Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Landing Area Undershoot: Cessna 120, N1899N: Accident occurred June 05, 2021 at Warwick Municipal Airport (N72), Orange County, New York








Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Saddle Brook, New Jersey 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

NJC120 LLC


Location: Warwick, New York
Accident Number: ERA21LA240
Date and Time: June 5, 2021, 13:50 Local 
Registration: N1899N
Aircraft: Cessna 120 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing area undershoot 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

According to the pilot, as he descended below a tree line on final approach to land, the airplane’s descent rate rapidly increased. He attempted to stop the descent by adding power and pitching up, but the airplane contacted the ground about 10 ft before the runway’s edge, on rough, slightly rising terrain. The left main landing gear wheel collided with the ground and separated from the gear strut. The airplane nosed down and continued across the ground before coming to rest in an upright position, partially resting on the left wing. The airplane’s left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.

Findings

Aircraft Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Landing area undershoot (Defining event)
Landing-flare/touchdown Abnormal runway contact

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 65, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 19, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 30, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 979 hours (Total, all aircraft), 513 hours (Total, this make and model), 894 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Passenger Information

Certificate: 
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s): 
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N1899N
Model/Series: 120 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 12143
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 25, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1450 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 33 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4082 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91A installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-200
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 100 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMGJ,365 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 13 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 13:54 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 4°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 14 knots / 18 knots 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 260°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.86 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 16°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Warwick, NY 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Warwick, NY 
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Warwick Municipal Airport N72
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 540 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21R 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2100 ft / 50 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

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: 41.287594,-74.287095 (est)

Loss of Control on Ground: Piper PA-24, N5779P; accident occurred June 05, 2021 at Sullivan County International Airport (KMSV, Monticello, Sullivan County, New York








Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Teterboro, New Jersey

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket


Location: Monticello, New York
Accident Number: ERA21LA251
Date and Time: June 5, 2021, 16:00 Local
Registration: N5779P
Aircraft: Piper PA-24
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot was approaching the runway for landing and stated that the initial touchdown and landing roll were uneventful. After the first 100 ft, the airplane began to pull to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said that during a postaccident examination of the right main landing gear, he discovered a small nail that had punctured the tire and innertube. An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed the horizontal stabilizer and empennage had been substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The FAA inspector also confirmed the punctured tire and innertube. Additionally, the FAA inspector discovered nails on the pilot’s hangar floor that were identical to the nail that was found in the airplane’s tire.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.

Findings

Personnel issues Preflight inspection - Pilot
Environmental issues Debris/dirt/foreign object - Effect on equipment
Aircraft Tube - Failure
Aircraft Tire casing - Failure

Factual Information

History of Flight

Prior to flight Preflight or dispatch event
Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Landing gear collapse

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 40, 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:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 4, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: April 27, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 113 hours (Total, all aircraft), 28 hours (Total, this make and model), 56 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 17 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Passenger Information

Certificate: 
Age: Female
Airplane Rating(s): 
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Passenger Information

Certificate: 
Age: Female
Airplane Rating(s): 
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N5779P
Model/Series: PA-24 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1959 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 24-858
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: November 2, 2020 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 55 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2318 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A1A
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: MSV, 1403 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 16:00 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 9000 ft AGL
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 9000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots / 13 knots 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 310° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Wurtsboro, NY (MSV)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Monticello, NY
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 11:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Sullivan County Airport KMSV
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1403 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 33
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6293 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

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: 41.701639,-74.795028 (est)

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N365CP; accidents occurred June 10, 2021 and May 21, 2020












Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Barr Air Patrol LLC


Location: Saint James, Louisiana 
Accident Number: CEN21LA268
Date and Time: June 10, 2021, 10:08 Local
Registration: N365CP
Aircraft: Cessna 172S
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Pressure/environ sys malf/fail 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Aerial observation

Analysis

The pilot of the low-level pipeline patrol flight reported that after about one hour into the flight, a “very loud pop” noise emitted from behind the instrument panel followed by an unidentified high-pressure air/gas release into the cabin. After not seeing any flames, the pilot opened his window to vent the cabin and decided to conduct an off-airport emergency landing on an empty multi-lane highway. During the landing rollout, the left wing impacted a metal road sign, and the airplane came to a stop on a grass median. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a high-pressure air conditioning hose failed and separated at a metal crimp connection at the firewall pass-through. The hose ends at the separation showed signs of age deterioration.  Maintenance records revealed that the hose had been in service for about 20 years, accumulating 12,512.5 total hours. According to the air conditioning system maintenance manual, the system’s components are to be inspected every 600 hours or every annual inspection, whichever comes first, and are to be cleaned or replaced as necessary.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign. 


Findings

Aircraft (general) - Failure
Aircraft (general) - Fatigue/wear/corrosion
Aircraft Hoses and tubes - Not specified
Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot
Environmental issues Sign/marker - Effect on equipment

Factual Information

History of Flight

Maneuvering-low-alt flying Pressure/environ sys malf/fail (Defining event)
Emergency descent Off-field or emergency landing
Landing Collision during takeoff/land

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 67, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 26, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: October 25, 2020
Flight Time: 7433 hours (Total, all aircraft), 791 hours (Total, this make and model), 6830 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 150 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 52 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N365CP
Model/Series: 172S 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 172S8838
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 7, 2021 100 hour 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 7.3 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 12520.3 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Engines
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-L2A
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)
Operator Does Business As: BARR AIR PATROL LLC 
Operator Designator Code: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KREG, 15 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 09:55 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 355°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 2100 ft AGL
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling:
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: 30.04 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 24°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Gonzales, LA (REG) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Lake Charles, LA (CWF)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 09:08 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 30.038001,-90.927146






Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Barr Air Patrol LLC


Location: Houma, Louisiana
Accident Number: CEN20CA195
Date & Time: May 21, 2020, 14:20 Local
Registration: N365CP
Aircraft: Cessna 172 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing area undershoot 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Aerial observation

Analysis

The commercial pilot and passenger were returning to the airport after completing the pipeline patrol. As the airplane approached the airport, the pilot listened to the recorded weather and contacted the air traffic control tower. The reported wind was steady at 12 to 15 kts from 170°. The pilot was cleared to land on runway 18, and the pilot stated that he "set up for a short field landing in order to make the first taxiway on the right." He said that just before getting to the threshold of the runway, the wind "either quit or abruptly reduced" and the plane started to "sink" rapidly. The pilot thought he had cleared the runway threshold lights and added "a little" back pressure on the flight control yolk. The airplane's left horizontal stabilizer struck a runway threshold light resulting in substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle during landing.

Findings

Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot
Environmental issues Runway/taxi/approach light - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Landing area undershoot (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial; Private 
Age: 65
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 10, 2020
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: October 21, 2018
Flight Time: 6716.8 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2498.6 hours (Total, this make and model), 6132.3 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 181 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 64.9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3.5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Passenger Information

Certificate: Age:
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): 
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N365CP
Model/Series: 172 S
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 172S8838
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 9, 2020 100 hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2299 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 12139.2 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO360 L2A
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KHUM,10 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:47 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 129°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 1500 ft AGL 
Visibility 7 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 180° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.95 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 17°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Houma, LA (HUM) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Houma, LA (HUM) 
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 11:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Houma-Terrebonne HUM
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation: 9 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 18 IFR 
Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6508 ft / 150 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Straight-in

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: 29.566389,-90.660552 (est)

Abnormal Runway Contact: Cessna 172K Skyhawk, N79523; accident occurred June 20, 2021 at Moose Creek USFS Airport (1U1) Moose Creek Ranger Station, Idaho County, Idaho







Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
 

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Location: Moose Creek Ranger Station, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR21LA241
Date and Time: June 20, 2021, 12:30 Local
Registration: N79523
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while in the pattern for landing, he turned a short base leg, followed by a short final approach leg. A “rapid roundout” was initiated at touchdown which resulted in the airplane bouncing. During the last bounce, the nose gear sheared off and the airplane subsequently nosed over coming to rest inverted. The right wing and wing lift strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over.

Findings

Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Abnormal runway contact (Defining event)
Landing-flare/touchdown Hard landing
Landing-flare/touchdown Nose over/nose down

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 73, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: June 18, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: October 20, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 370 hours (Total, all aircraft), 213.9 hours (Total, this make and model), 370 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N79523
Model/Series: 172 K 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1969 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility 
Serial Number: 17258148
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 1, 2020 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 16 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2740 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A1F6D
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KP69, 1480 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 28 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 12:52 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 273°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.97 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Pullman, WA (KPUW) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 11:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: MOOSE CREEK /USFS/ 1U1 
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 2454 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 04/22 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2300 ft / 200 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

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: 46.120751,-114.92733

Champion 7EC, N7574B: Incident occurred June 22, 2021 in Malta, Phillips County, Montana

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Helena, Montana

Aircraft experienced engine issues and attempted to land in a dry lake bed and flipped over in a swampy area. 


Date: 22-JUN-21
Time: 20:30:00Z
Regis#: N7574B
Aircraft Make: CHAMPION
Aircraft Model: 7EC
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: MALTA
State: MONTANA

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N144RU: Incident occurred June 22, 2021 at Sidney Municipal Airport (KSNY), Cheyenne County, Nebraska

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lincoln, Nebraska

Aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing. 

G&M Aircraft Inc


Date: 23-JUN-21
Time: 04:40:00Z
Regis#: N144RU
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA44
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SIDNEY
State: NEBRASKA

Tecnam P-2008, N208TA: Incident occurred June 09, 2021 at Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR), Virginia

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Charleston

Aircraft landed hard. 


Date: 09-JUN-21
Time: 16:00:00Z
Regis#: N208TA
Aircraft Make: CONSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECN
Aircraft Model: P2008
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: CULPEPPER
State: VIRGINIA

Loss of Control on Ground: Beech H35 Bonanza, N5596D; accident occurred June 21, 2021 at Colorado Air and Space Port Airport (KCFO), Adams County, Colorado

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Location: Watkins, Colorado
Accident Number: CEN21LA289
Date and Time: June 21, 2021, 19:13 Local
Registration: N5596D
Aircraft: Beech H35 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing at his destination airport following a cross-country flight when on touching the airplane’s nose wheel onto the runway, the airplane immediately tracked 10° left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane did not respond to his input and the airplane departed the left side of the runway impacting a runway sign and separating the nose wheel assembly. The airplane came to rest in an area of dry loose sand. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right front keel beam and left flap. The pilot reported that during the cross-country flight he made one
intermediate stop to refuel. The airplane was moved to covered parking following refueling using a golf cart and tow bar, which was connected to the tow pins on the nose gear assembly. The manager at the stopover airport who towed the airplane, reported that nothing abnormal occurred during the tow and he observed no damage on the airplane when the tow bar was attached and detached. An airport video showed the airplane taxi out normally.

After the accident, the tow pin in the nose gear assemble was examined. The fracture surface features were consistent with overload due to shear loading. Based on available evidence, it was not determined if the damage to the tow pin occurred during the towing operation or during the accident sequence. The airplane manufacturer reported that a damaged tow pin on the nose gear assembly would not cause a loss of steering ability from the cockpit. Additionally, the manufacturer reported there are no towing limits published for the airplane, nor are there requirements for tow limit markings or a tow limitation placard to be installed on the nose gear assembly.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with an obstacle.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Sign/marker - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion
Landing-landing roll Collision during takeoff/land

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial 
Age: 79, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 20, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 29, 2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 21380 hours (Total, all aircraft), 3700 hours (Total, this make and model), 18945 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N5596D
Model/Series: H35 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1957 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: D-5124
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: August 3, 2020 100 hour 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3050 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6819.1 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental Motors
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: I0-470-N14
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 260 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Does Business As: None
Operator Designator Code: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDEN, 5431 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 296°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5000 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 170° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Russellville, AR (RUE) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Watkins, CO 
Type of Clearance: IFR
Departure Time: 15:57 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT CFO
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt; Concrete
Airport Elevation: 5515 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 08/26
IFR Approach: ILS
Runway Length/Width: 8002 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

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: 39.793786,-104.5511 (est)

Hard Landing: Bell 407, N512TP; accident occurred June 21, 2021 at Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF), Hillsborough County, Florida




Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Tampa, Florida

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket
Location: Tampa, Florida
Accident Number: ERA21LA264
Date and Time: June 21, 2021, 21:45 Local
Registration: N512TP
Aircraft: Bell 407
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The pilot and flight instructor were practicing straight-in, full touch down power off landings (autorotations) in the helicopter at night, with the aid of night vision goggles (NVGs). The pilot determined where on the runway he was going to land and entered the autorotation at an approximate airspeed of 60 knots. When the helicopter was about 90 to 100 ft above the ground, and the engine rpm was at 99-100%, he entered the flare. At the bottom of the flare, the pilot “bumped” up the collective to arrest the rate of descent and leveled out at what he thought was about 7-10 ft above the runway. At that point, the pilot said it felt like the bottom of the helicopter started to fall out from underneath him. He added more collective to arrest the sink rate, but it had no impact on stopping the vertical sink rate. The low rotor rpm horn sounded right before the helicopter landed hard on the runway. The impact was sufficient to flex the main rotor blades and sever the tail boom. The main rotor blades were also substantially damaged. The operator reported there were no mechanical deficiencies of the helicopter that contributed to the accident.

The runway had been recently paved and was very dark in color. The pilot had conducted “hundreds” of NVG power off landings to this runway in the past, but this was his first time after the runway had been re-paved. This was the flight instructor’s first time executing a practice NVG power off landing to this runway. As such, the visual cues that the pilot was used to experiencing had changed, and most likely affected his ability to judge the helicopter’s height and speed above the ground, which resulted in a higher-than-normal flair, low rotor rpm, and subsequent hard landing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s improper landing flare while making a power off practice autorotative landing. Contributing was the decreased visual cues provided by the recently paved runway during the night landing conducted with the aid of night vision goggles.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Visual illusion/disorientation - Pilot
Environmental issues (general) - Effect on personnel
Environmental issues Dark - Effect on personnel

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Hard landing (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight instructor; Private
Age: 44, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter; Instrument helicopter 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: December 21, 2020
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 27, 2020
Flight Time: 2721 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1472 hours (Total, this make and model), 2412 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 50 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 24 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Flight instructor
Age: 31, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter; Instrument helicopter 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 8, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 11, 2021
Flight Time: 2047 hours (Total, all aircraft), 112 hours (Total, this make and model), 1909 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 124 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 39 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Bell
Registration: N512TP
Model/Series: 407 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 53546
Landing Gear Type: None; High skid 
Seats: 7
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 28, 2021 Continuous airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5250 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 34 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Turbo shaft
Airframe Total Time: 9643 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Rolls Royce
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: 250-647B
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 650
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: VDF,22 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 08:15 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 95°
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: 170° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 26°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Tampa, FL (TPA)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Tampa, FL
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 21:18 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: TAMPA EXEC VDF 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt; Concrete
Airport Elevation: 21 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 05/23
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Simulated forced landing

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 28.014049,-82.345625

Cessna 182P Skylane, N2087F: Accident occurred June 21, 2021 near Warren USFS Airport (3U1), Warren, Idaho

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; Spokane

H & M LTD


Accident Number: WPR21LA237
Date & Time: June 21, 2021, 13:06 Local
Registration: N2087F
Aircraft: Cessna 182P 
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On June 21, 2021, about 1306 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182P airplane, N2087F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Warren, Idaho. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.

The airplane impacted mountainous terrain about 3 miles northeast of Warren USFS Airport (3U1), Warren, Idaho. Preliminary information indicated that the pilot approached the airport from the south and attempted a go-around shortly before colliding with rising terrain beyond the departure end of runway 30.

The airport elevation is 5,902 ft and the density altitude at the time of the accident measured 7,136 ft. The remarks section of the Terminal Procedures Publication for 3U1 states:  “Recommended use early morning and late evening in summer. Not recommended for inexperienced pilots.”

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N2087F
Model/Series: 182P 
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: KMYL,5013 ft msl 
Observation Time: 12:51 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 29 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 24°C /8°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Caldwell, ID (EUL) 
Destination: Warren, ID

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Unknown
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 45.268111,-115.68361 (est)

On June 21st, 2021, around 2pm, the Idaho County Dispatch Center received notification of a possible plane crash in the area of Smith Knob outside of Warren, Idaho.

Local community members and civilian aircraft were able to locate the wreckage.

Both occupants of the plane were located and transported via Life Flight helicopter and Life Flight fixed wing. 

Payette National Forest also sent out air support to assist with a small fire that started from the crash.

The Idaho County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Life Flight Network, Payette National Forest, Idaho Transportation Department and the community members from Warren for their assistance in locating and extracting the occupants.
Location: Warren, ID

Loss of Engine Power (Total): Sky Raider 1, N8010B; accident occurred June 21, 2021 near Nampa Municipal Airport (KMAN), Canyon County, Idaho

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho 

Location: Nampa, Idaho 
Accident Number: WPR21LA234
Date and Time: June 21, 2021, 19:08 Local
Registration: N8010B
Aircraft: BOLSTRIDGE WALLACE R SKY RAIDER 1 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during preflight, he added five gallons of gasoline into the airplane’s fuel tank. He also measured out the two-cycle engine oil that was to be premixed with the gasoline then set it aside. Shortly after takeoff, and while in the traffic pattern, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing in an open field, where the airplane impacted tall grass and nosed over, substantially damaged the left wing. Upon returning to the hangar, the pilot saw the oil he had set aside and realized that it was not added to the gasoline. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.

Findings

Aircraft Fuel additive - Fluid management
Personnel issues Lack of action - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-VFR pattern downwind Loss of engine power (total) (Defining event)
Emergency descent Off-field or emergency landing

Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 51, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None 
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: None 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 500 hours (Total, all aircraft), 10 hours (Total, this make and model), 45 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: BOLSTRIDGE WALLACE R
Registration: N8010B
Model/Series: SKY RAIDER 1 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2000 
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special) 
Serial Number: 6139425
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: 447
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 40
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMAN, 2537 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 07:15 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 159°
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 150° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Nampa, ID 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Nampa, ID 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: NAMPA MUNI MAN 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2537 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Rough; Vegetation
Runway Used: 29
IFR Approach: Unknown
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing

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: 43.596279,-116.53099(est)
 


Velocity 173 RG, N491LC: Incident occurred June 21, 2021 at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN), Gallatin County, Montana

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Helena, Montana

Aircraft lost partial power and landed in a grassy area adjacent to the runway.  


Date: 21-JUN-21
Time: 21:42:00Z
Regis#: N491LC
Aircraft Make: VELOCITY
Aircraft Model: 173RG
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: BOZEMAN
State: MONTANA

Grumman G-164B Ag Cat, N62375: Accident occurred June 20, 2021 in Sedgwick, Lawrence County, Arkansas

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 Entities: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas 
Honeywell; Phoenix, Arizona

Scott Flying Service Inc


Location: Sedgwick, AR
Accident Number: CEN21LA287
Date & Time: June 20, 2021, 07:00 Local
Registration: N62375
Aircraft: Grumman G164 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

On June 20, 2021, about 0700 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164B airplane, N62375, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sedgwick, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial-application flight.

The pilot stated that he did not observe any anomalies during his preflight inspection, there was no contamination observed in fuel samples obtained from both airframe fuel filter canisters, and that he departed on the local flight with about 60 gallons of Jet-A aviation fuel and 2,300 lbs of dry urea fertilizer.

The pilot reported that he had completed 5-6 aerial-application passes over the intended rice field when the airplane had a total loss of engine power while in level flight. The pilot remarked that the sound of the engine went from normal to silent in conjunction with the total loss of engine power. The airplane impacted a levee and nosed over during the forced landing. The airplane’s empennage, aft fuselage, and engine mounts were substantially damaged during the accident.

The engine was subsequently removed from the airframe and shipped to the manufacturer where a detailed examination will be completed.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Grumman 
Registration: N62375
Model/Series: G164 B 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: ARG,279 ft msl
Observation Time: 06:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C /22°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots / , 200°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.82 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Fontaine, AR (PVT)
Destination: Sedgwick, AR

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: 35.986718,-90.895871 (est)

Loss of Visual Reference: Schweizer SGS 1-35, N2851H: Accident occurred June 20, 2021 in Wellington, Larimer County, Colorado







Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

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: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Location: Wellington, Colorado
Accident Number: CEN21LA281
Date and Time: June 20, 2021, 16:30 Local 
Registration: N2851H
Aircraft: Schweizer SGS 1-35 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of visual reference 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The glider pilot reported that during base leg to final approach for landing, he lost sight of the runway, forcing him having to maneuver to avoid a house and to perform an off-field landing on rough sloping terrain. The glider impacted the ground hard, ground-looped, and came to rest in a large ditch. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, rudder, and left wing. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported that this was his first landing at this airport and that he should have flown an orientation flight with another pilot familiar with the airport.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.

Findings

Personnel issues Situational awareness - Pilot
Environmental issues Sloped/uneven terrain - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-VFR pattern final Loss of visual reference (Defining event)
Landing Off-field or emergency landing
Landing Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 69, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: None, None 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 10, 2019
Flight Time: 253 hours (Total, all aircraft), 208 hours (Total, this make and model), 253 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 16 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Schweizer
Registration: N2851H
Model/Series: SGS 1-35 
Aircraft Category: Glider
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 51
Landing Gear Type: None; Skid 
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: October 17, 2020 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 685 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 0
Airframe Total Time: 1993 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer:
ELT: Not installed 
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KFNL,5015 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 16:56 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 181°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 60° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.97 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Wellington, CO
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Wellington, CO 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class E

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: 40.7039,-105.0086 (est)