Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Piper PA-28RT-201T, N2243Z: Incident occurred March 05, 2021 at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM), Alabama

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

Aircraft landed gear up.


Date: 05-MAR-21
Time: 19:20:00Z
Regis#: N2243Z
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28R
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BIRMINGHAM
State: ALABAMA

Piper PA-20 Pacer, N7054K: Accident occurred March 06, 2021 in Anchorage, Alaska

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; Anchorage, Alaska Location: Anchorage, AK
Accident Number: ANC21LA021
Date & Time: March 6, 2021, 13:16 Local
Registration: N7054K
Aircraft: Piper PA-20 
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N7054K
Model/Series: PA-20 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAMR,138 ft msl 
Observation Time: 13:23 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: -1°C /-11°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 360°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.76 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Anchorage, AK
Destination: Anchorage, AK

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 61.212147,-149.85248 (est)

Piper PA-24-180, N7023P: Incident occurred March 07, 2021 at Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG), Washington County, Arkansas

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

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing. 


Date: 07-MAR-21
Time: 15:27:00Z
Regis#: N7023P
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA24
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SPRINGDALE
State: ARKANSAS

Atlas Impala Mk I MB.326M, N155TP: Accident occurred March 05, 2021 near Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW), Kern County, California

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; Van Nuys, California Location: Edwards, CA
Accident Number: WPR21LA123
Date & Time: March 5, 2021, 10:10 Local 
Registration: N155TP
Aircraft: Aermacchi IMPALA MB-326M 
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

On March 5, 2021, about 1010 Pacific standard time, a Aermacchi Impala MB-326M airplane, N155TP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Edwards, California. The flight instructor sustained serious injuries and pilot receiving instruction sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The operator reported that the purpose of the accident flight was to conduct spin training. While conducting a left rotation inverted spin, the pilot and flight instructor noticed that the airplane did not feel normal, and the rotation of the spin appeared to accelerate. Despite multiple attempts, they were unable to recover from the spin. Upon reaching their designated safe altitude, the flight instructor and pilot ejected from the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain and post impact fire ensued.

Photographs provided by the operator revealed that fuselage and wings were structurally damaged. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Aermacchi 
Registration: N155TP
Model/Series: IMPALA MB-326M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
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: KEDW,2311 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:58 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 11°C /-5°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 26000 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 50 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.23 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Mojave, CA (KMHV) 
Destination: Edwards, CA

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: Unknown
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 34.91891,-118.03839 (est)

Beech 35-B33 Debonair, N78M: Incident occurred March 06, 2021 at Kingdon Airpark (O20), Lodi, San Joaquin County, California

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

Aircraft landed gear up. 


Date: 06-MAR-21
Time: 19:25:00Z
Regis#: N78M
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 35
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LODI
State: CALIFORNIA

Cessna 190, N190RC: Accident occurred March 07, 2021 at Camarillo Airport (KCMA), Ventura County, California

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; Van Nuys, California


Location: Camarillo, CA
Accident Number: WPR21LA126
Date & Time: March 7, 2021, 09:52 Local 
Registration: N190RC
Aircraft: Cessna 190 
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N190RC
Model/Series: 190 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCMA,65 ft msl
Observation Time: 09:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C /8°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 8 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.06 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 34.21375,-119.09436

RotorSport UK Cavalon, N232PG: Incident occurred March 08, 2021 at Zamperini Field Airport (KTOA), Torrance, Los Angeles County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Long Beach, California

Gyroplane landed and while taxiing nose gear detached. 

Deployai LLC


Date: 08-MAR-21
Time: 19:10:00Z
Regis#: N232PG
Aircraft Make: ROTORSPORT
Aircraft Model: CAVALO
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: TORRANCE
State: CALIFORNIA

Aeropro CZ SRO A240, N135C: Accident occurred March 06, 2021 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL), Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado









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. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Denver, Colorado

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Loveland, CO
Accident Number: CEN21LA149
Date & Time: March 6, 2021, 09:58 Local 
Registration: N135C
Aircraft: AEROPRO CZ S R O A220 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: AEROPRO CZ S R O 
Registration: N135C
Model/Series: A220 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: 
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site: 
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility:
Altimeter Setting: 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

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: 40.451827,-105.01133 (est)

Cessna 185 Skywagon, N185RF: Accident occurred March 07, 2021 at Pueblo Memorial Airport (KPUB), Pueblo County, Colorado







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; Denver, Colorado

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Pueblo, CO
Accident Number: CEN21LA152
Date & Time: March 7, 2021, 13:20 Local
Registration: N185RF
Aircraft: Cessna A185F 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N185RF
Model/Series: A185F G2 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
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: KPUB, 4729 ft msl 
Observation Time: 13:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C /-12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 14 knots / 19 knots, 130°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.06 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Colorado Springs, CO (KFLY)
Destination: Pueblo, CO

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: 38.287329,-104.49905 

SeaRey LSX, N334Q: Incident occurred March 05, 2021 at Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB), Indian River County, Florida

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

Aircraft experienced engine failure on departure and attempted to return landing short of the runway. 


Date: 05-MAR-21
Time: 21:30:00Z
Regis#: N334Q
Aircraft Make: PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE
Aircraft Model: SEAREY LSX
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: VERO BEACH
State: FLORIDA

Beech 76, N6003R: Incident occurred March 05, 2021 at Triple B Airpark (FL81), Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida

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

Aircraft landed gear up. 

Upwind Aviation LLC


Date: 05-MAR-21
Time: 19:48:00Z
Regis#: N6003R
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 76
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: CRESTVIEW
State: FLORIDA

Cessna 310R, N3696G: Accident occurred March 07, 2021 at Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD), Charlotte County, Florida

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

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing. 

TFA Holding Corp


Date: 07-MAR-21
Time: 14:22:00Z
Regis#: N3696G
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 310
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: PUNTA GORDA
State: FLORIDA

Cessna 150J, N60257: Incident occurred March 07, 2021 near Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Lake County, Florida

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

Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed in Lake Harris.


Date: 07-MAR-21
Time: 13:34:00Z
Regis#: N60257
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 150
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: UNKNOWN
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: LEESBURG
State: FLORIDA

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N1848R: Accident occurred March 04, 2021 in Skwentna, Alaska

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; Anchorage, Alaska
Location: Skwentna, AK
Accident Number: ANC21LA022
Date & Time: March 4, 2021, 15:00 Local 
Registration: N1848R
Aircraft: Cessna A185F 
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On March 4, 2021, about 1500 Alaska standard time, a Cessna 185F, N1848R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Skwentna, Alaska. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that, after takeoff from a remote frozen snow-covered lake, with the hydraulic-wheel / ski-equipped airplane, the right rear check cable “came loose” from the fuselage attach fitting. The right ski then rotated to a nose high position as he maintained control of the airplane. His initial decision was to fly to the Lake Hood Airport (LHD) Anchorage, Alaska, however a “very serious” vibration was noted in the right horizontal stabilizer and he decided to return to the departure lake to land.

During the landing, he decided to land on untracked snow, and as the ski was coming down “into its normal landing position”, the airplane veered hard to the right. Subsequently the right main landing gear separated from the fuselage and the right wing impacted the snow. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.

The airplane was equipped with Airglas LH4000 hydraulic wheel-skis. The pilot reported that the skis equipped on the airplane were manufactured in 2010 or 2011.

The manufacturer issued a service bulletin (SB) on the skis in March 2018. The service bulletin states, in part: “Airglas has received 4 reports of the LH4000 yoke (PN LH3600-5) of the welds shearing off the outboard arm of the yoke. The common thread between all occurrences is a heavy side load is applied to the skis. This sideways load appears to happen in a turn. In three cases, pilot reported to Airglas that they hit an obstruction in a turn.

The yokes Airglas manufactured up until 2014 were manufactured differently than current yoke. The older yokes were welded and then post heat-treated, followed by a mag-particle inspection. We have also seen some evidence that yokes may have been partially cracked, prior to final heavy side load occurrence. The yokes are powder coated, and this may be masking partial cracks.”

The pilot stated that he and his mechanic were unaware of the SB. He added that, if he would have known of the SB, he “would have been the first in line for the upgraded, beefed up yoke”.

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

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N1848R
Model/Series: A185F 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAWS,354 ft msl 
Observation Time: 14:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 55 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: -2°C /-11°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 290°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.74 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Skwentna, AK
Destination: Wasilla, AK (4AK6)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None
Latitude, Longitude: 61.60208,-151.45001 (est)

Piper PA-28R-200, N43330: Incident occurred March 09, 2021 - Harvard Glacier, Alaska

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

Aircraft aborted takeoff and landing gear dropped into a hole. 

D K Aviation 


Date: 09-MAR-21
Time: 00:50:00Z
Regis#: N43330
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28R
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: HARVARD GLACIER
State: ALASKA

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N3574K: Incident occurred March 08, 2021 at Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), Iowa

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Moines, Iowa

Aircraft landed and veered off runway striking runway lights damaging left flap and cowl. 

Des Moines Flying Club LLC


Date: 08-MAR-21
Time: 19:33:00Z
Regis#: N3574K
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: DES MOINES
State: IOWA

Cessna 340A, N7067W: Incident occurred March 08, 2021 at Jackson County Airport (KJXN), Michigan

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan

Aircraft struck goose on departure and post flight inspection revealed damage to right wing. 

Shane Group Transportation LLC


Date: 08-MAR-21
Time: 12:42:00Z
Regis#: N7067W
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 340
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: JACKSON
State: MICHIGAN

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N218KK: Incident occurred March 08, 2021 at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM), Dallas County, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas

Aircraft taxied to the runway and right main gear collapsed. 

Skymaters Inc 


Date: 08-MAR-21
Time: 19:02:00Z
Regis#: N218KK
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA44
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: GRAND PRAIRIE
State: TEXAS

Cessna T310R, N314BB: Incident occurred March 07, 2021 at Indianapolis Metro Airport (KUMP), Hamilton County, Indiana

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Indianapolis, Indiana

Aircraft landed gear up.

Marc Inc


Date: 07-MAR-21
Time: 21:15:00Z
Regis#: N314BB
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: T310R
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: INDIANAPOLIS
State: INDIANA

Embraer EMB-120ER Brasilia, N233SW: Incidents occurred March 07, 2021 and September 20, 2018


Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan 

Aircraft landed gear up at Willow Run Airport (KYIP), Detroit, Michigan

Berry Aviation Inc


Date: 07-MAR-21
Time: 05:05:00Z
Regis#: N233SW
Aircraft Make: EMBRAER
Aircraft Model: 120
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: CARGO
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Aircraft Operator: BERRY AVIATION
Flight Number: BYA233
City: DETROIT
State: MICHIGAN

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan – A small airplane made an emergency landing early Sunday morning at Willow Run Airport.

According to authorities, the small aircraft was experiencing mechanical issues and its landing gear did not come down, causing the plane to leave the runway just after midnight.

Authorities said the two people onboard were able to exit safely and were unharmed.

The investigation into what went wrong is ongoing.


Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas

September 20, 2018: Unsecured cargo shifted in flight.

Berry Aviation Inc

Date: 20-SEP-18
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N233SW
Aircraft Make: EMBRAER
Aircraft Model: EMB 120ER
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: CARGO
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 135
City: HOUSTON
State: TEXAS