Monday, November 12, 2018

Rockwell Aero Commander 690C Jetprop 840, N840JC: Accident occurred November 12, 2018 near Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR), Horry County, South Carolina

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

Additional Participating Entities:

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

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


https://registry.faa.gov/N840JC

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Accident Number: ERA19LA043
Date & Time: 11/12/2018, 1415 EST
Registration: N840JC
Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 690
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On November 12, 2018, about 1415 eastern standard time, a Gulfstream American (Aero Commander) 690C, N840JC, sustained substantial damage when it collided with terrain during an approach to landing at the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The commercial pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was privately owned and operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight that departed Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE), Cumberland, Maryland.

According to the pilot, he was following radar vectors for the downwind leg of the traffic pattern to runway 36 at MYR. He turned for final approach and was inside the outer marker, when he encountered heavy turbulence. As he continued the approach, he described what he believed to be a microburst and the airplane started to descend rapidly. The pilot added full power in an attempt to climb, but the airplane continued to descend until it collided with the Atlantic Ocean 1 mile from the approach end of runway 36.

A review of pictures of the wreckage provided by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the cockpit section of the airplane was broken away from the fuselage during the impact sequence.

At 1456, the weather recorded at MYR, included broken clouds at 6,000 ft, few clouds at 3,500 ft and wind from 010° at 8 knots. The temperature was 14°C, and the dew point was 9°C. The altimeter setting was 30.27 inches of mercury.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information


Aircraft Make: AERO COMMANDER
Registration: N840JC
Model/Series: 690 C
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: C&C Flying Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan


Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMYR, 25 ft msl
Observation Time: 1456 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C / 9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 3500 ft agl
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 10°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 6000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.27 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Cumberland, MD (CBE)
Destination: Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR)

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: 33.643611, -78.919444 (est)




MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded after a Gulfstream 690C Turbo Commander crashed into the ocean near Springmaid Pier, according to Lt. Jonathan Evans with Myrtle Beach Fire.

Only one person was inside the plane at the time of the crash, Evans said. Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue Chief Tom Gwyer said a good Samaritan pulled the pilot out of the plane and brought the person to shore.

That Good Samaritan spoke with WMBF News about the incident.

21-year-old Brady didn’t want to reveal his last name or show his face because he didn’t want the attention on himself.

He says he was walking along the beach, watching planes go by as he does frequently since he’s an aviation fan trying to get his pilot's license.

Brady was on the phone with his brother as the plane crashed into the ocean. He then called 911.

“After I got off the phone with 911, I just went into the water and started to go and swim towards it," Brady said.

By the time Brady got to the plane, the water was just above his head.

“I was just like, ‘Hey man, don’t worry. You’re going to be alright sir,’ and stuff like that,” Brady said. "‘I’m going to get you out.’”

Brady then brought the pilot to shore with the help of another Good Samaritan: a hotel employee. Brady says he helped significantly.

“He did all that he could’ve done. So I’m thankful he was there, because it would’ve been extra hard for me to get him on land without him there," Brady said.

Brady had the chance to meet with the pilot at Grand Strand Medical Center.

According to Gwyer, the pilot is in critical condition.

Brady said he spoke briefly with the pilot, and the pilot thanked him for saving him.

No word on why the plane went down.

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







A small airplane went down into the ocean off the shores of Myrtle Beach Monday afternoon, causing a short delay for flights leaving Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Myrtle Beach and Horry County rescue crews worked the scene near the Springmaid Pier and close to the Myrtle Beach State Park. The FAA announced after 2:20 p.m. that all departing flights would be held at gate for an expected 15 minutes or less. Departing planes had the same warning.

Kirk Lovell, spokesperson for the airport, said that he does not know if the plane was arriving or departing from the Myrtle Beach airport.

The pilot of the plane was the only person on board, said Myrtle Beach Fire Chief Tom Gwyer. The pilot made it to the beach, but was taken to the hospital, Myrtle Beach police said.

The plane was trying to land at Myrtle Beach International Airport, but “obviously something went wrong,” Gwyer said.

A good Samaritan saved the pilot from the small plane, and the pilot is currently in critical condition at a local hospital, he said.

The pilot was responsive when rescuers got to the scene. He told them no one else was on board during the crash, and rescue swimmers with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department surveyed the wreckage in the surf, Gwyer said.

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






MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WNCN) - A small plane has crashed near a pier in Myrtle Beach on Monday afternoon, reports indicate.

The incident happened near Springmaid Pier with the plane ending up in the surf.

Myrtle Beach Fire Water Rescue teams are headed to the scene.

Initial reports indicate only the pilot was aboard the plane at the time.

Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue said that the pilot was safe on the beach after the crash.

Kirk Lovell, the Director of Air Service and Business Development at the Myrtle Beach airport, said a general aviation aircraft is down in the water and the number of people onboard is unknown.

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

Loss of Control in Flight: Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III, N52737; accident occurred November 11, 2018 at Cannon Creek Airpark (15FL), Lake City, Columbia County, Florida

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

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

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


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

https://registry.faa.gov/N52737


Location: Lake City, FL
Accident Number: ERA19LA041
Date & Time: 11/11/2018, 1314 EST
Registration: N52737
Aircraft: Piper PA28R
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 3 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On November 11, 2018, about 1314 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-201, N52737, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during the initial climb after takeoff from Cannon Creek Airpark (15FL), Lake City, Florida. The private pilot and two passengers were seriously injured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.

The right front seat passenger stated that as soon as they took off, he knew something was wrong because the airplane was not climbing very fast. He thought the airplane was going to touch back down on the runway when he noticed the airplane's nose going "up and down." The airplane made several nose-up and nose-down oscillations before going to the left side of the runway and contacting tree tops. The airplane then impacted the ground and cartwheeled.

The pilot stated that he remembered the takeoff roll. He stated he was "having difficulty getting the airplane in the air." The next thing he remembered was waking up in the hospital several days later.

A witness, who was parked on the side of the runway to watch the airplane taking off, stated he observed the pilot perform a preflight engine run-up and the airplane begin the departure on runway 27, a 2,600 ft-long turf runway. The wind was a right quartering tailwind at an estimated velocity about 8 to 10 mph. He thought the pilot "forced" the airplane off the ground and it immediately began "oscillations." When the airplane appeared to be near stall speed, the nose lowered and would then raise again, which repeated until the airplane contacted some tree tops. He further stated that each time the airplane oscillated, it resulted in a lower altitude.

Another witness, who was also a pilot, watched the airplane during the takeoff. He stated that it appeared as if the accident pilot had "pulled" the airplane off the ground too early, and he watched as the airplane "porpoised" 3 to 4 times down the runway, while flying at or near stall speed. The witness further described that there was no change in the engine's sounded throughout the takeoff, and that it appeared to be running well the entire time.

Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the airplane's wings sustained buckling and tears. The left main landing gear collapsed. The fuselage had buckling along its length aft to the elevator. The rudder was undamaged.

The four seat, low-wing, tricycle gear airplane was manufactured in 1989. It was powered by a Lycoming IO-360 series, 200-horsepower engine, equipped with a two-bladed McCauley propeller.

The pilot held a private pilot certificate, with ratings for airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane. His FAA third class medical certificate was issued on August 20, 2015. He reported 3,583 total hours of flight experience at that time.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 75, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/20/2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 3583 hours (Total, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N52737
Model/Series: PA28R 201
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 28-37021
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection:  Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: 
Engine Model/Series: IO-360
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 200 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: KGNV, 123 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 34 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1806 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 144°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2700 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 60°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 17°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Lake City, FL (15FL)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Lake City, FL (15FL)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1314 EST
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: Cannon Creek Airpark (15FL)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 125 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 27
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2600 ft / 50 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 Serious, 1 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 Serious, 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 30.150556, -82.665000 (est)

Location: Lake City, FL
Accident Number: ERA19LA041
Date & Time: 11/11/2018, 1315 EST
Registration: N52737
Aircraft: Piper PA28R
Injuries: 3 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On November 11, 2018, about 1315 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-201, N52737, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during the initial climb after takeoff from Cannon Creek Airpark (15FL), Lake City, Florida. The private pilot and two passengers were seriously injured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.

The right front seat passenger stated that as soon as they took off, he knew something was wrong because the airplane was not climbing very fast. He thought the airplane was going to touch back down on the runway when he noticed the airplane's nose going "up and down." The airplane made several nose-up and nose-down oscillations before going past the left side of the runway and contacting tree tops. The airplane then impacted the ground and cartwheeled.

A witness who was parked on the side of the runway to watch the airplane takeoff, stated he observed the pilot perform a preflight engine run-up and the airplane begin its departure on runway 27, a 2,600 ft-long runway. The wind was a right quartering tailwind about 8 to 10 mph. He thought the pilot "forced" the airplane off the ground and it immediately began "oscillations;" when the airplane appeared to be near stall speed, the nose lowered and would then raise again, which repeated until the airplane contacted tree tops. He further stated that each time the airplane oscillated, it resulted in a lower altitude.

Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the airplane's wings sustained buckling and tears. The left main landing gear collapsed. The fuselage had buckling along its length aft to the elevator. The rudder was undamaged.

The four seat, low-wing, tricycle gear airplane, was manufactured in 1989. It was powered by a Lycoming IO-360 series, 200-horsepower engine, equipped with a two-bladed McCauley propeller.

The pilot held a private pilot certificate, with ratings for airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane. His FAA third class medical certificate was issued on August 20, 2015. He reported 3,583 total hours of flight experience at that time.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N52737
Model/Series: PA28R 201
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: KGNV, 123 ft msl
Observation Time: 1806 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 34 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 17°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 60°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2700 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Lake City, FL (15FL)
Destination: Lake City, FL (15FL) 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 Serious, 1 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 Serious, 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude:  30.150556, -82.665000 (est)


First responders on Sunday afternoon cordoned off the grass runway at Cannon Creek Airpark after a plane belonging to residents of the aviation-focused community crashed into a tree during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. 

The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-28R-201, is registered to William and Susan Lagoni of Southwest Challenger Lane.  Four people were onboard when the aircraft crashed around 2 p.m. in the aviation community, which sits off Sisters Welcome Road, according to an FAA spokesperson.           

Multiple neighborhood residents confirmed the husband and wife were both aboard the plane with two other passengers. 

FAA is investigating and the National Transportation Safety Board will make a determination as to the cause of the crash. 

One source close to the couple said the third and fourth passengers were a man and his young daughter. 

Several onlookers at the scene Sunday afternoon said the pilot and passengers were airlifted to a Gainesville hospital.

The plane was about halfway down the runway when it crashed, the source close to the couple said. 

Columbia County deputies and emergency medics taped off the crash site before community residents circled around.

The unidentified adult male passenger was visiting from Indiana, said several people at the scene.

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




LAKE CITY, Florida - A small plane crashed in Cannon Creek Airpark in Lake City on Sunday afternoon, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. 

Officials said four people were on board. Fire and Rescue crews said all four were alert and talking after the crash.

Fire Rescue officials said they were flown to the trauma center in Gainesville as a precaution and the extent of the injuries they suffered is unknown. 

No one on the ground was hurt.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.news4jax.com

Republic Airways, Embraer 170/175: Incident occurred March 20, 2020 at LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), Queens, New York

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; New York, New York

Aircraft on taxi for departure, #2 engine ingested a mylar balloon and returned to gate.

Date: 05-MAR-20
Time: 22:42:00Z
Regis#: RPA5979
Aircraft Make: EMBRAER
Aircraft Model: ERJ170
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 121
Flight Number: RPA5979
City: NEW YORK
State: NEW YORK