T Skylane, N6167L: Accident occurred June 30, 2018 at East Georgia Regional Airport (KSBO), Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

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/N6167L


Location: Swainsboro, GA
Accident Number: GAA18CA449
Date & Time: 06/30/2018, 1700 EDT
Registration: N6167L
Aircraft: Cessna 182
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear collapse
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that rain showers were present in the vicinity of his destination airport, so he diverted and landed at a nearby airport. During the approach, the pilot felt the airplane was being pushed forward and saw an increase in indicated airspeed and nose down attitude. He continued the approach and upon touchdown, the airplane landed hard on the nosewheel first and after a subsequent bounce, he initiated a go-around. He then re-entered the pattern, approached the same runway and upon touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed, and airplane exited the runway to the left into a ditch.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the nose landing gear tunnel.

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 station located on the airport reported that, about 7 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 100° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 32.

The pilot added that he believed the airplane's nose landing gear was damage during the initial landing. He further stated that, after landing, the windsock was discovered to be damaged, and not indicating wind direction properly. However, the airport's AWOS was accessible by aircraft radio.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 37, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
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: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/28/2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N6167L
Model/Series: 182 T
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 18281380
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: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-540 SER
Registered Owner: Eastern Cincinnati Aviation Inc
Rated Power:
Operator: Sporty's Academy
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSBO, 329 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2053 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 180°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 100°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 34°C / 23°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Batavia, OH (I69)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Jacksonville, FL (CRG)
Type of Clearance: VFR; VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1400 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: East Georgia Regional (SBO)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 327 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 32
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6021 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in

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:  32.609167, -82.370000 (est)

Landing Gear Not Configured: Beech A36, N67CD; accident occurred June 29, 2018 at Spencer Municipal Airport (KSPW), Clay County, Iowa

August 03, 2020: Aircraft landed gear up.

Date: 03-AUG-20
Time: 18:30:00Z
Regis#: N67CD
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 36
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SIOUX CITY
State: IOWA

View of damage to spar carry-through.


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

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

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


http://registry.faa.gov/N67CD

Location: Spencer, IA
Accident Number:GAA18CA412 
Date & Time: 06/29/2018, 1630 CDT
Registration: N67CD
Aircraft: Beech A36
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis

According to the pilot in the retractable-landing gear-equipped airplane, he did not extend the landing gear before landing. He reported that he became distracted while communicating with other aircraft and controlling the airplane in the gusting wind conditions. Further, he did not realize that what he perceived as the stall warning horn was actually the landing gear unsafe warning horn. He added that the accident could have been prevented by repeating his GUMPFS checklist on final and checking to ensure that the three green landing gear safe lights were illuminated.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage bulkheads and spar carry-through.

The pilot 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 pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to use the Before Landing checklist due to being distracted while communicating with other aircraft and controlling the airplane in the gusting wind conditions.

Findings

Aircraft
Landing gear selector - Not used/operated (Cause)

Personnel issues
Use of equip/system - Pilot (Cause)
Use of checklist - Pilot (Factor)
Attention - Pilot (Factor)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown
Landing gear not configured (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 63, 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: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/21/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/03/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 387.3 hours (Total, all aircraft), 144.1 hours (Total, this make and model), 237.3 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 35.1 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10.1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N67CD
Model/Series: A36
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1990
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Utility
Serial Number: E-2554
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/03/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3286 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3300.8 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-550-B
Registered Owner: Reeder Airlines LLC
Rated Power:300 hp
Operator: Reeder Airlines LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMDS, 1716 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 97 Nautical Miles
Observation Time:
Direction from Accident Site: 303°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 20 knots / 28 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Sioux City, IA (SUX)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Spencer, IA (SPW)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1600 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: SPENCER MUNI (SPW)
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation:1339 ft 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used:18 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5100 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; 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: 43.165556, -95.202778 (est)

Location: Spencer, IA

Accident Number: GAA18CA412
Date & Time: 06/29/2018, 1630 CDT
Registration: N67CD
Aircraft: Beech A36
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

According to the pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane, he did not extend the landing gear prior to landing. He reported that he became distracted while communicating with other aircraft and controlling the airplane in the gusting wind conditions. Further, he did not realize that what he perceived as the stall warning horn, was the landing gear unsafe warning horn.

Additionally, he reported that the accident could have been prevented by repeating his GUMPFS checklist on final and checking to ensure that the three green landing gear safe lights were illuminated.

The airplane sustained substantial damage the lower fuselage bulkheads and spar carry-through.

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

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 63, 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: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/21/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/03/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 387.3 hours (Total, all aircraft), 144.1 hours (Total, this make and model), 237.3 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 35.1 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10.1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N67CD
Model/Series: A36
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1990
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Utility
Serial Number: E-2554
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/03/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3286 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3300.8 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-550-B
Registered Owner:  Reeder Airlines LLC
Rated Power: 300 hp
Operator: Reeder Airlines LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMDS, 1716 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 97 Nautical Miles
Observation Time:
Direction from Accident Site: 303°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 20 knots / 28 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Sioux City, IA (SUX)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Spencer, IA (SPW)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1600 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: SPENCER MUNI (SPW)
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation: 1339 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 18
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5100 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; 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:  43.165556, -95.202778 (est)

Flight Control System Malfunction / Failure: Cessna 337F Super Skymaster, N107BL; accident occurred June 30, 2018 at Vinland Valley Aerodrome (K64) Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas

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

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; 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/N107BL



Location: Baldwin City, KS
Accident Number: CEN18LA246
Date & Time: 06/30/2018, 1155 CDT
Registration: N107BL
Aircraft: Cessna 337
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Flight control sys malf/fail
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

On June 30, 2018, about 1155 central daylight time, a Cessna 337F, N107BL, a multiengine centerline thrust airplane, was substantially damaged when it struck trees and a fence during a forced landing about one mile southeast of Vinland Valley Aerodrome (K64), Baldwin City, Kansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Vinland Aerodrome, Baldwin City, Kansas, under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed for the local personal flight.

According to the pilot, who is also an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic, he took off and climbed to 3,500 ft to practice single-engine operations. He shut down the rear engine and feathered the propeller. After doing some air work, the pilot attempted to unfeather the propeller and restart the rear engine but was unsuccessful. He returned to the airport and made a single-engine landing approach.

During the approach, the pilot noticed [he had lost his] full flap down setting and determined a full stop landing on the grass runway was going to be close. He reduced flaps to 10°. The flap setting "relaxed" and the pilot determined there was insufficient altitude available to retract the landing gear. The pilot maneuvered to avoid houses and made a forced landing in a crosswind. Full power and full flaps were used until touchdown. The airplane struck small trees, shrubs, and a fence. The left wing was bent and the fuselage was buckled.

The rear engine propeller has a remote hydraulic accumulator that assists in unfeathering the propeller and is serviced to 120 psi. During annual inspection 4 hours prior to the accident flight, it was found to be slightly low. Post-accident examination revealed the pressure to be 85 psi. It is most likely a nitrogen leakage had developed during those 4 hours. The leakage should have been detected during the pre-takeoff check. The flap switch not holding position was most likely due to a loss of tension in the flap switch pivot, allowing the switch to move with aircraft vibration. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/04/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/08/2017
Flight Time:  8691 hours (Total, all aircraft), 47 hours (Total, this make and model), 8627 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 40 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 22 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N107BL
Model/Series: 337 F
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 33701330
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/22/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 4630 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 4 Hours
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2918 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT:  Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-C
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 210 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: LWC, 833 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 11 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1152 CDT
Direction from Accident Site: 360°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 200°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 29.87 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 34°C / 23°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Baldwin City, KS (K64)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Baldwin City, KS (K64)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1140 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class E; Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: Vinland Valley Aerodrome (K64)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 884 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 16
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3030 ft / 80 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing 

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:  38.836111, -95.181944 (est)

DOUGLAS COUNTY — A Kansas man avoided injury in an emergency landing just before noon Saturday in Douglas County.

Approximate location of Saturday’s emergency landing

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a plane piloted by David A. McFarlane, 67, Baldwin, was attempting to practice fail engine maneuvers.

He attempted to restart the engine and the engine failed to start. 

He tried to turn around and land at the airport, lost altitude and tried to land in a bean field.

The plane landed in a private residence, struck a wood fence and came to a rest in a field next to the residence.

McFarlane was not injured.

Mooney M20J, N1169Z: Incident occurred June 29, 2018 at Willmar Municipal Airport (KBDH), Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis

Gear up landing.

http://registry.faa.gov/N1169Z

Date: 29-JUN-18
Time: 16:05:00Z
Regis#: N1169Z
Aircraft Make: MOONEY
Aircraft Model: M20J
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: WILLMAR
State: MINNESOTA

Excalibur, N6452M: Incident occurred June 29, 2018 in Missouri City, Clay County, Missouri

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Kansas City

Made hard landing.

http://registry.faa.gov/N6452M

Date: 29-JUN-18
Time: 21:09:00Z
Regis#: N6452M
Aircraft Make: EXCALIBUR
Aircraft Model: EXCALIBUR
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MISSOURI CITY
State: MISSOURI

Piper PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga, N8292G: Incident occurred July 01, 2018 at Derby Field (KLOL), Lovelock, Pershing County, Nevada

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno

Landed gear up.

Just A Flying LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N8292G

Date: 01-JUL-18
Time: 01:27:00Z
Regis#: N8292G
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA 32R 301T
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LOVELOCK
State: NEVADA

Grumman American AA-1B Trainer, N1626R: Incident occurred June 30, 2018 at Millville Municipal Airport (KMIV), Cumberland County, New Jersey

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Philadelphia

Landed long and into a field.

http://registry.faa.gov/N1626R

Date: 30-JUN-18
Time: 15:15:00Z
Regis#: N1626R
Aircraft Make: GRUMAN AMERICAN
Aircraft Model: AA 1B
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MILLVILLE
State: NEW JERSEY

Aeroprakt A-22 Valor, N712FP: Accident occurred June 30, 2018 at Malone-Dufort Airport (KMAL), Franklin County, New York

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

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/N712FP 


Location: Malone, NY
Accident Number: GAA18CA416
Date & Time: 06/30/2018, 1912 EDT
Registration: N712FP
Aircraft: Aeroprakt A-22 VALOR
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

According to the pilot, he over flew the airport and assessed the wind for landing. During the landing flare the airplane encountered a crosswind gust from the right. The right wing lifted, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane pivoted about the left wing and landed hard.

The pilot reported that about the time of the accident, the wind at the airport was from 240° and light and variable, but gusting to 7 knots. The pilot landed on runway 23.

He reported that when first responders arrived at the accident site, he brought to their attention that the wind was coming from about 310°.

The airplane sustained substantial damage the left wing spar.

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

Pilot Information


Certificate: Private
Age: 69, 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: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/01/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/15/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 200 hours (Total, all aircraft), 20 hours (Total, this make and model), 200 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 2.5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1.1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information


Aircraft Make: Aeroprakt
Registration: N712FP
Model/Series: A-22 VALOR Undesignated
Aircraft Category:  Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Special Light-Sport
Serial Number: 223
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/23/2008, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2900 Hours
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 912
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 100 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan


Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSLK, 1663 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 29 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 
Direction from Accident Site: 169°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Unknown
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Light and Variable / 7 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 240°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Malone, NY (MAL)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Malone, NY (MAL)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:  EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: Malone-Dufort (MAL)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 789 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 23
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3994 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing:  Full Stop; Straight-in; 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:  44.853611, -74.328889 (est)