Saturday, July 03, 2021

Cessna 172F Skyhawk, N5424R: Accident occurred April 06, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina

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; North Carolina 

Cape Fear Aviation Maintenance LLC


Location: Fayetteville, NC
Accident Number: ERA21LA176
Date & Time: April 6, 2021, 14:00 Local 
Registration: N5424R
Aircraft: Cessna 172F
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N5424R
Model/Series: 172F
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:
Observation Time: 14:00 Local
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C /0°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 290°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 9 miles
Altimeter Setting: 2995 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Elizabethtown, NJ (EYF)
Destination: Fayetteville, NC

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 34.893692,-78.843531 (est)

Cessna 182M Skylane, N91606: Accident occurred April 20, 2021 near Weedon Field Airport (KEUF), Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama



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; Birmingham, Alabama 


Location: Eufaula, AL
Accident Number: ERA21LA190
Date & Time: April 20, 2021, 15:10 Local
Registration: N91606
Aircraft: Cessna 182M
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

On April 20, 2021, about 1515 central daylight time, a Cessna 182M, N91606, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Eufaula, Alabama. The commercial pilot was not injured. The positioning flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.

The flight was operated by Perry Air and the purpose of the flight was for the pilot to drop another company flight instructor to recover another company airplane from Milton, Florida after the completion of an avionics installation. The visual flight rules flight departed from Peter Prince Field (2R4), Milton, Florida about 1415, for the return flight to the company’s base at Perry-Houston County Airport (PXE), Perry, Georgia.

According to the pilot, he departed 2R4, climbed the airplane to his selected cruising altitude, and entered a cruise profile where he obtained flight-following services and remained for about 1 hour of the planned 2-hour flight on a northeasterly track. When the airplane was about 10 miles south of Weedon Field (EUF), Eufaula, Alabama, the pilot amended his destination to EUF for a restroom break. Shortly after turning the airplane to the north towards EUF, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot consulted an online aeronautical service and realized he lacked the gliding distance to reach any of the nearest airports. He selected a field for landing, touched down, but then the airplane struck a barbed wire fence that separated the landing field from the next adjacent field and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot egressed the substantially damaged airplane unharmed. He reported that, other than the loss of engine power, there was nothing wrong with the performance and handling of the airplane.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspector said that when he arrived at the accident site there was no evidence of fuel, no evidence of fuel spillage, and no odor of fuel at the scene. He said the propeller was bent and that the vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. When recovered from the site, the airplane’s wings were removed, and the recovery supervisor found that the airplane contained no fuel and that there was no odor nor evidence of fuel spillage at the scene. 

A preliminary review of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and fueling records revealed the airplane had flown approximately 4 hours since the two 40-gallon fuel tanks (80 gallons total) were fully serviced with fuel. Those 4 hours did not include engine start, taxi, run-up, takeoff, and climb. Interpolation of performance charts revealed that a nominal figure for flight planning purposes was 14 gallons per hour.

Several days later, the EUF airport manager was escorted to the accident site by a local police lieutenant. Once there, she found and photographed blighted vegetation in the area that was beneath the right fuel tank cap where the airplane had rested inverted. The earth beneath the blighted vegetation was turned with a shovel, and a strong odor of aviation gasoline was detected. The area beneath the left fuel cap revealed no evidence of fuel spillage, fuel blighting, nor odor of fuel.

Following recovery of the airplane, the damaged propeller was removed and replaced with a “club” propeller, the ejected airplane battery was reinstalled in its receptacle, and a can of aviation gasoline was plumbed into the airplane’s fuel system. An engine start was attempted, and the engine started immediately, accelerated smoothly, and ran continuously until the engine was stopped utilizing the cockpit controls. While the engine ran, a magneto check was performed and the “mag drop” noted was within the manufacturer’s suggested range.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna Registration: N91606
Model/Series: 182M 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEUF,285 ft msl
Observation Time: 14:58 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C /11°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.95 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Milton, FL (2RF)
Destination: Eufaula, AL (EUF)

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: 31.798644,-85.172931

Piper PA-18A Super Cub, N1968P: Accident occurred March 28, 2021 near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC), 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.

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


Location: Anchorage, AK 
Accident Number: ANC21FA028
Date & Time: March 29, 2021, 16:00 Local
Registration: N1968P
Aircraft: Piper PA-18A
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On March 28, 2021, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18A, N1968P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that the flight originated in Willow, Alaska, with an intended destination of the Lake Hood Airport (LHD) Anchorage, Alaska. He departed Willow with about 18 gallons of fuel onboard the airplane, had selected the left fuel tank for takeoff, and switched to the right fuel tank after the airplane was established in cruise flight. Nearing LHD, about “mid channel”, he switched the fuel tank selector back to the left fuel tank for landing and applied the carburetor heat. He added that, the traffic he was following to land at LHD was asked to extend their landing for additional traffic and requested a long landing. He subsequently slowed the airplane to approach speed for spacing and applied half flaps.

As the pilot was starting his final approach to land, the engine began to lose power, followed by a total loss of engine power. In an attempt to restore engine power, he switched the fuel tank selector back to the right fuel tank and turned off the carburetor heat. Unable to clear the obstacles on the approach end of LHD, he turned the airplane left (south) and subsequently selected a city street as a forced landing site. He then applied full flaps and declared an emergency. During the emergency landing, the left wing struck a light pole and the airplane spun to the left before impacting the ground in a nose down attitude. When the airplane came to a stop the pilot stated there was gas “pouring out of something” behind him. He then moved the fuel selector to the OFF position and exited the airplane without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.

The airplane was equipped with a Lycoming O-320-A2D engine rated at 160 HP. The wreckage has been recovered and a detailed examination is pending. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N1968P
Model/Series: PA-18A 
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: PALH,90 ft msl
Observation Time: 15:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: -1°C /-9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / , 50°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.24 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Willow, AK (UUO) 
Destination: Anchorage, AK

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: 61.176084,-149.94358 (est)




A single-engine plane crashed on Spenard Road on Sunday evening near the Lake Hood float and ski plane base, briefly shutting down traffic in both directions.

One person suffered minor injuries in the crash, police said. The plane, outfitted with skis for landing on snow, sustained damage to its engine and wing, and was grounded on a sidewalk in front of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.

The National Safety Transportation Board was on-site investigating the crash.

“All we know right now is very preliminary,” said Clint Johnson, chief of the NSTB, who was at the site of the crash on Sunday evening.

“The pilot did report that he had an in-flight emergency. He had a loss of engine power, and he made a forced landing on the road,” Johnson said.

Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-700, N709PS: Incident occurred March 26, 2021 at Akron-Canton Regional Airport (KCAK), Summit County, Ohio

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; Dallas Fort Worth, Texas
PPG; Huntsville, Alabama
PSA Airlines; Vandalia, Ohio
Avtech Tyee; Everett, Washington


Location: North Canton, OH
Incident Number: ENG21LA023
Date & Time: March 26, 2021, 10:40 UTC
Registration: N709PS
Aircraft: BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2C10 
Injuries: N/A
Flight Conducted Under: Part 121: Air carrier - Scheduled

On departure from Akron-Canton Airport (KCAK) the captain noticed a glow around the right windshield terminal block. The terminal block started to spark and produced a two-inch flame. The captain turned off the windshield heat, which immediately stopped the sparking and flame. The crew declared an emergency, ran the quick reference handbook (QRH) procedure, and returned to KCAK.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: BOMBARDIER INC 
Registration: N709PS
Model/Series: CL-600-2C10 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Flag carrier (121)
Operator Designator Code: JIA

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: IFR
Departure Point: North Canton, OH
Destination: 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Damage: Minor
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: In-flight
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: N/A 
Latitude, Longitude: 40.91484,-81.44187

Cessna 402C, N36911: Accident occurred April 22, 2021 at New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB), Bristol County, Massachusetts

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.

Hyannis Air Service Inc doing business as Cape Air


Location: New Bedford, MA 
Accident Number: ERA21LA197
Date & Time: April 22, 2021, 07:40 Local
Registration: N36911
Aircraft: Cessna 402C 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Scheduled

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N36911
Model/Series: 402C 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commuter air carrier (135), On-demand air taxi (135)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: EWB,79 ft msl 
Observation Time: 12:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 0°C /0°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 18 knots / 26 knots, 270°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 4900 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.67 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Nantucket, MA (ACK) 
Destination: New Bedford, MA (EWB)

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: 41.676566,-70.957836 

Bushby Mustang II, N284ND: Accident occurred April 20, 2021 in Maricopa, Pinal County, 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.


Location: Maricopa, AZ 
Accident Number: WPR21LA168
Date & Time: April 20, 2021, 11:50 Local 
Registration: N284ND
Aircraft: DAVIS DONALD M BUSHBY MUSTANG II
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: DAVIS DONALD M
Registration: N284ND
Model/Series: BUSHBY MUSTANG II
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: KCGZ,1462 ft msl
Observation Time: 11:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C /-11°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 170°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

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: 32.990549,-111.9189 (est)