Tuesday, November 03, 2020

AutoGyro MTOSport, N455WM: Fatal accident occurred November 03, 2020 in Whitewater, Butler County, Kansas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Wichita, Kansas
Location: Whitewater, KS
Accident Number: ANC21LA004
Date & Time: November 3, 2020, 13:41 Local 
Registration: N455WM
Aircraft: AutoGyro MTO Sport
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On November 3, 2020, about 1341 Central Standard Time, an experimental, amateur built MTO Sport AutoGyro, N455WM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Whitewater, Kansas. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The gyroplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations 91 personal flight.

The gyroplane had departed from McMaster Gliderport (29KS), about 5 miles northeast of Wichita, Kansas. A witness, who was about 5.8 miles away from the accident site, stated that a small green helicopter type aircraft had entered Whitewater, Kansas from the south and flown around the local area. The aircraft then departed their line of sight as it flew in a south east direction. According to the witness the engine sounded normal, and the aircraft appeared to be flying above the tree line at about 300 ft in elevation. The witness did not observe the accident sequence.

A local landowner observed smoke originating from a field and notified local authorities who responded to the accident site. The gyroplane came to rest in a grass field on a southerly heading in a nose down attitude at an elevation of about 1,630 ft mean sea level. The forward fuselage was buried about two ft below the field’s surface and the airframe was consumed by a postcrash fire. All major components of the gyroplane were located at the accident site.

The gyroplane has been recovered and a detailed examination is pending.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: AutoGyro
Registration: N455WM
Model/Series: MTO Sport Aircraft
Category: Gyroplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEWK,1532 ft msl 
Observation Time: 13:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 13 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C /6°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 19 knots / , 190°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.06 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal 
Latitude, Longitude: 37.934433,-97.060125 (est)

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. 

Kerry Trent
March 19, 1962 - November 3, 2020 

Wichita, Kansas - Kerry Eugene Trent, Maj ARNG (Ret.), age 58, "slipped the surly bonds of earth…and touched the face of God" Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in a gyrocopter accident doing what he loved – flying.

Kerry is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Shelly D Trent (Burns), and son Kole Eli Trent of Wichita, KS, his parents Kenneth and Jane Trent of Paducah, TX and his Aunt Jan (Trent) Dickson of Lufkin, TX.

Following in his father's footsteps, Kerry joined the Army in 1980 after graduating high school. He began his enlisted career at Ft Bragg, North Carolina where he was in the 82nd Airborne. He left the Army in 1984 and attended West Texas State University where he completed his degree and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in 1988.

He served active duty tours in Grenada – Operation Urgent Fury in 1983 and Panama - Operation Just Cause in 1989 and as an Oklahoma National Guardsman in Afghanistan – Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003. He served as the Commanding Officer of Delta Company 1-179 in Ponca City, OK prior to his service in Afghanistan and formed close and lasting friendships with his troop from that unit.

Military accomplishments include - Combat Infantryman Badge with star, Expert Infantry Man Badge, Master Parachutist Badge with Combat Distinction Device, 1 Bronze Star, Ranger Tab, Overseas Service Bar, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device.

Kerry was awarded several medals, including Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification.

Common to all of his values was a sense of adventure, physical strength, determination, and courage. When he set a goal, he didn't waver – ever! Kerry was known for his strong individual personality, a sharp wit, and a drive for adventure. Growing up in Paducah Texas he loved riding, calf-roping, being a cowboy and outdoorsman. He was a musician; had a talent for the trumpet and was in the honor band. He played the piano, drums and guitar. He bought a 1969 Z-28 Camaro in 1978, which he kept and fully restored 30 years later. This was the beginning of Kerry's love of motion: cars, motorcycles, and airplanes. In his early thirties he left active military duty and completed civilian flight school and started his second career as a professional pilot, which he continued until he was medically retired in 2017. Flying was not just a vocation for him; it was the most intensely loved of all his interests.

As for personality, no one would call Kerry boring. He had a gift for mimicry, humor, and storytelling. His personal quirks were entertaining, as well. He dressed as he pleased and bragged that he hadn't owned a pair of underwear since the 1980s. He succeeded in doing things "his way" for all of his life. He would do anything for his friends and family and often hosted dove and fish fries for his friends.

More important than all of Kerry's identities, talents, and personal qualities are these: He was a devoted husband, father, and son. His family never doubted his love. His Christian beliefs are reflected in his favorite scripture which he kept taped to the refrigerator door: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8. He began every day with a devotional reading, and he lived by another favorite scripture: "Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more." Luke 12:48

A graveside service will be held at Buck Creek Cemetery, Paducah, TX on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The family requests donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Kansas Food Bank, 1919 E. Douglas, Wichita Ks or the Buck Creek Cemetery Association, Paducah Texas.

Shannon Tucker

53, Police Officer, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Survived by his father, Kenneth W. Tucker; mother, Martha G. Tucker; daughter, Jersey Lea Tucker; aunt, Valetta Huff; cousin, Tasha Hardy. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.


BUTLER COUNTY, Kansas (KWCH) - Two men died Tuesday afternoon after the AutoGyro MTOSport they were in crashed in Butler County, southwest of Potwin.

The Kansas Highway Patrol said around 1:30 pm., the AutoGyro MTOSport was flying southbound into a field at 7800 NW Tawakoni Road when it crashed into a field for unknown reasons. 

Kansas Highway Patrol said the men took off from the McMaster Gliderport (29KS) in Wichita.

The men were identified as 58-year-old Kerry Trent and 53-year-old Shannon Tucker, both of Wichita.

Schleicher ASK 21, N684KS : Accident occurred October 06, 2020 in Minden, Nevada

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno, Nevada


Location: Minden, NV
Accident Number: WPR21LA033
Date & Time: October 6, 2020, 16:40 Local 
Registration: N684KS
Aircraft: Schleicher ASK21 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Schleicher 
Registration: N684KS
Model/Series: ASK21 
Aircraft Category: 
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Departure Point: Minden, NV 
Destination: Minden, NV

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 39.0005,-119.75111 (est)

Bombardier CRJ200: Incident occurred November 02, 2020 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD), Illinois

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greater Chicago, Illinois 

Aircraft was hit by a service truck during pushback from the gate. 

Date: 03-NOV-20
Time: 00:59:00Z
Regis#: SKW5088
Aircraft Make: BOMBARDIER
Aircraft Model: CRJ2
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: PUSHBACK/TOWING (PBT)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: SkyWest Airlines
Flight Number: SKW5088
City: CHICAGO
State:  ILLINOIS

American Legend AL3, N755MG: Accident occurred November 02, 2020 at Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV), Nevada

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno, Nevada

https://registry.faa.gov/N755MG

Location: Minden, NV
Accident Number: WPR21LA034
Date & Time: November 2, 2020, 09:30 Local 
Registration: N755MG
Aircraft: American Legend AL-3 Cub 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: American Legend 
Registration: N755MG
Model/Series: AL-3 Cub 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMEV,4724 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:00 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles 
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Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Minden, NV (KMEV)
Destination: Minden, NV

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 38.999671,-119.7524 

Quad City Challenger I Clip Wing, N5034F: Incident occurred November 01, 2020 at Sherman Municipal Airport (KSWI), Grayson County, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas

Aircraft landed and damaged the nose gear.


Date: 01-NOV-20
Time: 16:50:00Z
Regis#: N5034F
Aircraft Make: QUAD CITY AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Model: CHALLENGER 1
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SHERMAN
State: TEXAS

Cub Crafters Carbon Cub EX2, N3841D: Accident occurred November 02, 2020 in Camano Island, Washington

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors.  Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
 Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Seattle, Washington


Location: Camano Island, WA
Accident Number: WPR21LA035
Date & Time: November 2, 2020, 14:22 Local
Registration: N3841D
Aircraft: Carbon Cub 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Carbon 
Registration: N3841D
Model/Series: Cub NO SERIES 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 48.256944,-122.43619 (est)

Cessna R182 Skylane RG II, N9187R: Incident occurred November 01, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Alabama and Northwest Florida

Aircraft on landing struck runway signs. 

MIH LLC


Date: 01-NOV-20
Time: 21:38:00Z
Regis#: N9187R
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 182
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BIRMINGHAM
State: ALABAMA

Mooney M20E, N63R: Incident occurred October 30, 2020 at Ryan Field Airport (KRYN), Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

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

Aircraft landed gear up.  


Date: 30-OCT-20
Time: 18:59:00Z
Regis#: N63R
Aircraft Make: MOONEY
Aircraft Model: M20E
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: TUCSON
State: ARIZONA

Aerostar S60A, N6534A: Accident occurred December 26, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona and Incident occurred October 31, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona


Location: Peoria, AZ 
Accident Number: WPR21LA074
Date & Time: December 25, 2020, 17:19 Local 
Registration: N6534A
Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S60A
Injuries: 3 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Aerial observation

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: AEROSTAR
INTERNATIONAL INC
Registration: N6534A
Model/Series: S-60A 
Aircraft Category: Balloon
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 Minor
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 33.5705,-112.2503 (est)

October 31, 2020: Balloon crashed into a residence. 

Date: 31-OCT-20
Time:17:16:00Z
Regis#: N6534A
Aircraft Make: AEROSTAR
Aircraft Model: S60A
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: SIGHTSEEING
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: PHOENIX
State: ARIZONA

Aero AT-4 LSA, N717PM: Incident occurred October 31, 2020 at Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM), Sebastian County, Arkansas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

Aircraft while taxiing veered off taxiway and into the grass. 

Registration Pending


Date: 31-OCT-20
Time: 17:20:00Z
Regis#: N717PM
Aircraft Make: AERO
Aircraft Model: AT4
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: FORT SMITH
State: ARKANSAS

Airbus A321-211, N165US: Incident occurred October 30, 2020 near Miami International Airport (KMIA), Miami-Dade County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; South Florida

Aircraft struck a bird while on approach. 

American Airlines Inc


Date: 30-OCT-20
Time: 16:30:00Z
Regis#: N165US
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: A321
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: AMERICAN AIRLINES
Flight Number: AAL1533
City: MIAMI
State: FLORIDA

Cessna 750 Citation X, N719XJ: Incidents occurred October 31, 2020 and April 10, 2016

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

October 31, 2020: Aircraft struck a bird on final at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM), Orlando, Osceola County, Florida

XOJET Aviation


Date: 31-OCT-20
Time: 16:40:00Z
Regis#: N719XJ
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 750
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: ON DEMAND
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 135
Aircraft Operator: XOJET AVIATION
Flight Number: XOJ719
City: ORLANDO
State: FLORIDA


Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oakland, California

April 10, 2016:  Aircraft on landing rollout, the nose gear collapsed at Oakland International Airport (KOAK), California.

Date:  10-APR-16
Time:  19:00:00Z
Regis#:  N719XJ
Aircraft Make:  CESSNA
Aircraft Model:  750
Event Type:  Incident
Highest Injury:  None
Damage:  Minor
Flight Phase:  LANDING (LDG)
City:  OAKLAND
State:  California

Airbus A320-200, N691NK: Incident occurred November 01, 2020 near Tampa International Airport (KTPA), Hillsborough County, Florida

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

Aircraft struck birds on approach damaging cowling to engine #1 and engine #2.  

Spirit Airlines Inc


Date: 01-NOV-20
Time: 20:39:00Z
Regis#: N691NK
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: A320
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: SPIRIT AIRLILNES
Flight Number: NKS728
City: TAMPA
State: FLORIDA

Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer, N3225B: Accident occurred November 01, 2020 at Warner Robins Air Park (5A2), Houston County, Georgia

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

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 

Location: Warner Robins, GA
Accident Number: ERA21LA038
Date & Time: November 1, 2020, 15:19 Local 
Registration: N3225B
Aircraft: Piper PA22 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N3225B
Model/Series: PA22 135 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Warner Robins, GA
Destination: Warner Robins, GA

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 32.560639,-83.67675 (est)