Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbia, South Carolina
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http://registry.faa.gov/N782JR
Location: Greenville, SC
Accident Number: GAA19CA035
Date & Time: 10/23/2018, 1130 EDT
Registration: N782JR
Aircraft: Cirrus SR20
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot reported that, during landing, the wheels touched down but lifted off the runway. The airplane floated and drifted left of centerline. He then heard the stall horn, the wheels touched down again, and the airplane veered left, exited the runway and struck a pole.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 220° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 01.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 52, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
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: 10/03/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/08/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 109 hours (Total, all aircraft), 24 hours (Total, this make and model), 53 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 25 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cirrus
Registration: N782JR
Model/Series: SR20 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:2016
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 2337
Landing Gear Type: 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: Continental
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-ES
Registered Owner: Aerokagan LLC
Rated Power:
Operator: Aerokagan LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGMU, 1048 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1529 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 122°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 220°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.23 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 18°C / 5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Monroe, NC (EQY)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Greenville, SC (GMU)
Type of Clearance: VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1030 EST
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: Greenville Downtown (GMU)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1048 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 01
IFR Approach:None
Runway Length/Width: 5393 ft / 100 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: 34.848056, -82.350000 (est)
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno, Nevada
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https://registry.faa.gov/N401WY
Location: Carson City, NV
Accident Number: GAA19CA031
Date & Time: 10/21/2018, 1300 PDT
Registration: N401WY
Aircraft: LEROUX JOHN F CCX-1865
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a formation flight landing as the second airplane, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left, ground looped left, and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing and right aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located on the airport reported that, about five minutes prior to the accident, the winds were 320º at 3 knots. The airplane landed on runway 27.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1, as requested.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial; Private
Age: 38, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider; Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Glider; Helicopter; Instrument Helicopter
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/01/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 802 hours (Total, all aircraft), 45 hours (Total, this make and model)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: LEROUX JOHN F
Registration: N401WY
Model/Series: CCX-1865
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2015
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: CCX-1865-0004
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Aerosport
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: CC-340
Registered Owner: L-Bird Llc
Rated Power: 170 hp
Operator: L-Bird Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCXP, 4699 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1955 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 182°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 320°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.08 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / -8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Silver Springs, NV (SPZ)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Carson City, NV (CXP)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1230 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: CARSON (CXP)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 4704 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 27
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6101 ft / 75 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: 39.192222, -119.732500 (est)
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown, Pennsylvania
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https://registry.faa.gov/N6690D
Location: Cherry Ridge, PA
Accident Number: GAA19CA022
Date & Time: 10/14/2018, 1330 EDT
Registration: N6690D
Aircraft: Piper PA 18-135
Aircraft Damage:Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after a 3-point landing, during the landing roll, the wind changed direction, lifted the left wing, and the airplane ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located on the airport reported that, about 20 minutes before the accident, the wind was 200º at 7 knots and about 35 minutes after the accident, the wind was 230 at 7 knots. The pilot reported that, at the time of the accident, the wind shifted to a right crosswind. The airplane landed on runway 36.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 45, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):None
Toxicology Performed:No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/23/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/08/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 728.4 hours (Total, all aircraft), 12.5 hours (Total, this make and model), 685 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 93.8 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 59.6 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration:N6690D
Model/Series: PA 18-135 B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate:Normal
Serial Number: 18-3848
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/11/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3827 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-A2B
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 150 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: KMPO, 1916 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1653 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 194°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 3200 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 200°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.21 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 9°C / 3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Honesdale, PA (N30)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Honesdale, PA (N30)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1300 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: CHERRY RIDGE (N30)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1357 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2986 ft / 50 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: 41.515556, -75.251667 (est)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia
Continental Motors; Mobile, Alabama
Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth, Minnesota
Hartzell Engine Technologies; Montgomery, Alabama
Epps Air Service Inc; Atlanta, Georgia
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https://registry.faa.gov/N597CP
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Accident Number: ERA19LA057
Date & Time: 11/29/2018, 1855 EST
Registration: N597CP
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On November 29, 2018, at 1855 eastern standard time, a Cirrus SR-22, N597CP, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) was deployed near Kennesaw, Georgia. The private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Cavern Aviation LLC. under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight, which originated from Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC), Olathe, Kansas, about 1610, and was destined for Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Chamblee, Georgia.
The pilot reported that during the descent from 17,500 ft mean sea level (msl), about 7,000 ft msl and 20 nautical miles from PDK, he felt the engine "jolt" and subsequently received a low oil pressure warning message. Prior to the notification, all engine instruments had been in the normal range throughout the flight. The pilot reduced the throttle and notified Cobb County International Airport (RYY), Kennesaw, Georgia, of his intentions to divert and land. While on an extended base leg for runway 27 at RYY, about 2,000 ft msl, the pilot felt another engine jolt and observed sparks emanating from the engine cowling area. Shortly thereafter, the engine jolted a third time, and lost all power. With no clear landing area in-sight, he activated the CAPS and prepared for impact. Subsequently, the CAPS deployed, and the airplane impacted trees and terrain.
Engine data extracted from the primary flight display was consistent with what the pilot reported. As the airplane was descending through about 7,500 ft msl, about 6 minutes prior to the loss of engine power, oil pressure decreased from about 44 psi to 15 psi over the course of about one minute. Oil pressure continued to gradually decline to zero for the remainder of the recorded data. All other engine parameters remained nominal throughout the flight until the loss of engine power occurred.
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airman records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with instrument airplane privileges. He was issued an FAA third-class medical certificate in January 2014. The pilot reported 899 total flight hours, all of which were in the accident airplane. His most recent flight review was in October 2017.
According to FAA airworthiness records, the low-wing airplane was powered by a Continental Motors IO-550-N engine equipped with a Tornado Alley Turbo turbonormalizing system. The most recent annual and 100-hour inspections were completed in October 2018. The Cirrus Recoverable Data Module (RDM) was recovered; however, the RDM only contained data from more than 3 years prior to the accident.
According to Cirrus Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 2X-31-05 R2, released August 27, 2009, which was applicable to the accident airplane, the RDM was required to be removed and replaced with a new RDM (Part No. 24618-005) to correct for a potential software issue that caused it to fail to store data correctly. The RDM removed from the accident airplane was an older RDM with a part No. 24618-002.
According to a maintenance endorsement record, during the October 2018 100-hour inspection, an oil intake leak was discovered on the left (pilot side) turbocharger. The maintenance record stated that a gasket was removed and replaced on the turbocharger. On November 15, 2018, a maintenance record stated that the oil and filter were replaced; during an engine run-up after the work, no leaks were found.
The 1848 weather conditions reported at RYY, about 1.6 miles south of the accident site, included visibility 10 statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 ft above ground level (agl), broken clouds at 5,000 ft and 9,000 ft agl, wind 050° at 4 knots, temperature 11°C, dew point 4°C, barometric pressure 30.08 inches of mercury.
According to the Astronomical Applications Department at the United States Naval Observatory, the end of civil twilight was at 1756.
According to an FAA inspector who examined the airplane at the accident site, the CAPS had deployed, and the airplane impacted trees during the descent. The airplane came to rest upright and the fuselage, wings, and empennage sustained substantial damage. The engine crankcase at the No. 6 cylinder displayed a fracture hole and the connecting rod had sheared from the upper crankshaft bearing. There was no evidence that oil had sprayed along the fuselage or windscreen. Fragments of the upper cowling were located about 720 ft northwest of the main wreckage.
Examination of the engine revealed that thumb compression and suction could not be established, as the engine could not be rotated by hand due to internal mechanical damage. Further disassembly of the engine and its components revealed that all intake and exhaust valves were intact and exhibited normal combustion signatures. The spark plugs displayed normal operating and combustion signatures, the magnetos tested normal during a bench test, the fuel pump rotated normally, and no debris was noted in the fuel manifold valve fuel screen. Several connecting rod's and bearings were damaged and exhibited signatures of extreme high heat.
The engine oil pump's gears were observed to be intact; however, metal contaminants were observed inside the oil filter and the oil pump's housing exhibited damage consistent with hard particle passage. The oil sump displayed several small protrusions from the inside out. When the oil sump was removed, damaged connecting rod ends, valve lifters, and engine bearings were discovered.
Examination of the left turbocharger revealed that it could not be rotated by hand; the turbine and compressor wheel/housing exhibited rub marks, with corresponding blade tip damage on the turbine and compressor wheels, which indicated the marks occurred while the turbine was rotating. The left turbocharger oil supply check valves were functionally tested and operated properly.
The right turbocharger rotated freely, and no remarkable external damage was observed. The right turbocharger oil supply check valves were functionally tested and operated properly.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 44, 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 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/29/2014
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/26/2017
Flight Time: 898.6 hours (Total, all aircraft), 898.6 hours (Total, this make and model), 763 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 47 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 14 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cirrus
Registration: N597CP
Model/Series: SR22 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 3359
Landing Gear Type:Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/04/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3600 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1969.8 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-550-N
Registered Owner: Cavern Aviation LLC.
Rated Power: 310 hp
Operator: Cavern Aviation LLC.
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRYY, 1040 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1848 EST
Direction from Accident Site: 20°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 4000 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 50°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.08 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 11°C / 4°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Olathe, KS (OJC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Atlanta, GA (PDK)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1610 EST
Type of Airspace: Class E
Airport Information
Airport: Cobb County Intl-Mccollum Field (RYY)
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation: 1040 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Vegetation
Runway Used: 27
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6295 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 34.039444, -84.585833 (est)
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho
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https://registry.faa.gov/N16HT
Location: Boise, ID
Accident Number: GAA19CA054
Date & Time: 11/09/2018, 2335 MST
Registration: N16HT
Aircraft: Cessna 206
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Birdstrike
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
The flight instructor reported that, during a training flight using night vision goggles, while in the traffic pattern during a turn, he observed a small flock of geese. Shortly after the observation, a thump was felt and heard by the flight crew. The flight crew reconfigured the rudder and flap setting and was able to land the airplane without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Airline Transport; Commercial
Age: 39, Female
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/10/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/10/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 4400 hours (Total, all aircraft), 4.8 hours (Total, this make and model), 4220 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 7.5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5.6 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Flight Instructor Information
Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Helicopter; Instrument Airplane; Instrument Helicopter
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/15/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/15/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 10845 hours (Total, all aircraft), 98 hours (Total, this make and model), 10623 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 37 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N16HT
Model/Series: 206 Undesignated
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1964
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 2060134
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/07/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3296 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3317.89 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO 520 SERIES
Registered Owner: Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
Rated Power: 285 hp
Operator: Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEUL, 2429 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0656 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 201°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 7000 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 230°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.16 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 3°C / -4°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Caldwell, ID (EUL)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Boise, ID (S78)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 2330 MST
Type of Airspace: Class E
Airport Information
Airport: Emmett Muni (S78)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2354 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 28
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3307 ft / 55 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 43.840278, -116.529444 (est)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Herndon, Virginia
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https://registry.faa.gov/N44JS
Location: Culpeper, VA
Accident Number: GAA19CA047
Date & Time: 11/04/2018, 1430 EST
Registration: N44JS
Aircraft: Poberezny ACRO SPORT II
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after a 3-point landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder, but the airplane continued left. He then "applied increasing right rudder" and the airplane "turned sharply to the right and ground looped."
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 58, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/10/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 04/25/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1024 hours (Total, all aircraft), 125 hours (Total, this make and model), 959 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Poberezny
Registration: N44JS
Model/Series: ACRO SPORT II 2
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1994
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 4153
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/17/2018, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1520 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 428.27 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: HO-360B1B
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: KCJR, 316 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1835 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 21°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.45 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Culpeper, VA (CJR)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Culpeper, VA (CJR)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1420 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Culpeper Rgnl (CJR)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 315 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 04
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 100 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: 38.525556, -77.859722 (est)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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/N145EC
Location: Strum, WI
Accident Number: CEN19TA075
Date & Time: 12/24/2018, 2215 CST
Registration: N145EC
Aircraft: MBB BK117
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land
Injuries: 3 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Medical Emergency)
On December 24, 2018, about 2215 central standard time, a Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopter, N145EC, impacted a fire truck during a visual approach to a landing zone near Strum, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot and two crewmembers received minor injuries, and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was registered to U.S. Bank and operated by Mayo Clinic under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an air medical flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which departed from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU), Eau Claire, Wisconsin, about 2154.
The pilot reported that while on approach to a landing zone, the crew called out obstructions such as trees, fire trucks, and flag poles. About 30 ft above ground level, the pilot noticed a street sign and decelerated the helicopter, which resulted in a lowering of the tail boom and rotor. During this movement, the tail rotor contacted the hose rack on a fire truck and the helicopter started to spin. The pilot lowered the collective control and the helicopter impacted terrain, which damaged the landing gear skids. Postaccident examination revealed that the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Following the accident, the operator initiated the following actions:
Reviewed current company policies regarding confined area/ scene landing to verify pilots were provided the proper guidance and training to land at a non-airport/helipad environment.
Provided training to all pilots regarding expectations in these landing scenarios and steps to assist in decision making and determining the suitability of a landing area.
Introduced scene landing scenarios into annual simulator training.
Developed annual syllabi for pilots to complete annually to refresh themselves and medical crew on basic confined area/scene landing protocols.
Developed an off-airport landing checklist that included:
1. Ensure the size of the area is adequate,
2. The landing surface is suitable. Is it level is there mud, ice, blowing snow, etc.
3. Review obstacles in or around the landing zone (wires, vehicles, flagpoles, fences, street signs, etc.),
4. The best approach direction and type of approach (Normal, steep, vertical),
5. The best departure direction and type of departure (Normal, vertical),
6. Power requirements needed to avoid obstacles.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 52, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/11/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/22/2018
Flight Time: 3842 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1064 hours (Total, this make and model), 3842 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 42 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: MBB
Registration: N145EC
Model/Series: BK117 C2
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Transport
Serial Number: 9181
Landing Gear Type: Skid
Seats: 5
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/24/2018, AAIP
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 7887 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Turbo Shaft
Airframe Total Time: 6055 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Turbomeca
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: Arriel 1E2
Registered Owner: U.S. Bank
Rated Power: 790 hp
Operator: Mayo Clinic
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)
Operator Does Business As: Mayo Clinic
Operator Designator Code: 15MA
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEAU, 895 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 19 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2156 CST
Direction from Accident Site: 348°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 8000 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point: -8°C / -11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Eau Claire, WI (EAU)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Strum, WI
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 2154 CST
Type of Airspace: Class G
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 3 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 44.549722, -91.391389
