Friday, March 01, 2019

Beech P35 Bonanza, N8596M: Accident occurred February 28, 2019 at Cottonwood Airport (P52), Yavapai County, Arizona

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona

https://registry.faa.gov/N8596M

NTSB Identification: GAA19CA182
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, February 28, 2019 in COTTONWOOD, AZ
Aircraft: Beech 35, registration: N8596M

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.

Gear up landing, skidded off the runway.

Date: 28-FEB-19
Time: 20:40:00Z
Regis#: N8596M
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: P35
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: COTTONWOOD
State: ARIZONA

Piper PA-32-260, privately owned and operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, N1563X: Accident occurred February 28, 2019 in Atlantic Ocean

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Miramar, Florida

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N1563X

Location: West Palm Beach, AO
Accident Number: ERA19TA111
Date & Time: 02/28/2019, 1352 EST
Registration: N1563X
Aircraft: Piper PA32
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On February 28, 2019, at 1352 eastern standard time, a privately owned and operated Piper PA32-260, N1563X, was ditched into the Atlantic Ocean about 25 nautical miles east of West Palm Beach, Florida. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was not recovered and presumed substantially damaged. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which departed Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR), Fort Pierce, Florida, around 1330 and was destined for Great Harbour Cay Airport (MYBG), Bullocks Harbour, Bahamas.

According to the pilot, he topped off all fuel tanks in FPR, and was flying with visual flight rules flight following to the Bahamas. About 15 minutes after leveling off at 3,500 ft mean sea level, the engine started to "sputter" immediately after the pilot initiated a climb to 7,500 ft. He turned on the fuel boost pump, observed that the fuel pressure was adequate, but noted no improvement in engine performance. He then switched fuel tanks and applied carburetor heat but was unable to diagnose the problem, and the engine lost all power shortly thereafter. He turned into the wind, extended full flaps to reduce the airplane's ground speed, and advised air traffic control that he would be ditching. After landing in the water, the pilot egressed without incident onto the airplane's wing and deployed a life raft; the airplane subsequently sank and was not recovered. The pilot activated a personal emergency position-indicating radio beacon and was rescued.

According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine and multi-engine land instrument airplane. A review of the pilot's logbook revealed 6,918.9 total hours of flight experience of which 810 hours were in the accident airplane make and model. The pilot's last flight review was logged February 8, 2018.

According to FAA records, the airplane was manufactured in 1975 and was powered by a 260-hp Lycoming O-540-E485 reciprocating engine. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed March 19, 2018, at a recorded tachometer reading of 898.2 hours and an airframe total time of 6,461.2 hours. The engine had accumulated 1,807.5 hours since major overhaul. The pilot reported 84 gallons of fuel onboard at the time of takeoff.

At 1353, the weather reported at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), about 25 miles west of the accident site, included winds from 080° at 8 knots, visibility 10 miles, scattered clouds at 3,600 ft, temperature 24° C, dew point 17° C, and an altimeter setting of 30.05 inches of mercury. Review of a Carburetor Icing Probability Chart for the given temperature and dew point revealed that the conditions were conducive to moderate icing at cruise power.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/02/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/08/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 6507 hours (Total, all aircraft), 810 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N1563X
Model/Series: PA32 260
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 32-7500037
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/19/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6461 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-540 E485
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 260 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: PBI, 19 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 25 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1353 EST
Direction from Accident Site: 270°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3600 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / None
Wind Direction: 80°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C / 17°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Fort Pierce, FL (KFPR)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Bullocks Harbou, FN (MYBG)
Type of Clearance: VFR; VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1330 EST
Type of Airspace: Unknown 

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: 26.659444, -79.688056 (est)

Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage JetProp DLX, registered to Lennard Properties LLC and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight, N428CD: Fatal accident occurred February 28, 2019 near Shreveport Downtown Airport (KDTN), Caddo Parish, Louisiana

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entities: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Piper Aircraft Inc; Vero Beach, Florida 

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N428CD

Location: Shreveport, LA
Accident Number: CEN19FA088
Date & Time: 02/28/2019, 1039 CST
Registration: N428CD
Aircraft: Piper PA46
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under:  Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On February 28, 2019, about 1039 central standard time, a Piper PA46-350P airplane, N428CD, impacted a river after departing from Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN), Shreveport, Louisiana. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to Lennard Properties LLC and was being operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane departed on an instrument flight rules flight plan at 1037 during day instrument meteorological conditions, with a destination of Wilbarger Country Airport (F05), Vernon, Texas.

The pilot and passenger were flying to a ranch near F05 for a hunting trip. According to preliminary air traffic control (ATC) information, after departing from Runway 32 and reaching 600 ft mean sea level (msl), ATC instructed the pilot to turn left to a heading of 270° and continue climbing to 12,000 ft msl. The airplane turned left continuously for 740 degrees. During this turn, after climbing steadily to 1,400 ft msl, the airplane's altitude began to oscillate between 725 ft and 1,900 ft msl.

The airplane subsequently made a decelerating turn to the right and quickly descended, with the last recorded ATC data indicating a groundspeed of 31 knots and an altitude of 575 ft msl. The airplane impacted the Red River and came to rest about 17 ft below the river's surface.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N428CD
Model/Series: PA46 350P
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDTN, 179 ft msl
Observation Time: 1053 CST
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 7°C / 5°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 320°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 600 ft agl
Visibility:  4 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Shreveport, LA (DTN)
Destination: Vernon, TX (F05)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude:  32.548611, -93.761389

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation may contact them by email eyewitnessreport@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov.


Richard Crockett Lennard


Shreveport, LA - Richard "Ricky" Crockett Lennard, 61, born January 13, 1958 to James and Edna Lennard then departed this world on February 28, 2019 to be with our Savior. 

Ricky lived large and it was reflected in every aspect of his life from the way he developed businesses to the many people he helped. It was even reflected in his untimely death, the downing of his plane, has been both tragic and unforgettable. Ricky was a prominent entrepreneur and developer in Shreveport and has made a huge impact in the community for the last 40 years. He was known for tackling large impossible projects with confidence and enthusiasm. His endearing personality made you feel like you were his best friend. While being successful and a driving force in the community, he carried his jovial and mischievous personality into every situation, never letting a good joke pass him by. At age 50 years he fulfilled a childhood dream and obtained his pilot's license. He flew on a regular basis with Carolyn especially to Destin, FL and Austin, TX. He loved everything about aviation and his time flying. Those who knew Ricky well also observed his big heart of compassion. He served and gave to many people and organizations, but was especially partial to Holy Angels where his daughter Molly lives. Ricky frequently helped those who were broken hearted, struggling financially, or simply needed someone to care. This desire to help was a reflection of his Christian values and underlying love for God. Most of all Ricky was passionate about his children and loved spending time with each one. He treasured his relationship with Molly and her friends. He also experienced countless hunting and fishing trips with his sons, Ben, Cameron, and Alan. That special time with his children shaped their character and has left a lasting legacy. 

Ricky leaves behind his life partner, Carolyn Templeton; four children, Ben and his wife, Tina; Cameron and his wife, Brittany; Alan and his wife, Lindsey; and Molly; eight grandchildren, Hayes, Beau, Jase, Lane Kathryn, Lawson, Ledger, Leighton, and Elodie; Carolyn's two sons, Alan and Ryan and wife Ashley; and four grandchildren, Jalee, Wilson, Knox, and Ryan-Palmer. He also leaves behind his mother, Edna Lennard Neill and her husband Gene Neill; brother, Ted Lennard and wife Suzanne and their children, Selby, Blake, Claire, Tudor, Julia, and Maura and his sister, Nancy Breaux and husband Tim, and their children, Ellie, Preston, and Carter, and Carolyn's mother, Lafon Hatfield, plus many other cousins and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his father, James Bernard Lennard. 

Honoring Ricky as pallbearers will be Ben Lennard, Cameron Lennard, Alan Lennard, Ted Lennard, Alan Templeton, and Ryan Templeton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Rocky Goodwin, Max Sharp, Scott King, Eric Hatfield, Parker Perot, Wade Rich, and Shaun Ferguson. 

A special thank you goes to Caddo and Bossier Parish Sheriff Departments, NTSB, FAA, Shreveport Fire Department, Cross Diving Company, Louisiana State Police, Blount Brothers Construction, Max Sharp, and all involved in the recovery process. 

Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, with services held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Shreveport. Dr. Pat Day officiated. Interment followed at Centuries Memorial Park. The family would like to suggest in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Holy Angels School, 10450 Ellerbe Rd, Shreveport, LA. 71106 or at laholyangels.org.

Michael Scott Hollis

Bossier City, La - Michael Scott Hollis, 56, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 after a tragic plane crash. 

Funeral Services for Scott Hollis were at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at First Baptist Bossier, with Pastor Brad Jurkovich officiating. Interment followed at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation was 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at First Baptist Bossier.

Scott was born on July 2, 1962 in Ruston, LA to Brooks and Ollie Tucker Hollis. He was a graduate of Minden High School and attended Louisiana Tech University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Scott was the President and CEO of Trailer Equipment Mfg. Co., which his father started in 1969. He loved designing and manufacturing and was so proud that he was able to continue his father's legacy.

He loved to hunt and was an avid outdoorsman. Scott enjoyed appearing in numerous movies, in particular he enjoyed his role in "Steel Magnolias". Scott had a smile that would light up a room. He greeted you with a big hug and never left you without telling you he loved you.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Hollis.

Left to cherish Scott's memory is his soulmate and love of his life, wife of 15 years, Melissa; son Tyler Shaw and grandson, Bryson Shaw. He is also survived by sisters, Rosalin Driver, Judy Steeland and husband, Larry; brother, Bill Hollis; numerous nieces, nephews, mother-in-law, Charlotte Lepp and husband, Walter and an overwhelming number of friends.

Honoring Scott as pallbearers were, Chris Bates, David Botzong, Tim Carlson, Tim Hollis, Merlin House, Mark Jamroz, Mike Kelly, Pat Pool, Rowdy Prince, Jeff Reynolds, and Thomas Sally. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Calvin Green and his employees at Trailer Equipment Mfg. Co.

The family wants to thank all of the first responders, the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police, NTSB, FAA, Blount Brothers Construction, Cross Diving Co., Dr. Todd Thoma and team, Shreveport Fire Department, and Shreveport Downtown Airport for their tireless recovery efforts and to all who brought food and those who covered our family in prayers.

The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Rev. 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."


Ricky Lennard and Scott Hollis

A Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office marine unit used sonar to detect debris in the river believed to be the wreckage of the downed plane. 








SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTAL) - Multiple sources and FAA records indicate the owner of the small plane believed to have gone down in the Red River Thursday morning was one of the two presumed killed in the crash, along with his friend. 

According to an FAA accident report, there are two confirmed deceased, the pilot and one passenger, but officials have not released their names. 

Based on the aircraft registration information provided by law enforcement authorities, the plane is a 1999 Piper Malibu Mirage registered to Lennard Properties out of Shreveport. Richard Lennard is the owner and pilot of the aircraft. 

The Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office says they will not identify the pilot until divers confirm they've found the plane first, but friends and neighbors have confirmed to KTAL that Ricky Lennard and his friend Scott Hollis were the two who boarded the plane Thursday morning and never returned. 

According to the flight plan filed for the aircraft, they were headed to Wilbarger County Airport in Vernon, TX. An early FAA crash report states the crash was due to unknown circumstances. 

Plans are in the works for the recovery of the plane, which is believed to have crashed shortly after taking off from the Shreveport Downtown Airport around 10:30 a.m.

The single-engine Piper Malibu Mirage took off around 10:30 a.m. and made a quick turn around before losing contact with the airport traffic control tower, prompting them to call 911 and setting off a search on both sides of the river involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including sheriff's marine units. 

A command post has been set up to help coordinate multiple agencies involved in the search and recovery efforts, including federal aviation and transportation investigators. 

Search crews were able to narrow down the likely location of the wreckage Thursday by tracking beacon signals from the aircraft. Patches of oil and spoilage floating on the surface of the water led marine units to a location where sonar equipment detected debris in the river that Sheriff Julian Whittington said is "most likely, probably, what we've been looking for."

As of Friday morning, however, there was still no visual confirmation of the objects in the water being the wreckage. Still, officials say they are confident they are in the right location.  

That area is just south of I-220 not far from Wells Island Road, and not far from the end of the runway at the downtown airport.  

Whittington said Thursday the depth and swift currents at that location present logistical issues for recovery efforts that he says are still being worked out. 

"It's about 17 feet deep, we believe it's on the bottom. So, the river's fast and swift and dangerous, so exactly how we're gonna get it up is another question."

Caddo and Bossier agencies expect to coordinate with federal aviation and NTSB investigators in that effort. 

"Exactly how you go about raising a plane off the bottom with, we believe, bodies in it is not a thing we do every day, and so it's gonna take some expertise that probably will have to be contracted out."

According to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick, much of the day is expected to be spent gathering resources, heavy equipment, and divers in an effort that is expected to take all weekend. 

Commercial divers are coming in from Morgan City and are expected to arrive Friday evening. 

Blount Brothers Construction is bringing a 100-foot barge for the divers to use and put equipment on. 

Once the commercial divers arrive, they'll begin a search at first light Saturday morning and begin diving.

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Cessna 182T Skylane, N273CP: Incident occurred February 28, 2019 near Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT), Worcester County, Massachusetts

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

Pilot side window blew out while descending.

Civil Air Patrol

https://registry.faa.gov/N273CP

Date: 28-FEB-19
Time: 18:40:00Z
Regis#: N273CP
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182T
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
Aircraft Operator: CIVIL AIR PATROL
City: FITCHBURG
State: MASSACHUSETTS

Nose Over: Kitfox Classic IV, N111YT; accident occurred February 28, 2019 in Floodwood, Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis, Minnesota

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/N111YT

Location: Floodwood, MN
Accident Number: GAA19CA154
Date & Time: 02/28/2019, 1335 CST
Registration: N111YT
Aircraft: Denney KITFOX MDL CLASSICIV
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Nose over/nose down
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing in a crosswind, he planned to touch down 2 ft past the beginning of the compacted snow-covered, private airstrip. He added that, "in order to perform [the short field landing, he] chose to ride the tires just over the terrain until touchdown". After the front main landing gear touched down, a "gust of wind" picked up the right-side wing, the left tire sank in the snow, and the airplane decelerated and nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were not preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported the wind at the accident location, about the time of the accident as wind 230° at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot was landing to the southwest, heading 210°.

Pilot Information


Certificate: Sport Pilot
Age: 35, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/23/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/28/2019
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 233 hours (Total, all aircraft), 111 hours (Total, this make and model), 233 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Denney
Registration: N111YT
Model/Series: KITFOX MDL CLASSICIV IV1200
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: C97070196
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/22/2018, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 528.9 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: 912UL
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 80 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: KCOQ, 1279 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 21 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1321 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 141°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 8000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 220°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -22°C / -24°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Cloquet, MN (COQ)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Floodwood, MN (PVT)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1315 CST
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: PVT (PVT)
Runway Surface Type: Snow
Airport Elevation:  1223 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Snow
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1300 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  46.976944, -92.830000 (est)

Cirrus SF-50 Vision, N559BK: Incident occurred February 28, 2019 at McCarran International Airport (KLAS), Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Las Vegas, Nevada

Veered off the taxiway, passed over a runway sign.

Federal Aviation Administration registry N559BK is reserved, pending number change 559BT October 25, 2018 

CourseGold Equipment LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N559BK

Date: 28-FEB-19
Time: 17:27:00Z
Regis#: N559BK
Aircraft Make: CIRRUS
Aircraft Model: SF50
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NEVADA

Piper PA-31T Cheyenne, N20WE: Incident occurred February 28, 2019 at Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), Las Vegas, in Clark County, Nevada

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Las Vegas, Nevada

Veered off the runway.

Walker Evans Enterprises

https://registry.faa.gov/N20WE

Date: 28-FEB-19
Time: 22:30:00Z
Regis#: N20WE
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA 31T1
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NEVADA

Wildlife Encounter (Non-Bird): Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N5338N; accident occurred February 23, 2019 at Princeton Airport (39N), Somerset County, New Jersey

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown, Pennsylvania

Aviation Accident Final 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/N5338N 


Location: Princeton, NJ

Accident Number: GAA19CA153
Date & Time: 02/23/2019, 1840 EST
Registration: N5338N
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Wildlife encounter (non-bird)
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

Analysis 

The pilot reported that, while landing at night, the airplane struck two deer on the runway. He added that he did not see the deer on the runway during the approach and landing.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right horizontal stabilizer.

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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Facility Directory for the accident airport, stated, in part, "Deer and birds on and [in the vicinity of the airport]."

The pilot stated that the airport's fencing was intermittent and that deer were frequently seen around the airport. The airport manager added that the airport's perimeter fence only covered the eastern and southern perimeter and that a deer strike occurred at least once every 2 years. However, according to the FAA Wildlife Strike Database the last reported wildlife strike at the accident airport occurred on April 10, 2012.

The FAA's Part 139 CertAlert, No. 16-03, "Recommended Wildlife Exclusion Fencing," which provides airfield exclusion methods for deer and other large mammals, recommends constructing fencing "fully around the airfield without gaps."

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A collision with deer on the runway while landing at night and the airport's lack of a complete perimeter fence.

Findings

Environmental issues
Animal(s)/bird(s) - Effect on operation (Cause)
Animal(s)/bird(s) - Ability to respond/compensate (Cause)
Dark - Effect on personnel

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing
Wildlife encounter (non-bird) (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 30, 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 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/12/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 08/23/2017
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 296.1 hours (Total, all aircraft), 129.2 hours (Total, this make and model), 249.7 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 18.5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2.2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N5338N
Model/Series: 172 S
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 172S9358
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 01/23/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 8772 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-L2A
Registered Owner: Raritan Valley Flying School
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: Raritan Valley Flying School
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTTN, 213 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2353 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 224°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 5500 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 90°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.29 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 4°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Princeton, NJ (39N)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Princeton, NJ (39N)
Type of Clearance: VFR; VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1730 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: PRINCETON (39N)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 128 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 10
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3499 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.399167, -74.658889 (est)

CubCrafters CC18-180, N585CC: Incident occurred February 27, 2019 in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Rapid City, South Dakota

Clipped a tree with left wing.

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

https://registry.faa.gov/N585CC

Date: 27-FEB-19
Time: 21:00:00Z
Regis#: N585CC
Aircraft Make: CUB CRAFTERS INC
Aircraft Model: CC18 180
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PUBLIC USE
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Aircraft Operator: USDA
City: PIERRE
State: SOUTH DAKOTA

Sikorsky HH-60L, ferry flight conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, N260MW: Accident occurred February 28, 2019 in Tullahoma, Tennessee

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N260MW

Location: TULLAHOMA, TN
Accident Number: ERA19TA110
Date & Time: 02/28/2019, 1500 CST
Registration: N260MW
Aircraft: SIKORSKY HH-60L
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Ferry 

On February 28, 2019, about 1500 central standard time, a Sikorsky HH-60L, N260MW, was substantially damaged when it struck trees and terrain in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The two commercial pilots received serious injuries. The ferry flight departed the Scottsboro Municipal Airport (4A6), Scottsboro, Alabama, at an unknown time, destined for the Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA), Tullahoma, Tennessee, and was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the accident site, and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed.

According to the ferry permit application, the purpose of the flight was to reposition the helicopter for maintenance and inspection. The special airworthiness certificate and ferry flight permit were issued for the flight from Enterprise Municipal Airport (EDN), Enterprise, Alabama, to THA, which included a restriction for visual flight rules operation.

According to the pilot-in-command, the crew departed EDN earlier that morning, destined for THA. They had stopped at 4A6, which was about 42 miles from the destination, for fuel and lunch. He recalled that the weather at that time appeared to be clear. They departed from 4A6 with no issues. While enroute to THA, the pilot recalled that they had encountered weather and were attempting to turn around when the accident occurred. He said there were no problems or issues with the helicopter. He did not recall any further details about the accident sequence.

A witness located about one-half nautical mile from the accident site was outside her home when she heard the sound of a helicopter nearby. She could not see the helicopter due to the clouds, and she noted that it was raining lightly at the time. She said the helicopter sounded "really loud and low, as if it were trying to land behind her house." She heard the helicopter for about 30 seconds before hearing a loud "whump whump" sound followed by a loud boom.

Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)inspector revealed that all major components of the helicopter were present at the accident site. The fuselage came to rest on its left side and nearly inverted, at the edge of a wooded area. The majority of the tailboom was in an adjacent tree about 30 feet above the ground. The main rotor blades were all separated from the hub, fragmented, and strewn across an area about 100 yards in diameter.

Both the pilot and the copilot held commercial rotorcraft certificates with instrument ratings, and both held type ratings for the accident helicopter make and model. The pilot was issued an FAA second-class medical certificate on August 1, 2018, at which time he reported 6,300 hours of total flight experience. The copilot was issued an FAA second-class medical certificate on March 3, 2018, at which time he reported 6,800 hours of total flight experience.

The 1455 weather conditions reported at the THA, located about 2.5 nautical miles northeast of the accident site at an elevation of 1,084 ft mean sea level (MSL), included an overcast cloud ceiling at 300 ft above ground level (AGL), visibility 2.5 (statute) miles in mist, temperature 13° C, dew point 12° C. The visibility had reduced to 1 mile at the next recorded observation at 1515. A review of the graphical aviation forecast issued by the National Weather Service at 1302 revealed that overcast skies were expected in the area around the time of the accident with cloud bases at 1,100 ft MSL and tops at 9,000 ft MSL. Two airmen's meteorological information advisories were issued at 1200 and 1500, warning of instrument meteorological conditions expected in the area of the accident.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: SIKORSKY
Registration: N260MW
Model/Series: HH-60L
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built: No
Operator: Aircraft Investment Holdings Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Does Business As: Arista Aviation
Operator Designator Code: 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: THA, 1083 ft msl
Observation Time: 1455 CST
Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 310°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 300 ft agl
Visibility:  2.5 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.93 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Departure Point: Scottsboro, AL (4A6)
Destination: Tullahoma, TN (THA) 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 35.345833, -86.270278 (est)



Two people were injured after a helicopter crashed in Tullahoma on Thursday.

According to the FAA, a Sikorsky HH60 helicopter crashed in a field five miles south of Tullahoma just after 3 p.m. near the Coffee County/Moore County borders on private land.

One pilot was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment. The other pilot was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The conditions of the pilots are not known.

Tullahoma Police said the Coffee County Communications Center received a call at 3:16 p.m. from one of the two pilots of the civilian-owned helicopter.

Tullahoma Police, Tullahoma Fire, Coffee County EMS and the Moore County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.

Tullahome Police Sgt.  Cory Brandon was able to locate the helicopter on foot in a remote area.

The helicopter was operated by Arista Aviation Services. In a news release, Arista Aviation COO Brian Cheek said the aircraft was on the way to a helicopter industry show in Atlanta that begins next week.

The FAA will investigate the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the probable cause of the accident.

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Cheek sent News4 the following statement:

A HH-60L Black Hawk helicopter being operated by Arista Aviation Services went down in a deserted field Thursday afternoon near Tullahoma Airport in Tennessee. The aircraft was on its way to an annual helicopter industry trade show in Atlanta which begins next week.

The aircraft’s two experienced pilots were injured and taken to local hospital in the Nashville area. Their names and conditions are being withheld pending notification of their families.

Arista has notified and is cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board, which will investigate the incident that occurred in degraded weather conditions as the helicopter approached the airport. Arista is also cooperating with local emergency response and law enforcement officials.

Arista is a FAA part 145 repair station, which is based in Enterprise, Alabama. Arista provides maintenance and modifications to an assortment of rotor wing platforms operated both domestically and internationally for a variety of missions, whch include firefighting and construction.

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TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (WTVF) — A helicopter crashed hurting the pilot and co-pilot this happened shortly after 3 p.m. today in a field near Tullahoma.

Emergency lights flashed along Cumberland springs road near Tullahoma as law enforcement began to piece together how a helicopter came crashing down.

“The tail section appears to be broken up in a tree, the main part of the aircraft is somewhat upside down,” said Metro Moore County Sheriff Tyler Hatfield.

It was around 3:15 Thursday evening when a call came into Coffee County dispatch that a Sikorsky HH60 helicopter went down.

Emergency response officials say the sounds of the crash could be heard throughout parts of Moore and Coffee Counties while first responders raced to the scene.

The helicopter crashed in a Moore County field five miles south of Tullahoma, inside were two injured pilots.

“Both were awake and talking in quite a bit of pain,” said Hatfield.

One pilot managed to call 9-1-1 and both were able to crawl out of the privately-owned aircraft.

But one pilot had to be Vanderbilt Life Flight to the hospital with neck and back injuries. While other was transported by EMS to a hospital for evaluation.

At this point, it's not clear why the pilots were flying in the area.

The crash will now be investigated by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the probable cause.

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