Monday, March 11, 2019

Loss of Control on Ground: Beech C23 Sundowner 180, N66710, accident occurred November 25, 2018 at Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV), Tulare County, California

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fresno, California

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/N66710

Location: Porterville, CA
Accident Number: GAA19CA073
Date & Time: 11/25/2018, 1320 PST
Registration: N66710
Aircraft: Beech C23
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that, during the landing flare the airplane touched down on the main gear and ballooned a few feet off the ground. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.

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

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 71, 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: 03/07/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/22/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 242 hours (Total, all aircraft), 220 hours (Total, this make and model), 132 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N66710
Model/Series: C23
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1983
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: M-2387
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 11/20/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2450 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6109 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A4K
Registered Owner: Donald Uttenreither, Rickey Cooksey
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Fractional Ownership 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KPTV, 442 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2156 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 177°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.06 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Porterville, CA (PTV)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Porterville, CA (PTV)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1250 PST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: PORTERVILLE MUNI (PTV)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 443 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 30
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5960 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  36.030000, -119.063056 (est)

Piper 46-350P Malibu Mirage, N88VZ: Accident occurred November 18, 2018 at Grant County Airport (W99), Petersburg, West Virginia

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

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Charleston, West Virginia


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


https://registry.faa.gov/N88VZ


Location: Petersburg, WV
Accident Number: ERA19LA086
Date & Time: 11/18/2018, 1245 EST
Registration: N88VZ
Aircraft: Piper PA46
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On November 18, 2018, about 1245 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-46-350P, N88VZ, registered to and operated by Centex Flyers LLC, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion at the Grant County Airport (W99), Petersburg, West Virginia. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight that originated about 0845 from Llano Municipal Airport, Llano, Texas, and was destined for W99.

The pilot stated that with a calm wind, he entered an extended right base leg of the airport traffic pattern for runway 13, where he lowered the flaps to 10° and extending the landing gear. He then extended the flaps to 20° and turned onto final approach while maintaining 103 knots indicated airspeed. He called aloud "three green" on final approach, and did not recall if he lowered the flaps to 36 degrees, which he typically would do. The main landing gears touched down smoothly in the landing zone, and he then felt the airplane slide, similar to being on an ice patch. He did not recall if the nose landing gear was on the runway before or at time of slide. He immediately applied rudder input to maintain directional control, but as the airplane started to veer to the left, he moved the power lever into beta to slow the airplane.

The pilot further stated that up to this point, he had not deployed beta as there was adequate runway remaining to stop. Within a short time, he was unable to keep airplane on the runway with rudder input. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, impacted a small berm, and the nose landing gear to collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright nearly 90° from the path it had departed the runway. The passengers evacuated the airplane while the pilot shut down the engine and secured the airplane. He then walked the runway and did not see any ice, but did see solid rubber transfer on the runway from the nose landing gear.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N88VZ
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: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: W99, 963 ft msl
Observation Time: 1255 EST
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 4°C / 1°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm / ,
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.2 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Llano, TX (AQO)
Destination: Petersburg, WV (W99)

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:  38.995556, -79.145833 (est)

Loss of Control in Flight: Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, N111TA: Accident occurred November 17, 2018 at Little Tobesofkee Creek Ranch Airport (GA86), Barnesville, Georgia

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

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


https://registry.faa.gov/N111TA




Location: Barnesville, GA
Accident Number: ERA19LA052
Date & Time: 11/17/2018, 1112 EST
Registration: N111TA
Aircraft: Piper PA28
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 2 Minor, 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional 

On November 17, 2018, about 1112 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N111TA, was substantially damaged after a collision with trees and terrain at Little Tobesofkee Creek Ranch Airport (GA86), Barnesville, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot incurred minor injuries, and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated by Clear Blue Sky Aviation LLC under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight to Macon Downtown Airport (MCN), Macon, Georgia. The instructional flight that originating at the time of the accident.

The flight instructor reported that runway 35 was selected for the takeoff due to the prevailing wind out of the north at 7 to 8 kts. The student was at the controls for the takeoff. The takeoff was initiated and acceleration seemed normal, considering the runway upslope and 3,000 ft-long turf surface. The airspeed reached 65 kts and was increasing at the predesignated decision point, which was about 60% of the runway length. After takeoff, the airplane banked to the left unexpectedly. The instructor did not recall the stall warning light illuminating. The student called out a lack of responsiveness from the flight controls and the flight instructor simultaneously took the controls. The pilots realized that the airplane would not clear trees at the departure end of the runway, so the flight instructor elected to land the airplane straight ahead and aim it between the trees. The airplane touched down about 200 ft from the trees and continued until it struck several small trees and one large tree. The airplane came to a stop, the engine was secured, and the pilots and passengers egressed the airplane and were met by first responders.

An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. The airplane crashed in a wooded area to the north of the airport boundary. Structural damage occurred to the wings and fuselage. There was no fire.

The wreckage was recovered to a salvage facility where a more detailed examination was performed. The fuselage was generally intact. Both wings were cut off near the wing roots by recovery personnel. The right wing exhibited leading edge crushing signatures from contact with trees. The aileron cables were cut by recovery personnel. The aileron cables were otherwise connected to the ailerons and the ailerons were connected to the attachment points on the wings. Aileron cable continuity was established from the cut ends at the wing roots to the control yokes. Elevator and rudder continuity were confirmed from the control surfaces to the cockpit controls. The vertical stabilizer, rudder, and stabilator were undamaged.

The engine remained attached to the firewall. The metal, fixed pitch propeller remained attached to the crankshaft. The engine crankshaft was turned through manually by turning the propeller. Internal engine continuity was confirmed. Compression and suction were observed on all cylinders. Valve action was normal on all cylinders. The engine contained oil. Both spark plugs were removed from each cylinder. They were normal in color and wear when compared to a Champion inspection chart. The carburetor was intact. The venturi and floats were in place and undamaged. The gascolator was drained and it contained about 1 oz of clean, blue-colored fuel. Both magnetos produced a visible spark at all leads when rotated.

The stall warning light operated normally when tested. The airplane was not equipped with a stall warning horn.

Flight Instructor Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor; Private
Age: 60, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Multi-engine Sea; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/09/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/27/2017
Flight Time:  5300 hours (Total, all aircraft), 600 hours (Total, this make and model), 5000 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 11 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 48, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: None None
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:   12 hours (Total, all aircraft), 12 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N111TA
Model/Series: PA28 180
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 28-3746
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 11/01/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 3 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 5400 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A4A
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 180 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: KOPN, 796 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1115 EST
Direction from Accident Site: 260°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 10°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.26 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Barnesville, GA (GA86)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Macon, GA (MAC)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1112 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Little Tobesofkee (GA86)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 755 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 35
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3000 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: In-Flight and On-Ground
Total Injuries: 2 Minor, 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  32.980000, -84.100000 (est)

Cessna 152, N45941: Incident occurred March 09, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Denver, Colorado

Landed in a field.

G&M Aircraft Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N45941

Date: 09-MAR-19
Time: 05:30:00Z
Regis#: N45941
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 152
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: PUEBLO
State: COLORADO

Globe GC-1B Swift, N3887K: Incident occurred March 08 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; NW Florida

Gear collapsed.

MISU LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N3887K

Date: 08-MAR-19
Time: 19:06:00Z
Regis#: N3887K
Aircraft Make: GLOBE
Aircraft Model: GC 1B
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: OTHER
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: PENSACOLA
State: FLORIDA

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche: Incident occurred March 09, 2019 at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF), Highlands County, Florida

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

Gear collapsed.

Date: 09-MAR-19
Time: 03:40:00Z
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA 24 250
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SEBRING
State: FLORIDA

Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R, owned and operated by the pilot as a flight test under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, N45MJ: Accident occurred March 08, 2019 at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Lake 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 Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


https://registry.faa.gov/N45MJ

Location: Orlando, FL

Accident Number: ERA19LA125
Date & Time: 03/08/2019, 1000 EST
Registration: N45MJ
Aircraft: Piper PA31
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Flight Test 

On March 8, 2019, about 1000 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-31-325, N45MJ, sustained substantial damage after a landing gear collapse while taxiing at the Leesburg International Airport (LEE), Leesburg, Florida. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot as a flight test under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight.

According to the pilot, he dropped off his airplane at a maintenance facility for an annual inspection. It was suggested by maintenance personnel that an inner landing gear door kit be installed (STC SA00555DE) during the annual inspection. After the door kit installation was completed, numerous test flights were conducted and none of them were acceptable. During the landing gear extension, two green landing lights appeared as expected, but the third light (right main landing gear) was very slow to illuminate. Adjustments were made after each flight, and on the last flight while taxiing back to the ramp after landing the right landing gear collapsed.

Initial examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed buckling of the right inboard wing.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N45MJ
Model/Series: PA31 325
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held:None  

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site:
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: LEE, 75 ft msl
Observation Time: 1029 EST
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 170°
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.27 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Orlando, FL (LEE)
Destination: Orlando, FL (LEE)

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:  28.822778, -81.808333 (est)

Fuel Related: Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N8566D; accident occurred March 08, 2019 in Rushville, Rheridan County, Nebraska

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lincoln, Nebraska

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/N8566D

Location: Rushville, NE
Accident Number: GAA19CA160
Date & Time: 03/08/2019, 1145 MST
Registration: N8566D
Aircraft: Piper PA18
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel related
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot reported that during flight, the engine lost partial power. He applied the carb heat and adjusted the mixture, but the engine did not respond. The engine continued to lose power and the pilot force landed on rough terrain. During landing the right wing struck the ground.

Additionally, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he had, "checked for carb ice sooner."

He reported that the temperature about the time of the accident was 30° F, and that the dew point was 34° F.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.

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

According to the FAA Carburetor Ice Probability Chart, a serious icing probability existed at cruise or climb power.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 39, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 None
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/25/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/29/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 598 hours (Total, all aircraft), 123 hours (Total, this make and model), 598 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 61 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 17 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N8566D
Model/Series: PA18 150
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 18-6220
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 01/06/2019, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6645 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320
Registered Owner: Stockmans Service & Supply Llc
Rated Power: 150 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Does Business As: Stateline Auto Service
Operator Designator Code: 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGRN, 3562 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 25 Nautical Miles
Observation Time:
Direction from Accident Site: 35°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point: -1°C / 1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Rushville, NE (9V5)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Rushville, NE (9V5)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1045 MST
Type of Airspace: Class G

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:  42.459167, -102.501111 (est)

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna 172K Skyhawk, N7367G; accident occurred March 09, 2019 at South Jersey Regional Airport (KVAY), Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey

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

Additional Participating Entity:

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

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


https://registry.faa.gov/N7367G


Location: Mount Holly, NJ
Accident Number: ERA19LA194
Date & Time: 03/09/2019, 1805 EST
Registration: N7367G
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On March 9, 2019, at 1805 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172, N7367G, sustained substantial damage during a runway excursion while landing at the South Jersey Regional Airport (VAY), Mount Holly, New Jersey. The private pilot and the passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private company and operated by the Windwalker Aero Club, Lumberton, New Jersey, as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The departure location and time are unknown.

The pilot stated that the flight was uneventful until landing. During landing rollout, when he started to apply the brakes, his seat back collapsed, and he lost site of the runway. The pilot said that when he was able to sit back up, he saw the airplane had veered off the left side of the runway and struck a segmented circle.

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot's seat back was found disconnected on the left-hand side of the seat base assembly attach point. The bolt head that attached the seat back to the seat base had sheared off from the seat back assembly.

This accident was initially reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an incident and was later upgraded on June 11, 2019, to an accident. Under the initial auspices that this was an incident, the FAA did not retain the bolt (P/N: AN#-17A) and asked the operator's maintenance provided to remove the bolt and retain it for possible further examination. The bolt was removed and given to the manager of the aero club, who later reported that he had misplaced the bolt. As such, the bolt was not examined and its failure mode is unknown.

According to the FAA, the airplane's last annual inspection was completed on September 15, 2018, at a total time of 3,451.42 hours. The most recent 100 hour inspection was completed about a month before the accident on January 8, 2019, at a total time of 3,552.92 hours.

The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single and multiengine, and instrument airplane. He was also a certified flight instructor for airplane single-engine land. The pilot's last Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical was issued on July 10, 2017. At that time, he reported a total of 12,000 flight hours.

At 1754, the weather reported at VAY was wind from 120° at 6 knots gusting to 16 knots, visibility 10 miles, and clear skies.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial; Private
Age: 63, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/10/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 11/23/2017
Flight Time: 12000 hours (Total, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N7367G
Model/Series: 172 K
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 17259067
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 01/08/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2299 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3552.92 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320 SERIES
Registered Owner: N7367g Llc
Rated Power: 180 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: VAY, 52 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1754 EDT
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots / 16 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 120°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 7°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point:
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Mount Holly, NJ (VAY)
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Unknown

Airport Information

Airport: South Jersey Regional (VAY)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 52 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 26
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3881 ft / 50 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None

Latitude, Longitude: 39.000000, -74.000000 (est)

Location: Mount Holly, NJ

Accident Number: ERA19LA194
Date & Time: 03/09/2019, 1805 EST
Registration: N7367G
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On March 9, 2019, at 1805 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172, N7367G, sustained substantial damage during a runway excursion while landing at the South Jersey Regional Airport (VAY), Mount Holly, New Jersey. The private pilot and the passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private company and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The departure location and time are unknown.

The pilot stated that the flight was uneventful until landing. During landing rollout, when he started to apply the brakes, his seat back collapsed, and he lost site of the runway. The pilot said that when he was able to sit back up, he saw the airplane had veered off the left side of the runway and had struck a segmented circle.

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the landing gear box structure was substantially damaged. The pilot's seat back was found disconnected on the left-hand side of the seat base assembly attach point. The bolt head that attached the seat back to the seat base had sheared off from the seat back assembly.

The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single and multiengine, and instrument airplane. He was also a certified flight instructor for airplane single-engine land. The pilot's last Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical was issued on July 10, 2017. At that time, he reported a total of 12,000 flight hours.

At 1754, the weather reported at VAY was wind from 120° at 6 knots gusting to 16 knots, visibility 10 miles, and clear skies.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N7367G
Model/Series: 172 K
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: VAY, 52 ft msl
Observation Time: 1754 EDT
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 7°C / -1°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / 16 knots, 120°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Departure Point:
Destination: Mount Holly, NJ (VAY)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  39.000000, -74.000000 (est)

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N20364: Incident occurred March 09, 2019 in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Charlotte, North Carolina

Landed in a field.

Tradewind Aviation Aircraft Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N20364

Date: 09-MAR-19
Time: 22:08:00Z
Regis#: N20364
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172M
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: UNKNOWN
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: JACKSONVILLE
State: NORTH CAROLINA

Beech C90A King Air, N8156Z: Incident occurred March 09, 2019 at Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK), North Dakota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fargo, North Dakota

Veered off the runway into the grass.

Southwind Aviation LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N8156Z

Date: 09-MAR-19
Time: 17:00:00Z
Regis#: N8156Z
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: C90A
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: GRAND FORKS
State: NORTH DAKOTA

Steen Skybolt, CP-X3109: Fatal accident occurred July 13, 2019 in Enconada, Bolivia

NTSB Identification: GAA19WA442
14 CFR Non-U.S., Non-Commercial
Accident occurred Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Enconada, Bolivia
Aircraft: STEEN Skybolt, registration:
Injuries: 2 Fatal.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.


The government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built STEEN Skybolt airplane that occurred on July 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.


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





Un avioneta en la que iban dos ocupantes cayó la tarde de este sábado. Información preliminar brindada por la empresa que alquilaba el garaje a la nave señala que el accidente se produjo en el sector de La Enconada, a 25 kilómetros de la ciudad de Santa Cruz.


Una comisión se encuentra en el lugar investigando el hecho y por el momento se desconocen las circunstancias exactas en las que se produjo el accidente. 


Los fallecidos fueron identificados como Guillermo Ávila Menacho, de 33 años de edad, y Leonardo Henrique Rauber Silva, de 24 
años

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