Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N121EE: Accident occurred July 17, 2019 in Talkeetna, Alaska

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

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

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N121EE

Location: Talkeetna, AK
Accident Number: ANC19LA049
Date & Time: 07/17/2019, 1445 AKD
Registration: N121EE
Aircraft: Cessna A185
Injuries:5 None 
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter - Non-scheduled - Sightseeing

On July 17, 2019, at about 1445 Alaska daylight time, a wheel/ski-equipped Cessna A185 airplane, N121EE, sustained substantial damage while taxiing, after landing on the Ruth Glacier, about 50 miles northwest of Talkeetna, Alaska. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by Sheldon Air Service as a visual flight rules on-demand sightseeing flight under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135. The certificated commercial pilot and four passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an FAA flight plan had been filed. The flight departed Talkeetna Airport (PATK), Talkeetna, Alaska about 1415.

According to the operator, the sightseeing flight included a landing at the Don Sheldon Mountain House, located in the Don Sheldon Amphitheater. The operator reported that, after an uneventful ski landing on the Ruth Glacier, the airplane taxied over some ruts when the pilot heard a "bang" on the right side of the airplane. After gliding to a stop, the pilot noticed the right wing was about 2 feet lower than normal. An inspection by the pilot, revealed that the right outboard landing gear bracket had fractured, which constituted substantial damage to the fuselage.

The closest weather reporting facility is Talkeetna Airport, (PATK), Talkeetna, Alaska. At 1453, a METAR from PATK was reporting in part: wind, variable at 4 knots; visibility, 10 statute miles; sky condition, clear; temperature, 75° F; dew point 48° F; and an altimeter setting of 29.58 inches of mercury.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N121EE
Model/Series:A185 F 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PATK
Observation Time: 2253 UTC
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C / 9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Light and Variable / , Variable
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.58 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Departure Point: Talkeetna, AK
Destination: Talkeetna, AK

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 4 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 5 None
Latitude, Longitude: 62.967222, -150.748889

Cessna 177 Cardinal, N29516: Accident occurred July 14, 2019 at Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM), Indiana


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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N29516

Location: Elkhart, IN
Accident Number: CEN19LA223
Date & Time: 07/14/2019, 1100 CDT
Registration: N29516
Aircraft: Cessna 177
Injuries: 2 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

On July 14, 2019, about 1100 central daylight time, a Cessna 177 airplane, N29516, took off without the pilot after hand propping the engine at Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKM), Elkhart, Indiana.

The airplane was privately owned and operated.

The pilot was not injured during the hand propping, and the two passengers on board during the flight received minor injuries. 

The airplane received substantial damage to the forward fuselage structure.

The airplane was operated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. 

Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N29516
Model/Series: 177 Undesignated
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Wreckage and Impact Information

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

ELKHART, Indiana — No injuries were reported in a single-engine plane crash Sunday, July 14th, at Elkhart Municipal Airport, and the cause of the crash was still undetermined, officials said.

Police responded to the call regarding the crash around 10:50 a.m.

According to Airport Manager Dave Pixey, two individuals were in the plane during the crash, but the pilot of the Cessna 177 Cardinal was not one of them. 

The plane crashed into the wheat field next to the airport, he said. 

No injuries were reported to either occupant and officers did not find signs of fire, Pixey said. 

The air traffic control tower was not open so there were few witnesses to the crash, he said.

The Federal Aviation Administration was still investigating Monday, July 15th.

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

Stinson 108-2, N9651K: Accident occurred July 13, 2019 at Clinton Municipal Airport (KCCA), Van Buren County, Arkansas

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

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

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

https://registry.faa.gov/N9651K

Location: Clinton, AR
Accident Number: CEN19LA222
Date & Time: 07/13/2019, 1120 CDT
Registration: N9651K
Aircraft: Stinson 108
Injuries: 2 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On July 13, 2019, about 1120 central daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N9651K, collided with terrain near Clinton, Arkansas. The pilot sustained a minor injury and the passengers were seriously injured; the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The flight was originating from the Clinton Municipal Airport (CCA), Clinton, Arkansas.

According to preliminary information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot reported that following departure from the airport, the engine lost partial power. The airplane was unable to climb and subsequently collided with trees resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

The airplane was retained for further examination. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Stinson
Registration: N9651K
Model/Series: 108 2
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: KCCA, 516 ft msl
Observation Time: 1115 CDT
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 24°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm / ,
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 2000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Clinton, AR (CCA)
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 Serious
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious, 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 35.599167, -92.456667 (est)

CLINTON, Arkansas — According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, a small plane crashed near the intersection of Highway 65 and 16 in Clinton Saturday, July 13th. 

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management received the report at 11:14 a.m. on Saturday. 

The plane was operated by civilians.

Detective Jay Murdoch with the Clinton Police Department said the plane was taking off from the Clinton Municipal Airport when it crashed about a quarter mile from the end of the runway.

There were three people on board; a male pilot, woman, and a girl that's approximately 12 years old.

All three individuals were taken by med-flight to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. 

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